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India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens

Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Embrace the the hectic pace of Delhi before balancing it out with the beaches of Goa in the first leg of this epic subcontinental journey. Then, finish it off in the southern half of Sri Lanka, a culture-loving backpacker’s dream. Here you’ll discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, and chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. And the best part? You’ll do it all with travellers of a similar age and state of mind.

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32 DaysDelhi to Hikkaduwa
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: AHDS
From $2211.75 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

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: 18-39

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India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Hikkaduwa

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time and welcome to India's bustling capital - Delhi! Tonight, wander through the electric Karol Bagh market for your first night out; pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends! Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

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.

Hotel Metropolitan:
Hotel Metropolitan

Optional Activities

India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Hikkaduwa
DAY 1
Delhi

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time and welcome to India's bustling capital - Delhi! Tonight, wander through the electric Karol Bagh market for your first night out; pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends! Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

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.

Hotel Metropolitan:
Hotel Metropolitan

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Delhi/Āgra
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DAY 3
Āgra/Jaipur
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DAY 4
Jaipur
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DAY 5
Jaipur/Tordi Sāgar
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DAY 6
Tordi Sāgar/Pushkar
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DAY 7
Pushkar
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DAY 8
Pushkar/Udaipur
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DAY 9
Udaipur
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DAY 10
Udaipur
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DAY 11
Udaipur/Ahmedabad
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DAY 12
Ahmedabad/Mumbai
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DAY 13
Mumbai
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DAY 14
Goa
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DAY 15
Goa/Kochi
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DAY 16
Kochi/Alleppey
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DAY 17
Alleppey/Kollam
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DAY 18
Kollam/Varkala
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DAY 19
Varkala
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DAY 20
Varkala/Kochi
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DAY 21
Kochi/Negombo
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DAY 22
Negombo/Sigiriya
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DAY 23
Sigiriya
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DAY 24
Sigiriya/Digana
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DAY 25
Digana/Kandy
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DAY 26
Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
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DAY 27
Nuwara Eliya/Ella
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DAY 28
Ella
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DAY 29
Ella/Hikkaduwa
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DAY 30
Hikkaduwa
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DAY 31
Hikkaduwa
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DAY 32
Hikkaduwa
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
  • Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Udaipur
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Dance the Night Away, Goa
  • Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
  • Entrance and guided tour of the Taj Mahal
  • Rural Tordi Sagar tour with local guide
  • Allepey Homestay
  • Sunrise at Savitri Temple
  • Gandhi Ashram visit
  • Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters
  • Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit
  • Orientation walks in Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kollam
  • Internal flights
  • Spice plantation visit
  • Kandyan cultural dance performance
  • Temple of the Tooth visit
  • Tea plantation visit
  • Little Adam's Peak Trek
  • Udawalawe NP safari
  • Galle City and Fort tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Simple hotels/guest houses (30 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Meals
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, walking, train, metro, local bus, charter bus, jeep, tuk tuk, boat, plane.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
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USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Udaipur
Your Big Night Out Moment: Dance the Night Away, Goa
Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi
Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa. Entrance and guided tour of the Taj Mahal. Rural Tordi Sagar tour with local guide. Allepey Homestay. Sunrise at Savitri Temple. Gandhi Ashram visit. Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters. Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit. Orientation walks in Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kollam. Internal flights. Spice plantation visit. Kandyan cultural dance performance. Temple of the Tooth visit. Tea plantation visit. Little Adam's Peak Trek. Udawalawe NP safari. Galle City and Fort tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Tour the famous Taj Mahal, explore the Pink City and Amber Fort, get a taste of village life with a traditional lunch, climb to the spiritual temple of Savitiri, explore bustling Mumbai, check out the catch of the day at Kollam’s fishing docks, learn about local plants uses at a Spice Garden, visit a tea plantation

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

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.

Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.

1. REQUIRED: In order for us to confirm transport services on your tour, we require a coloured copy of your passport in advance of travel. We please request you send a coloured copy of the passport you will be travelling on to experience@gadventures.com

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