Discover Sri Lanka (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Experience the best of Sri Lanka: ancient culture, tropical landscapes and safari adventures
• Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
• Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
• Cycle through rice fields and villages − an immersive way to experience rural Sri Lanka
• Game drive through the quieter Block 5 of Yala National Park to search for the elusive leopards
• Relax with beach time on the golden sands of Ahangama

Included in Price

• All breakfasts and one lunch are included. We suggest allowing about 7,000 rupees (US$20) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply in Sri Lanka and your leader will provide recommendations for where to eat locally however, the options may not always be suited to larger groups. Some locations you stay may have limited local restaurant choice, in which case meals will be at the hotel. Hotel meals are generally buffets; the majority offer an à la carte menu, but service can be slow. Where suitable, your tour leader will be happy to arrange a shuttle transfer into the local town or, if you prefer to be more independent, take a tuk tuk or taxi. Your leader can help recommend some good places to eat. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought to the island over the centuries by Malays, Arabs, Indians as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Despite (or perhaps because of) these influences, Sri Lankan cuisine is often referred to as simply rice and curry. This is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles, sambols (condiments), and a handful of tiny poppadum – all using the contrasting flavours of coconut, chilli, curry leaves, cinnamon and garlic. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note, the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent in Sri Lanka. For example, wheat- or dairy-free options outside of hotels are limited. Please be prepared for this and you may need to bring these from home. Spicier food can be avoided easily and lots of the hotels will serve Western options alongside traditional food. Mineral water is provided by our local operator in large containers throughout the trip so please bring a bottle with you to refill. Please note, restaurant service can be quite slow.
• All breakfasts and one lunch
• All accommodation
• All transport including one train journey
• Activities as listed in the itinerary
• Tour leader throughout
• Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request)
• Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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