Backpacking Sri Lanka (Group Tour) | 6N / 7D | From Colombo

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Join our backpacking tour to Sri Lanka (group tour), with the following batch dates

Batch 1	Jan 26 – Feb 1
Batch 2	Feb 25 – Mar 2
Batch 3	Mar 24 – Mar 30
Batch 4	Apr 7 – Apr 13
Batch 5	Apr 28 – May 4
Batch 6	May 26 – Jun 1
Batch 7	Aug 11 – Aug 17
Batch 8	Sep 29 – Oct 5
Batch 9	Oct 6 – Oct 12
Batch 10	Oct 27 – Nov 2
Batch 11	Dec 22 – Dec 28
Batch 12	Dec 25 – Dec 31

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Description

With our Backpacking Sri Lanka Group Tour, we cover most places so that you get a glimpse of this beautiful island. If you want to know the details of the country, please read on.

Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab Traders as Serendib – hence meaning discovery by happy accident. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un-spoilt.

History

Being an ancient kingdom, Sri Lanka has preserved its most precious treasures, its culture and tradition. An integral part of this is its cuisine. Sri Lankan cuisine has many influences from varied destinations such as North and South India, Persia, Malaysia, Holland, and Portugal. Rice, which is usually consumed daily, can be found at any special occasion, while spicy curries are a favorite dish for lunch and dinner. Fish curry is a particular specialty.

Having a history marked by four centuries of colonial rule, all three in such proximity. Sri Lanka is ranked amongst the world’s best biodiversity hot spots. As a country with a high rate of endemism, it has many groups of animals including birds, mammal, reptiles, and amphibians which cannot be found anywhere in the world. With over 12 per cent of the country designated for wildlife country still manages to safeguard remnants from the past in their original grandeur.

Some of the more renowned historic sites are the Galle Fort built originally by the Portuguese, Colombo Harbor, and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa all confirm Sri Lanka’s ancient and colorful past. The rock temple of the Buddha, Gal Vihara is one of the finest examples of the religious heritage. Temples play an important part in everyday life and a visit to one should be a must for all visitors. Sri Lanka’s wildlife is as varied as the island itself, ranging from elephants and leopards to Whales – it is the only place in the world to find.

Brochure

You can download the PDF Brochure for Sri Lanka Group Tour from here.

Itinerary of Backpacking Sri Lanka – Group Tour

Day 1: Colombo

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. After completing the immigration formalities, you will meet our trip captain who will be waiting outside the airport. Later, we will be checking in to a hotel at Colombo. In the evening, we will spend some time exploring the beautiful city of Colombo. Back to hotel for night stay.

Day 2: Colombo – Dambulla

After breakfast, we will checkout from hotel and drive towards Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Spend some time with these elephants, indulge in some activities if interested. Later, we will drive towards Dambulla. At Dambulla, we will visit the Cave Temple and Golden Buddha Temple which is one of the World Heritage Sites. On arriving at Sigiriya, we will check in to a hotel and relax.

Overnight at Sigiriya

Dambulla Cave Temple, Backpacking Sri Lanka

Dambulla Cave Temple

Day 3: Dambulla – Sigiriya – Kandy

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive towards Sigiriya. Visit the popular Sigiriya Lion Rock. This will require a minor trek of 1.5 hours. You will be mesmerised with the view from top of this rock. After trekking down the rock, you will go for Traditional Village Safari. Join this 2.5 hour visit for lifetime freedom to be arisen in the nature and culture of genuine Sri Lanka Village. Later, you can also visit Habarana Eco Park. After an adventurous day, we will be back to our hotel.

Overnight at Sigiriya

Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

We will start our day by visiting the Spice Garden of Mathale. Later, we will drive to the tea capital of Sri Lanka which is Nuwara Eliya. You will visit a tea factory and understand how the tea is processed. Get a taste of various types of fresh tea available. Later, we will visit the popular places of Nuwara Eliya including Ramboda Falls, Sita Amman Temple, Lord Hanuman Foot Print, Gregory Lake and City Tour. Later, check in to a hotel at Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight at Nuwara Eliya

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Ella

After breakfast, drive to Ella. Hop on to the iconic train journey to Ella. No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without visiting the 9 Arches Bridge near Ella. Later we will visit Ravana Waterfall. In the evening, we will visit Ella Gap / Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak.

Overnight at Ella

Ella Sri Lanka Group Tour — Nine Arch Bridge

Day 6: Ella – Mirissa

After breakfast, we will checkout from hotel and drive to the most Instagrammable place of Sri Lanka, Mirissa Coconut Tree Hill. Later, we will drive to a hotel and relax.
Overnight at Mirissa

Day 7: Mirissa – Colombo

Today, get up early for an (optional) tour to Whale Watching. Later, back to hotel and checkout. If you book late evening flight back home, you will have time to go for Madu River Safari and Turtle Hatchery. Later, drive towards Colombo. Here, we will drop you at Colombo Airport to catch your return flight back home.