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Best of Sri Lanka (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

This 15-day trip immerses you in the must-sees, must-tastes and must-meets of beautiful Sri Lanka. You’ll summit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lion Rock in Sigiriya, cycle through sprawling ancient city ruins in Anuradhapura and wander the massive granite ...

Duration
15 Days
Cities
9
Next Departure
07-May-2025
Starting at
USD 2,635.00
USD 1,845.00
Price per day
USD 123.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Best of Sri Lanka
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walkingtour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Safari

Summary

This 15-day trip immerses you in the must-sees, must-tastes and must-meets of beautiful Sri Lanka. You’ll summit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lion Rock in Sigiriya, cycle through sprawling ancient city ruins in Anuradhapura and wander the massive granite Buddha carvings in Polonnaruwa. Have lunch with a Tamil tea worker in their home, relax with a cold beer and your feet in the sand in Mirissa and hike between plantations and villages in Haputale. This is the best of Sri Lanka!

Map: Best of Sri Lanka (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Negombo
Day 2
Anuradhapura
Day 3
Anuradhapura
Day 4
Polonnaruwa
Day 5
Dambulla
Day 6
Sigiriya – Kandy
Day 7
Kandy
Day 8
Bandarawela
Day 9
Haputale/ Bandarawela
Day 10
Udawalawe Jungle Camp
Day 11
Mirissa
Day 12
Mirissa
Day 13
Galle
Day 14
Colombo
Day 15
Colombo

Travel Cities (9): Anuradhapura, Colombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle, Kandy, Mirissa, Negombo, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Ride around the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura on a bike tour, cycling through the jungle to see the dagobas, palaces and pools of a city abandoned over 1000 years ago.
  • Climb the rock fortress of UNESCO-listed Sigiriya to the ancient ruins that lie atop the 200-m-high summit and get panoramic views over the surrounding wilderness.
  • Explore the divine city of Kandy, mingling with pilgrims at the Temple of the Tooth, touring a tea factory, and taking in the views of this lush lakefront town.
  • Fall in love with Sri Lankan food and get to know locals during experiences like lunching with a Tamil tea worker and a home-cooking demonstration.
  • Unwind on the sandy beaches of Mirissa, where the waters are clear and warm, and monkeys play in the swaying palms that line the shores.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Negombo

Arrow Going To

Colombo

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