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Sri Lanka Express

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.

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8 DaysNegombo to Unawatuna
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: ASLE
From $1049.25 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sri Lanka Express - Itinerary

Trip Start: NegomboTrip End: Unawatuna

DAY 1

Negombo

Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
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.

Beach Corridor Hotel:
Beach Corridor Hotel

Sri Lanka Express - Itinerary

Trip Start: NegomboTrip End: Unawatuna
DAY 1
Negombo

DAY 1

Negombo

Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
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.

Beach Corridor Hotel:
Beach Corridor Hotel

DAY 2
Negombo/Kandy
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DAY 3
Kandy
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DAY 4
Kandy to Ella area
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DAY 5
Ella area
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DAY 6
Ella/Udawalawe National Park
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DAY 7
Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna
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DAY 8
Unawatuna
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
  • Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella
  • Your Welcome Moment: 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.
Accommodations
  • Standard hotels/guest houses (7 nts)
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Sri Lanka Express Departure Dates

All Years

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Sun, Mar 22 2026Sun, Mar 29 2026Sold Out $1,176.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Apr 12 2026Sun, Apr 19 2026Open (7)$1,049.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Apr 26 2026Sun, May 03 2026Open (1)$1,049.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jul 12 2026Sun, Jul 19 2026Open (11)$1,049.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Aug 23 2026Sun, Aug 30 2026Open (13)$1,049.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 20 2026Sun, Sep 27 2026Open (14)$1,176.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 18 2026Sun, Oct 25 2026Open (14)$1,176.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Nov 29 2026Sun, Dec 06 2026Open (14)$1,176.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella
Your Welcome Moment: 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.

Explore stunning beaches, search for wildlife on a safari, gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation, indulge in the world-class flavours of Sri Lanka, Stay overnight at a local tea estate, Camp outside a national park

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. Some culturally significant sights in Sri Lanka may not allow entry to people wearing hats or hijabs, or to those with covered faces. Examples of cultural sites with such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree section or the Anuradhapura Cultural Site, the Dambulla Cave Temple and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

2. Displaying body art or wearing clothing that includes an image of the Buddha is illegal; please be culturally sensitive and respect the law and should you have any such tattoos, keep them covered at all times.

3. Traveling by road in Sri Lanka is certainly not what people are use to in Western countries. Many road ways are single lane, rules are not always followed, drivers appear to speed, do not stay in their lanes, and overtake in seemingly dangerous situations. Although their are some improvements in the works to the road infrastructure, there is a lot more to be done. As a result, some of the roads are poorly maintained, and this gets even more pronounced during and after the monsoon. As a result, travel time covering relatively short distances is very long in comparison to Western countries.

4. Combo Trip
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.

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