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

12 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.7

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it was a fantastic tour, well planned and organised. all main sites covered plus optional experiences that are off the beaten track.
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Negombo
Optional Activities
- Explore Negombo at your own pace
- Join group for dinner
Day 2
Negombo to Dambulla
Included Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temples visit
Optional Activities
- Visit vegetable wholesale market in Dambulla
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temples
Day 3
Dambulla - Sigiriya
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress Visit
- Sigiriya Bike ride
Landmarks
Sigiriya
Day 4
Dambulla to Kandy
Meals
Dinner (Home-cooked meal with local family and traditional Kandyan dance lessons)
Included Activities
- Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens visit
- Home-cooked meal with local family
- Traditional Kandyan dance lessons
Optional Activities
- Explore old shops and restaurants in Kandy
Landmarks
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
Day 5
Kandy
Meals
Lunch (Home-cooked meal made by Mr Thilina's mother with tea served the Sri Lankan way)
Included Activities
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth visit
- Ambagasthenna Tea Plantation and Sustainable Farm Tour
- Home-cooked lunch with local family
Landmarks
Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya) to Bandarawela
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 7
Bandarawela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Bandarawela Countryside trek
- Lunch with locals
Optional Activities
- Explore old buildings including Bandarawela Hotel and old supermarket
- Additional walks around town
Landmarks
Bandarawela Hotel
Day 8
Bandarawela to Udawalawe
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Udawalawe National Park Wildlife safari
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 9
Udawalawe to Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mirissa beach town
Landmarks
Mirissa
Day 10
Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mirissa waterfront
- Tuk-tuk trip to Weligama to see fishing boats
- Fresh fish lunch in Weligama
- Swim in the Laccadive Sea
- Relax on beaches
Landmarks
Mirissa
Weligama
Day 11
Mirissa to Galle to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Galle Fort exploration
- Galle Kite Flying activity
Optional Activities
- Swim at hotel pool
- Explore Colombo bazaar
- Enjoy Colombo waterfront
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Day 12
Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay (must be arranged with booking agent before tour)

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temples

Landmarks
Sigiriya

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Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy

Landmarks
Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)

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Nuwara Eliya

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Bandarawela Hotel

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

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Mirissa

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Mirissa
Weligama

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Galle Fort

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4.7

Overall rating based on 10 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.9
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Step
May 25th, 2020
5.0
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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Stacey
January 19th, 2020
5.0
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
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
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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Leanne
September 18th, 2019
5.0
Small groups, strong local presence, ethical travel, always a great experience.
Traveled in December 2018
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Raynae
September 18th, 2019
4.5
It’s a great way to travel with younger kids as it takes most of the stress out of it.
Traveled in December 2018
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Kris
September 18th, 2019
5.0
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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Traveled in December 2018
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Jane
September 18th, 2019
4.2
it was a fantastic tour, well planned and organised. all main sites covered plus optional experiences that are off...
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Traveled in December 2018
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Helen
September 18th, 2019
4.8
Excellent guide, similar minded families, good activities and ethical and environmentally responsible.
Traveled in December 2018
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Ella
September 18th, 2019
4.5
My leader, Nandana, was very helpful with everything. He helped us with looking for places for nice food, and with...
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Traveled in December 2018
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Marcel
September 18th, 2019
4.5
Such an excellent guide who was able to answer any aditional questions from any of the groups members
Traveled in December 2018
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Helena
September 18th, 2019
4.2
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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- 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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