About the trip
Hotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with Breakfast Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: Tamarind Gardens Farm, Digana Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Colombo orientation walk. Fishing village walking tour. Dutch canal boat ride. Dambulla Cave Temple visit. Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour. Village tour with local lunch. Spice plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth guided tour. Tea factory visit. Yala National Park safari. Galle Fort and city tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Hotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels (13 nts), homestay (1 nt). with Breakfast
Highlights
- Explore the Sigriya rock fortress, Enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking demo for dinner, gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation, relax on pristine beaches, Embark on a safari through Yala National Park, Overnight at Tamarind Gardens
Meals
Accommodation
Included in the price
Colombo
- Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
- Your G for Good Moment: Tamarind Gardens Farm, Digana
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Colombo orientation walk. Fishing village walking tour. Dutch canal boat ride. Dambulla Cave Temple visit. Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour. Village tour with local lunch. Spice plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth guided tour. Tea factory visit. Yala National Park safari. Galle Fort and city tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Colombo
- Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
- Your G for Good Moment: Tamarind Gardens Farm, Digana
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Colombo orientation walk. Fishing village walking tour. Dutch canal boat ride. Dambulla Cave Temple visit. Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour. Village tour with local lunch. Spice plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth guided tour. Tea factory visit. Yala National Park safari. Galle Fort and city tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Colombo
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Colombo/negombo
Enjoy a guided city tour of Colombo before heading to Negombo. With evening free time, explore the stunning Portuguese and Dutch architecture.
Day 3: Negombo/sigiriya
- Travel through the countryside to Sigiriya in Dambulla, the central province of Sri Lanka. Visit the the World Heritage Site of the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla.
- In the evening, try to catch a beautiful sunset over the Kandalamma Lake.
Day 4: Sigiriya
- Enjoy a walking tour of a local village to learn about residents' way of life while getting a chance to try the local cuisine at a lunch prepared by the families of the community. Later, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Built in the fifth century, this rock fortress boasts well-laid out gardens, caves, monasteries, and palaces with beautiful wall motifs.
- In the afternoon, opt to go for a tour of Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, where you can cycle through the ruins.
Day 5: Sigiriya/kandy
- En route to Kandy, stop at the herbal centre of spices. Students of Ayurveda will explain different uses for each herb.
- Arrive to Kandy in the afternoon. Go for a stroll around Kandy Lake and visit the famed Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy an included lunch at G Adventures supported-Sthree Craft Shop and Cafe. In the evening, opt to attend a Kandyan Cultural Dance.
Day 6: Kandy/digana
Accommodations at Tamarind Gardens Farm homestay are simple and authentic. Rooming will be in twin and triple-share rooms.
Day 7: Digana/nuwara Eliya
The town, also known as 'Little England', offers a lot of options for visitors. Explore the nature trails, visit the plantations, or go golfing or horseback riding.
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya/ella
Use free time to explore the area. Opt to stay close to the city, wandering local markets or head further afield. There's a 9km (6 mi) trek in the Horton Plains Nature Reserve. Wander around Victoria Lake and take in the views.
Day 9: Ella
Enjoy a free day in the charming town of Ella. Opt to tour the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, admire views of Ella Rock, or simply relax and wander around town.
Day 10: Ella/yala National Park
Opt to hike Little Adam's Peak with a free morning. In the afternoon, travel to Yala National Park and enjoy a safari.
Day 11: Yala National Park To Mirissa
Enjoy one last morning visiting Yala NP then bid farewell and travel south to idyllic Mirissa Beach.
Day 12: Galle
Take a day trip to Galle and tour the colonial city and historic fort before returning to Mirissa.
Day 13: Mirissa
Enjoy a free day in peaceful Mirissa. Opt to relax on the beach or take a surfing lesson.
Day 14: Mirissa
Depart at any time.
