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Guests:

2
Duration:

9 days
Board:

8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners
Departing:

Return flights from regional airports
Offer Date:

April 2026

From

£2,630pp

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1000s of experiences and over 100 countries - multi-day small group trips of about 12 to 14 people that bring you local experiences only Intrepid can offer. Join a small group of like-minded adventurers and a locally based leader to explore beyond the everyday sights.

Why Book?

Spot elephants, monkeys and tropical birds on a safari through the wild grasslands of Minneriya National Park
Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya
Learn about the country’s past during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, established in 1891
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This tour includes:

Return flights
7 nights premium hotel accommodation and 1 night Feature Stay in Nuwara Eliya
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners
Services of a Local Leader throughout
All Transfers throughout

About this tour

Encounter a country that radiates warmth – from its glorious sunshine to its spice-laden cuisine and kind local people. This nine-day Premium adventure through Sri Lanka will introduce you to the country’s wealth of cultural riches as you explore the ancient ruins of past civilisations, spot rare and beautiful creatures in their natural habitats and relax among swathes of green tea fields at a hilltop retreat. Receive a warm welcome from the locals as you meet local guides, tuck into homecooked food, stay in an 1891 Feature Stay and uncover the secrets of Sigiriya – Sri Lanka’s famed UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover a shining gem in the Indian ocean – the teardrop isle.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Negombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka. This evening, meet your local leader and travelling companions for welcome drinks and a traditional Sri Lankan meal.
Day 2: Negombo - Habarana

This morning you’ll travel inland, driving northeast towards Habarana, your home for the next three nights. On the way, stop at the Ridi Vihara shrine – a Buddhist cave temple dating back to the second century BC.
Day 4: Habarana

After breakfast, make your way to Polonnaruwa to continue your explorations of the cultural triangle. Hop on a bicycle to discover well-preserved temples, tombs and stupas in Polonnaruwa’s ancient Quadrangle complex. This afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park to see Sri Lankan elephants in the wild.
Day 5: Habarana - Kandy

Today, you’ll travel to Kandy. Along the way, stop off in the city of Matale where you’ll visit a local spice garden and learn about the spices that have played such an important role in Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. In Kandy, take a guided tour of the city, stopping to admire the Buddhist Sri Dalada Maligawa, otherwise known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Day 6: Kandy

After a leisurely morning, drive to Ambagasthenna village. You’ll visit the tea plantation, learn about the cultivation process, and try a cup or two served the Sri Lankan way. End the day with sunset drinks at one of the best viewpoints in Sri Lanka.
Day 7: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Depart Kandy and board a morning train bound for Nuwara Eliya. Nestled deep in tea plantation country, Nuwara Eliya sits at an elevation of 1800m, giving it some of the coolest temperatures in Sri Lanka. When you arrive, take an orientation walk, wandering the peaceful shores of Gregory Lake.
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

Say goodbye to the green hills of Nuwara Eliya and make the journey to Sri Lanka’s coastal capital, Colombo. After arriving in Colombo, take an orientation walk with your leader, who’ll show you Sri Lanka’s colonnaded old parliament building, the National Museum, and the best spots for fairtrade souvenir shopping. Share a final farewell dinner with your group.
Day 9: Colombo - UK

Your tour ends this morning. Head to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Negombo

Day 2: Negombo - Habarana

Day 4: Habarana

Day 5: Habarana - Kandy

Day 6: Kandy

Day 7: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

Day 9: Colombo - UK

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