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Sri Lanka Land & Sea

14 days
From Negombo to Mirissa
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    You'll arrive whenever works for your schedule, and there won't be any organized activities until evening. Later that day, there's a welcome meeting where you'll get to know your tour leader and the rest of the group.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Corridor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Kandy

    A private vehicle takes you toward Kandy, and you'll stop at a spice plantation along the route to see how various spices are grown and processed. Lunch happens at the Sthree Craft Shop and Café, which supports local artisans. After eating, you'll head to the Temple of the Tooth, one of the most important religious sites in the country.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kuwera Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Spice Plantation Tour
    • Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)
    • Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (12USD per person)
    • Ayurvedic Center
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth
  3. Day 3

    Kandy

    This day is yours to spend however you like around Kandy. Walk through the city on your own, check out shops and local restaurants, or relax and take things slow.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kuwera Kandy)

    Optional Activities

    • Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)
    • Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (12USD per person)
    • Ayurvedic Center
  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Ella

    By private vehicle, you'll travel to Nuwara Eliya, a historic town where you can wander around during some free time. From there, the drive continues through rolling green valleys to the Ella area. You'll spend two nights at AMBA estate, which is an organic farm and guest house supported by G Adventures.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amba Estate)

    Included Activities

    • AMBA Estate
    Landmarks
    AMBA Estate
  5. Day 5

    Ella

    Start early with a guided tour of the tea plantation to learn how one of Sri Lanka's major exports is grown and harvested, then you'll taste different varieties of tea. The rest of the day is free for hiking up to Ella Rock or taking a tuk tuk into town to explore. By evening, there's a cooking demonstration where you'll see how to make traditional homestyle Sri Lankan dishes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amba Estate)

    Included Activities

    • AMBA Estate
    • Tea Plantation Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Ella Rock (5USD per person)
    • Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person)
    • Visit Ella town by tuk tuk
    Landmarks
    Ella Rock
  6. Day 6

    Ella to Udawalawe

    After breakfast at AMBA (prepared on site using farm ingredients), you'll be driven to Udawalawe National Park. In the afternoon, you'll go on a wildlife safari where you might spot elephants, deer, buffalo, and various birds.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Tuskers)

    Included Activities

    • Udawalawe Reserve Safari
    Landmarks
    Udawalawe National Park
  7. Day 7

    Udawalawe to Galle to Unawatuna

    You'll transfer from Udawalawe to Galle, where there's a tour of the historic fort and the city itself. Later, you'll head south to Unawatuna, a coastal town that serves as your base for the next part of the journey.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel J Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort and City Tour
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
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  8. Day 8

    Unawatuna to Mirissa

    The morning is relaxed in Unawatuna so you can enjoy the beach or explore the town at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Mirissa where you'll meet the captain and crew who'll be sailing with you for the next several days.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing Welcome Meeting
  9. Day 9

    Mirissa to Kudawella

    The sailing adventure begins as you cruise south along the coast toward Kudawella. You'll stop at isolated beaches where you can swim, try stand up paddle boarding, or go kayaking. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales, which are often spotted in these waters.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Kalametiya Village & Sanctuary visit
  10. Day 10

    Kudawella to Kalametiya

    Sailing continues up the coast to Kalametiya, where you'll explore the lagoon. After lunch, you can choose to visit Kalametiya village and sanctuary, or you can relax on the beach if you prefer a quieter afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Kalametiya Village & Sanctuary visit
    Landmarks
    Kalametiya Lagoon
  11. Day 11

    Kalametiya to Talalla/Dondra

    You'll sail to the small surf beach at Hirikatiya where you can either catch some waves or swim. From there, sailing continues along the southern coast to Talalla Beach, with chances to watch for whales and dolphins along the way.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Hirikatiya Beach
    Talalla Beach
  12. Day 12

    Talalla/Dondra to Galle

    As you sail toward Rumassala, look out for whales and dolphins. Once there, you'll have an afternoon to relax on Jungle Beach or hike up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda, which has views over Galle Bay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Jungle Beach
    Japanese Peace Pagoda
  13. Day 13

    Galle to Weligama

    Spend the morning exploring Galle and the historic Dutch Fort. Then you'll sail back toward Weligama Bay, where everyone gathers for a barbecue on the beach to celebrate the sailing portion of the trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Beach barbecue with your group)
    Landmarks
    Dutch Fort Galle
  14. Day 14

    Mirissa Departure

    The sailing returns to Mirissa Harbour and you'll disembark, which is where the tour officially ends. If you need it, there's an optional transfer available to Colombo Airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer to Colombo Airport
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  • Sri Lanka Land & Sea reviewer 1
    · May 9th, 2019
    UD was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgable helpful and fun
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    Thanks for the review Yogeni!
    Trip date: April 2019
  • Sri Lanka Land & Sea reviewer 2
    · April 8th, 2019
    The trip exceeded every expectation, it was...
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    YES! So happy to hear that, thank you Elizabeth.
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