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Sri Lanka Express

8 days, Negombo to Unawatuna

A beautiful view of Kandy, Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka's incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation.

8 days

Negombo to Unawatuna

From$7855HKD
was $9819
Valid on Jun 30 2024
Trip Code: ASLE

Special Offers

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Discover Sri Lanka's incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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8 days

Negombo to Unawatuna

From$7855HKD
was $9819
Valid on Jun 30 2024
Trip Code: ASLE

Special Offers

Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV020ADV06
Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV015ADV06
Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV010ADV05

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 80

Map of the route for Sri Lanka Express

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Negombo

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Negombo/Kandy

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Kandy

Explore Kandy with a free day.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Kandy to Ella area

Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment AMBA Estate

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 5Ella area

In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment AMBA Estate

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Ella/Udawalawe National Park

Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna

After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Unawatuna

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
  • Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Spice plantation visit
  • Temple of the Tooth visit
  • Tea tasting
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Udawalawe National Park safari
  • Galle City and Fort tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Standard hotels/guest houses (6 nts), camping (1 nt).

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $3669.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Sri Lanka Express

| 8 days - Negombo to Unawatuna - from $7855 HKD