Simply Sri Lanka
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Tour Overview
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.
Trip Code: HPRS
Start
Negombo
End
Colombo
Destination
Sri Lanka
Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
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.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
- Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
- Galle - Galle Fort Walking tour
- Kandy - Tea factory visit
- Colombo - Guided market visit
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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