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Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour

12 days
Start and end in Colombo
5.0
28 traveler reviews
Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour - Mango Vacations
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Tour Operator:
Mango Vacations
Max group size:
30
Age range:
1 to 99
Operated in:
English, German
Tour id:
156215
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Highlights

  • Relax on the serene beaches of Negombo
  • Feed and bathe elephants at Pinnawala
  • Explore the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Witness wildlife at Minneriya National Park
  • Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Meeting Mango Vacations Representative At Airport / Transfer to hotel in Negombo
  2. Day 2 Pinnawala & Dambulla cave Temple
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya / Pidurangala / Kandalama Lake / Village Tour
  4. Day 4 Kandy
  5. Day 5 White Water Rafting Kitulgala /  Nuwara Elliya
  6. Day 6 Scenic train ride to Ella
  7. Day 7 Adventure tour Ella
  8. Day 8 Yala National Park Safari
  9. Day 9 Mirissa Beach
  10. Day 10 Mirissa Beach Relax
  11. Day 11 Galle
  12. Day 12 Colombo City Tour
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Operated by

Mango Vacations

Number of tours

19

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

100%

SriLanka is one of most popular tourist destination in the world. This small island offer golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, great. tea in the world and warm smiles from the locals, that would be Sri Lanka. Have you planed your next...

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.8
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  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 1
    · October 18th, 2024
    Vishwa Lakshan - Awesome guide Summary: Vishwa is an outstanding guide and I highly recommend him – further comments below. It was the first time my wife and I have been on holiday in Sri Lanka (19 days), our first time on a private tour, we were not sure what to expect. Vishwa met us in Negombo at an Air B&B we had booked – the air B&B was tricky to find but he showed up on time, with a smiling face and an air conditioned car, we were off to a good start. From there, there was so much sight seeing for the first few days. But before that, on the first day of travel, he asked us where we would like to have lunch, both of us immediately said, something local and with good spice. Vishwa took us to a small, but well established buffet for lunch ( and by that I mean an off the road restaurant with exceptionally good food and exceptionally good spice and if you like hot curries and chillies then you would be fine). After enjoying a really good meal (given we enjoyed the food and the spice - Vishwa said there would be no problem taking us to all the special food places he knew). Vishwa introduced us throughout the tour to some amazing foods and some awesome off the normal track places to eat. Getting back to seeing the historical sites, we saw many. Vishwa’s overall knowledge of Sri Lanka, it’s history, politics, Temples, local religions, Flora and Fauna is outstanding. What is most impressive is that he finds a way to weave it into your overall experience and not overwhelm you with too much information all at once. I actually learned things about the Sri Lankan people that I will remember. Vishwa was also very patient and caring. Climbing Lion Rock (~1200 Steps) is a major task for middle aged people like us, he never rushed us and making it to the top was awesome and he shared in our success and we all had selfies together. After climbing Lion Rock, I added another 300 steps for Dambulla Cave in the same day. That whole day almost killed me, but I made it, it was 100% worth it, and I learned more at Dambulla Cave about Buddha than anywhere else. We also chose to go off the normal track and experience Ambuluwawa – if you have the time it was well worth the trip, we climbed up to the 10-11th floor – after that it gets a bit doddgy as the stairs become very narrow, but the views are great. You can get great photos from the 10th floor. Moving on to the Safaris, we did two they both were awesome. The safari in Kawudulla National Park (lots of Elephants – about 90++ -- the most wild elephants I’ve ever seen in my entire life) and Yala National Park where we actually saw three Leopards and an elephant that wanted to get very, very close and say hello). These excursions are a must, while I can’t confirm that you will see either elephants or Leopards (as they are wilde animals) you would be doing yourself a disfavour if you didn’t try. Vishwa organise both of these for us. He also came along on the Safari but I also loved that fact that he was just as excited to see the elephants and the Leopards as we were. Trust me, seeing them in the wild is an awesome experience. Driving & Safety – Driving in Sri Lanka is nothing like driving in Australia. Having said that, Vishwa is an extremely good driver (in Sri Lanka) & I always felt comfortable. I get the feeling that Vishwa loves his role as guide and driver and he was always available and willing to go the extra mile and help in any way he could. If you are willing to lean into a rich and fulfilling Sri Lankan experience and open to trust someone like Vishwa to show you the best Sri Lanka has to offer, then you will enjoy a tour with him. I highly recommend Vishwa.
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • JH
    · February 28th, 2024
    Self-organised tour of 19dsys supported by Thili our guide and Pavi driving (trainee). Thili enlightened us on many historical, geographical and nature facts that made our trip more interesting. Although well planned, Thili quickly got to understand our needs and interests making great suggestions. Pavi negotiated the roads extremely well, driving cautiously and I don’t think we had one bad moment despite the insane bus drivers, sleepy dogs and irrational yuk-tuk drivers. They were both ultra polite and happy which made our trip one of the best ever.
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 3
    · February 19th, 2024
    Lakee and Amila were really nice and helpful, we spend incredible 7 days with them hunting for Sri Lanka wonders and treasures. They arranged everything we wanted, could recommend nice places and were overall very helpful. We really enjoyed the trip.
    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 4
    · January 10th, 2024
    Our tour was amazing. We saw so much and Sri Lanka is beautiful and the wildlife incredible. Mango Tours were brilliant. The transport and accommodation was excellent and our Guide Vish so helpful and knowledgable and now a friend for life. I have no complaints. We had the best time and it was great value for money. Nadeeka at Mango was very responsive before the tour and answered all my questions. We were 6 travellers of mixed ages and the tour was suitable for everyone. 😃
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 5
    · December 18th, 2023
    We had an exceptional journey with our driver Hasanka, who drove us all the way up to Jaffna and right down to Unawatuna across 10 days, with several stops. Hasanka was genuinely the highlight of our journey. We were a little bit hesitant using a driver service as we had never travelled this way, but we are so glad we did. He made every aspect of the journey so easy, adapting to weather changes, and helping us make on the fly modifications to accommodation and itinerary based on his knowledge and reccomendations. Despite a pretty jam packed schedule, we were able to have a good mix of adventure and relaxation time. My only feedback is that Mango Vacations as a whole is a little laid back with communication at the commencement of the trip, but this had no impact on our overall experience. If you are still deciding whether to get a driver, absolutely do it, and if you get Hasanka, even better!
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 6
    · December 10th, 2023
    We spend a week with Lakee and Amela and it was a great one indeed! Amela is an amazing driver and could handle all the bad roads we intended to go through and always stayed positive and had a smile on his face. Lakee on the other hand was the man that arranged everything from the massage we suddenly wished for to spices garden we did not know it existed in the first place. What a great week with the guys that made our holiday even more charming. For all this we are very grateful and would recommend this amazing team to everyone traveling to Sri Lanka!
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • RR
    · September 30th, 2023
    It was an amazing tour. We recommend it! Mango Vacations provides a good communication and excellent service. The hotels and places were incredible. Our driver and guide, Hasanka, was very kind, helpful, punctual and highly motivated. He always offer good recommendations and service. All respect for Hasanka who did a great job; a true sample of excellent tour guide! I would highly recommend him as a professional guide.
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 8
    · September 29th, 2023
    My 2 friends and I decided to do a 14 day holiday around Sri Lanka with our own car and driver. Our driver Vish was fantastic. He was not only friendly but also very flexible with our itinerary. Nothing was ever too much for him. Often things changed at short notice and Vish was happy to alter our itinerary accordingly or suggest alternatives. He has done this tour many times over the 4 years he has worked with Mango Vacations so he has a great knowledge, passion and insight into his homeland. I would highly recommend Nadeeka and Vish to look after you on a personalised trip of Sri Lanka.
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • RM
    · April 30th, 2023
    Thanks to Vish, Sri Lanka is now one of our best trips so far. He’s very arranging , punctual, and nice. He has a lot of knowledge about Sri Lanka’s history and always took the time to give us a lot of feedback on every place we visited. We recommend you to chose him as your driver because we are sure you will have a great time.
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    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour reviewer 10
    · April 26th, 2023
    Amazing where we learned so much about the company but also life in general, met locals & viewed so much of this beautiful country ! Thank you Vish for being the most amazing guide !
    Mango Vacations commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2023

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Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour
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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Can the accommodation be upgraded during the tour?

      Yes, the accommodation can be upgraded, and we can offer a variety of higher-rated hotels upon request.

    • What hotels are available for the tour in Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, and other locations?

      Hotels such as Galle Face Hotel, Cinnamon Lodge, and Earl Regency are among the options available depending on the location.

    • What are the entry fees for attractions like Sigiriya Lion Rock and Yala National Park?

      Entry fees for attractions like Sigiriya Lion Rock and Yala National Park vary, please reach out to us for the current rates.

    • Is there a possibility to add an extra night to our tour?

      Yes, adding an extra night to your tour at locations like Mirissa is possible and can be arranged.

    • What are the payment methods available for the tour?

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for assistance on payment methods.

    • What is the average driving time per day during the tour?

      The driving time per day is minimal as most locations have two-night stays reducing daily travel.

    • Are guides available and how are the situations for them to get fuel?

      Guides are readily available and there are no issues with obtaining fuel.

    Can’t find the answer to your question?
    Reach out to the experts at Mango Vacations with your enquiry, they usually respond within 4 hours.

    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      Indian Rupee
      India
      Rs
      Sri Lanka Rupee
      Sri Lanka
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      India
      Type E
      India
      Type F
      India
      Type D
      India and Sri Lanka
      Type M
      India and Sri Lanka
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before January 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Mango Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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