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14 days
Start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Code
HPPS
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Hotels (11 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £3,218(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Learn about Sri Lanka’s past first-hand during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya – first established in 1891, this historic hotel has a modern outlook on sustainable practices.
Discover the breadth of Sri Lanka’s food scene during Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class in Galle, a tea plantation tour, a high tea in Nuwara Eliya and a barbecue dinner in Dambulla.
Search for crocodiles, elephants, monkeys and the ever-elusive leopards under the cover of darkness on an evening safari through the wild grasslands of Yala National Park.
Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy with the expert guidance of your local leader.
Enjoy Exclusive Experiences in Kandy – dine at the Hela Bojun restaurant, which is focused on empowering and employing local women, and enjoy a private cultural dance performance.
Is this trip right for you?
The Rock Fortress (or Lion Rock) of Sigiriya is spectacular. However, those with a fear of (or even an aversion to) heights may wish to sit the excursion out. Scaling the rock involves walking up lots of rough, narrow steps and tight walkways.
There are a couple of long travel days on this trip. Journeys may take up to five hours, but are a great opportunity to get to know locals, fellow travellers and the diverse scenery.
Tourism in Sri Lanka is booming, resulting in a huge increase in visitors to Yala National Park. Overtourism and lack of sustainable management practices are of major concern to Intrepid, so in order to reduce our impact on wildlife and the environment we are trialling visits in a less-touristed section of the park known as Block 5 or Veheragala. If we determine that Block 5 is also too crowded to visit responsibly, we will change our itinerary to visit Udawalawe National Park and Bundala National Park. Udawalawe is home to wild elephants, wild buffalo, sambar deer and leopards. Bundala is home to crocodiles and birds. This is the same itinerary we follow from September to mid-October when Yala National Park is closed annually for infrastructure development and rejuvenation.
Itinerary
Discover the riches of Sri Lanka, the Teardrop of India
Discover a country that radiates warmth – from its glorious sunshine and scorching cuisine to the incredibly kind people, this is Sri Lanka. This 14-day Premium adventure through ‘the Teardrop of India’ will take you straight to the heart of the country. Explore the ancient ruins of past civilisations, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, search for rare and beautiful animals like elephants and leopards, relax on palm-fringed beaches and soak up the hospitable welcome from the locals. From the spicy food scene to the Exclusive cooking class and high tea, this adventure sees all the best bits or Sri Lanka in style.
Inclusions
Meals
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Hotels (11 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Negombo - Welcome Dinner
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Negombo - Fish market
Dambulla - Local BBQ dinner
Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura - World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
Anuradhapura - Isurumuniya Temple
Anuradhapura - Ruwanweliseya Stupa
Anuradhapura - Jetawanaramaya Stupa
Polonnaruwa ancient ruins
Polonnaruwa - Statue of Parakramabahu I
Polonnaruwa - Rankot Vihara
Polonnaruwa - Quadrangle
Polonnaruwa - Lankatilaka
Polonnaruwa - Gal Vihara
Matale - Spice Garden
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Kandy - Botanical Gardens
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
Kandy - Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
Kandy - Gem museum & lapidary workshop visit
Kandy - Private Cultural Dance Performance
Nuwara Eliya - High Tea
Kandy - Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya
Nuwara Eliya - Visit to Tea State & Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya - Single Tree Hill hiking
Nuwara Eliya - Lunch at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
Ella - Ella Gap view point
Yala/Bundala National Park - Wildlife safari
Galle - Galle Fort Walking tour
Galle - Beeralu lace weaving activity
Galle - Farmer's market and home cooking class
Colombo - City walking tour
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Important notes
1.Some travellers have reported being approached by locals offering excursions before their Tuuur trip commences. This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Intrepid. These guides are in no way connected to Tuuur and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We advise customers against joining any tour offered by the unauthorised guides.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. Tourism in Sri Lanka is booming, and with it has come a huge increase in visitors to Yala National Park. In order to reduce our impact on wildlife and the environment we are trialling visiting a less touristed section of Yala. Should we determine that tourist numbers here also make it difficult to visit responsibly, we will change our itinerary to visit Udawalawe National Park.
5. Yala National Park is closed in September and October for infrastructure development and rejuvenation. During these months we visit Udawalawe National Park.
6.No single supplement is available on trips departing on February 4th 2025 (HPPS250204), March 25th 2025 (HPPS250325) and May 4th 2025 (HPPS250504).
7. Train tickets are in very high demand. We always try our best to secure tickets, but if we cannot book them, you will continue your journey by private vehicle.
Reviews (256)
5 stars
240
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
Alison
May 17, 2025
Sri Lanka on this Premium Trip is highly recommended by me. It is a beautiful country a country like no other. The people are so respectful and relatable and the bonus of their wonderful smiles. of beautiful smiles
Jane
May 15, 2025
Asanga's knowledge and excellent English made the trip so interesting and his sense of humour and kindness were endearing. We covered a lot of ground in Sri Lanka, from the beach at Negombo to the bustle of Colombo, staying in great hotels with beautiful swimming pools in which to refresh from the heat and humidity. We scaled Sigiriya (Lion Rock), rode the train to Nuwara Eliya and learnt much about the culture and history of this amazing country.
Graeme
May 14, 2025
This trip was excellent. Our tour guide Upul was informative and approachable .The cultural activities were enjoyable The highlight was sighting leopards in Yala National Park
Rajat
May 13, 2025
Excellent 2 week itenerary which hits a broad range of cultural activities. Top notch accommodations. Our guide, Chamodi, was absolutely incredible. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and was able to seemlessly accommodate group member with varying physical abilities. Just the right amount of free time to allow independent exploration during this trip. Prob my favorite intrepid tour so far!
Michelle
May 13, 2025
Excellent, well organized trip with a perfect blend of history, culture, nature and relaxation. Our trip leader Asanga and driver Bandu were outstanding, keeping us entertained and safe while educating us about this beautiful country. The quality of the hotels, service and food truly provided a premium experience.
Kim
May 11, 2025
Incredible wide variety of experiences from stunning hotels, temples, safaris -to local homes, with insights into the spiritual, historical, and cultural aspects of the land and its people, accompanied by a caring and knowledgeable guide and driver.
Matthew
May 09, 2025
A glimpse of Sri Lankan culture and history. Beautiful country and people. Highly recommend.
Birgitte
May 07, 2025
An amazing trip to see highlights of a beautiful country. Our guide Uphul was amazing and could answer any question. The hotels and resorts are of the highest standard. I highly recommend!
Ciarán
Apr 25, 2025
Wonderful way to see the delights that Sri Lanka has to offer. Our guide, Ajith was wonderful at every stage of the journey and we really enjoyed experiencing such a beautiful country.
Nadene
Apr 23, 2025
Had the best time on this trip with the get knowledgable Sam complete with our fabulous drive Ruwan and helper Umesh The trip showed a good cross section of Sri Lanka and we especially loved Yala National Park and were lucky enough to see a Leopard would recommend this trip
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