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Journeys: Discover Sri Lanka National Geographic Journeys

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From Colombo to Negombo

4.7

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Yes the trip was very much what I hoed it would be.
Marina, traveled in January
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo
Accommodation
Hotel (Fairway Colombo), Hotel (Sofia Colombo City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Colombo - Wilpattu National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Big Game Camp Wilpattu)
Included Activities
- Visit a Coconut Plantation
- Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk
Landmarks
Wilpattu National Park
Day 3
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Palm Garden Village), Hotel (Rajarata Hotel)
Included Activities
- Anuradhapura Excursion
Landmarks
Anuradhapura
Day 4
Anuradhapura - Habarana - Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties)
Accommodation
Resort (Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka), Resort (Sungreen Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Agricultural Village Experience
Landmarks
Habarana
Day 5
Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka), Resort (Sungreen Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 6
Dambulla - Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Thilanka), Hotel (Lavendish Hills Kandy)
Included Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit
- Spice Garden Excursion
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
- Kandyan Cultural Dance
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Day 7
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Thilanka), Hotel (Lavendish Hills Kandy)
Included Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit
- Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- High Tea and Handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the city and around Kandy Lake
- Ayurvedic massage
Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya
Kandy Lake
Day 8
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tea Plantation Visit
- Explore Nuwara Eliya
Optional Activities
- High tea at the Grand Hotel (25-35 USD per person)
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 9
Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains National Park - Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast (Picnic breakfast), Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Big Game Camping Udawalawe), Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Horton Plains Trek
Landmarks
Horton Plains National Park
World's End
Udawalawe National Park
Day 10
Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Big Game Camping Udawalawe), Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Udawalawe Reserve Safari
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 11
Udawalawe - Negombo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Jetwing Sea Hotel), Hotel (Goldi Sands Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Visit the Old Dutch Fort
- Visit ornate Catholic churches
- Stroll on the beach
Landmarks
Negombo
Day 12
Negombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Wilpattu National Park

Landmarks
Anuradhapura

Landmarks
Habarana

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya
Kandy Lake

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya

Landmarks
Horton Plains National Park
World's End
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Negombo

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What's Not Included

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Fairway Colombo
Hotel
day 1
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Big Game Camp Wilpattu
Camping
day 2
Palm Garden Village
Hotel
day 3
Rajarata Hotel
Hotel
day 3
Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka
Resort
Days 4, 5
Sungreen Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 4, 5
Hotel Thilanka
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Lavendish Hills Kandy
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Grand Hotel
Hotel
day 8
Big Game Camping Udawalawe
Camping
Days 9, 10
Athgira River Camp
Camping
Days 9, 10
Jetwing Sea Hotel
Hotel
day 11
Goldi Sands Hotel
Hotel
day 11

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Age Range

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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

C
Chris
September 25th, 2018
5.0
What an amazing tour. We feel really lucky to have spend these 12 days seeing the best Sri Lanka had to offer.
Traveled in September 2018
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Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Thanks for choosing this magical part of the world with G Adventures. So happy to have shared this experience with you.
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Marina
January 22nd, 2017
4.5
Yes the trip was very much what I hoed it would be. Our Guide was amazing.
Traveled in January 2017
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Wonderful to hear - thank you Marina!
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Janine
April 8th, 2016
4.5
We had a fantastic tour! Our guide was very helpful as we had a lot of people get ill on the tour (at no ones fault,...
We had a fantastic tour! Our guide was very helpful as we had a lot of people get ill on the tour (at no ones fault, just the way of it while traveling and eating food) and he did a great job assisting them and ensuring the rest of us had a good trip. Our tour group bonded immediately and had a fantastic time hiking to all the temples, swimming in the hotel pools and catching a few beers at the end of the day. All of the hotels were great and overall was a good mix of cultural activities with everything else!Show more
Traveled in November 2015
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Thanks for the review Jannie!
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Do you include flights on this tour?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2016
  TourRadar specialises in giving you the best tours from around the world. The tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking any flights before confirming your tour. A good website to search for airfares would be kayak.com or skyscanner.com

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Tour ID: 85746

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Sri Lanka
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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.
- 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 April 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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