Sri Lanka Uncovered
Experience Overview
Our 10 day trip exploring the beautiful country of Sri Lanka; home to exotic animals, stunning scenery and beaches, ancient history and culture, and some of the friendliest locals you’ll ever meet. Begin in Negombo, then head out to Sigiriya Rock for the epic views of the surrounding countryside. Visit a tea plantation, and enjoy learning about Sri Lankan cuisine at a local cooking school. Ride on the famous blue train, then set off on Safari in search of the local wildlife including elephants, buffalos and flamingos.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3030
Tour Type:
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport:
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: UASLU
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finishes: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Basic
Includes
Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Golden Buddha Temple
- Local Farming Village Dinner
- Sigiriya Rock
- Temple of the Tooth
- Tea Plantation
- Cooking Class
- Train to Ella
- Little Adams Peak
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Elephant Transit Home
- Safari, Jungle Beach Day
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,775 ($178 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo
You made it! Arrive, catch up on some sleep or head to the beach! To give you a taste that we don't do things by halves, we'll be having a beachfront welcome dinner and drinks at sunset, the perfect start to your adventure. Then hey, get your head down. You've got an enormous 9 days ahead of you.
Day 2: Temples
Today we'll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we'll learn about the country's history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we'll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.
Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock
It's an early start today, as we'll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka's most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We'll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we'll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.
Day 4: Temple of the Tooth & Kandy View Point
We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.
Day 5: Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train Journey
We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we'll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We'll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we'll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka's best dishes. It's then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey' - and you'll quickly see why. We'll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.
Day 6: Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap - a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We'll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we'll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.
Day 7: Waterfalls & Glamping
In the morning, we'll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalawe National Park. Here we'll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy. Then we'll jump in Tuk Tuks to the Elephant Orphanage, where we'll witness first-hand how they're looking after the wild elephants in the area.
Day 8: Safari
As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we'll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We'll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.
Day 9: Jungle Beach Day
Wake any time today, it's all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We'll head back to the hotel to freshen up, before hitting the beach one more time for our farewell dinner.
Day 10: Unawatuna
Check out any time today, or opt to stay on a little while longer. Whichever you decide, our guides will be on hand to help out.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Joanne Hall - Traveled, August 2023
V was one of the best and most knowledgeable tour guides I have ever had, giving us answers to any questions however obscure, sharing his wealth of knowledge on all things Sri Lanka, teaching us some of the local language and just about the only thing he didn’t know was the rule for “Black Magic” when the group were having a games night in the bar! Thank you V
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Carolin Bergmann - Traveled, August 2023
Thanks V for the best time! I felt very well taken care of and always had a laugh with you!!! There wasn’t a single question that you couldn’t answer even if it meant stopping people to ask for their car prices! I hope my next tour is as good as this one. Lots of love xx
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Mhairi Hall - Traveled, August 2023
This tour was unbelievable! The number of activities and experiences packed into a short time is crazy but ant the same time managed to give us all the opportunity to have some down time and chill when needed! The accommodation could not have been better, from the views in Ella, to the clamping experience and topped off with an upgrade to finish the tour! The biggest thank you and mention has to be to V our guide, friend and endless knowledge source! He kept us entertained on long journeys and went above and beyond to make sure our trip went as smoothly as possible! I will be telling everyone to use Trutravels for the upcoming adventures!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Jonty Summerell - Traveled, August 2023
Where do I start? Firstly, Vajira our tour guide is the most whole hearted, genuine & caring person I have met. The tour itself was brilliant, but with the added bonus of sharing it with Vajira it was taken to a new level. We enjoyed every minute of it, the itinerary was full on but brought so many memories, moments of laughter and enabling some friendships to be made for life. On the tour, you get to see and experience a full flavour of Sri Lanka, from hiking up Sigiriya Rock, visiting the iconic temple in Kandy, cooking classes, visiting tea plantations, hopping on the train to Ella & Elephant safari. We throughly enjoyed every single activity and were more than informed throughout through Vijara’s thorough knowledge. There was not a single question that he could not answer, and went above and beyond to inform, care & enhance the tour experience. On a personal note, it was my birthday during the tour and on the day the bus had been decorated with balloons / banners. The guys also organised a cake and celebrations at the hotel, which just goes to show it is not a job for them, but true caring people. Because of all of the above, we cannot recommend this tour enough. I cannot put into words how good of a tour it was, and would like to say this was all down to the carefully designed itinerary, Silva / Lucky our drivers and finally Vijara, the best tour guide we have ever had.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Sammi - Traveled, August 2023
I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than V. His knowledge of Sri Lanka is amazing and his passion for his country really comes through. I feel as though I have come away with a good understanding of Sri Lanka and its culture and have learnt so much more than I was expecting which is great. V is kind and caring and at the drop of a hat was there for any one of us. He is so fun to be around and we all had many laughs. I appreciate everything V did on the tour, every second was filled with fun activities and I never felt lost or questioned my decision to join on to the tour. I would recommend it to everyone. The group was lovely and I felt so comfortable around everyone, like we were a little family for 10 days. The people you meet really makes the experience as well. My favourite activity has to be Lion’s Rock as I loved learning about it and it was fascinating to actually see the remains. I am amazed with how much Sri Lanka has to offer. Thank you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
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