Sri Lanka Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Climb to the top of Adam's Peak, raft the River Kalani and hike the spectacular Horton's Plains
- A relaxed pace with time to immerse yourself in the culture
- Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park in search for wild elephants, water buffalo, deer and other species.
- Time spent in the hill capital of Kandy
- Experience remote regions of Sri Lanka
- Explore ancient capitals and Buddhist monuments
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Trip includes
- 13 breakfasts, 12 dinners
- Comfortable accommodation on twin share basis
- Airport transfers (days 1 & 14 only)
- All internal transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Local English-speaking driver/guide
- Expert local sightseeing guides
- All rafting equipment on day 8
- Jeep hire and tracker services at the national parks
- Sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
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Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Colombo Airport, you will be met and transferred to the group hotel in Negombo. In the afternoon we take a boat ride in the Muthurajawela Nature Reserve, a unique tropical wetland located between Colombo and Negombo. This reserve covers an area of ...
After breakfast we visit the Salgala monastic complex, a haven for monks who have renounced worldly pleasures to lead a life of austerity and meditation. This evening we cross the river and hike through coconut estates, rubber plantations, rice fields, and remote villages. Today we have approx. 2 hours driving and 2 hours walking. Overnight: Kandyan Reach Hotel or similar.
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After breakfast we journey by road to Anuradhapura - the 1st capital dating back to the 5th Century BC. On the way we visit the ancient Buddhist library building in Padeniya Temple. Discover Yapahuwa with its beautiful ornamental stairway that climbs to a natural terr...
It is an early start this morning at 7.00am as we visit the historical and cultural sights of Anuradhapura. This will include the Sacred Bo Tree – the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world grown from the sapling of the Bo Tree under which Lord Buddha att...
After breakfast we visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - the medieval Capital of Sri Lanka - 11th Century AD. Polonnaruwa rose to fame after the decline of Anuradhapura. We will visit the ruins of the King’s Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, Roy...
This morning after breakfast we drive to the nearby village of Hiriwaduna, to see the farmers Chena cultivation - wading the waters of the Habrana Tank in a farmers canoe exploring the rice fields. We enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan sweet served with Belli mal or fresh...
The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. The Kandy Lake built by the last King Sri Wickramarajasinghe in 1806 adds colour to the city. It is a city for arts and crafts as...
After breakfast we leave for the Peradeniya Railway Station, where we travel to Nawalapitiya. We then travel by private vehicle from the train station of Nawalapitiya towards the region of Kithulagala, where a spectacular white water Rafting Experience awaits us on th...
After the climb we descend by 09.00am and sit down for a late breakfast before driving through the regions of NuwaraEliya, where we will take a break to explore a working Tea Factory, to educate one’s self on all aspects of the production of Ceylon Tea. A detailed cit...
This morning we have an early start with a wake up call at 5:00am, as we board our vehicle with a packed breakfast in hand no later than 5:30am. We will drive to the Horton Plains where by 7:00am, we will commence our nature walk within the spectacular game reserve wh...
After a relaxed breakfast we venture out on a two hour nature walk through the tea plantations to the fantastic view point of Mini Adams Peak. After this we make our way to our hotel for a simple comfort stop and to refresh before setting out the Udawalawe in time for...
After breakfast we visit the nearby Elephant Transit Home for baby elephants. We'll witness the many elephants who have been placed destitute being bottle fed and provided for and protected. After this we continue towards Walasmulla Hakkmana to reach the main road to ...
After a relaxed breakfast we commence our journey towards Colombo. On our way we stop in Blapitiya to explore the waters of the Madhu River, as we venture out on a unique boat safari, wading through the mangroves. Here there are prawn traps, monkeys, birds, monitor li...
After breakfast there will be a transfer to the airport for departure, where the trip concludes.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Excellent value trip combining adventure travel and sightseeing
As with all World Expeditions trips we had a packed timetable, great tour leadership and great fun!
Our Sri Lanka Adventure tour sure was an adventure! The first half of the tour ran smoothly, with visits to a number of interesting historical sites and some great walks up steep rocks to reach Buddhist temples
Sigiriya was a real highlight - spectacular spot and a challenging walk, especially the last bit, which is basically a metal staircase bolted onto the rock face. But...
Full on! You will not be bored on this trip
Two or three interesting activities are planned for every day. The local company overseeing the trip, are terrific. They provided support and help when needed. Thank...
The trip was jam-packed but in the best possible way
We fit so much and more in our days in Sri Lanka. Shan, our guide was incredible and so were all the guides we had along the way. If you’re someone who gets restless...
Amazing value for money
The historic places of interest were fantastic especially Anuradhapura and Sigiriya. Our driver Shan was excellent and the various guides were good with Chandra a st...
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I had to leave the tour early because of illness
My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...
An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions
. The team in Nepal went above and beyond to ensure our every requirement was met within their control.. The sherpas, guides, cook, and porters were exemplary, very ...
My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region
We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...
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