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Highlights of Sri Lanka

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From Negombo to Colombo
4.6 (10 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach visit
    • Hotel facilities access
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Negombo to Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari through Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

    Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch with various curries and rice in Hiriwaduna Village)

    Included Activities

    • Mihintale mountain climb
    • Visit to Hiriwaduna Village
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
    • Dambulla Caves temples visit
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Hiriwaduna Village
    Dambulla Cave Temples
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock climb

    Optional Activities

    • Temple of the Tooth visit
    • Peradeniya Botanical Gardens tuk tuk tour
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Koggala

    Kandy to Koggala
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory tour
    • Tea tasting
    • Galle Fort visit
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  7. Day 6

    Koggala

    Koggala
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk tuk ride to Galle
    • Explore Galle town boutiques and cafes
    • Ayurvedic massage
    • Whale watching trip (December-April)
    Landmarks
    Galle
  8. Day 7

    Koggala to Colombo

    Koggala to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    4.3
  • 4.5

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  • Philip4.2•March 2025
    Sigiriya and seeing elephants
    Traveled in January 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Scott4.7•May 2025
    I most enjoyed experiencing 'unch being prepared in the village. Our host there was very gracious and talented
    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Victoria4.7•December 2025
    My main highlights were seeing the elephants in Minneriya reserve which was an extra optional safari and climbing to...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Sophie4.7•October 2025
    Elephant safari (optional). Climbing Lion Rock.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Michelle4.8•September 2025
    Lion Rock at sunrise was a wonderful experience and well worth getting up early for really was spectacular. The...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Julie4.0•November 2025
    Climbing Sigirya, tea tasting at the factory, Koggala beach, Galle fort, elephant safari at Kaudulla.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Simon4.8•February 2025
    The optional elephant safari near Dambulla (sorry can’t recall which reserve it was). Again despite the downpour...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Sarah4.5•February 2023
    Watching a young sloth bear wandering around eating termites on our safari. Reaching the top of Lion’s rock and...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Paul4.5•November 2023
    Sigiriya was def my highlight, the views and history of that place is amazing. The wildlife parks were great to.
    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Mark
    Mark5.0•March 2023
    Sri Lanka is an amazing country with beautiful, happy people. Our tour guide, Amara, was awesome and I highly...
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    Traveled in March 2023

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    May I ask if you have a bus that could accommodate 12 people, travelling from Athens, Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia on July 15, 2023? Then we will travel from Dubrovnik to Prague on July 19.

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