Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day Tour
Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day Tour
Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day Tour
12 Days Starting in Negombo and ending in Colombo
Visiting: Negombo, Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Sigiriya Fortress, Kandy, Ella, Little Adam's Peak, Udawalawe National Park Safari, Udawalawa, Nine Arch Bridge, Mirissa, Peraliya Tsunami Memorial, Colombo, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Tour operator:
Tour code:
12DSLT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 22
Age range:
18-45
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegans, Vegetarians, Other: On Request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
One Life Adventures is a premium youth operator, specialising in trips for travellers aged 18-45 years inclusive (at the time of travel). Sri Lanka is the rising star of Asia, and for good reason! Our handpicked 12 day itinerary has been carefully selected to show you the best of this green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean. Head up to the misty mountain tops to hike the hill country and explore tea plantations before travelling down to the sun-drenched beaches and national parks where we’ll search for wild elephants. Spot dolphins, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime with your new OLA family. The smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive as you adventure through this island nation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Sri Lanka!
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Beacon Beach Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Colombo any time on Day 1. Your local guide or someone from our transport company will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you and all the other guests will have a fantastic Sri Lankan Welcome Meal to introduce you to their delicious cuisine!
Day 2 : Sigiriya: Dambulla Cave Temple & Pidurangala Hike
Location: Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today the journey really begins! We drive to Dambulla and stop by the famous Dambulla Cave Temple to marvel at ancient carvings and statues before heading to a local restaurant to sample the best food Sri Lanka has to offer & then check into our hotel. Have a quick dip in the pool before heading off to Pidurangala Buddhist Monastery for unparalleled 360 degree views of the local area and Sigiriya at sunset.
Day 3 : Sigiriya: Rock Climb Experience
Location: Sigiriya Fortress, Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the morning by climbing Sigiriya, considered by locals to be the eighth wonder of the world. Over 1500 years of history in one place! We’ll then stop for a fantastic Sri Lankan lunch with a local family. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, book a massage or opt for an elephant safari!
Day 4 : To Kandy: Spice Garden, Cooking Class, Tuk Tuks & Temple
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Queens Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we embark into the Knuckle Mountain Range. We head to a spice garden where you will learn the secrets to Sri Lankan cooking before heading into the country’s second biggest city, Kandy. And what better way to see the city than in the back of some local transport, Tuk Tuks! Lastly we will visit the Temple of the tooth.
Day 5 : Ella: Tea Estate & 'That' Iconic Train Journey
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ella Gap Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day by making our way to the tea country! Tour a working Tea estate, pick tea and taste the finest Ceylon After lunch, jump on the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella – voted one of the world’s most scenic train rides in the world!
Day 6 : Ella: Free Day To Explore & Relax
Location: Ella
Accommodation Name: Ella Gap Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have a day to yourself in the wonderful mountainous town of Ella! Try out many optional activities including hiking Ella Rock or Diyaluma Falls. Treat yourself to a massage or just using the downtime to chill out by the pool!
Day 7 : Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge & Elephant Safari
Location: Little Adam's Peak, Udawalawe National Park Safari, Udawalawa, Nine Arch Bridge
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Athgira River Glamping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike Little Adam’s Peak and visit the world famous Nine Arch Bridge in the morning. Afterwards, we journey out of the mountains and grab lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park to get up close and personal with the elephants!
Please bring an overnight bag with you for this night!
Day 8 : Mirissa: Paradise Beach Time
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave the campsite and head down to the beach in Mirissa! You have a free afternoon to rent a surf board, or sit back and catch some rays before heading over to coconut tree hill for sunset!
Day 9 : Mirissa: Free Time
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your day to savor and indulge in the beauty of Mirissa.
Day 10 : Mirissa: Galle Bike Tour With Local School Visit & Galle Fort
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a 12km cycle through the lush southern Paddy Fields, stopping at a local school en-route. In the afternoon, walk around the old Dutch Fort in Galle, buy some souvenirs and taste some of the best ice cream in Sri Lanka! You will also have the opportunity to visit the Dog Care Clinic at Unawatuna. This dog clinic is one of the only self-funding rescue centres for dogs in Sri Lanka. This is an optional extra as to enter you need to make a small donation.
Day 11 : Mirissa: Tsunami Memorial & Turtle Sanctuary
Location: Peraliya Tsunami Memorial, Colombo, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pegasus Reef (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the morning on the beach before heading to the memorial for the 2004 Tsunami. Afterwards, head over to the Turtle Sanctuary to see some super cute and freshly hatched turtles! We then drive to Colombo for our final night.
Day 12 — Time To Say Goodbye!
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is where we say goodbye!
Your tour guide can help you arrange your onward travel if you’d like the assistance. All the best for your onward journey!
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Train Tickets
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Travel Insurance
Optional Extras
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Maldives - Twin/Double (booked in groups of 2) (13/12/24-06/01/25)
Maldives 5 day, 4 Night extension to your Sri Lanka tour. Only applicable for 2 people travelling together (cost is per person) (Only for dates including 13/12/24-06/01/25)
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Maldives - Twin/Double (booked in groups of 2) (Excluding 13/12/24 - 06/01/25)
Maldives 5 day, 4 Night extension to your Sri Lanka tour. Only applicable for 2 people travelling together (cost is per person) (Excluding 13/12/24-06/01/25)
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Maldives - Single (Excluding 13/12/24-06/01/25)
Maldives 5 day, 4 night add-on. Room for a solo passenger - EXCLUDING 13/12/24-06/01/25
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Maldives - Single (13/12/24-06/01/25)
Maldives 5 day, 4 night add-on. Room for a solo passenger - ONLY for dates including 13/12/24-06/01/25
Mode of Transport
All transport Day 1 to 11. Coaches, trains, tuk-tuks and more
Accommodation
11 nights of accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
We do not charge any extra for solo travellers
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We recommend bringing no more than 15kg
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the tour coaches are air conditioned
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, we have travellers join us from all over the globe
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What is the age range of this tour?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes there is free time in each location for independent exploring
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
We stay in a mixture of boutique hotels and hostels, and we spend one night glamping near to Udawalawe Safari Park
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, let us know and we can help arrange extra accommodation at an additional cost
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes all entrance fees are included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes all guides speak English
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What is the maximum group size?
22 people
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in all accommodations
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We recommend speaking to your GP for recommended vaccinations
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes airport transfers are included on day 1 of this tour only
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
All participants must be aged over 18
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
All the accommodations are listed on our itinerary
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How big are your group sizes?
Our groups are capped at 22 people maximum.
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Do I have to have travel insurance to come on a tour?
Travel insurance on all One Life Adventures trips is compulsory and we will check for it on tour, if you do not have travel insurance when you arrive on your tour you will not be able to continue without purchasing it.
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What's the general age range on your tours?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we do. We cannot guarantee single sex rooming arrangements in multi-share accommodation (e.g. shared dormitory hostels), but twin share rooms will always be single sex.
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Free Date Changes
One Life Adventures allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
One Life Adventures allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform one life adventures, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
One Life Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 200 AUD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of one life adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.