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Tour Code : AIL
The journey is provided by
Exodus Travel
Destinations : Sri Lanka
Tour Starts : Veyangoda
Tour Ends : Colombo
Group Size : 4 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
15 days from
NOK 34 815
NOK 33 080

Overview

From tea hills to golden sands, Buddhist temples to safari parks: the Pearl of the Indian Ocean exceeds expectations

Uncover the highlights of Sri Lanka, a paradise of tea plantations, verdant mountains, safari parks and golden coastlines. Guided by a local tour leader, we see why this teardrop-shaped island is so special: ancient Buddhist temples, the mighty rock fortress of Sigiriya, hill towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, wildlife of Yala National Park (home to one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world), and palm-fringed beaches of the south coast. As you will discover, Sri Lanka offers incredible variety, despite its small size, which is made extra special by a laid-back atmosphere, tasty cuisine and hospitable people.

Highlights
  • Experience the best of Sri Lanka: ancient culture, tropical landscapes and safari adventures
  • Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
  • Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
  • Cycle through rice fields and villages − an immersive way to experience rural Sri Lanka
  • Game drive through Yala National Park to search for the elusive leopards
  • Relax with beach time on the golden sands of Ahangama
Key Information
  • Accommodation: 11 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
  • Travel by private air conditioned bus and one train journey
  • Cycling and walking activities
  • Game Drive in Yala/Udawalawe National Park
  • Some long journeys by private bus
Included
  • All breakfasts and one lunch
  • All accommodation
  • All transport including one train journey
  • Activities as listed in the itinerary
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Itinerary

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Accommodation: 11 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
  • Travel by private air conditioned bus and one train journey
  • Cycling and walking activities
  • Game Drive in Yala/Udawalawe National Park
  • Some long journeys by private bus
Food
All breakfasts and one lunch are included. We suggest allowing about 7,000 rupees (US$20) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply in Sri Lanka and your leader will provide recommendations for where to eat locally however, the options may not always be suited to larger groups. Some locations you stay may have limited local restaurant choice, in which case meals will be at the hotel. Hotel meals are generally buffets; the majority offer an à la carte menu, but service can be slow. Where suitable, your tour leader will be happy to arrange a shuttle transfer into the local town or, if you prefer to be more independent, take a tuk tuk or taxi. Your leader can help recommend some good places to eat. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought to the island over the centuries by Malays, Arabs, Indians as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Despite (or perhaps because of) these influences, Sri Lankan cuisine is often referred to as simply rice and curry. This is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles, sambols (condiments), and a handful of tiny poppadum – all using the contrasting flavours of coconut, chilli, curry leaves, cinnamon and garlic. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note, the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent in Sri Lanka. For example, wheat- or dairy-free options outside of hotels are limited. Please be prepared for this and you may need to bring these from home. Spicier food can be avoided easily and lots of the hotels will serve Western options alongside traditional food. Mineral water is provided by our local operator in large containers throughout the trip so please bring a bottle with you to refill. Please note, restaurant service can be quite slow.
Weather

Generally, you should expect rain at some time but with plenty of sunshine. On the plains, day and night time temperatures are warm to hot with Colombo having an average daytime temperature of 30C (86F). The temperatures drop as we go higher into the hills and especially at Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains where seasonally daytime temperatures can be a low as 12C-15C (53F-59F) and night temperatures will be about 8C-10C (46F-50F) minimum. If travelling between December and February, we recommend you pack a warmish jacket.

Please note, occasionally low cloud and rains over Horton Plains can be prohibitive to the day 10 walk to World’s End viewpoint. In case of inclement weather, your leader will make an alternative plan taking you through Ella Gap earlier in the day.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.  

This is not a demanding trip, although there are a few long drives on bumpy, twisty mountain roads but regular stops help to break up the journeys. The buses we use are comfortable and air conditioned. Some included activities that are more on the moderate challenge side than easy. Walking up Sigiriya Rock on day 3 and Horton Plains walk on day 10 are enjoyable and a relaxed pace but may not be suitable for someone with reduced fitness or mobility issues. Your Leader can advise on the trip if you have any concerns.

When visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock) the final ascent to the top is on metal open stairs fixed against the side of the rock. There are handrails on either side but those with a strong fear of heights may prefer to stay on the lower level (where the lion “paws” are) and not continue to the rock plateau. You will be able to rejoin the group when they return to the plateau.

For Horton Plains, the walk unfolds in four distinct terrain phases. Phase one entails an easy initial walk followed by a brief uphill climb and then a descent along a rocky riverbed, where caution is advised, especially on wet days. Phase two transitions to a path of fine soil and peat, which may become slippery when wet, leading to Greater World’s End. Phase three involves an undulating walk with varying degrees of incline and descent which has been classed as easy/moderate challenge, including steep steps, culminating in a 45-degree uphill stretch. The final phase, four, continues with undulating terrain, featuring gravel and grass paths and moderately steep steps, ultimately leading to the exit point of the excursion. Trainers/trail shoes with good grip are recommended for this activity.

Occasionally there can be inclement weather which prevents a safe and pleasant walk at Horton Plains. If this occurs, your Leader will advise of a “plan B” where you will travel directly to Ella and visit the Nine Arch Bridge (approximately a 30-minute walk to the bridge), an iconic construction also known as the Bridge in the Sky. Following that, if time permits you will join the trailhead for Mini Adam’s Peak (also known as Little Adam’s Peak). The Mini Adam’s Peak route is a relatively easy hike (approximately 1.2mi/2km) but the final ascent includes about 10 to 15 minutes of steps – save energy for that!

April Departures, Sinhala and Tamil New Year:

A unique celebration to the people of Sri Lanka, this important New Year national festival, known as Avurudu in Sinhala and Puththandu in Tamil, is not celebrated by any other nation. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities are observed by both Sinhala Buddhists and Tamil Hindus across Sri Lanka for two days on the 12 - 13 April 2024 and 13 – 14 April 2025 (may vary slightly year on year). If you are travelling in Sri Lanka over these dates you can expect to see religious ceremonies, family activities, traditional foods, colourful decorations and a general feeling of good will toward neighbours and friends. Parties can go on into the night and it can be quite loud during this period. Your Leader will be happy to show you some of the activities where your itinerary allows. Please note, during the New Year public holiday, most shops, monuments and attractions will be closed however, your Leader will modify the itinerary as required to ensure minimal disruption.

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Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sun, 01 Dec 2024 NOK 32 680 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 / Sun, 15 Dec 2024 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sun, 22 Dec 2024 NOK 32 680 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 / Sun, 29 Dec 2024 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 / Sun, 12 Jan 2025 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 / Sun, 09 Feb 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 / Wed, 12 Feb 2025 NOK 34 815 NOK 33 080 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 / Sun, 16 Feb 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 / Sun, 09 Mar 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 02 Mar 2025 / Sun, 16 Mar 2025 NOK 36 955 On request NOK 7 690 Available
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Sun, 23 Mar 2025 / Sun, 06 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 30 375 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 / Sun, 13 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 / Sun, 20 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 28 780 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 / Sun, 27 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 30 375 On request NOK 7 690 Available
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 / Sun, 06 Jul 2025 NOK 31 255 NOK 29 690 On request NOK 7 690 Available
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Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sun, 01 Dec 2024 NOK 32 680 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 / Sun, 15 Dec 2024 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sun, 22 Dec 2024 NOK 32 680 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 / Sun, 29 Dec 2024 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 / Sun, 12 Jan 2025 NOK 35 530 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 / Sun, 09 Feb 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 / Wed, 12 Feb 2025 NOK 34 815 NOK 33 080 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 / Sun, 16 Feb 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 / Sun, 09 Mar 2025 NOK 38 375 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 02 Mar 2025 / Sun, 16 Mar 2025 NOK 36 955 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 / Sun, 23 Mar 2025 NOK 34 815 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 / Wed, 26 Mar 2025 NOK 34 815 NOK 29 590 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 / Sun, 30 Mar 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 30 375 On request NOK 7 690 On request
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 / Sun, 06 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 30 375 On request NOK 7 690 On request
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Sun, 06 Apr 2025 / Sun, 20 Apr 2025 NOK 31 970 NOK 28 780 On request NOK 7 690 On request
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 / Wed, 05 Nov 2025 NOK 31 255 On request NOK 7 690 On request
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