Would like to set up a personalized tour for 8 days from 12th of July to 19th of July 2025. Can I set up the trip or is the trip not customizable?

Plan is to arrive to Sri Lanka Colombo airport at 6 AM of 12 of July. Would like to visit Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, and beaches around Arugam Bay. Leaving Sri Lanka on the 19 of July at 6 PM. Want a trip of 8 days with a private vehicle.

Do you organise international flights from Melbourne or is that completely up to us? This looks quite a good tour but price is much more expensive in March?

Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travellers to join the trip from their desired location. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.

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Classic Sri Lanka

8 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.5

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The group size, which was 12, allowed us to get to know the others and, hopefully develop long friendships.
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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Day 1
Negombo
Optional Activities
- Observe local fishing craft
- Sample fresh seafood
- Bicycle rental to explore countryside
Day 2
Negombo to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with welcome juice drink made from home-grown fruits and kithul thalapa for dessert)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Kandy
- Home-cooked lunch with welcome juice drink and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine including kithul thalapa dessert
- Temple of the Tooth visit
- Cultural Dance Performance with traditional music
Optional Activities
- Peradeniya Botanic Gardens visit
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth
Peradeniya Botanic Gardens
Day 3
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey to Nuwara Eliya
- Tea factory tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuwara Eliya colonial town
- Local kottu roti dining experience
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 4
Kandy to Habarana
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Habarana
- Spice garden visit
- Dambulla Cave Temples visit
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit with sunset exploration
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya
Day 5
Habarana
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local family including welcome drink made from home-grown tropical Sri Lankan fruits and traditional dishes like rice and curry with fresh fish from local lakes)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked lunch with local family and welcome drink
- Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit and crafting activities
- Minneriya National Park jeep safari
Landmarks
Minneriya National Park
Day 6
Habarana to Anuradhapura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour around Anuradhapura City
- Sacred City Bodhi Tree Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Tuk tuk tour instead of bicycle
Landmarks
Anuradhapura City
Day 7
Anuradhapura to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo city bus tour including Independence Square, Parliament, and National Museum
- Pettah Market guided visit
- Barefoot Fairtrade Store visit
Optional Activities
- Good Market visit (available Saturdays)
- Group dinner celebration
Landmarks
Independence Square
National Museum
Pettah Market
Day 8
Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Colombo (subject to availability)

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth
Peradeniya Botanic Gardens

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya

Landmarks
Minneriya National Park

Landmarks
Anuradhapura City

Landmarks
Independence Square
National Museum
Pettah Market

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Rating: 4.5(12,072 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 80%
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4.5

Overall rating based on 12 Reviews

Transport
4.6
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

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Denise
September 18th, 2019
Small groups; varied activities. This wasn't my favorite trip but I'm satisfied overall.
Traveled in March 2019
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Peter
September 18th, 2019
Excellent guide, very supportive and informative.Awesome places visited.
Traveled in February 2019
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Miriam
September 18th, 2019
An overall excellent experience. From the moment I looked for advice from the booking team to our holiday guide ajith...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Barbara
September 18th, 2019
Another was so wonderful.
Traveled in February 2019
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Tani
September 18th, 2019
our guide Athula was an amazing man..he shared his interest in Sri Lankan culture and kept us informed of all our...
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Traveled in January 2019
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Melissa
September 18th, 2019
Extremely comprehensive and fun trip, nothing I’d hoped to do in Sri Lanka that wasn’t covered.
Traveled in January 2019
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Kristeen
September 18th, 2019
This was my first group travel experience even tho I’ve traveled quite a bit on my own.But I believe that having a...
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Traveled in January 2019
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Jeffrey
September 18th, 2019
Well organized trip, good value
Traveled in January 2019
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Brenda
September 18th, 2019
Our guide Athula was so informative, accommodating and attentive he made the trip wonderful. We had a great group and...
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Traveled in January 2019
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Ben
October 2nd, 2017
Amazing trip. Great group fantastic guides can’t fault this. Food was amazing
Traveled in September 2017
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Ben, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Receiving feedback from our passengers is great as it helps us to know where were meeting or hopefully exceeding expectations. We always share positive comments like these with our entire global team and you can be sure that they are very much appreciated. We’re delighted you enjoyed your time in Sri Lanka with us, hope to see you on another trip soon! Kind regards, Intrepid
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Tracy
Asked on July 9th, 2025
Would like to set up a personalized tour for 8 days from 12th of July to 19th of July 2025. Can I set up the trip or is the trip not customizable?
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  Tracy
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Plan is to arrive to Sri Lanka Colombo airport at 6 AM of 12 of July. Would like to visit Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, and beaches around Arugam Bay. Leaving Sri Lanka on the 19 of July at 6 PM. Want a trip of 8 days with a private vehicle.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  We won't be able to assist with this request, as your trip is just a few days away. To ensure we deliver the best possible experience and have enough time to coordinate all arrangements, we require a minimum lead time of 12 weeks for personalized and tailormade tours.
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Alexis
Asked on November 28th, 2024
Do you organise international flights from Melbourne or is that completely up to us? This looks quite a good tour but price is much more expensive in March?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travellers to join the trip from their desired location. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before August 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Classic Sri Lanka

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Negombo

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Negombo to Kandy

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Kandy to Habarana

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Habarana

Included Activities

Habarana to Anuradhapura

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Anuradhapura to Colombo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Colombo

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