DEPARTS
22nd March 2027
FROM
AU$3,745
Route
Negombo > Colombo
DEPARTS
22nd March 2027
Route
Negombo > Colombo
Trip Rating
FROM
AU$3,745
Explore with Annika & Mathias
We are Annika & Mathias, a travel and photography couple from Germany who have been exploring the world together for over 10 years. Through our social media channels and photography work, we love sharing authentic experiences, beautiful landscapes and the stories behind every journey.
After two unforgettable group trips to Costa Rica and Japan, we realized how special it is to travel together with like-minded people. Whether you’re joining solo because you don’t have a travel partner, traveling as a couple, or coming with friends — group travel creates such a unique atmosphere. You meet new people, share incredible experiences and often leave with real friendships and memories that last far beyond the trip itself.
What makes it even better is being able to fully enjoy the adventure without the stress of organizing everything yourself. From accommodations and transport to activities and the overall route, OneLife takes care of all the planning, making the experience easy, relaxed and seamless for everyone.
Sri Lanka Trip Overview
Join our Sri Lanka 12 day tour and follow an unforgettable Sri Lanka itinerary through misty mountains, tea plantations and ancient temples. Ride the famous Ella train, spot wildlife on safari, explore vibrant culture and relax on golden beaches.
Group
Maximum group size 18 people (excl. hosts)
Health & Safety
Deposit
Secure your spot with a deposit 90+ days before your tour
Route
Stays
Meals
Transport
All transport
Airport transfers included
Crew
Your highly trained tour guide, your drivers & your local activity guides
Activities
- Sigiriya Climb
- Hot Air Balloon
- Elephant Safari
- Tea Plantation Visit & Tea Picking
- Ambewela – Ella Train
- Cooking Class
- Temple Visits
- National Park Glamping Experience
- Galle Fort Visit
- Bike Ride Through Local Villages
- Tuk Tuk Tour Around Kandy
- Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Pidurangala Monastery Climb
- Madu River Boat Excursion
Optional Activities: Massages, Surf
Lessons, 2nd Elephant Safari, Scuba
Diving
Route
Stays
Meals
Transport
All transport
Airport transfers included
Crew
Your highly trained tour guide, your drivers & your local activity guides
Activities
- Sigiriya Climb
- Hot Air Balloon
- Elephant Safari
- Tea Plantation Visit & Tea Picking
- Ambewela – Ella Train
- Cooking Class
- Temple Visits
- National Park Glamping Experience
- Galle Fort Visit
- Bike Ride Through Local Villages
- Tuk Tuk Tour Around Kandy
- Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Pidurangala Monastery Climb
- Madu River Boat Excursion
Optional Activities: Massages, Surf
Lessons, 2nd Elephant Safari, Scuba
Diving
Sri Lanka Tour Highlights
Climb Sigiriya Rock for a breath-taking view
Go of an Elephant Safari in an open top jeep
Sit on the grand Nine Arch Bridge and take in the beautiful scenery around you
Do the Pidurangala Hike with your OLA besties
Enjoy being in true paradise with coconut trees and crystal clear waters
Explore luscious paddy fields and local villages on a bike tour
Tour a working Tea estate, pick tea and taste the finest Ceylon Tea
Visit a local school to play and chat with the children
Indulge the senses in a cooking class and learn about Sri Lankan cuisine
Board the scenic train from Ambewela to Ella to experience worldclass views
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Touch down in Colombo anytime on Day 1, and we’ve got you covered. A friendly face from our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a Sri Lankan Welcome Meal – your first taste of the island’s amazing cuisine and the perfect start to your journey!
Accommodation: Twin/Double Rooms – Camelot Beach Deluxe (or similar)
Activities: Welcome Dinner
Free Time Suggestion: N/A
Meals: Dinner
Physical Rating: Low
Day 2 – Sigiriya: Dambulla Cave Temple & Pidurangala Hike
Day 3 – Sigiriya: Hot Air Balloon & Rock Climb Experience
Day 4 – To Kandy: Spice Garden, Cooking Class, Tuk Tuks & Temple
Day 5 - Ella: Tea Estate & Iconic Train Journey
Day 6 - Ella: Free Day to Explore & Relax
Day 7 - Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge & Elephant Safari
Day 8 - Mirissa: Paradise Beach Time
Day 9 - Mirissa: Whale Watching
Day 10 - Mirissa: Galle Bike Tour with Local School Visit & Galle Fort
Day 11 - Mirissa: Tsunami Memorial & Madu River
Day 12 – Depart
Night Stays
From post-safari glamping to hotels nestled in small mountain towns – we’ve curated the perfect blend of accommodation.
On Annis Travel Journal tours, you’ll stay in upgraded accommodations to ensure a relaxing rest after each full day of exploring.
After an amazing encounter with elephants on safari, you’ll sleep under the stars in a jungle camp deep inside national park territory in Udawalawe, in stylish and comfortable rooms with an epic pool too!
Twin/Double Rooms
Safari Glamping
Handpicked Hotels
Customer Reviews
Sri Lanka Classic – 12 Days with One Life Adventures
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Book India, Sri Lanka, or both as one seamless 23-day expedition. All three options are available below.
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Booking the combined India & Sri Lanka tour? The flight between destinations is not included and will need to be arranged independently. Our team can help with guidance on this.
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FAQs
Before you set out with us on the trip of a lifetime, we want to go over a few things. Sri Lanka is an amazing country with so much to offer, but like with most countries in Asia, things sometimes don’t go according to plan. This is why we may have to slightly alter the itinerary if we need to. One Life is committed to giving you the best possible experience, so if we need to change something we’ll make sure we’ll replace it with something equally awesome!
I am completing my visa application and it’s asking for the address on my first night, can you tell me what it is?
How much spending money do you recommend for this tour?
Do I need to arrive at a certain time to get the airport pick up?
I am arriving a day early, can I still get an airport pick up?
Do I need to bring temple wear?
Do I need to bring hiking gear?
Can I bring a 25kg suitcase?
I’ve seen that you ride bikes on the Sri Lanka tour, can I skip this part as I can’t ride a bike?
I’ve seen the tour starts in Negombo, but I can only fly into Colombo - is this okay?
Can you cater for my dietary requirements on this trip?
What time can I fly out on the last day?
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