Sri Lanka Tour 12 days - One Life Adventures

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Sri Lanka Tour 12 days - One Life Adventures

30.03.2026

€1.645,00

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Overview

Join our 12-day Sri Lanka group tour where you can spot dolphins, hike up misty mountains, explore tea plantations, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Sri Lanka is the rising star of Asia, and for good reason! Our 12-day group tour has been carefully selected to show you the best of this green and lush pearl of the Indian Ocean. Climb the mist-shrouded mountain peaks, trek through the hill country and explore the tea plantations before descending to the sun-kissed beaches and national parks where we'll go in search of wild elephants. Watch dolphins, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime with your new OLA family. The smell of spices, tea and traditional food will revitalise your senses as you explore this island kingdom.

Detailed information about the tour and accommodation can be found below and in the tour PDF. This can be found further down on this page.

Duration of the journey: 12 days / 11 nights

Start: Negombo (near Colombo Airport)

End: Colombo

Transport: All means of transport day 1 to 11 included. Buses, trains, tuk-tuks and more.

Meals: 11x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner

Group size: max. 22 travellers

Accommodation: 10x high-quality hotels, 1x glamping

Single room supplement: 300.00 EUR (please specify in notes; availability must be checked)

Age range: 18-45+ years

International flights to and from the destination are not included in the price. We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding flight offer. Simply send us an enquiry.

Duration

12 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

22 people

Included/Excluded

11 overnight stays
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Sigiriya ascent
Elephant safari
Train to Ella
Visit to a tea plantation & tea picking
Cookery course
Temple visits
Glamping experience in the national park
Galle Fort visit
Cycle tour through local villages
Tuk Tuk tour through Kandy
Pidurangala monastery ascent

Optional activities: Massages, surf lessons, blue whale watching (seasonal), 2nd elephant safari, diving
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

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Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

11 overnight stays
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Sigiriya ascent
Elephant safari
Train to Ella
Visit to a tea plantation & tea picking
Cookery course
Temple visits
Glamping experience in the national park
Galle Fort visit
Cycle tour through local villages
Tuk Tuk tour through Kandy
Pidurangala monastery ascent

Optional activities: Massages, surf lessons, blue whale watching (seasonal), 2nd elephant safari, diving
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Welcome to the pearl of the South Sea - Sri Lanka!

Land in Colombo anytime on your first day and we'll take care of you. A friendly face from our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy a Sri Lankan welcome dinner with your fellow travellers - your first taste of the island's fantastic cuisine and the perfect start to your trip!

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Rani Beach Hotel (or similar)

Included activity: Welcome dinner

The adventure really begins today!

Today the journey really gets going! We drive to Dambulla and stop at the famous Dambulla Cave Temple to marvel at the ancient carvings and statues before tasting the best food Sri Lanka has to offer at a local restaurant and then checking into our hotel. Take a quick dip in the pool before heading to the Buddhist monastery of Pidurangala for unrivalled 360-degree views of the surrounding area and Sigiriya at sunset.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar)

Included activities: Dambulla Cave Temple and Pidurangala Monastery

Sigiriya Rocks

Start the morning by climbing Sigiriya, considered by the locals to be the eighth wonder of the world. Over 1500 years of history in one place! We then stop for a fantastic Sri Lankan lunch with a local family. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, book a massage or go on an elephant safari!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Kashapa Lion Rock (or similar)

Included activities: Sigiriya rock climb

Optional activities: Extra safari/massage

To Kandy: spice garden, cookery course, tuk tuks & temples

Today we set off for the Knuckle Mountain Range. We drive to a spice garden where you will learn the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine before travelling to the country's second largest city, Kandy. And what better way to explore the city than on the back of a local means of transport, the tuk tuks! Finally, we visit the Temple of the Tooth.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Queens Hotel (or similar)

Included activities: Visit to the spice garden, cooking class, tuk tuk tour & tooth temple

Ella: Tea Estate and "the" legendary train journey

Start the day with a trip to tea country! Visit a tea plantation, pick tea and taste the best Ceylon tea. After lunch, a private bus will take you to Ella, where you can enjoy the lush landscape and views of the mountains along the way.

**Due to damage caused by a storm in 2025, the train service between Ella and Kandy is suspended indefinitely for repairs. As this train journey is temporarily unavailable, we have organised a comfortable and reliable alternative to Ella.

Activities: Visit to a tea plantation, drive to Ella

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Ella Gap Hotel (or similar)

Included activities: Tea plantation visit, train journey

Free day in Ella

Today you have a day at leisure in the beautiful mountain town of Ella! Try out lots of optional activities, including a hike to Ella Rock or the Diyaluma Falls. Treat yourself to a massage or use the free time to relax by the pool!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Ella Gap Hotel (or similar)

Optional activities: Ella Rock hike, Diyaluma waterfalls, massage, yoga

Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, elephant safari & glamping

In the morning, we hike up Little Adam's Peak and visit the world-famous Nine Arch Bridge. We then leave the mountains and have lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park to experience the elephants up close! After the safari, a barbecue buffet awaits you at your glamping site.

Please bring an overnight bag for this night!

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Athgira River Camping (or similar)

Included activities: Guided Ella walks & elephant safari

Optional activities: Massage

Mirissa: Paradise beach time

Leave the campsite and head down to Mirissa beach! You've got a free afternoon to hire a surfboard or sit back and catch some rays before heading to Coconut Tree Hill for sunset!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)

Optional activities: surfing, massage

Mirissa: Free time

Today is the day to savour the beauty of Mirissa and surrender to it.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)

Optional activities: surf lesson, whale watching (Oct-Apr)

Cycle tour through rice fields and villages

Start your day with a 12 km bike ride through the lush rice fields of the south, stopping at a local school along the way. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the old Dutch fort in Galle, buy some souvenirs and try one of Sri Lanka's best ice creams!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin/double room - Randiya Beach Hotel (or similar)

Included activities: Bicycle tour, visit to local school & Galle Fort

Mirissa: Tsunami memorial and Madu River

After breakfast, you board the train from Weligama to Galle and travel along the breathtaking south coast of Sri Lanka, where the sea glides past you like a moving postcard. Once in Galle, you'll continue to the 2004 tsunami memorial before travelling to the Madu River and taking a boat trip through the mangrove forests! Observe birds, fishing villages and enjoy a peaceful ride. We then drive to Colombo, where we spend our last night.

Activities: Train journey from Weligama to Galle, tsunami memorial and boat trip on the Madu River.

Accommodation: Double/Twin room - Pegasus Reef (or similar)

Activities: Tsunami memorial & Madu River boat trip

Meals: Breakfast

Physical strain: Low

Time to say goodbye!

Today it's time to say goodbye! Your tour guide can help you organise your onward journey if you wish. All the best for your onward journey!

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Elephant safari
Train to Ella
Visit to a tea plantation & tea picking
Glamping experience in the national park

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:
Colombo Airport (CMB)

Latest arrival time:
You can arrive at any time on the first day of the tour. However, a welcome dinner is planned in the evening, which is why you should be at your first accommodation before 6 pm if possible so as not to miss it. This way you can get to know the other participants right at the start and have a relaxed start to your adventure.

Airport transfer:
The airport transfer on your arrival on day 1 is already included in the price. You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your first accommodation in comfort. So you can start your trip relaxed and don't have to worry about organising transport.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:
Colombo Airport (CMB)

Earliest departure time:
Departure on the last day of the tour is possible at any time.

Airport transfer:
The airport transfer after the end of the tour is not included in the price, as many participants travel on individually within the country. However, your guide will be happy to organise a transfer for you on site for a small fee. This way you can finish your trip relaxed and worry-free. Simply speak to your guide to clarify the details and book the transfer.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs EUR 85.00. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Otherwise, you may share a room with another participant. Some rooms may be triple rooms and in rare cases quadruple rooms. You can find more information about the accommodation in the tour PDF.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Yes, you should bring temple clothing to wear at various points of the tour. You will need to cover your legs, shoulders and chest, so for men remember to wear T-shirts instead of vests, and for women, sarongs are ideal to put over your shoulders.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals require a visa to enter Sri Lanka. This can be applied for online as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). It is important that the passport is valid for at least six months upon entry. The triplanet team will be happy to help you with your application.

Nationals of other countries should contact the relevant ministry or the Sri Lankan embassy in their home country for information on specific visa requirements.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

Yes, the age limit for this tour is 18-45 years. This age restriction ensures that the group shares a similar life stage and interests, which strengthens the sense of community and dynamics within the group. Many of our activities are aimed at an active and adventurous audience that is flexible and open to new experiences. The age restriction helps to ensure that all participants have similar expectations and needs, making the trip more enjoyable and enriching for all involved.

If you are looking for a tour without age restrictions, you can find it in the tour overview or simply contact us. :)

Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

* Free change or conversion to an open-dated booking up to 35 days before the start of the tour.
* Cancellation fees of 200€ up to 35 days before the start of the tour, thereafter full tour price.

Requests for changes or cancellations must be made by email to info@triplanet.com.

These conditions ensure flexibility in travel planning and at the same time offer security for last-minute changes or cancellations.

Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Sri Lanka

Organiser

One Life Adventures

Tour duration

11 to 15 days