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Sri Lanka has been described as an explosion to the senses, as if the colors, sounds, and flavors collide at once. On this island you'll discover adventures at every turn: wild elephants, dense wilderness, unspoiled beaches, and an ancient culture waiting to welcome you to their home.
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9 days
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8 - 20 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners
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TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) , between 8 AM and 5 PM
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on the last day
Activities Included
- Sri Lankan Family Cooking Experience
- Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth visit
- Knuckles Mountain Range Hike w/ Naturalist
- Sunset Hike at Pidurangala Rock
- Wild Elephant Safari in Kaudulla NP
- Sri Lankan BBQ Dinner
- Morning walk up Sigiriya Rock
- Colombo Behind the Scenes Walking Tour and Arrack Tastings
Other Inclusions
- Double Occupancy in 3-star Hotels
- Local Guide throughout Trip
- All City Transfers
- Arrival Airport Transfer (until 6pm on first day)
- Departure Airport Transfer (morning of last day)
Optional Activities
- Habarana Colors & Sounds Cycle Tour
- Dolphin Watching
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas & Travel Insurance
- Airport Transfers Outside of Designated Times
- Tips for Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 1
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.
transfer
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) , between 8 AM and 5 PM
meal
dinner
Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
accommodation
Villa Hundira
Overnight in Negombo
Day 2
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Day 2
Today you join a local family and learn about Sri Lankan cuisine in a Sri Lankan Family Cooking Experience. Next you will head to Kandy for a tour and visit of the Temple of the Tooth
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Hotel Breakfast
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Sri Lankan Family Cooking Experience
You will meet Sulochana, a local, who will guide you through Sri Lankan cuisine. She will first take you to the local market to buy ingredients and then head to the kitchen at the Thotupola Residence and learn how to create a tasty Sri Lankan curry.
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lunch
Sri Lankan Family Cooking Experience
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Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth visit
You’ll head to Kandy town for a visit to the local spice market. In Sri Lanka, spices are more than just an ingredient but also a glimpse into its complex history of trade, tradition, culture, and colonization. The Kandytown Market is where the locals shop and your local guide will lead the way. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Temple of the Tooth, a Buddhist temple and known as the ‘pride of Kandy.’
accommodation
Polwaththa Eco-Lodge
Overnight in Digana
Day 3
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Day 3
Today you will go on a full day trekking tour to Knuckles mountain range.
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Hotel Breakfast
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Knuckles Mountain Range Hike w/ Naturalist
Knuckles mountain range, a World Heritage Conservation Area, in many ways remains untouched. Enroute to the trailhead you’ll have breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, lakes and tea estates. The walk is a total of 18km which about 3km is on the 'World’s End,' a cliff’s edge with sweeping 360 views of the forest, streams, exotic birds flying above, and rare lizards scurrying around the grass. Distance: 11 miles / Duration: 6 hours / Difficulty: Moderate
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Lunch on the hike
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Polwaththa Eco-Lodge
Overnight in Digana
Day 4
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Day 4
Today you will take a road trip to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. In the late afternoon, you will go on a Sunset Hike at Pidurangala Rock
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breakfast
Hotel Breakfast
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lunch
Lunch on the Road
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Sunset Hike at Pidurangala Rock
In the afternoon you’ll arrive at Pidurangala for a short hike up the rock formation. Hike up to the top and be rewarded with sweeping views of the forest.
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The Other Corner
Overnight in Habarana
Day 5
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Day 5
In the morning, you can explore the colors and sounds of Habarana on an optional village cycling tour. In the afternoon you'll go on an Elephant Safari to either Kaudulla or Minneriya National Parks, depending on herd movements. In the evening you will enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan BBQ dinner.
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Habarana Colors & Sounds Cycle Tour (Optional)
Pop on and helmet, hop on a bicycle and explore the lush green pathways and Sri Lankan countryside and into the colors and sounds of the local village of Habarana.
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Hotel Breakfast
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Wild Elephant Safari in Kaudulla NP
You will be observing elephants in their natural habitat so depending on herd movements the adventure will head either to Kaudulla or Minneriya National Parks. Apart from the jumbos, both Minneriya and Kaudulla parks often present sightings of bird-flocks such as painted storks, pelicans and little cormorants.
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Sri Lankan BBQ Dinner
At the end of the safari ride you’ll freshen up and enjoy a Sri Lankan BBQ dinner with the group at the Eco Lodge.
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dinner
Sri Lankan BBQ Dinner
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The Other Corner
Overnight in Habarana
Day 6
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Day 6
Early in the morning drive to Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. In the afternoon you’ll head to the coast for some beach vibes in Kalpitiya.
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Hotel Breakfast
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Morning walk up Sigiriya Rock
Sigiriya, the marvelous rock fortress also known as Lion Rock is a rare jewel among the many treasures in Sri Lanka. The site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an impregnable fortress on the outside and a heavenly abode inside.
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Kitesurfing Lanka
Overnight in Kalpitiya
Day 7
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Day 7
Today is a beach day at leisure or you can hop on an optional dolphin watching boat tour.
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Hotel Breakfast
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Dolphin Watching (Optional)
Hop aboard a local boat and watch hundreds of friendly dolphins swim alongside you, jumping, dancing, and splashing around the gorgeous blue waters.
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Kitesurfing Lanka
Overnight in Kalpitiya
Day 8
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Day 8
Today you will road trip back to Colombo. Tonight you'll hit the town on a Behind the Scenes Walking Tour and Arrack Tastings
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Hotel Breakfast
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Colombo Behind the Scenes Walking Tour and Arrack Tastings
You’ll meet Rashan, Colombo’s resident ‘guy in the know’ for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at Colombo and its nightlife. He’ll introduce you to Arrack, the local liquor made of fermented flowers of the coconut tree which has been locally consumed for centuries.
meal
dinner
Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
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Fairway Colombo
Fairway Colombo
Day 9
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Day 9
All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.
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breakfast
Hotel Breakfast
transfer
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on the last day
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