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Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures

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12 days
From Negombo to Colombo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 22
Ages 18-39
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Highlights

  • Be amazed by the tales and secrets of Sri Lanka.
  • Dip in the pool in Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock.
  • Learn to cook curries, poppadoms and coconut sambal.
  • Search for the wildlife in Udawalawe National Park.
  • Relax at the beach and cycle through local villages.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to the pearl of the South Seas. Sri Lanka!
  2. Day 2 Today the Adventure Really Begins
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya Rock
  4. Day 4 Let's Travel South. Kandy and Cooking Class
  5. Day 5 Temple of the Tooth and Train into the Mountains
  6. Day 6 Free Day in Ella
  7. Day 7 Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge & Elephant Safari
  8. Day 8 Mirissa: Paradise Beach Time
  9. Day 9 Free Day in Mirissa
  10. Day 10 Bike Through Rice Paddies and Villages
  11. Day 11 Mirissa: Tsunami Memorial & Madu River
  12. Day 12 Time to Say Goodbye!
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Where You'll Stay

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26

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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  • Accommodation
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  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 1
    · August 7th, 2025
    Great activities, good hotels. The tour guide was amazing. The days are not fully packed, so you have enough time for yourself.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Laura!
    Trip date: August 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 2
    · August 6th, 2025
    Amazing Tour and people. Could definitely recommend. Diverse activities, people and food.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for joining us in Sri Lanka Alina!
    Trip date: August 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 3
    · August 6th, 2025
    Rihas our tour guide was amazing he was so knowledgeable and you could tell the passion he has for his own country he was always fun and upbeat and helped us whether we had a problem. The itinerary was amazing I feel like we got to see lots of Sri Lanka.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Jarrod! It's great to hear that Rihas' knowledge and passion for Sri Lanka enhanced your experience and making it extra special. We would love to see you back on another adventure in the future!
    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 4
    · August 6th, 2025
    Lots of variety and fun
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Roelof!
    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 5
    · August 6th, 2025
    I had a fantastic tour! I met nice people and everything was very well organized. There was nothing to worry about, everything was taken care of. Definitely a recommendation!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for the recommendation Marit! We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic time on tour with us in Sri Lanka!
    Trip date: August 2025
  • LH
    · August 1st, 2025
    Really enjoyed this tour! We got to see the best of Sri Lanka and there were so many fun activities. I was also very pleased with the accommodation, food, and travel method. Our Guide and driver always made sure we had everything we needed
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review Linn! It's great to hear you enjoyed your time in Sri Lanka with us!
    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 7
    · July 21st, 2025
    One of the best experiences I have ever made!! Very well organized, the amount of activities was just right, accommodations were great and the best tour guide ever - one life one family!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Naelle! We're thrilled to hear you had the best time on tour with us in Sri Lanka!
    Trip date: July 2025
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    · July 19th, 2025
    Tour with Sumudu Peiris: We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Sumudu! He was always incredibly friendly, calm, and supportive throughout the entire trip. No matter what situation came up — even when things didn’t go as planned — he stayed relaxed and made sure we felt taken care of. He shared with us not only interesting facts about Sri Lanka and Buddhism, but also a few life lessons and personal wisdom that really stayed with us. The whole experience felt like traveling with family — just as he often said: One Life – like a family. And that’s exactly how he treated us. Thank you for making this journey so special — we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Saskia! It's fantastic to hear you had an amazing experience with us in Sri Lanka. We know that Sumudu will be over the moon to hear that he had such a positive impact on your time in Sri Lanka. We'll make sure to pass on your... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025
  • Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 9
    · July 19th, 2025
    Awesome trip, saw all the tops spots. Sumudu was awesome guide
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for joining us in Sri Lanka Katie!
    Trip date: July 2025
  • LM
    · July 19th, 2025
    Amazing experience, got to see so much of the culture and country, see the different foods and drinks and truly take in everything. Tour guide, Sumudu, really made the trip with his knowledge and generosity. Would recommend to anyone
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Luke! It's great to hear that you had an amazing experience in Sri Lanka with Sumudu guiding you. We hope to see you back on another trip with us soon!
    Trip date: July 2025

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    Marc

    Asked on June 8th, 2025

    Would we be able to join this tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      We've set our age range to 18 to 59 years with the aim of bringing together travelers who share similar energy levels, comfort zones, and expectations. Our tours tend to attract guests within this range, and we've found this helps create a really special group dynamic and atmosphere.

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    Jorge

    Asked on April 13th, 2025

    Price please?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      The cost of our Sri Lanka tour is just $1568USD. For this you will get all accommodation, transport (excluding airport drop off) and 12 activities all pre organised prior to the tour commencing ready for you to enjoy a completely stress free and enjoyable trip! We do in fact offer a private room upgrade for this tour which will give you a private room throughout the whole of the tour, let me know if this would be of interest :D

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    Alexander

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    We are 3 friends with more 55 years old. This plan is indicate for us? Have you other plan for 12 days with no camp in elephant's park?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do have age limits to ensure the best experience for all our participants. Guests must be 18 years or older to join. While we believe that all adventurers are young at heart, our tours are tailored for those aged 18-39, which is why we have an upper age limit of 45 years.

    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      We have some wonderful news. we've just updated our age guidelines, and our Classic, Snapshot, and Expedition tours are now open to travellers aged 18 to 59! That means you are more than welcome to join us on any of these adventures, and we'd absolutely love to have you on board.

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    Tina

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    Why is this restricted to 18-39. I'd like to go but I'm 68. I'm well able to walk and cycle.

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Our decision to set an age range of 18 to 45 is aimed at ensuring all participants share similar expectations and comfort levels during the tour. We aim to create an environment where everyone can connect easily with fellow travelers of similar ages and energy levels. While we recognize that age is not always indicative of fitness, our age range helps us manage expectations and create a balanced dynamic within the group.

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    Rayo

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    Where will I be staying at the end of the tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The last hotel you will be staying at is Pegasus Reef Hotel in Sri Lanka.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    How many people are currently booked on the tour that leaves Colombo, and what is the average age of the people going?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      We have a handful of people booked on this adventure. In 2024 this tour went ahead with 10 guests in the group. The current average age for this trip is 22, but this could change before the tour starts.

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      Yvonne

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Does the transfer back to Colombo pass through Hikkaduwa? I want to get off there after the tour.

    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      You can mention getting to Hikkaduwa to our tour guide upon arrival. They will be able to assist you with getting to Hikkaduwa.

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    Charline

    Asked on February 15th, 2025

    How early should I book to ensure my spot on the tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      It's advisable to book as early as possible since spaces fill up rapidly due to high demand.

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    Cristina

    Asked on February 11th, 2025

    I would like to know the approximate ages, genders and number of peoples going on the trip: sri lanka classic 12 day - one life adventures, leaving on the 28th of february.

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      We currently have 7 guests booked onto this departure date. 6 x female, 1 x male - 2 pairs travelling together. Age range is currently 25 - 40.

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    Brian

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    I would like to join with my 6 year old daughter.

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately we have a minimum age of 18 years old.

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    Renee

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    can you Tell me where your travellers come from? My English is Not so Great and i would prefer a group With italian or Spanish speakers in February

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our tours are operated in English, with other travellers coming from other European countries where they have English as their second language, such as Germany or Scandinavia. However, we unfortunately do not have any travellers from Italy or any Spanish speaking countries.

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Tour ID: 98680

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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.
  • Visa
    • 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 October 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with One Life Adventures. 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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