DEPARTS
2nd August 2027
FROM
$2695 AUD / £1433
ROUTE
Negombo > Colombo
$AUD is the set price. GBP(£) will vary at purchase based on daily exchange rates.
DEPARTS
2nd August 2027
ROUTE
Negombo > Colombo
Trip Rating
FROM
$2695 AUD / £1433
$AUD is the set price. GBP(£) will vary at purchase based on daily exchange rates.
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SRI LANKA TRIP OVERVIEW
Join our 12-Day Sri Lanka group tour and get ready for an epic adventure. You’ll hike up misty mountains, explore tea plantations, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and make all the memories that will last a lifetime.
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 Day 1 to 11
Airport transfers included
Crew
Your highly trained tour guide, your driver & your local activity guides
Activities
- Sigiriya Climb
- Elephant Safari
- Train to Ella
- Tea Plantation Visit & Tea Picking
- Cooking Class
- Temple Visits
- National Park Glamping Experience
- Galle Fort Visit
- Bike Ride Through Local Villages
- Tuk Tuk Tour Around Kandy
- Pidurangala Monastery Climb
- Madu River Boat Excursion
Optional Activities: Massages, Surf Lesson, 2nd Elephant Safari, Scuba Diving, Blue Whale Watching
Route
Stays
Meals
Transport
All transport Day 1 to 11
Airport transfers included
Crew
Your highly trained tour guide, your drivers & your local activity guides
Activities
- Sigiriya Climb
- Elephant Safari
- Train to Ella
- Tea Plantation Visit & Tea Picking
- Cooking Class
- Temple Visits
- National Park Glamping Experience
- Galle Fort Visit
- Bike Ride Through Local Villages
- Tuk Tuk Tour Around Kandy
- Pidurangala Monastery Climb
- Madu River Boat Excursion
Optional Activities: Massages, Surf Lesson, 2nd Elephant Safari, Scuba Diving, Blue Whale Watching
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 – Rani Beach Hotel (or similar)
Activities: Welcome Dinner
Free Time Suggestions: N/A
Meals: Dinner
Physical Rating: Low
Day 2 – Sigiriya: Dambulla Cave Temple & Pidurangala Hike
Day 3 – Sigiriya: Rock Climb Experience
Day 4 – To Kandy: Spice Garden, Cooking Class, Tuk Tuks & Temple
Day 5 - Ella: Tea Estate & 'That' 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: Free Time
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. We commit to only staying in places we have personally loved, so you can relax and recharge knowing you’re in the best spot.
After an amazing encounter with elephants on safari, you obviously need somewhere just as epic to reflect on the experience. On this night 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!
From the hotel room of Sigiriya with gorgeous lake views, to beachfront access and a pool in the surf town of Mirissa – you’ll spend your nights in twin share rooms of comfort.
Twin/Double Rooms
Safari Glamping
Handpicked Hotels
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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FAQs
What is the age range of the tour?
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?
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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?
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