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Simply Sri Lanka
8 days • 4.9
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Start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Trip Code
HPRS
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £528(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Check out the awe-inspiring Sigiriya (Lion Rock), a 200-metre-high ancient rock fortress that lies smack-bang in the middle of evergreen jungle.
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Wander through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy, which houses one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relics – a tooth of the Buddha.
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Get to know the gorgeous beach of Unawatuna, where you can either get active in the surrounding jungle or chill with a cocktail while lying under a palm tree.
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This tour has the option of a 4WD safari through a park known for its wild elephant population. Seeing these big beauties in the flesh is unforgettable.
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With these experiences you get local knowledge, decades of on-the-ground operational experience and the freedom and independence to explore at your own pace.
Is this trip right for you?
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Though its equatorial position means fairly constant year-round temperatures, the summer months in Sri Lanka are very hot with short, sharp monsoons in the south-west of the country. Be sure to use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water.
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Beaches in Sri Lanka may be unpatrolled, so please seek local advice on where to swim safely.
Itinerary
Discover ancient cave temples, tea plantations and idyllic beaches
Sri Lanka is jam-packed with ancient sites, fascinating cultures, beautiful wilderness and idyllic beaches and this eight-day experience will introduce you to the most memorable. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, climb Lion Rock at Sigiriya, and explore the monkey-filled mangrove forests of Unawatuna. We’ve sorted the nitty gritty so you can focus on soaking up Sri Lanka at your own pace, with plenty of optional activities and the guidance of your local leader to help you out when you’re not sure where to start. Are you an independent traveller who wants to explore Sri Lanka with like-minded people and a local? This is your trip.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Negombo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Dambulla
- DAY 3Day 3 • Sigiriya - Kandy
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kandy
- DAY 5Day 5 • Unawatuna
- DAY 6Day 6 • Unawatuna/ Galle
- DAY 7Day 7 • Colombo
- DAY 8Day 8 • Colombo
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Private vehicle
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Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circleKandy - Temple of the Tooth
circleSigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
circleKandy - Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
circleGalle - Galle Fort Walking tour
circleColombo – Guided market visit
museum Optional activities
circleDambulla - Cave temples (entrance) - USD7
circleMinneriya National Park (entrance) - USD30
circleMinneriya National Park - Jeep hire (minimum 6 pax) - USD40
circleKandy - Cultural Dance Performance - USD7
circleKandy - Botanical Gardens - USD10
circleKandy - Cooking Class in a Sinhalese Home - USD12
circleGalle - Dutch Fort - Free
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£622£528
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£622£559
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£611
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£627£564
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Important notes
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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.
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2. A Single Supplement is available on this trip and is valid for all nights on tour.
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3. Please provide your full passport details at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and entrance tickets. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
Reviews (119)
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Ashlee
Apr 12, 2025
This was my first group tour and I was amazed at how easy it was to travel this way and how much sightseeing is possible! A great tour that I would recommend to anyone.
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SERENA
Apr 12, 2025
Sri Lanka trip was unforgettable with a jam packed itinerary and diversity of the country in 8 days. Beautiful food and culture to appreciate. Thank you!
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Gemma
Apr 06, 2025
Sri lanka tour with Viraj was amazing! He was brilliant, so knowledgeable about such an interesting country, as well as wanting the whole group to have the best trip and memorable experience. Will definitely be returning to see more of beautiful sri lanka, I have made fantastic memories there ❤️
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Rosie
Apr 04, 2025
I loved this Intrepid trip! It was jam packed - filled with wonderful Sri Lankan experiences. And our guide - Danny - was amazing with expert knowledge and his passion for the country was infectious! I sincerely hope to come back one day.
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Davina
Mar 30, 2025
Simply Sri Lanka is a fantastic introduction to an amazing country. We packed in such a lot and experienced amazing wildlife, incredible food, rural, coastal and urban environments and learned a huge amount about culture, traditions and history. Transportation and hotels all exceeded expectations. Not restful but incredible! Would 100% recommend (brace yourself for humidity tho!)
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Desiree
Mar 22, 2025
My Sri Lanka trip with Intrepid Travel was amazing. The itinerary balanced culture, nature and adventure; just the way I like my travels. Highlights were Sigiriya, the spice tour and the most delicious food! Our guide, Chimanda, was the best. I have no hesitation to recommend Intrepid Travel.
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Irene
Mar 16, 2025
Excellent itinerary for a short trip, covering both inland and coastal locations and sites. Excellent leader really brought the diverse group together and we parted as good friends
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Stuart
Mar 15, 2025
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Anneka
Mar 15, 2025
Chami was a great tour leader and we had a fab time with the group on the Simply Sri Lanka tour. The perfect mix of activities and time to relax, as well as a comfortable air conditioned bus! This had hikes, beach and city as well as safari so a good intro to the country
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Jeffrey
Mar 09, 2025
A great trip with a full itinerary & great guides that gave us a full cultural experience & advice on non-inclusive activities to go the extra mile.