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Sri Lanka Experience

12 days
From Colombo to Mirissa
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Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 18-50
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Highlights

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  • Delve into culture and explore ancient temples
  • Visit picturesque tea plantations and waterfalls
  • Witness great herds of elephants and crocodiles
  • Relax on pristine beaches and learn to surf
  • Meet the locals and teach the Buddhist Monks English

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive & meet the Group
  2. Day 2 Tuk Tuk Tour
  3. Day 3 Local Village & Sigiriya
  4. Day 4 Spice Garden & Temple of the Tooth
  5. Day 5 Tea Picking & Scenic Train Ride to Ella
  6. Day 6 Little Adam’s Peak
  7. Day 7 Nine Arches Bridge
  8. Day 8 Sunrise Safari
  9. Day 9 Eco Retreat
  10. Day 10 Learn to Surf
  11. Day 11 Buddhist Monastery Visit
  12. Day 12 Check out & onward travel
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  • AP
    · July 22nd, 2025
    The tour guide was amazing and really knew her stuff. The hotels we stayed in were really good quality with lovely staff who were always willing to help. The activities we did with the tour were unique and really made the experience. I would highly recommend and want to do it again!
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Experience reviewer 2
    · July 22nd, 2025
    Emma Lane could not have looked after our every need and whim any better, she really was top drawer! So organised, friendly, professional and had a genuine desire to make our trip as good as possible. We literally couldn't decide what to eat without her recommendations at the end of the trip! The whole experience and place was phenomenal to top it off. Highly recommend.
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • KC
    · July 22nd, 2025
    The Sri Lanka experience has been a fantastic tour and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of travelling. The itinerary has a great balance of activity, culture, nightlife and chill time. My key points of interest for visiting Sri Lanka were met within the tour (Ella train, nine arches and surfing). Our tour Leader Emma L has been outstanding throughout the trip. Welcoming, friendly, helpful and excellent knowledge of the local area. Amazing experience!
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • TD
    · July 22nd, 2025
    A wonderful way to see Sri Lanka! The itinerary blends adventure and culture perfectly allowing for full exposure to a truly wonderful country. There is flexibility to participate in additional activities in the free time within the schedule meaning you can relax or add even more excitement into the trip! The accommodation was excellent throughout that enabled the group I was in to bond and to form lasting friendships. Emma Lane was a wonderful trip leader who provided the group with lots of cultural knowledge, ensured the whole trip ran faultlessly and was so fun throughout. She helped turn a great trip into a really special one. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Sri Lanka!
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Experience reviewer 5
    · June 20th, 2025
    Thanks to Emma & Emma for this unforgetable, funny, lovely and incredible trip through Sri Lanka. It was a good mix of culture, nature, beachlife and I really enjoyed the time with you. ♡♡♡
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • T
    · May 25th, 2025
    Amazing. 10/10. Unreal. The absolute best trip with the best people.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • A
    · May 24th, 2025
    I had the absolute BEST time on the Sri Lanka tour. There is such a great mix of activities and free time, and there is a perfect variety of activities from hikes to surfing to temples, there is something for everyone. Our tour leader Emma is so amazing, she made sure everyone was happy and was having a good time, and just brought absolutely stunning vibes to the experience. I would definitely book another tour with intro, so worth the money!!!!!
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • L
    · May 24th, 2025
    I had the best time in Sri Lanka. Everything was very well organised. The accommodations were beautiful. The intinerary was very well balanced between a lot of included activities and a bit of free time. Our tour guide Emma was the best tour guide I ever had. She took great care of us and made sure everything was thought of and made sure everyone was having the best time. Would highly recommend.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • BH
    · May 6th, 2025
    The Sri Lanka Experience tour with Intro was amazing! The accommodations are all fab and the itinerary is really well thought out with the perfect balance between activities and downtime. The food was also fantastic throughout the tour! Our group leader Emma was the best and did a great job of making sure everyone was having a good time throughout. The support with arrival and onward travel was also a big plus!
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • HC
    · May 6th, 2025
    The itinerary was really good and I feel we get a good insight for what Sri Lanka has to offer. Emma was great and has a lot of knowledge on Sri Lanka while also making it fun. The tour was very organised and all the tour guides we had were easy to understand and had lots of information.
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    Trip date: May 2025

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    Victoria

    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    seeking a trusted local provider to assist with a series of private group activities and tour for our stay in Sri Lanka. We are also possibly interested in an extension to Maldives if this is possible also. As part of our tours we focus on visiting and supporting local female activities of the areas.

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten July 2025

      Unfortunately, we're unable to offer private or customised tours. All of our trips are group tours with set itineraries only.

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    Andrew

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Can you provide a list of hotels included this tour

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Of course, please see attached a copy of our Trip Notes, on pay 3 onwards you can see the names and locations of all the accommodations we stay at during the tour

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      Andrew

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      My husband carries insulin. Can you confirm that there will be mini fridge on each hotel

    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes every hotel will have access to a fridge, most will be in your room, but when it's not available in the room, there will be a communal fridge that he can use to store his insulin

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    Claude

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    Can I get a private room on the tour?

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Private rooms can be arranged at a cost, and we try to room you with someone of similar age and same gender whenever possible.

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    Veronica

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    Do you offer discounts for booking multiple tours?

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We do not offer multi-booking discounts, but our tours offer great value and include many activities.

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    Sandra

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    Do you have a cost for a single room

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We can certainly look into the possibility of a private room for you. However we do room you with someone of the same gender (excluding multi-share accommodation) and try our best to room you with someone of a similar age. Also Group Members are in their hotel rooms for a very limited time throughout the trip, as there are activities most days and things planned most evenings.

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      Sandra

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I would still like own room. And the cost in AUD

    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The price is $950 AUD to have a private room for the trip, would you like us to check the availability for the start date the 19th April?

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    Monica

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    What app should I download for tour information?

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Please download the INTRO Travel App from the Apple Store or Google Play for essential information on your destination and tour.

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    Jack

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    I am hoping to book the Sri Lanka experience tour starting April 19 2025. I am hoping you could give me some info on the demographic that has already signed up. I am a 31 year old, female, solo traveller and it would be nice to be on a tour with other solo travellers of a similar age.

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      We currently have another 3 solo travellers booked on to this start date and they are aged between 19-30. We usually recieve most of our bookings within 2 months of the start date, so it is likely we will see more people booking on soon.

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    Mary

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    My Clients are a ladies travel group - all aged over 60 up to their late 80's - I would like to offer this tour to the club however the hiking and surfing portion of your itinerary will not suit all of my ladies - do you offer an alternative for those ladies who cannot hike or walk long distances?

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      Mary

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Yes please....that would be good. I'm happy to swap out surfing with a lunch on the beach - my ladies love a glass of wine and a good lunch in fab places:)

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      Mary

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Could you tell me what the single supplement is for this tour (Sri Lanka Experience). I have a lady interested.

    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      To upgrade to a private room on our Sri Lanka Experience trip, it would be an extra $850 AUD.

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    Gillian

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    Is it possible to join the tour from 8.1.2025 if my plane lands at 10 p.m. the same day? And if the plane would be eventually delayed, is it possible to join this tour the next day as well?

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      There are no activities on Day 1 of the trip as this is when the majority of group members arrive. If your flight were to be delayed until the following day, you'd still be able to catch up with the group. On day 2, the group departs around 1pm, and we would arrange alternative ways for you to meet up with the group so you can continue your trip without worry.

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      Gillian

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Is there a possibility to book the tour from 8.1. and in case there will free some spot in the following tour from 12.1., I can switch that?

    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      If you were booked on the 8th and then decided to change to the 12th, a late change fee would apply. If a space becomes available on the 12th, the minimum change fee would be €200.

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    Diane

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    I need 5 days

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    • INTRO TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not offer 5 day trips in Sri Lanka but we do have an awesome 12 day tour available! Our Sri Lanka Adventure 12 day is the absolute best of Sri Lanka and more. Packed full of incredible (and included) experiences like wildlife safaris, learning to surf, the world's most scenic train ride, and a buddhist monk school visit that will warm your heart.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with INTRO Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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