Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides
Sri Lanka
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Duration
12 Days
Tour Type
Multi-Day Tours & Special Packages
Group Size
30 persons
Location
Sri Lanka
Overview
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya
- Visit a spice garden and learn local cooking
- Trek through Horton Plains to Ella
- Discover the historic Galle Fort
- Relax on the white sands of Hikkaduwa beach
Introduction
Now's the time to explore Sri Lanka on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travelers. Want to load up on culture on a backpacker's budget? This whirlwind 12-day tour of central and southern Sri Lanka is just the ticket. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of like-minded travelers, and you'll head home with some new friends and new perspectives.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation-Hotels/guest houses (11 nts).
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your HotelExpress.lk National Guide in the Airport
Meals-2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let HotelExpress.lk know the food option that you prefer.
Your HotelExpress.lk for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your HotelExpress.lk National Guide
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa. Sri Lankan lunch at a local village.
Spice garden visit. Tea plantation tour. Little Adam's Peak Tour. Galle Fort tour.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Private vehicle, walking.
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
1. Some culturally significant sights in Sri Lanka may not allow entry to people wearing hats or hijabs, or to those with covered faces. Examples of cultural sites with such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree section or the Anuradhapura Cultural Site, the Dambulla Cave Temple and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
2. Displaying body art or wearing clothing that includes an image of the Buddha is illegal; please be culturally sensitive and respect the law and should you have any such tattoos, keep them covered at all times.
3. Traveling by road in Sri Lanka is certainly not what people are use to in Western countries. Many road ways are single lane, rules are not always followed, drivers appear to speed, do not stay in their lanes, and overtake in seemingly dangerous situations. Although their are some improvements in the works to the road infrastructure, there is a lot more to be done. As a result, some of the roads are poorly maintained, and this gets even more pronounced during and after the monsoon. As a result, travel time covering relatively short distances is very long in comparison to Western countries.Sigiriya
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit (30USD per person)
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit (12USD per person)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital Visit (25USD per person)
Kandy - Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person)
Kandy - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour (10USD per person)
Kandy - Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)
Horton Plains Nature Reserve - Horton Plains Trek (60-70USD per person)
Ella - Trek to Ella Rock (USD per person)
Unawatuna - Dolphin Watching Tour (USD per person)
Itinerary
Day 1 Negombo
Day 1 Negombo
Day 1 Negombo
Arrive at any time, and welcome to Negombo, known for its lazy beach, wandering canals, and fresh seafood markets.
Get to know your fellow travelers over optional dinner and drinks at a favorite local restaurant. Soak up the lively atmosphere as you're introduced to Sri Lankan delicacies, and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Negombo/Sigiriya
Day 2 Negombo/Sigiriya
Day 2 Negombo/Sigiriya
Travel to the center of the island to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya. Opt to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple or the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr(s)
Day 3 Sigiriya
Day 3 Sigiriya
Day 3 Sigiriya
Spend the day freely exploring more of this ancient yet luscious region. Opt to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, view elephants on a safari drive in Minneriya National Park, or go back in time at the Anuradhapura historical site.
Day 4 Sigiriya/Digana (1L, 1D)
Day 4 Sigiriya/Digana (1L, 1D)
Day 4 Sigiriya/Digana (1L, 1D)
Visit a medicinal spice garden en route to Digana. After, enjoy lunch before embarking on a guided village walk for insight into rural daily life. Maybe stop at the home of a crafter who hand-makes delicate Kandyan jewellery or the cottage of a local woman making incense. Later, learn how to cook Sri Lankan bread or sweets while helping out with dinner.
Meals Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Private Vehicle
Included Activities:
- Spice Garden Visit
- Digana Guided Village Walk
Day 5 Digana/Kandy (1B)
Day 5 Digana/Kandy (1B)
Day 5 Digana/Kandy (1B)
Enjoy breakfast and soak in the views of the Victoria Reservoir over tea before departing for Kandy. Have an afternoon of free time to explore the sweet city, opting to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, view a traditional Kandyan cultural show, or root for a team at a cricket match.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle
Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya (1B)
Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya (1B)
Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya (1B)
Enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at the HotelExpress.lk-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Travel on to the rolling hills and luscious forests of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the beauty on foot.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Tea Plantation Visit
- Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Ella
If you want to experience morning mist flowing through the valley, wake early and trek the serene trails of Horton Plains National Park. In the afternoon, cruise to the laid-back village of Ella and enjoy a free evening to explore or relax.
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 8 Ella
Day 8 Ella
Day 8 Ella
Spend the morning trekking Little Adam's Peak to get a 360-degree view of the Sri Lankan countryside encompassing the giant Ella Rock and textured green mountains. For the rest of the day, enjoy the freedom to explore scenic Ella more in-depth. Opt to trek Ella Rock, venture to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, or hunt for some waterfalls with your fellow explorers.
Included Activities:
- Little Adam's Peak Trek
Day 9 Ella/Hikkaduwa
Day 9 Ella/Hikkaduwa
Day 9 Ella/Hikkaduwa
Set off towards the southern coast, stopping en route to explore the indestructible Galle Fort. Finish the day's journey oceanside on the white sand beaches of Hikkaduwa.
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Galle Fort Tour
Day 10 Hikkaduwa
Day 10 Hikkaduwa
Day 10 Hikkaduwa
Enjoy a free day to bliss out on the beach, sipping your favourite drink or jump on a boat in search of whales and dolphins. For your big night out, follow your CEO to the best beach bar in town, enjoy a drink on us, and dance under the stars. Perhaps take a night swim; who knows, see where the night takes you.
Included Activities:
- Hikkaduwa Beach Bar
Day 11 Hikkaduwa
Day 11 Hikkaduwa
Day 11 Hikkaduwa
Another day in paradise to recover from last night's fun. Relax on the beach, snorkel with sea creatures, or wander through the bustling beach town. Pick a local restaurant with your buds and reminisce about all the awesome adventures you've experienced over a farewell dinner.
Day 12 Hikkaduwa
Day 12 Hikkaduwa
Day 12 Hikkaduwa
Wow! What a trip, right? Luckily there is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Hug your new friends, exchange social media, and depart at any time.
Included Activities:
- Departure Day
Tour Location
Sri Lanka
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