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Sri Lanka on a Shoestring

13 days
Start and end in Colombo
4.5
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Sri Lanka on a Shoestring - Encounters Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Colombo, Negombo, & Dambulla, Sigiriya, Knuckles, Kandy, Kitulgala, Ella, Unawatuna, Galle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Colombo. Colombo evening walking tour
  2. Day 2 Negombo fish market, Sputnik volunteer centre and Dambulla Cave Temple complex
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya fortress hike. Optional cycling excursion to Polonnaruwa
  4. Day 4 Hike the Manigala Trail in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Head to Kandy
  5. Day 5 Free morning in Kandy. Afternoon Kitulgala rainforest rafting
  6. Day 6 Scenic train journey to Ella. Hike Little Adams Peak
  7. Day 7 Hike the 15th and 16th stages of the Pekoe Trail
  8. Day 8 Sri Lankan cooking class. Optional Yoga lesson
  9. Day 9 Mini World' hike, Buduruvagala temple and jeep safari in Udawalawe NP
  10. Day 10 Head to Handunugoda Tea Estate before unwinding on Unawatuna beach
  11. Day 11 Surfing lesson. Afternoon traditional mask painting workshop
  12. Day 12 Tuk-tuk to Galle to explore Galle Fort City
  13. Day 13 Partake in a Pooja Blessing Ritual and return to Colombo where our tour ends
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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

Number of tours

78

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • Gary
    · December 13th, 2024
    We enjoyed our time in Jordan and our many unique experiences! The most important thing to note was how safe we felt...
  • Bethany
    · August 9th, 2024
    Amazing guide! Very fun, helpful and informative. Well organized itinerary.

Dates & Availability

13 days
Sri Lanka on a Shoestring
From Colombo to Colombo

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  • Wednesday
    5 Mar, 2025
    Monday
    17 Mar, 2025
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  • Tuesday
    25 Mar, 2025
    Sunday
    6 Apr, 2025
    English
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  • Friday
    13 Jun, 2025
    Wednesday
    25 Jun, 2025
    English
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    5 Sep, 2025
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    17 Sep, 2025
    English
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    19 Sep, 2025
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    1 Oct, 2025
    English
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    7 Nov, 2025
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    19 Nov, 2025
    English
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    5 Dec, 2025
    Wednesday
    17 Dec, 2025
    English
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    23 Jan, 2026
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    4 Feb, 2026
    English
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 273084

  • Currency
    Rs
    Sri Lanka Rupee
    Sri Lanka
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type D
    Sri Lanka
    Type M
    Sri Lanka
  • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters 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 Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, 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.