Are additional services to be paid for extra to the holiday cost? I thought the trains, bikes safari etc were all inclusive in the original price?

Train ride, bike ride, safari, and visits to sites like the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya, and the Temple of the Tooth, are indeed part of the holiday package at no extra cost. These are covered in your original trip cost. However, some additional services will need to be paid for locally upon arrival in Sri Lanka, like the costs for certain entrance tickets, and other similar expenses. The approximate amount to be paid locally is around GBP 7.68 per person. This is not part of the pre-paid holiday cost and is to be settled directly during the tour.

Do you charge extra for solo travellers?

We do have the single supplement option available for this tour if you want to have your own room with an additional cost. If you are okay to share rooms, then there won't be any costs.

Would it be possible to participate only in the half of the tour?

You can join or leave the tour at any time, however please keep in mind that as they are set tours, the price will not change if you're not there for the entire tour.

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Sri Lanka Family Holiday

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.7 (10 reviews)

Sri Lanka Family Holiday - Intrepid Travel

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Negombo
Negombo
Optional Activities
- Explore Negombo at your own pace
- Dinner with group (optional)
Day 2
Negombo to Dambulla
Negombo to Dambulla
Included Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temples visit
Optional Activities
- Vegetable wholesale market excursion
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temples
Day 3
Dambulla to Sigiriya and back to Dambulla
Dambulla to Sigiriya and back to Dambulla
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit
- Sigiriya bike ride
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 4
Dambulla to Kandy
Dambulla to Kandy
Meals
Dinner (Home-cooked meal with local family including traditional Kandyan dance lessons)
Included Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens visit
- Home-cooked meal with local family
- Traditional Kandyan dance lessons
Landmarks
Royal Botanical Gardens
Day 5
Kandy to Ambagasthenna and back to Kandy
Kandy to Ambagasthenna and back to Kandy
Meals
Lunch (Home-cooked meal prepared by local family at Ambagasthenna)
Included Activities
- Temple of the Tooth visit
- Ambagasthenna tea plantation and sustainable farm tour
- Home-cooked lunch with locals
Landmarks
Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 7
Bandarawela
Bandarawela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local home-cooked lunch)
Included Activities
- Countryside trek
- Lunch with locals
Optional Activities
- Explore Bandarawela at your own pace
Landmarks
Bandarawela Hotel
Day 8
Bandarawela to Udawalawe
Bandarawela to Udawalawe
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Udawalawe National Park wildlife safari
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 9
Udawalawe to Mirissa
Udawalawe to Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mirissa at your own pace
Day 10
Mirissa
Mirissa
Optional Activities
- Wander around Mirissa waterfront
- Tuk-tuk trip to Weligama to see fishing boats
- Fresh fish lunch
- Swimming in the Laccadive Sea
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Weligama
Day 11
Mirissa to Galle to Colombo
Mirissa to Galle to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Galle Fort visit
- Kite flying activity
Optional Activities
- Explore Colombo bazaar
- Waterfront walk
- Hotel swimming pool
- Group dinner with fellow families (optional)
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Day 12
Colombo
Colombo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temples

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Royal Botanical Gardens

Landmarks
Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya

Landmarks
Bandarawela Hotel

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Weligama

Landmarks
Galle Fort

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Guide
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Step5.0•May 2020
Amazing trip! We travelled to Sri Lanka in August/September 2019 and had a great experience with Step Lanka and our...
Amazing trip! We travelled to Sri Lanka in August/September 2019 and had a great experience with Step Lanka and our driver and guide Tharaka. We visited some amazing places and Tharaka used his knowledge to make sure we were able to make the most of each destination. He also found us the best and most cost effective way of doing the excursions, trips and classes that we wanted to do - pigeon island snorkelling and cookery class, in particular. Thanks so much for an unforgettable trip. We hope to come back again soon! Alex and GemmaShow more
Traveled in May 2019
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Thank you so much Alex & Gemma! We can't wait for the day you can travel again with us :)
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Stacey5.0•January 2020
Sri Lanka Family Tour with Intrepid Travel... Was excellent value overall!! We enjoyed the itinerary and the flow...
Sri Lanka Family Tour with Intrepid Travel... Was excellent value overall!! We enjoyed the itinerary and the flow of the tour. The hotels were ok.. nothing spectacular but clean and nice. We loved the camping site!! Nice things to see.. though in Mirissa I would skip the whale tour and do some surf lessons instead!!! Food was good on the tour though you eat in alot of hotels.. not many chances to eat at local joints off the tour. Transportation was nice and activities were well planned out with enough down time in between to catch up. Mahendra our guide was amazing!! super knowledgeable and fun to be around!! highlights were Lions Rock, the train ride, the walk thru the tea plantation and kite flying in Mirissa!!Show more
Traveled in January 2020
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Thanks so much for your feedback Stacey. We're so glad you and your family made great memories in stunning Sri Lanka. We'll pass on your kind words to Mahendra.
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Leanne5.0•September 2019
Small groups, strong local presence, ethical travel, always a great experience.
Traveled in December 2018
Raynae4.5•September 2019
It’s a great way to travel with younger kids as it takes most of the stress out of it.
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Kris5.0•September 2019
Having travelled with Intrepid to Borneo in 215/16, we were keen to travel with the company again. I didn't think we...
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Jane4.2•September 2019
it was a fantastic tour, well planned and organised. all main sites covered plus optional experiences that are off...
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Helen4.8•September 2019
Excellent guide, similar minded families, good activities and ethical and environmentally responsible.
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Ella4.5•September 2019
My leader, Nandana, was very helpful with everything. He helped us with looking for places for nice food, and with...
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Marcel4.5•September 2019
Such an excellent guide who was able to answer any aditional questions from any of the groups members
Traveled in December 2018
Helena4.2•September 2019
Greta size of group and program
Traveled in December 2018

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Asked on October 19th, 2024
Are additional services to be paid for extra to the holiday cost? I thought the trains, bikes safari etc were all inclusive in the original price?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Train ride, bike ride, safari, and visits to sites like the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya, and the Temple of the Tooth, are indeed part of the holiday package at no extra cost. These are covered in your original trip cost. However, some additional services will need to be paid for locally upon arrival in Sri Lanka, like the costs for certain entrance tickets, and other similar expenses. The approximate amount to be paid locally is around GBP 7.68 per person. This is not part of the pre-paid holiday cost and is to be settled directly during the tour.
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Sheila
Asked on February 3rd, 2024
Do you charge extra for solo travellers?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  We do have the single supplement option available for this tour if you want to have your own room with an additional cost. If you are okay to share rooms, then there won't be any costs.
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Heather
Asked on December 1st, 2016
Would it be possible to participate only in the half of the tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2016
  You can join or leave the tour at any time, however please keep in mind that as they are set tours, the price will not change if you're not there for the entire tour.

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
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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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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