Adventure Across Sri Lanka

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Adventure Across Sri Lanka

Custom Travel | 10 Days

UNESCO wonders of the Cultural Triangle, wildlife of Yala National Park, and Tea Country by train
Insider experiences: rural school visit, an introduction to Ayurvedic medicine, and a village cricket match
Hands-on activities: feed and bathe an elephant, take a cooking lesson with an executive chef, and walk tea plantation trails
Luxurious lodgings and top-notch guides complete this immersive Sri Lanka travel itinerary

At a humble 140 miles across, the teardrop-shaped isle of Sri Lanka boasts a surprising wealth of cultural and natural treasures, making a slower pace of travel here ideal. Between excursions to the Sinhalese dynastic wonders of the Cultural Triangle, choose from exciting activities like feeding elephants and playing cricket. Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites at Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa and head out on safari in search of elephants at Minneriya National Park. Then, take a sensational train ride to Tea Country before exploring the tea trails on foot, by bike, and by kayak. On the southern coast, keep watch for the elusive leopard on safari in Yala National Park, and finish the adventure wandering the Dutch colonial seaport, Galle Fort.

Trip Overview

Day

1 – 3

Arriving in Sri Lanka, fly to Sigiriya and dive into archaeological wonders straightaway with a climb to the rock fortress Visit a rural school and help bathe elephants.

Day

4

Explore Polonnaruwa by bicycle, admiring ancient ruins, stupas, and temples Enjoy the elephant sightings in Minneriya National Park and dine in a rural farm house.

Day

5 – 6

Drive to Kandy for a sensational train ride to Hatton, where Tea Country awaits for leisure walks, croquet games, and kayaking Visit a tea factory and learn the drink’s beguiling history.

Day

7 – 8

Fly to the southern coast to Yala National Park and join afternoon game drives, tracking endangered crocodiles and impressive flocks of migratory birds Keep watch for rare leopard sightings.

Day

9 – 10

Drive to the Dutch colonial Galle Fort, stopping to admire stilt fishermen en route Discover the seaport on foot, exploring shops and cafes through hidden alleyways Return to Colombo for you flight home.

Dates & Prices

Dates

Custom Trips offered year-round.

Pricing

Custom Trip: From $11,600 per person

estimate based on two travelers, sharing a room

Inclusions

All accommodations
Most meals
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Services of local guides, drivers, and other staff
Some gratuities
Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

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