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Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

13 days
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Start and end in Colombo
4.6
2,251 traveler reviews
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Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

13 days
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Start and end in Colombo
4.6
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 20
Age range 18 to 55

Places You’ll See

  • Colombo
    Colombo
  • Negombo
    Negombo
  • Dambulla
    Dambulla
  • Kandy
    Kandy
  • Ella
    Ella
  • Udawalawe National Park
    Udawalawe National Park
  • Galle
    Galle
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Highlights

  • Colombo - Discover Colombo on an evening walking tour of the old town
  • Sigiriya - Climb the ancient UNESCO-listed fortress for stunning views and see the famous rock paintings of the “Sigiriya Damsels"
  • Kitulgala - Embark on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure through the rainforest of Kitulgala for a unique thrill
  • Hatton to Ella - Ride one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, winding through misty hills, tea plantations, and scenic villages
  • Ella - Hike to Ella Rock at dawn for a breathtaking sunrise over lush landscapes and enjoy a cooking class
  • Knuckles Mountain Range - Take in the incredible views and diverse flora and fauna on a hike through the unique "knuckles" peaks of this mountain range
  • Udawalawe - Camp on the edge of this wildlife-rich national park, with chances to see elephants, deer, and exotic birds
  • Galle - Walk through the historic, UNESCO-protected fort with its preserved colonial buildings, chic boutiques, and ocean views
  • Kandy - Opt to visit one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred temples, housing a relic of Buddha’s tooth

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Sri Lanka!
  2. Day 2 Negombo & Dambulla
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya Exploration
  4. Day 4 Knuckles Mountain Range & Kandy
  5. Day 5 Explore Kandy
  6. Day 6 Scenic Train to Ella
  7. Day 7 Ella Hiking
  8. Day 8 Ella Cooking Class
  9. Day 9 Mini World’s End & Udawalawe
  10. Day 10 Tea Estate & Beach in Unawatuna
  11. Day 11 Unawatuna Surfing
  12. Day 12 Galle Fort Discovery
  13. Day 13 Return to Colombo
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What's Included

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  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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4.6
(2,251 reviews)
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Number of tours

1,605

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Stuart
    · April 2nd, 2025
    Sri Lanka is a beautiful country! Well put together tour to explore this amazing place, totally different to India and anywhere else I have been! Varied tour with a variety of places & activities all with a lovely group of people!
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  • Hans
    · March 4th, 2024
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  • john
    · February 24th, 2022
    Omg! What an amazing experience, from our awesome guide, to the beautiful locations, a variety of transport taken to experience life like a local, tuk tuk, trains, tractor cart and of course the OTG tour bus, so much fun.
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13 days
Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days
From Colombo to Colombo

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Tour ID: 308173

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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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