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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Cultural, Adventure
Visits: Sri Lanka, Amman, Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Minneriya National Park, Negombo
$ 1,605
From $ 2,727
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 168 per day
Highlights
  • Considered to be off-limits for years due to the civil war, the gates to culture filled Jaffna are open to adventurers once more. Discover Tamil culture in this colourful city.
  • Open skies, swaying palm trees and glittering waters – Trincomalee beach is a postcard-perfect landscape for relaxation. Kick back in the sun on this bright and sandy shoreline. Stop by a local village to join the community in making a traditional Tamil meal.
  • Witness ritual and devotion in the spiritual heart of the country during a visit to Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth 
  • Observe wild elephants from basic 'tree houses' and hopefully catch an outstanding sunset in Wasgamuwa National Park, one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Sri Lanka.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Sri Lanka
From $ 4,095
$ 308 per day
Highlights
  • Colombo: Head on a leisurely walking tour of Colombo with Mark Forbes, a photographer and wildlife enthusiast, and discover the hidden treasures this city has to offer.
  • Colombo: Take a panoramic city tour of Colombo including all the main sights and Pettah market.
  • Colombo: Explore by Tuk-Tuk old Colombo town and cruise the city streets while watching the sun lower over the Indian ocean. See the city lights come alive for an evening of buzzing activity.
  • Wilpattu National Park: Ascend deep into the lush, dense jungle on a jeep safari in search for Sri Lanka's big four. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of colorful birds.
  • Wilpattu National Park: Ascend deep into the lush, dense jungle on a jeep safari in search for Sri Lanka's big four. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of colorful birds.
  • Anuradhapura: Visit the small community of Puranagama, to experience traditional village life.
  • Anuradhapura: Explore the temple complex, sprawling with a rich collection of archeological wonders.
  • Sigiriya Rock: Visit the beautifully landscaped Sigiryia's Royal Gardens, boasting ancient water features, terraced gardens and natural boulders.
  • Sigiriya: Climb Sigiriya Rock and admire breathtaking views over the lakes and villages below.
  • Sigiriya: Visit this famous fortress set upon its prominent rocky outcrop.
  • Polonnaruwa: Your visit to the archaeological park will reveal what life in the area was like when the city was thriving, 800-years-ago.
  • Dambulla: See Raja Maha Vihara - the most impressive of Sri Lanka's Cave Temples.
  • Kandy: Enjoy a traditional dance performance in the evening.
  • Kandy: Visit the site of the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Join your Local Expert to visit a tea plantation and learn how this crop is produced. You'll even have the opportunity to experience the traditional technique of tea-leaf picking, before sampling some of the freshest tea possible.
  • Kandy: Meet a practising Buddhist and embark on a guided walking tour through Ritigala Jungle and hear tales of the forest dwelling monks, a monastic community, who once inhabited the monastic reserve, devoting their lives to living simply in the forest.
  • Kandy: Visit Rahju’s Contemporary Art Gallery, enjoy a private viewing of his magnificent paintings and discuss his unique perspectives on life over a cup of tea.
  • Drum making in Sri Lanka is a fascinating craft deeply rooted in the country's culture and traditions, this cultural heritage is passed down through generations. The drums are produced by skilled artisans and are not only musical instruments, but they also play a vital role in religious ceremonies, traditional performances, and cultural events throughout the country. Each drum tells a story, connecting the present with the rich history and traditions of Sri Lanka.
  • Colombo: Enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks with your fellow travelers.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Enjoy an evening cooking demonstration of Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine with local chef, before dining on your creations.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Your mouthwatering Celebration Dinner features the best of Sri Lankan cuisine.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Anuradhapura: Visit the small community of Puranagama, to experience traditional village life.
  • Optional - Anuradhapura: Explore the temple complex, sprawling with a rich collection of archeological wonders.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Sigiriya Rock: Visit the beautifully landscaped Sigiryia's Royal Gardens, boasting ancient water features, terraced gardens and natural boulders.
  • Optional - Sigiriya: Climb Sigiriya Rock and admire breathtaking views over the lakes and villages below.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Sri Lanka
$ 3,425
From $ 3,792
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 308 per day
Highlights
  • Colombo: Head on a leisurely walking tour of Colombo with Mark Forbes, a photographer and wildlife enthusiast, and discover the hidden treasures this city has to offer.
  • Colombo: Take a panoramic city tour of Colombo including all the main sights and Pettah market.
  • Colombo: Explore by Tuk-Tuk old Colombo town and cruise the city streets while watching the sun lower over the Indian ocean. See the city lights come alive for an evening of buzzing activity.
  • Wilpattu National Park: Ascend deep into the lush, dense jungle on a jeep safari in search for Sri Lanka's big four. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of colorful birds.
  • Wilpattu National Park: Ascend deep into the lush, dense jungle on a jeep safari in search for Sri Lanka's big four. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of colorful birds.
  • Anuradhapura: Visit the small community of Puranagama, to experience traditional village life.
  • Anuradhapura: Explore the temple complex, sprawling with a rich collection of archeological wonders.
  • Sigiriya Rock: Visit the beautifully landscaped Sigiryia's Royal Gardens, boasting ancient water features, terraced gardens and natural boulders.
  • Sigiriya: Climb Sigiriya Rock and admire breathtaking views over the lakes and villages below.
  • Sigiriya: Visit this famous fortress set upon its prominent rocky outcrop.
  • Polonnaruwa: Your visit to the archaeological park will reveal what life in the area was like when the city was thriving, 800-years-ago.
  • Dambulla: See Raja Maha Vihara - the most impressive of Sri Lanka's Cave Temples.
  • Kandy: Enjoy a traditional dance performance in the evening.
  • Kandy: Visit the site of the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Join your Local Expert to visit a tea plantation and learn how this crop is produced. You'll even have the opportunity to experience the traditional technique of tea-leaf picking, before sampling some of the freshest tea possible.
  • Kandy: Meet a practising Buddhist and embark on a guided walking tour through Ritigala Jungle and hear tales of the forest dwelling monks, a monastic community, who once inhabited the monastic reserve, devoting their lives to living simply in the forest.
  • Kandy: Visit Rahju’s Contemporary Art Gallery, enjoy a private viewing of his magnificent paintings and discuss his unique perspectives on life over a cup of tea.
  • Drum making in Sri Lanka is a fascinating craft deeply rooted in the country's culture and traditions, this cultural heritage is passed down through generations. The drums are produced by skilled artisans and are not only musical instruments, but they also play a vital role in religious ceremonies, traditional performances, and cultural events throughout the country. Each drum tells a story, connecting the present with the rich history and traditions of Sri Lanka.
  • Colombo: Enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks with your fellow travelers.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Enjoy an evening cooking demonstration of Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine with local chef, before dining on your creations.
  • Nuwara Eliya: Your mouthwatering Celebration Dinner features the best of Sri Lankan cuisine.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Anuradhapura: Visit the small community of Puranagama, to experience traditional village life.
  • Optional - Anuradhapura: Explore the temple complex, sprawling with a rich collection of archeological wonders.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Sigiriya Rock: Visit the beautifully landscaped Sigiryia's Royal Gardens, boasting ancient water features, terraced gardens and natural boulders.
  • Optional - Sigiriya: Climb Sigiriya Rock and admire breathtaking views over the lakes and villages below.
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4.1 | Great | 100+ Reviews
By
Great Value Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Self-guided tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Theme:
Cultural
Visits: Sri Lanka
From $ 5,111
$ 465 per day
Highlights
  • UNESCO Lion Rock of Sigiriya & Cave Temple in Dambulla
  • Temple of Tooth
  • Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
  • UNESCO Dutch Fort & Turtle Hatchery
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Cultural, Local Immersion, Adventure
Visits: Sri Lanka, Colombo, Kandy, Minneriya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Negombo
$ 1,675
From $ 2,023
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 206 per day
Popular
Highlights
  • Head off on safari – Sri Lanka style! Look for elephants and leopards while you cruise the beautiful Minneriya National Park in a jeep with expert local guides.
  • See one of the world’s most revered relics at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, home to an earthly remain of the Lord Buddha, and discover the cave temple of Dambulla.
  • Travel through highlands so green they almost glow in Nuwara Eliya, and sample some of the acclaimed tea varieties that grow on the hillsides with your small group.
  • Learn about the varied cuisine and local customs of different regions around Sri Lanka and join local families to dine on traditional dishes like fragrant fish curry and rice.
  • Take a guided bike tour around Anuradhapura City, an impressive World-Heritage listed site, soaking up the splendour of the ruins which date back to the city’s heyday hundreds of years ago.
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Basic (2*)
Basic (2*) Lodging Level You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Cultural, Adventure
Visits: Sri Lanka, Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Sigiriya, Negombo
$ 620
From $ 997
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 89 per day
Highlights
  • Check out the awe-inspiring Sigiriya (Lion Rock), a 200-metre-high ancient rock fortress that lies smack-bang in the middle of evergreen jungle.
  • Wander through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy, which houses one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relics – a tooth of the Buddha.
  • Get to know the gorgeous beach of Unawatuna, where you can either get active in the surrounding jungle or chill with a cocktail while lying under a palm tree.
  • This tour has the option of a 4WD safari through a park known for its wild elephant population. Seeing these big beauties in the flesh is unforgettable.
  • With these experiences you get local knowledge, decades of on-the-ground operational experience and the freedom and independence to explore at your own pace.
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Cultural, Local Immersion, Adventure
Visits: Sri Lanka, Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Mirissa, Negombo, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya
$ 2,545
From $ 3,436
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 170 per day
Highlights
  • Ride around the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura on a bike tour, cycling through the jungle to see the dagobas, palaces, and pools of a city abandoned over 1000 years ago.
  • Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya to the ancient ruins that lie atop the 200-metre-high summit and get panoramic views over the surrounding wilderness.
  • Explore the divine city of Kandy, mingling with pilgrims at the Temple of the Tooth, touring a tea factory, and taking in the views of this lush lakefront town.
  • Fall in love with Sri Lankan food and get to know locals during experiences like lunching with a Tamil tea worker and a home-cooking demonstration.
  • Unwind on the sandy beaches of Mirissa, where the waters are clear and warm, and monkeys play in the swaying palms that line the shores.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Zero Plastic. Donations help them educate Sri Lankan communities about the impact of plastic on the environment and reduce plastic pollution in the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya.
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Contiki
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Sri Lanka
$ 1,679
From $ 2,186
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 147 per day
Highlights
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • Sigiriya: See rice fields and jungle landscapes as you ramble around this rural Sri Lankan village. Then refuel with a traditional lunch.
  • Sigiriya: A fortress on top of a giant rock. And did we mention it has massive lion’s paws at the front? Amazing!
  • Sigiriya: Want peace and tranquillity, or an array of Insta-ops? These cave temples offer both. But hide your wallet from the cheeky monkeys.
  • Kandy: Fire-eating. Acrobatics. Epic costumes. All based on the dances of Indian shamans. Why not recreate it on TikTok with your crew?
  • Kandy: This pristine-white sanctuary is an ultimate pilgrimage for Buddhists. It holds a relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth.
  • Kandy: One of the world’s most scenic train rides. Pass tea plantations and lush greenery, via mountain tunnels and steep valleys.
  • Ella: Who doesn’t love a nice cuppa? And now you’ll get to see where the magic happens.
  • Udawalawe National Park: This rehabilitation centre for orphaned elephants is seriously cute. You won’t ever want to leave.
  • Unawatuna: Colonial buildings meet modern life in this UNESCO-listed spot. There are heritage walks, foodie hotspots and fun nightlife, all up for grabs.
  • Unawatuna: Learn how these amazing Sri Lankan masks are created. That’s next year’s Halloween costume sorted.
  • Unawatuna: Meet some baby sea turtles and learn about their release back into the wild.
  • Colombo: Explore this bustling melting pot of a city with 20 of your new besties. It’s home to some seriously cool sights.
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