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 18-to-Thirtysomethings: Sri Lanka on a Shoestring (ASNC)
Countries Visited: Sri Lanka
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 15, avg 12.
Meals Included: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Trek through luscious green hills, journey by train through Sri Lankas most breath-taking scenery, sample local cuisine at a village meal, inhale local flavours at a spice garden, explore southern Sri Lankan beaches
Description
Get yourself to a destination thats long been a culture-loving backpackers dream, on this affordable 12-day whirlwind tour of the southern half of Sri Lanka. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of new friends and youll never want to travel solo again.
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| Call (530) 896-1668 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13004882 | | G Adventures | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Negombo | Day 1 Negombo
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting | | Day 2 | Polonnaruwa | Day 2 Negombo/Polonnaruwa (1B)
Opt to explore Negombo in the morning before transferring inland to the Dambulla Province. Transport: Private Vehicle (5.00 hour(s)) | | Day 3 | Polonnaruwa | Day 3 Polonnaruwa (1B, 1L)
Meet locals and share a meal in a local village. Enjoy free time to go on safari or explore nearby ruins. Included Activities: Local Lunch and Village Visit | | Day 4 | Polonnaruwa | Day 4 Polonnaruwa (1B)
Enjoy a free day to explore more of the region. Opt to visit Sigiriya Fortress, Polonnaruwa Temple, or Dambulla Caves. | | Day 5 | Kandy | Day 5 Polonnaruwa/Kandy (1B)
Visit a spice garden en route to Kandy. Opt to visit the Temple of the Tooth, take in a cultural show, or watch a cricket match. Included Activities: Spice Garden Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s)) | | Day 6 | Nuwara Eliya | Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya (1B)
Travel by train and tuk tuk to stunning Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the nearby hills on foot. Included Activities: Tea Plantation Visit Transport: Local train (2.00-3.00 hours) | | Day 7 | Bandarawela | Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Bandarawela (1B)
Opt to trek the trails of Horton Plains NP in the early morning, then travel to Bandarawela. Transport: Private Vehicle (1.50-2.00 hours) | | Day 8 | Bandarawela | Day 8 Bandarawela (1B)
Set out on a hike through the cooler hills cloaked in tea bushes, and opt to take a cooking class or visit the local market during free time. Included Activities: Hill Hike | | Day 9 | Hikkaduwa | Day 9 Bandarawela/Hikkaduwa (1B)
Set off towards the southern coast stopping en route for a walking tour of Galle Fort. Finish the days journey oceanside on the beaches of Hikkaduwa. Included Activities: Galle Fort Tour Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours) Private Vehicle (0.50 hour(s)) | | Day 10 | Hikkaduwa | Day 10 Hikkaduwa (1B)
Enjoy a free day to bliss out on the beach or go on a whale or dolphin watching tour. | | Day 11 | Colombo | Day 11 Hikkaduwa/Colombo (1B)
Travel to the capital, Colombo. Enjoy an orientation walk of the fort area and Pettah Bazaar. Additional Notes: If you would prefer to leave the tour a day early and finish at the beach, there is ample accommodation both in HIkkaduwa and nearby beach towns. The Colombo airport can be reached by taxi for approximately USD80-90, or there are train and bus connections from nearby Galle for much less. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Pettah Bazaar Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours) | | Day 12 | Colombo | Day 12 Colombo (1B)
Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day |
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Local Flights: N/A
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. |
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