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Sri Lanka Explorer

18 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.6
349 traveler reviews
Sri Lanka Explorer - UncleSam Holidays
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura
  • Spot leopards on a Yala National Park safari
  • Tour the historic Galle Fort
  • Taste local toddy in Chilaw
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrive at Negombo
  2. Day 2 Negombo - Chilaw (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 Chilaw - Anuradhapura (130 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 At Anuradhapura
  5. Day 5 Anuradhapura - Jaffna (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 At Jaffna
  7. Day 7 Jaffna - Trincomalee (240 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  8. Day 8 At Trincomalee
  9. Day 9 Trincomalee - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) - Sigiriya
  11. Day 11 Sigiriya - Kandy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 At Kandy
  13. Day 13 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)
  14. Day 14 At Nuwara Eliya
  15. Day 15 Nuwara Eliya - Yala National Park (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)
  16. Day 16 At Yala National Park
  17. Day 17 Yala National Park - Galle (190 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  18. Day 18 Galle - Colombo (130 Kms / 2 Hrs) and Departure
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  • Additional Services
4.6
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Linda
    · December 17th, 2024
    The tour is very comprehensive and comfortable vehicle
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  • Jennifer
    · November 18th, 2024
    We saw so many things throughout the tour. We had the opportunity to do things we wanted outside of the tour as well. Our tour guide was very accommodating and helped meet all our needs.
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  • Stephen
    · November 16th, 2024
    Wonderful guides knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciate everything he did to make our days memorable. Hotels were comfortable. I recommend this tour for Sri Lanka.
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Dates & Availability

18 days
Sri Lanka Explorer
From Negombo to Colombo

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    Alyssa

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    What sort of accommodation does this tour provide? Is the accommodation atleast 4 star?

    Accommodation
    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Thanks for your initial enquiry. Please note the price is based on 3 Star hotels, But if you would like to upgrade the hotel to 4 Star, 5 star and 5 Star luxury you can do this.

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    Lee

    Asked on April 9th, 2024

    Is it possible to book this trip without flights? And what would the single room cost?

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    Single supplement
    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2024

      The price for Single Traveler will be USD 4,547 /- Per Person. Yes, you can book your own flights, as the price of flight is not Included in the tour.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      My maximum budget is 2,500 € without flights, and I need a single room.

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2024

      For March 2025, the best we can offer is EUR 4,644 /- using single Room during the trip.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    I'm considering taking one of your Sri Lanka tours in January or February. I'm a solo traveller but would be willing to share a double room with a stranger to save costs for a group tour. If that's not available, what is the single supplement cost or what would be the cost be for a private tour? I've narrowed my choices down to: Amazing Sri Lanka; Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka Explorer; and South Coast Sri Lanka Tour.

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten September 2023

      Thanks for your initial enquiry, this is the reference to your email please note the cost for this tour will be USD 4,547 /- Per Person. Also please note all of our tour will be 100% guaranteed Departure.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
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    • For any tour departing before August 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with UncleSam Holidays. 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 65 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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