From CAD $999 Was CAD $1,249
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Small Group
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Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Sri Lanka on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Want to load up on culture on a backpacker's budget? This whirlwind 12-day tour of central and southern Sri Lanka is just the ticket. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of like-minded travellers and you'll head home with some new friends and new perspectives.
Highlights
- Trek through luscious green hills
- Journey amongst Sri Lanka's most breath-taking scenery
- Sample local cuisine at a village meal
- Inhale local flavours at a spice garden
- Explore southern Sri Lankan beaches
Trip Details
Product Code: 1560
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: ASNC
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finishes: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
- Sri Lankan lunch at a local village
- Spice garden visit
- Tea plantation tour
- Little Adam's Peak Tour
- Galle Fort tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guest houses (11 nts).
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $999 (CAD $83 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo
Arrive at any time and welcome to Negombo, know for its lazy beach, wandering canals, and fresh seafood markets.
Get to know your fellow travellers over optional dinner and drinks at a favourite local restaurant. Soak up the lively atmosphere as you're introduced to Sri Lankan delicacies, and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Hotel J Negombo
Day 2: Negombo/Sigiriya
Travel to the centre of the island to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya. Opt to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress or view elephants on a safari drive in Minneriya National Park.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Head out to discover the area.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya
Spend the day freely exploring more of this ancient yet luscious region. Opt to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, or go back in time at the Anurhadhapura historical site.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya/Digana
Visit a medicinal spice garden enroute to Digana. After, enjoy lunch before embarking on a guided village walk to gain insight into Sri Lankan rural daily life. Discover unique local experiences, from visiting a working cattle and goat farm to enjoying refreshing herbal drinks at a local woman's cottage. Later, learn how to cook Sri Lankan curries infused with authentic local spices while helping out with dinner.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit a herbal centre where students of Ayurveda learn the traditional medicinal uses of various spices for massages and treatments. Enjoy demonstrations and learning about the different plants and their uses.Activity - Get a crash course in local life with a village walk through Digana. Learn about some of the essential local industries and meet with local families, going about their daily routines. Visit their humble abodes to learn about their way of life before enjoying a traditional herbal drink.Accommodation - Oruthota Chalets
Day 5: Digana/Kandy
Enjoy breakfast and soak in the views of the Victoria Reservoir over tea before departing for Kandy. Have an afternoon of free time to explore the sweet city, opting to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, view a traditional Kandyan cultural show, or root for a team at a cricket match.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Explore Kandy with a full free day.Accommodation - Queens Hotel
Day 6: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Travel on to the rolling hills and luscious forests of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the beauty on foot.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The town of Nuwara Eliya produces the finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon tea, and is inhabited mainly by tea planters and plantation workers. Pay a visit to one of the factories to learn all about tea production.Activity - Make a pit stop at Sthree Craft Shop and Café to enjoy a local breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities. Led by the Women's Development Centre, they provide livelihood opportunities through hospitality and handicraft training, empowering the surrounding community.Accommodation - Daffodil's Hotel
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya/Ella
If you want to experience morning mist flowing through the valley, wake early and trek the serene trails of Horton Plains National Park. In the afternoon, cruise to the laid-back village of Ella and enjoy a free evening to explore or relax.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 8: Ella
Spend the morning trekking Little Adam's Peak to get a 360-degree view of Sri Lankan countryside encompassing the giant Ella Rock and textured green mountains. For the rest of the day, enjoy the freedom to explore scenic Ella more in-depth. Opt to venture to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge or hunt for some waterfalls with your fellow explorers.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get outside and explore scenic Ella.Activity - Enjoy a hike up Little Adam's peak to catch stunning views of the town below.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 9: Ella/Hikkaduwa
Set off towards the southern coast stopping en route to explore the indestructible Galle Fort. Finish the day's journey oceanside on the white sand beaches of Hikkaduwa.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 10: Hikkaduwa
Enjoy a free day to bliss out on the beach sipping your favourite drink or jump on a boat in search of whales and dolphins. For your big night out, follow your CEO to the best beach bar in town and dance under the stars. Perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best beach bar and cheers to all the life-changing adventures you've shared with new friends. Dance under the stars and perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 11: Hikkaduwa
Another day in paradise to recover from last nights fun. Relax on the beach, snorkel with sea creatures, or wander through the bustling beach town. Pick a local restaurant with your buds and reminisce about all the awesome adventures you've experienced over a farewell dinner.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a single second. Whether it's on the beach or throughout the town, get out and explore!Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 12: Hikkaduwa
Wow! What a trip, right? Luckily there is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Hug your new friends, exchange social medias, and depart at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Mia R - Traveled, November 2023
Cool locations, lots of options for under 39s
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Suhail P - Traveled, November 2023
Good all round trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Richard C - Traveled, November 2023
Convenience and easy to meet people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Lauren W - Traveled, November 2023
It was very easy, well organised, good group setting
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Laura M - Traveled, November 2023
I had an amazing experience, felt at home (everybody can be his-/herself) and you meet awesome people while exploring together.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Erin H - Traveled, November 2023
This is my 4th trip with G Adventures. I love that I can travel as a solo female and feel safe. G Adventures does a great job organizing things. I get to experience a lot in a short amount of time. I also really love that G Adventures takes care of to local community in each location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Madeleine B - Traveled, November 2023
Group size and variation of activities. Makes travelling easy and safe
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Karoline W - Traveled, November 2023
You see much more of a country compared to traveling alone
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
In?s J - Traveled, November 2023
Local guide and transportation
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Simon W - Traveled, November 2023
Enjoyable and unique travel experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Paula A - Traveled, October 2023
I have done a few G Adventures tours and love them! A great way to see a new country and meet lots of new people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Thomas S - Traveled, November 2023
Great way to solo travel and see the main sights in a safe way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Signe J - Traveled, November 2023
It is a perfect way to travle and I really loved it, the only reason why I don't give it 10 is because I haven't met any people from Denmark where I am from or Scandinavia in generel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2034
Laura N - Traveled, November 2023
It depends how old my friend is. I am 20, and people on these trips are often 30+, it would be nice if you made trips with a smaller age gap
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Louisa C - Traveled, October 2023
An easy way to meet like minded people ! Safe for female solo travellers ! Organised and easy to see lots in a short space of time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Eve M - Traveled, October 2023
As a young woman I didn't want to travel alone in Sri Lanka, the group was lovely and I wanted to travel with young people, the guide was fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Katarzyna K - Traveled, October 2023
Good organisation and safety.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Eve M - Traveled, October 2023
As a young woman I didn't want to travel alone in Sri Lanka, the group was lovely and I wanted to travel with young people, the guide was fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Natasha J - Traveled, October 2023
Amazingly organised trip. Loved that we have a local CEO/ tour guide. Cham really went the extra mile to ensure everyone got to know the local culture in Sri Lanka, organised travel and routes home after trip, all activities in a short space of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Louise F - Traveled, October 2023
I think the tour was great, but the pre-departure information could be easier to navigate. The tour information and itinerary wasn't very accurate and was quite different to what I experienced on the tour. This didn't take away from the experience but could have made it even better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
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