Itinerary
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.
Tour program
Day 1
Negombo
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Negombo/Kandy (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Private Vehicle
Included Activities:
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
Day 3
Kandy (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 4
Kandy to Ella area (1D)
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley.
Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!
Meals Included:
- Dinner
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- AMBA Estate
Day 5
Ella area (1B, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- AMBA Estate
- Tea Plantation Tour
Day 6
Ella/Udawalawe National Park (1B, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Udawalawe Reserve Safari
Day 7
Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Local Bus 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Galle Fort and City Tour
Day 8
Unawatuna (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Departure Day
Additional Notes: The Colombo airport can be reached by taxi or there are train and bus connections from nearby Galle for much less. Your CEO can help you arrange a transfer.
Tour Details
accommodation
Standard hotels/guest houses (7 nts)
flights
International flights not included.
guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
optional
Kandy
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (3-5USD per person)
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person)
- Ayurvedic Hospital Visit
Ella
- Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person)
- Trek to Ella Rock
others
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. 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.Kandy
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person)
- Ayurvedic Center
Ella
- Trek to Ella Rock
- Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person)
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. 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.Kandy
- Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person)
- Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person)
- Ayurvedic Center
Ella
- Trek to Ella Rock
- Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person)
transport
Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking.
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