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Best of Sri Lanka - Feel Free Travel

12 days
Start and end in Negombo
5.0
88 traveler reviews
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Age range:
18 to 39
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Spot wild elephants on an open jeep safari in Udawalawe
  • Search for giant sea turtles on the South Coast
  • Wander the highlands and pick tea like a local
  • Take on Pidurangala for views over the Sigiriya Lion Rock
  • Hike Little Adam’s Peak for spectacular views of Ella gap
  • Learn to catch your first wave surfing in Weligama
  • Wander the charming streets of the Galle Dutch Fortress
  • Jump aboard one of the world's most incredible train journeys

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Negombo
  2. Day 2 Markets, local flavours and ancient temples ?
  3. Day 3 It doesn't get much more local than this!
  4. Day 4 Today we head to Kandy ??
  5. Day 5 Tea plantations, waterfalls & the train to Ella
  6. Day 6 Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge
  7. Day 7 Ella Rock sunrise & Udawalawe National Park
  8. Day 8 Open jeep safari & Hiriketiya Beach
  9. Day 9 Learn to surf like a local in Weligama
  10. Days 10 - 11 Turtles in Unawatuna & Cricket in Galle
  11. Day 12 It’s time to check out and say your goodbyes ??
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Operated by

Feel Free Travel

Number of tours

9

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

On paper we are a UK Tour Operator that specialises in Group Travel. In reality we are a group of buddies that are passionate about showing people like you the trip of a lifetime! Travel should be fun, easy and hassle free! That’s where we come in... let us plan everything for you from the moment...

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Customer Reviews

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  • Best of Sri Lanka - Feel Free Travel reviewer 1
    · August 2nd, 2024
    Great experience on this trip. Highly recommended the company! Felt safe and in good hands for the duration with people who knew so much about Sri Lanka. Was also my birthday while away and they got a cake and sang for me which was very sweet/appreciated ?
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Lauren. It sounds like you had a great time with us in Sri Lanka. It's great to hear that you felt safe and that the team made your birthday extra special....who doesn't love cake? Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great review!
    Trip date: February 2024
  • DP
    · August 2nd, 2024
    I just finished the Sri Lanka tour and I am at a loss for words. All credit goes to Feel Free and Jamie for showing how us how beautiful Sri Lanka is. Feeling completely comfortable, safe and having a smile on my face at all times, this is a MUST. I am also a returning customer, having completed the Bali tour in October, I am now tempted to do the rest of these tours by Feel Free. Jamie deserves a special shout out for genuinely just being such a great leader. We have such different characters in a group like this and the way that she brought us together and showed us how much she loved the country through her lived experiences was so special. This is the best way to visit Sri Lanka and I will recommend this to everyone who will listen. Thank you!
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • JS
    · August 1st, 2024
    It was my first travel with the group and I'm so glad that I've chose the Feel Free travel. Honestly, first of all I've booked the trip to Sri Lanka very late and very spontanious as I happend to be just arround the corner in India for some business. As all the bookings were closed by that time, I've wrote the message to feel free travel and they agreed to "sqeeze" me in the groop as I was a solo traveller 😊 Everything from there went really fast and just an hour later my trip was booked. The trip itself was very good organized, and offered a good mix of activities and entertainment. Accomodations we stayed in were really carefully selected and offered the best stay experience. Oh, i forgot to mention that there were surprises waiting for us which were really amazing! And of course, the trip would not be the same without two amazing people: our group leader Jaimie who took care of all our wishes and was a true group spirit, was really helpful if we needed anything and our kind hearted local guide Ian who was sharing not only the countrie's history but also his knowledge about each of the places we went to, happend to be an amazing friend and always went an extra mile making our trip unforgetable! You literally could not wish for anyhing more, just enjoy this experience! Thank you guys! 😉
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Justinas! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience traveling with us, especially on such short notice. We're glad the trip to Sri Lanka exceeded your expectations and that Jaimie and Ian... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • MR
    · August 1st, 2024
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    A trip I'll remember for the rest of my life. The hotels were great, Sri Lanka magical, but above all Jamie and Ian were incredible. Ian shared his culture and his passion with us. I didn't feel like I was traveling with an agency, but with friends, and that was really great! I'd recommend it with my eyes closed because it was a truly incredible experience.
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Maxime. We're really happy that you had a blast on the trip. We appreciate your kind words and we hope to see you again soon on another Feel Free Travel tour. Thanks for the great review!
    Trip date: April 2024
  • KA
    · July 29th, 2024
    I can’t express how amazing this trip was. It was the first time I was doing something like this, and I felt very comfortable and safe the whole time. Our group leader Jamie and our local guide Ian were absolutely fantastic!! Jamie is full of energy, constantly smiling and gave us the best experience ever. Ian had some great knowledge up his sleeve (and dance moves!) about Sri Lanka, the food, the culture, the history, which was very interesting to learn about. I was very impressed with the accommodation throughout the trip too - very comfortable and clean, with great beds, breakfasts and pools! In terms of the tour itself, it was 10/10. It was a perfect mix of culture and adventure, with a couple of evenings out. And the surprises were incredible and probably one of my favourite parts of the trip! The bus journeys were comfortable and easy, usually with 3 hour journeys being split with a short activity or lunch in between. Overall, I can’t fault anything. I loved everything about it and couldn’t recommend this enough to anyone thinking about solo travelling. Thank you Feel Free!
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Karen. We’re super pleased to hear that your first experience with us was amazing and that you felt comfortable and safe throughout the trip! Jamie and Ian are indeed fantastic, and it’s great to know their energy and expertise helped to make your... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • CR
    · July 29th, 2024
    Absolutely loved this tour! I’ve been on other feel free travel tours and this was definitely my favourite. The culture the food and the scenery was just amazing. Jamie our tour leader was the best and the local guides Ian and chander were an amazing too?
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • VK
    · July 29th, 2024
    This is my second trip with Feel Free travel, and it did not disappoint. The trip was well organised, there was a good mix of activities that meant that you experience all the best that Sri Lanka offers, but also had time to relax and enjoy the pool. Our group leader Jamie and our local guide Ian were fantastic. Jamie was lovely, watching for alll the needs of the group. She encouraged me to try snorkelling in the choppy waters and held my hand, as I was not a fan of the waves. Ian was passionate with telling us about his country, and had a few surprise activities to entertain us on the bus journeys. Highlights were the safari, hiking with great views, picking and learning about tea, trying out Sri Lankan and Indian food and meeting new people. I would highly recommend this trip to any solo traveller that doesn’t want to organise and plan their own trip and has the bonus of bringing like minded people together for 12 days.
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Victoria. Thank you so much for joining us on a second trip! We’re so happy to hear that the trip lived up to your expectations and that Jamie and Ian made such a positive impact. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the mix of activities, from the safari... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • JL
    · July 29th, 2024
    The best time in Sri Lanka with feel free ! Couldn’t recommend the Lanka Loop tour enough, had the perfect mix of activities and free time in the sun 🌞 Jamie and Ian made the trip even better, always offering recommendations of where to go and making sure everyone was happy. The trip was very well organised, places we stayed were unreal (most of which had a pool 🙌🏼), would definitely book another trip!
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    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Jessica. It sounds like you had an absolute blast in Sri Lanka with the team! It’s awesome that you enjoyed the mix of activities and chill time. Jamie and Ian are the dream team, it sounds like they did us proud. It's great to hear that you'll be... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • LB
    · July 29th, 2024
    Feel Free offered a diverse and dynamic tour of Sri Lanka. The tour boasted everything Sri Lanka had to offer from beautiful temples, exciting culture, unique food and other wordly surroundings. Jamie and Ian were fantastic leaders, all activities and experiences were arranged providing a stress free, seamless service throughout. I felt safe and cared for the entire trip. The trip is quite full on in terms of activities, however you are always free to skip one or two things and relax by the pool or maybe get a massage if you need some R&R inbetween days. The accomodation was great, clean and safe. The last hotel was my favourite in terms of design.. very eclectic and cute attention to detail. Overall the trip is great value for money, and offered experiences it would be almost impossible for you to set up yourself. It was undoubtedly a fantastic way to travel Sri Lanka. The people were beautiful - group tours definitely push you out of your comfort zone and give you new perspectives, its all part of the solo travelling adventure. I know my group and I have made treasured memories for a lifetime! Thank you !!!
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • EF
    · July 28th, 2024
    I went on the Sri Lanka 12 day tour and it was honestly amazing! Such a wide range of fun activities and surprises, Jamie the group leader and Ian the tour guide were both incredible and made the trip extra special and was upset when it ended🫶🏻
    Feel Free Travel commented on this review
    Hey Emily. Thanks for joining us on the 12-day Sri Lanka tour. It sounds like you had an amazing time. It is nice to hear that Jamie helped to make your trip extra special. Thanks for the great review!
    Trip date: April 2024

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12 days
Best of Sri Lanka - Feel Free Travel
From Negombo to Negombo

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Who will I share a room with?

      All solo travellers will pair up with other travellers of the same sex… girls with girls & guys with guys. If you are travelling with a friend, let us know, and we can put you together… same if you are travelling as a couple, we will arrange a double room where possible. You can upgrade during the booking form if you’d like your own room.

    • Do we stay in hostels or hotels?

      The accommodation on our trips is something we do better than anyone else, and our tours definitely wouldn’t be the same without the awesome places we stay. We’ve handpicked these places to give you the perfect balance of comfort, security and convenience. We really do love where we stay, and so do all our happy travellers ?

    • When should I book my return flight?

      We always suggest booking your return flight later on the final day. This will give you plenty of time to get back to the airport and enough time to say your goodbyes and leave without any stress or worries. The airport is approximately 20-45 minutes from the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

    • What happens after my tour?

      It really depends from group to group… sometimes we’ll have a whole bunch of people hanging out once the tour has finished, travelling for days, weeks or even months together. But in others, you’ll have many people going their separate ways. As the trip unfolds, you’ll soon learn about each other's travel plans and share ideas for what adventures lie ahead. The hardest part is saying your goodbyes and giving your last big hugs to the people leaving straight after the trip ends.

    • Will I get an airport pickup?

      Anyone arriving on Day 1 or who decides to book pre-tour accommodation with us will be picked up by our trusted drivers when they land. They’ll be standing waiting at the airport with a Feel Free Travel sign, so you’ll have no issues finding them ??

    • When should I arrive on Day 1?

      We suggest aiming to arrive during the middle of the 1st day, it’s not essential, but it will give you time to freshen up before we head out for dinner and drinks. You’ll be grateful for that little extra time to relax, soak up some afternoon sun or just go for a wander and explore the local area.

    • Will I receive a packing list?

      You sure will, once your trip is confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a bunch of useful information, including an ‘Arrival Guide’. Within this guide, you’ll find a packing list, safety and cultural information and some useful tips to prepare for your trip.

    • How far in advance do you recommend booking my trip to Sri Lanka?

      The average traveller typically books their trip 3-4 months in advance, which usually means there are plenty of options when it comes to dates. If you decide to book last minute, be prepared for limited availability. If you have your heart set on a specific date or trip, consider placing a deposit right away.

    • How much money do you need for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka?

      Once you've booked your flights, paid off your trip and got some solid travel insurance, you'll be all set for that Sri Lanka adventure. We suggest bringing no less than £300/$400, but this should be the bare minimum. We suggest working from an average of £400-500/$500-700 over 2 weeks, this will cover things like shopping, drinks, extra meals and anything else you fancy treating yourself to... maybe a few massages!?

    • I am looking to come alone, do many people travel solo?

      Yes, absolutely! Most people actually come alone, with there often being a few people travelling together either as friends or as a couple. Our trips are perfect for solo travellers as you'll make friends from the moment you arrive, and you'll have the confidence and security of doing it as a group.

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    • Currency
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    • Plugs & Adapters

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

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - 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.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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      • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Feel Free Travel. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Feel Free Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Feel Free Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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