Sri Lanka Express
Overview
- Explore stunning beaches.
- Search for wildlife on a safari.
- Gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation.
- Indulge in the worldclass flavours of Sri Lanka.
- Stay overnight at a local tea estate.
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Starting in Negombo and ending in Unawatuna, the “Sri Lanka Express” trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Ella, Kandy and Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka. “Sri Lanka Express” is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Discover Sri Lanka’s incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation.
Included/Exclude
ACCOMMODATION
- Standard hotels/guest houses (6 nts), camping (1 nt).
MEALS
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners Note:Â Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.
TRANSPORT
- Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking.
GUIDE
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Kandy
- Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate
- Ella
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Spice plantation visit
- Temple of the Tooth visit
- Tea tasting
- Cooking demonstration
- Udawalawe National Park safari
- Galle City and Fort tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Any international flights to Negombo and from Unawatuna are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Sri Lanka Express tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Restaurant
Tour Plan
- Negombo
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
ACCOMODATION
- Sea Horse Hotel (or similar)
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
- Meet Your CEO and GroupDuration : 1.0 hr
- Negombo/Kandy
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Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.
MEAL
- Breakfast and Lunch
ACCOMODATION
- Winter Villa kandy (or similar)
TRANSPORT
- Private Vehicle
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Spice Plantation TourDuration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr
- Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth TourDuration : 1.0 hr
Distance : 1 km
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Kandyan Cultural Dance
Be swept away by an entertaining performance that will provide insight into the local culture in Kandy.
- Kandy
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Explore Kandy with a free Day.
MEAL
- Breakfast
ACCOMODATION
- Winter Villa kandy (or similar)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit
Enjoy a leisurely walk in the colourful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. See 300 varieties of orchids of Sri Lanka as well as a range of other plants. - Ayurvedic Hospital Visit
Visit a local hospital to learn about the history behind Ayurveda and the role it plays in Sri Lankan society. Gain an understanding of Ayurvedic oil massage treatments and its various benefits.
- Kandy to Ella Area
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Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley.Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!MEAL
- Dinner
ACCOMODATION
- Amba Estate (or similar)
TRANSPORT
- Private VehicleDuration : 3.0 hr
Distance : 80 km - Private VehicleDuration : 1.5 hr
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
- AMBA Estate
- Ella Area
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In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.
MEAL
- Breakfast and Dinner
ACCOMODATION
- Amba Estate (or similar)
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- AMBA Estate
- Tea Plantation Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Spice Garden Cooking Class
Take a tour of the spice garden, then learn some of Sri Lanka's culinary traditions with this authentic cooking class. - Trek to Ella Rock
Set off on a trek to Ella Rock, passing through the lush surrounds and forest of rubber trees. Take in scenic views of the surrounding green valleys and plains from the peak.
- Ella/Udawalawa National Park
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Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, head to a tented camp by the lake on the boundary of National Park and relax with a BBQ dinner around the campfire.
MEAL
- Breakfast and Dinner
ACCOMODATION
- Big Game Camping Udawalawe (or similar)
TRANSPORT
- Private VehicleDuration : 2.0 hr
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
- Udawalawe Reserve SafariDuration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr
Distance : 45 km
- Udawalawa National Park/Unawatuna
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After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast.
MEAL
- Breakfast
ACCOMODATION
- Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar)
TRANSPORT
- Local Bus
- Local BusDuration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
- Galle Fort and City Tour
- Unawatuna
Depart at any time.
MEAL
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
- Departure Day
