Sri Lanka Experience
Sri Lanka Experience
Sri Lanka Experience
12 Days Starting in Negombo, Sri Lanka and ending in Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Talalla Beach, Mirissa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SX
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
18-55
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Green, peaceful and full of charm, Sri Lanka has been a destination on the rise for the past few years, and once you travel here you’ll realise why. Over 12 days you’ll see, taste, explore and immerse yourself into all things Sri Lanka, from the rolling green tea fields surrounding Ella, to herds of wild elephants on safari, to relaxing on the beach front in beautiful Mirissa.
Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with a knowledgeable group leader and an instant crew of new mates? The trip of a lifetime just got even better...
+ Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive And Meet The Group
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Landing in Colombo, we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your beach front hotel in Negombo. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.
Day 2 : Tuk Tuk Tour
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Discover the beachside town of Negombo by tuk tuk and visit the famous local fish market, before heading to the town of Sigiriya. The next two nights we will stay in a lush, tropical hotel.
Day 3 : Sigiriya & Local Village
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
An amazing and diverse day starting with experiencing the stunning views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress as we climb the towering rock adjacent, with 360 degrees views from the top, followed by an authentic local village experience. We’ll hop on some local transport and enjoy a cooking demonstration by the local village women and live and eat like the locals!
Day 4 : Spice Garden & Temple Of The Tooth
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we’ll head south via a spice garden before arriving in the cultural centre of Sri Lanka – Kandy. We’ll visit the amazing Temple of the Tooth and wander around the beautiful Kandy Lake, before heading out for dinner and a few drinks.
Day 5 : Tea Picking & Scenic Train To Ella
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We’ll continue south through stunning rolling green tea plantations, stopping to learn how to pick and make tea; Sri Lanka’s most famous export. Before boarding the ‘world’s most scenic train’ to the town of Ella. Once we arrive we’ll head into town for dinner and a night out!
Day 6 : Little Adam's Peak
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A later start this morning as we head off to hike the stunning Little Adam’s Peak and enjoy the spectacular views. This afternoon is yours to relax and explore the beautiful little town of Ella, do some shopping or unwind with a traditional massage.
Day 7 : Nine Arches Bridge
Location: Udawalawe National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we’ll visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge before heading south to the amazing Udawalawe National Park.
Day 8 : Sunrise Safari
Location: Talalla Beach
Accommodation: Resort, Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travelling by jeep at sunrise we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for the free roaming wild elephants, plus other species like crocodiles, buffalo and bird life on safari. We’ll then head to the beachside oasis of Hiriketiya for a chilled afternoon in paradise. Later we'll arrive at our beachfront eco retreat in gorgeous Tallala, where we’ll finish the day watching the sunset whilst tucking into a BBQ.
Day 9 : Beachside Yoga & Chill
Location: Talalla Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The aim of today is to do as little or as much as you want. Take a deep breath and feel the peace and calm wash over you at this beautiful retreat. Yoga is an option, or you could read a book by the pool, maybe you'll book an Ayurvedic massage, or you could just snooze under a palm tree whilst soaking in one of the best kept secret beaches of the south.
Day 10 : Learn To Surf
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we’ll continue along the coast and stop for a private surf lesson on the super friendly and relaxed Welligama Beach, before checking in to our beachfront accommodation in Mirissa. We'll then visit Coconut Tree Hill for it’s stunning view, before later heading out to check out the town.
Day 11 : Buddhist Monastery Visit
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Saving one of the best experiences till last. Today we’ll be heading to a Buddhist Monastery to take part in a cultural exchange with the local monk students who live there and gain a unique insight into Buddhist ways of life. Tonight and in celebration of our last evening together, we’ll be treating you to a farewell dinner on the beach.
Day 12 : Check Out & Onward Travel
Location: Mirissa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your epic adventure comes to an end today. Your group leader will help organise your onward travel including return to Colombo and airport transfers. For those flying out today, we'll have a bus returning to Negombo.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
-
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
-
Entrance Fees
-
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
-
Fully Guided
-
Local Taxes
-
Meals – Half Board
11 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners included
-
Visit Local Markets, Ride in a Tuk Tuk, River Boat Ride, Local Village Experience, Sigiriya Rock Viewpoint, Spice Garden, Temple of the Tooth, Tea Plantations, Ella Train Journey, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Wildlife Safari, Yoga, Surfing
What's Not Included
-
Country Entry Visas
-
International Travel
Check out our Q&As
-
What is the maximum group size?
16
-
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. You will have both a western group leader alongside local guides, who all speak English.
-
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. Just let us know at time of booking, and we will pre-book any pre or post nights accommodation at our properties. You can pay for these extras nights on arrival.
-
What is the tipping policy?
No tipping is required, it's all included in the tour price.
-
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low to medium fitness level.
-
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes. Our groups have a mix of nationalities.
-
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes. A personal airport pick up from the airport in Colombo is included.
-
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Possibly, it will depend on your nationality. Please contact us or speak to your local embassy or consulate for more info if needed.
-
Company Instant Book
Yes.
-
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes. All activities are included, however you will have some free time to explore other places.
-
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will contact you with reasonable notice and offer alternative groups or dates. Or potentially operate the tour if no other good option is available for you.
-
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Private rooms can be provided subject to availability at certain locations. Please contact us for more info.
-
Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. All activities, fees and experiences are included in the price.
-
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. Any entry visa costs are to be paid yourself.
-
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Nice quality budget hotels and resorts. Approx. 3 stars.
-
Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
-
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You will have a dedicated group leader with you throughout the entire tour.
-
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccinations for this tour. However, a Covid vaccine may be needed to travel freely enough to participate in the tour.
-
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. 18+ year olds only.
-
What currencies are required for this tour?
Sri Lankan Rupee
-
Are flights included in this tour?
No.
-
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. We will provide a detailed accommodation list and guide.
-
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No. However, we recommend packing relatively light as Sri Lanka is generally hot and we do move around a bit. We suggest anywhere from 10-20 kgs as a good amount.
-
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
-
What is the maximum age limit for this tour?
Our trips are aimed at those aged 18 to 40’s. The majority of people that do our trips are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's and occasionally 50’s travel with us who have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy to share your experience with people of different ages and backgrounds, you’ll fit in perfectly on any trip.
-
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We operate our own socially conscious initiative called Small Change that aims to protect the environment, promote cultural exchange, support local communities and protect animal welfare. We use money a portion of the money you pay for the tour to achieve or goals. We also plant 10 trees for every booking we receive.
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
An emailed 'Before you Go' Info pack along with access to the INTRO Travel App, which contains all the destination and tour information you'll need.
-
What is the maximum age limit on Intro Travel tours?
Our trips are aimed at those aged 18 to 40’s. The majority of people that do our trips are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's and occasionally 50’s travel with us who have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy to share your experience with people of different ages and backgrounds, you’ll fit in perfectly on any trip.
-
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
A variety of like-minded travellers from all over the world aged 18 - 40's
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes. We pride ourselves on our high standard of accommodation.
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
At INTRO we want all group members to feel safe and comfortable whilst travelling with us. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facial coverings, hand sanitisers, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting processes, as well as social distancing measures will be practised where appropriate or deemed necessary on our tours.
-
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer free date changes up to 30 days before your start date. Within 30 days there may be some small fees incurred.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes. Some tours we offer a private room option upon request.
Reviews from travellers on this tour
1 Select your preferred date
2024 Dec
2024 Jan
2025 Feb
2025 Mar
2025 Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Oct
2025 Nov
2025 Dec
2025
Thursday - Monday
Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024Monday - Friday
Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Dec 04, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024Monday - Friday
Dec 09, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Jan 04, 2025 - Jan 15, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Jan 08, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Jan 12, 2025 - Jan 23, 2025Thursday - Monday
Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 27, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 02, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Jan 26, 2025 - Feb 06, 2025Thursday - Monday
Jan 30, 2025 - Feb 10, 2025Monday - Friday
Feb 03, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025Thursday - Monday
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025Monday - Friday
Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025Thursday - Monday
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025Monday - Friday
Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Mar 07, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025Monday - Friday
Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Mar 21, 2025 - Apr 01, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 05, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Mar 29, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Apr 04, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Apr 16, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Apr 22, 2025 - May 03, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Apr 26, 2025 - May 07, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Apr 30, 2025 - May 11, 2025Sunday - Thursday
May 04, 2025 - May 15, 2025Friday - Tuesday
May 09, 2025 - May 20, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
May 14, 2025 - May 25, 2025Sunday - Thursday
May 18, 2025 - May 29, 2025Thursday - Monday
May 22, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
May 28, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025Thursday - Monday
Jun 05, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025Monday - Friday
Jun 09, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025Thursday - Monday
Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025Monday - Friday
Jun 23, 2025 - Jul 04, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025Thursday - Monday
Jul 03, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025Monday - Friday
Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025Monday - Friday
Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Aug 20, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Aug 26, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Sep 03, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025Saturday - Wednesday
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025Thursday - Monday
Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025Thursday - Monday
Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025Monday - Friday
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025Sunday - Thursday
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025Thursday - Monday
Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025Monday - Friday
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 07, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 11, 2025Thursday - Monday
Nov 06, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025Monday - Friday
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025Monday - Friday
Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 09, 2025Tuesday - Saturday
Dec 02, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025Friday - Tuesday
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025Wednesday - Sunday
Dec 10, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025Book with Confidence
-
Free Date Changes
Intro Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
-
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intro Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intro travel, 30 days before departure.
-
Low Deposit
Intro Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intro travel charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.