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Sri Lanka Encompassed

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Morven Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
  3. Day 2

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Star Beach Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Fishing Market Walking Tour
    • Negombo Lagoon Boat Ride
    • Pettah Bazaar Visit
    Landmarks
    Negombo Lagoon
    Pettah Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Negombo to Sigiriya

    Negombo to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (IORA Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temple Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Safari to see elephants
    • Sunset viewing over Kandalamma Lake
    Landmarks
    Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla
    Kandalamma Lake
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine in a community hut)
    Accommodation
    Resort (IORA Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit
    • Sri Lanka Village Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital Cycling Tour
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Polonnaruwa
  6. Day 5

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganga Addara Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Spice Plantation Tour
    • Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth
    Knuckles Mountain Range
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Digana

    Kandy to Digana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sri Lankan curries with authentic local spices, prepared as part of cooking demonstration)
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Oruthota Chalets)

    Included Activities

    • Kandy Orientation Walk
    • Digana Guided Village Walk
    • Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration
    • Nature Resort Stay

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic Centre Massage
    • Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (12 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Gardens
  8. Day 7

    Digana to Nuwara Eliya

    Digana to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Top Rich Hotel Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Tea Plantation Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback riding
    • Golfing
    • Nature trail exploration
    Landmarks
    Nuwara Eliya
  9. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Horton Plains Trek (approximately 60-70 USD per person)
    • Local market exploration
    • Victoria Lake stroll
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains Nature Reserve
    Victoria Lake
  10. Day 9

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Demodara Nine Arch Bridge tour
    • Little Adam's Peak Trek (Free)
    • Ella Rock viewpoint
    • Ravana Falls Excursion
    Landmarks
    Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
    Little Adam's Peak
    Ella Rock
    Ravana Falls
  11. Day 10

    Ella to Yala National Park

    Ella to Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Big Game Camp Yala)

    Included Activities

    • Yala National Park Safari
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  12. Day 11

    Yala National Park to Mirissa

    Yala National Park to Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Olu Ayurveda Resort)
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
  13. Day 12

    Mirissa to Galle

    Mirissa to Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Olu Ayurveda Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort and City Tour
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  14. Day 13

    Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Olu Ayurveda Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
  15. Day 14

    Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
    3.8
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  • YELENA
    YELENA4.7•August 2026
    The itinerary was amazing and covered cultural, historical, and religious aspects. Thank you to Udi, our drivers, and...
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    Traveled in August 2026
  • Danny5.0•February 2025
    Loved it all, the best organized and one of the most enjoyable tours I’ve been on. The tour leader was excellent in...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us, Danny! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed Sri Lanka with us and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • Lee
    Lee5.0•December 2024
    Led by Chuom
    Sri Lankan people are so wonderfully friendly and happy. We saw the Kapil brothers' gardens and an orphanage which...
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    Traveled in November 2017
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Lee! It sounds like a wonderful trip. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • Dana5.0•July 2024
    An amazing trip. Plenty to do if you like to keep busy and equally plenty of opportunities to relax if that's your...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for your review, Dana! We are so glad you enjoyed Sri Lanka with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • V
    V5.0•March 2024
    I went in late February to early March. I loved the organization and the planning of the tour. We saw so much in so...
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    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure with us. We hope to see you on another G Adventure again soon.
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  • Kathrin5.0•October 2022
    SRI LANKA u see me again :) it's a Match This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the maximum insight...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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  • Malin5.0•October 2022
    Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with interesting culture, really good food and stunning nature. I felt really...
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    Traveled in August 2022
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    Thanks for the positive feedback!
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  • Abigail
    Abigail4.0•March 2022
    I really enjoyed the tour which was a good balance of culture, beach time and wildlife. Just a couple of things that...
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    Traveled in February 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to send through your feedback. Please know that I hear you and I've noted your comments to review for future itineraries.
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  • Shailesh
    Shailesh3.0•February 2022
    The trip itinerary was Leeds to much leisure, it may be add some more places of interest to utilise spare time
    Traveled in February 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Shailesh - thank you for your constructive feedback. I hear you and have noted your concerns to review for future itineraries.
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  • bruce4.5•September 2019
    just a couple of comments tour rated 19-99years i am 77 and could not see a 99 year old making it. also no sense...
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    Traveled in August 2019

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    Denise

    Asked on August 20th, 2026

    Could you please check the current passenger roster for the Sri Lanka Encompassed (Trip Code: ASSL) tour for February 2027 and let me know the general age range, mix of solo travellers versus couples, and nationalities already booked?

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    Group size
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2026

      We have 7 people signed up for the 1st of February, 3 are solo travellers. 60% is in their 60's and 40% is in their 50's. We have British, German and Canadian travellers.

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      Denise

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      I have also looked at ATNW -Classic Thailand - West Coast for either Feb 1st or Feb 6th, could you please check the current passenger roster for that departure date and let me know the general age range, mix of solo travellers versus couples, and nationalities already booked?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2026

      1 February: 2 travellers confirmed, both travelling together as a couple in their 50s. The travellers are British.

      6 February: 3 travellers confirmed, with an additional 12 travellers joining as part of a combo trip. Current ages range from approximately the 40s to 70s. The travellers booked so far are Canadian and British.

      Please note that passenger rosters can change as more travellers book.

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    Erika

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    Are the entrance fees paid directly when guided by the tour guide and are transfers from the airport to the hotel and back included?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026

      Could you please advise which entrances the traveller is referring to?

      The transfers (arrival and departure) are not included it must be pre-booked at an additional cost.

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    Valerie

    Asked on December 2nd, 2025

    How is or how will the flooding currently in Sri Lanka effecting this tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025

      The flooding is a fast changing situation in Sri Lanka, currently we only have on tour changes and updates for tours running until this point in early December. There are no changes to all tours in January onwards.

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      Valerie

      Traveler•Written December 2025

      Ok, because of the floods could the itinerary change or the tour be cancelled altogether?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025

      It is highly unlikely that the trip will be cancelled, but there may be changes to the itinerary if needs be.

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      Valerie

      Traveler•Written December 2025

      Perfect. Is there any age bracket? I'm a solo traveler over 50.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025

      This trip is for travellers over the age of 12.

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    Robert

    Asked on November 16th, 2025

    Can you arrange a private group tour for 5 adults from 20-26 December, we can stretch for a day more too.

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025

      Sorry we only offer private tours for groups of 8 or more travellers.

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    Rafael

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    How do I ensure my tour booking is secured at a discounted price?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025

      To secure a booking at a discounted price, confirm and complete the booking process before the deal deadline.

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    Nick

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    What if I cannot be back in time for the tour meeting?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025

      If you are not back in time, your tour guide will leave any important information at the reception desk.

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    Tyler

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    What type of transport will be used for this trip with a group of 15 people? Will there be window seats for photography?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025

      The private van will be a minibus designed to fit the whole group, you will likely be sat next to another traveller if the group is full.

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    Jeny

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    Can I update the seating on the train ride?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024

      Seat upgrades on the train are not typically possible as trips are not customised, but you can discuss this with your tour guide upon the start of the trip.

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    Dominique

    Asked on September 8th, 2024

    Can I join a safari at Minneriya National Park during the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024

      There may be time in the afternoon for you to organize a safari at Minneriya National Park. It's recommended to discuss this during the welcome meeting.

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    Gra

    Asked on August 15th, 2024

    Is accommodation included in Mirissa?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024

      Accommodation for 3 nights in Mirissa is included in the tour.

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