No departure dates available
No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:
- Travel inspiration for similar adventures
- Alerts of the newest adventure deals
- Tour Operator:
- Intrepid Travel
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 18 to 35
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 82831
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Stroll Negombo's seaside and local fish market
- Explore Sigiriya's ancient rock fortress
- Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla
- Enjoy a scenic train ride to Ella
- Go on a safari in Yala National Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Negombo
- Day 2 Dambulla
- Day 3 Kandy
- Day 4 Kandy
- Day 5 Ella
- Day 6 Ella
- Day 7 Tissamaharama
- Day 8 Unawatuna
- Day 9 Unawatuna
- Day 10 Colombo
- Day 11 Colombo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,295
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
88%
Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...
Read moreSustainability Initiatives
Reduce Carbon Emissions
Animal Welfare
Supporting Destinations
Sustainability Programs
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Rosa· January 30th, 2020Amazing tour! Everything was super organised and the our tour guide Sam made the trip unforgettable. We felt we got to see so much of Sri Lanka in such a short space of time and can’t wait to return one day. Be prepared to pay extra for some of the optional activities but they are so worth it! Some meals are also not included but Sam made sure to always take us to affordable and authentic places. Can’t recommend this tour enough!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback Rosa!Trip date: January 2020
- SCSinead· January 21st, 2020I had an amazing time in Sri Lanka, such a beautiful country. Prasad the guide was fantastic from beginning to end. He always went the extra mile to make sure the trip was enjoyable, safe and ran smoothly. He shared a lot of local knowledge and was very professional. We got so much done including additional activities that the tour guide went out of his way to organise. The transport and hotels were all to good standard and I would highly recommend this tour.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewFrom us and Prasad thanks so much for your feedback Sinead! Sri Lanka is certainly a stunning place and we're so glad you enjoyed your time there.Trip date: January 2020
- AEmily E· September 18th, 2019Mathisha was such a brilliant tour leader - he made the trip so special!! He provided such great knowledge and also made the trip feel very personalized!Trip date: December 2018
- AEllen H· September 18th, 2019My Essential Sri Lanka Trip with Intrepid exceeded all my expectations.The wonderful group of people I traveled with made the trip exciting and enjoyable. The trip had the right balance between included activities and free time. My favourite location was Ella in Central Province and I would have loved to spend an extra day there exploring! Overall, I feel grateful for a fantastic trip and to have memories for a lifetime.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- AElla M· September 18th, 2019Mathisha was an excellent guide who gave our tour such a personal touch!Trip date: December 2018
- ACiara H· September 18th, 2019Perfect tour! Had both hiking and adventurous activities but also relaxation time.Trip date: December 2018
- AAlanah G· September 18th, 2019The trip was well planned out with lots of activities and optional activities that showcased Sri Lanka.Trip date: December 2018
- ACecelia S· September 18th, 2019Our tour guide went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time possible and saw the real Sri LankaTrip date: December 2018
- ANatalie M· September 18th, 2019I would like to compliment Ranjan on his managing of our group and all that he did to accommodate us and keep us safe and happy during our trip! Keeping a group of 13 females between the ages of 18 and 3 happy is difficult and he was up to the task. I wish I knew in advance that the group would be 1% female and the number of people in the group. The larger the group the more difficult it is to please everyone's requests and personalities. I will not do a tour for 18-29 again after this experience. Everyone was chasing instagram moments more than they were wanting to experience the destination. I am extremely disappointed that at our first night's meeting Ranjan told our group that we would not be taking the train from Kandy to Ella, but instead a bus. He was told that Intrepid already told us of this detail and that was incorrect. This train ride is advertised as a highlight of the trip. I booked my trip in March so see no reason why a seat could not be booked within the 9 months in preparation of this trip. When you travel to the other side of the world for a once in a lifetime trip, with a set itinerary, you are counting on it. Intrepid should have had the appropriate number of confirmed seats booked for us. If I was booking this trip myself, the ticket would have been booked. Ranjan made an effort to take us to the train station and get standing room only seats on the train but it was just too packed for our large group. We wasted hours in the day trying this but I thank him for his effort and ideas trying to get us onto a train. I'd like to thank Ranjan for being concerned about us on our trip and warning us of things we should be careful for. I'd like to thank him for connecting us with safe tuk tuk drivers when we wanted to go off on our own and for staying up waiting to make sure we made it home safe. Also, for helping us make our Christmas and New Years holidays memorable and for celebrating the holidays with us. He was very helpful when asking questions about the value of products and rides to places and also always had our particular interests in mind through the whole trip. He was also helpful in making post-trip arrangements with an additional night at the hotel and transportation. Thank you, Ranjan!Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- ARyen W· September 18th, 2019Very unorganized, guide didn’t seem to know what we should be paying for out of pocket/ what was included on our trip, when we had free time we’d organize something sndvthe gyide would take us somewhere else because hisvfriends were there.Trip date: December 2018
Dates & Availability
Why book with TourRadar?
- Flexible payment options
- Trusted and vetted operators
- Rated excellent on
- Best price guarantee
- 24/7 customer support
- Earn $50 in travel credits
To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.
- Sunday8 Dec, 2024Wednesday18 Dec, 2024EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$860
- Sunday22 Dec, 2024Wednesday1 Jan, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$860
- Sunday29 Dec, 2024Wednesday8 Jan, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$860
- Sunday5 Jan, 2025Wednesday15 Jan, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday12 Jan, 2025Wednesday22 Jan, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday19 Jan, 2025Wednesday29 Jan, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday26 Jan, 2025Wednesday5 Feb, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday2 Feb, 2025Wednesday12 Feb, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday9 Feb, 2025Wednesday19 Feb, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday16 Feb, 2025Wednesday26 Feb, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday23 Feb, 2025Wednesday5 Mar, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday2 Mar, 2025Wednesday12 Mar, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday9 Mar, 2025Wednesday19 Mar, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday23 Mar, 2025Wednesday2 Apr, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday6 Apr, 2025Wednesday16 Apr, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday20 Apr, 2025Wednesday30 Apr, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday11 May, 2025Wednesday21 May, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday25 May, 2025Wednesday4 Jun, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday8 Jun, 2025Wednesday18 Jun, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday22 Jun, 2025Wednesday2 Jul, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday29 Jun, 2025Wednesday9 Jul, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday6 Jul, 2025Wednesday16 Jul, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday13 Jul, 2025Wednesday23 Jul, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday27 Jul, 2025Wednesday6 Aug, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday10 Aug, 2025Wednesday20 Aug, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday24 Aug, 2025Wednesday3 Sep, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday7 Sep, 2025Wednesday17 Sep, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday21 Sep, 2025Wednesday1 Oct, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday28 Sep, 2025Wednesday8 Oct, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday19 Oct, 2025Wednesday29 Oct, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday2 Nov, 2025Wednesday12 Nov, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday9 Nov, 2025Wednesday19 Nov, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday16 Nov, 2025Wednesday26 Nov, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$840
- Sunday23 Nov, 2025Wednesday3 Dec, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday30 Nov, 2025Wednesday10 Dec, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$875
- Sunday7 Dec, 2025Wednesday17 Dec, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday14 Dec, 2025Wednesday24 Dec, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday21 Dec, 2025Wednesday31 Dec, 2025EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday28 Dec, 2025Wednesday7 Jan, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$910
- Sunday4 Jan, 2026Wednesday14 Jan, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday25 Jan, 2026Wednesday4 Feb, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday8 Feb, 2026Wednesday18 Feb, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday22 Feb, 2026Wednesday4 Mar, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday8 Mar, 2026Wednesday18 Mar, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday22 Mar, 2026Wednesday1 Apr, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday5 Apr, 2026Wednesday15 Apr, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday19 Apr, 2026Wednesday29 Apr, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday21 Jun, 2026Wednesday1 Jul, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday12 Jul, 2026Wednesday22 Jul, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday9 Aug, 2026Wednesday19 Aug, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday6 Sep, 2026Wednesday16 Sep, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday20 Sep, 2026Wednesday30 Sep, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday18 Oct, 2026Wednesday28 Oct, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday15 Nov, 2026Wednesday25 Nov, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday6 Dec, 2026Wednesday16 Dec, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday20 Dec, 2026Wednesday30 Dec, 2026EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- Sunday27 Dec, 2026Wednesday6 Jan, 2027EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$835
- 56 Other Unavailable Departures
Good to Know
Videos
Keep Exploring Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Travel Guide | All You Need to Know
- Best 2 Weeks Sri Lanka Itineraries 2024/2025 (with Reviews)
- 10 Best Cultural Travel Companies
- Sri Lanka from Negombo
- Sri lanka In-depth Cultural
- Small group tour
- From Negombo to Colombo
- Operators in Asia
- Essential Sri Lanka Tours in Sri Lanka
- In-depth Cultural Tours
- Yala National Park Tours
- Sri Lanka Tours
- Asia Tours
- In-depth Cultural Tours
- Active Tours
- Group Tours
- Fully Guided Tours
- Yala National Park
- Sri Lanka tours