An 11-day journey called "Insight into Sri Lanka" takes you to all the main tourist attractions in the country, including beaches on the west coast, wildlife parks in the southern part of the country, hill country, and historical sites in the cultural triangle. This 11-day vacation provides a glimpse of Sri Lanka, including strolling past barracuda at the Negombo Fish Market, looking for leopards and elephants in Yala, savouring a fiery curry in Ella, and lying flat on the beach in Unawatuna.

Start: Negombo, Sri Lanka

Finish: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ages: min. 18

Group: Size Min. 1

Trip Type: Private

Why will you love this trip?

• You can take a leisurely, personalised tour at your own pace.
• Explore Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, home to monuments dating back thousands of years.
• See elephants, bears, and leopards while taking a wildlife tour throughout Yala National Park in a 4WD vehicle. Thereafter, unwind lakeside at peaceful Tissa.
• Hiking amid the tea plantations, wooded areas, and mountains of Ella, a mountain resort.
• Visit the amazing Negombo Fish Market to see sharks, squid, barracuda, and hundreds of other objects with fins that no one knows the names of.
• Lunch in a verdant mountain village near Ella, where the curries are fiery and the Ceylon tea is steaming hot, reveals the advantages of doing so.
• From Kandy to Ella, leave your face imprinted on the train window and gaze out with wide eyes—the panorama is like a six-hour movie.
• You can solve practically every problem in life, even any lingering tightness in your finger when snapping photos, by spending two days (and nights) on Unawatuna's beautiful, palm-lined beaches.

Is this trip right for you?

• Do your fingers still tingle in any way? Power is there, my friend! You have a lot of freedom to choose what to do on this vacation because there aren't many inclusions.
• The longest travel day is the train voyage from Kandy to Ella, which takes six hours. But you'll want to get off this train to charge your camera after a long, natural photo session.
• Travelling from Ella to Tissa Lake can be excruciatingly slow because it winds down mountains to the coast. It also means that you will be able to take in the breathtaking view from all directions.
• Only you and your associates participate in the trip; all transfers and sightseeing are private.
• This 11-day tour covers a lot of ground. Our most popular tour in Sri Lanka, offered in our original style, is ideal for people who want to make the most of a one-week vacation. Please look at our other tour itineraries if you're looking for a shorter or more relaxed trip to Sri Lanka.
• It can get scorching in Sri Lanka throughout the summer. Although we try to conduct our walking tours and city visits in the early morning or late afternoon when the weather is milder, don't forget to stay hydrated and pack sun protection gear, like a hat, sunscreen, a long-sleeve shirt, and anything else that will shield you from the sun.
• Travelling with Serendipity Tours involves honouring the customs and traditions of the destinations you explore. By doing so, you maximise the benefits of your interactions with locals and their environments. During this trip, we visit several temples, all of which need clothing that covers the wrists and below the knee. Sometimes entering a temple requires taking off your shoes and head coverings. 

Highlights

• Exploration of the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka.
• A breathtaking train ride through Sri Lanka's mountainous country.
• Visit a village in Sigiriya to witness the everyday lives of Sri Lankans (bullock cart ride, TUK TUK ride, etc.).
• With the help of a local housewife, learn how to prepare a delectable Sri Lankan lunch.
• Explore the historical and cultural legacy of Sri Lanka by touring monuments that date back thousands of years.
• Take a hop-on, hop-off vehicle excursion among Polonnaruwa's historic monuments.
• Enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view from the top of the Sigiriya rock castle.
• Climb up to the Ramboda plateau for a better view of the massive Ramboda waterfall.
• You can stroll through the Spice Garden while learning about the many herbs, plants, and spices.
• Take a stroll across Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, and many other places.
• From your beach resort, explore the stunning beaches of southern Sri Lanka, including Hikkaduwa.
• Discover the stunning highlands of Sri Lanka at Ella, a hill station.
• Visit Yala National Park for a wildlife safari to witness untamed creatures like crocodiles, elephants, and leopards.
• Hiking and trekking across Ella.
• Tour the Galle Rock Fortress on foot.
• Take a guided village tour around Tissamaharama and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings.
• Unwind on the West Coast beaches, surrounded by palm trees.
• Take an optional whale-watching excursion off the coast of southern Sri Lanka to see the blue whale, availability permitting.

Cancellation policy

Cancel five days prior to arrival for a full refund.

Choose your payment method.

We offer you mainly three payment options: credit card payments, bank transfers, or payment on arrival. You can choose whatever payment option is most convenient for you. Once we confirm your booking, we will collect a 25% advance payment as a guarantee if you choose to pay on arrival. 

The best price guaranteed

We guarantee the best price. If you find the same tour package at a cheaper price elsewhere, we do match the price of other tour packages and, furthermore, add a further 10% discount to it.

No hidden fees and commissions

The price you see on the product pages is the exact same rate that you see in the final stage of the trip booking. There are no hidden fees or taxes, such as GST, BTT, service charges, nation-building tax, hotel tax, etc.