Compare Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides by G Adventures vs Journey Into Eco-Sustainable Wellbeing by Evaneos
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| Duration | 12 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 759 | $ 1,710 |
| Price Per Day | $ 63 | $ 244 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner | N/A |
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Now's the time to explore Sri Lanka on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Want to load up on culture on a backpacker's budget? This whirlwind 12-day tour of central and southern Sri Lanka is just the ticket. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of like-minded travellers and you'll head home with some new friends and new perspectives. |
This slow-paced itinerary will have you de-stressed and rejuvenated. Experience the healing therapies of yoga and Ayurveda rooted in the ancient traditions of holistic wellness. Enjoy a sound bath with a re-energizing retreat near the Indian Ocean. Get a taste of traditional cooking with locally sourced organic ingredients from “farm-to-table.” Find tranquility with meditation in the lap of nature and learn about eco-sustainable practices of surrounding local communities. Elevate your wellbeing, while also visiting the main highlights of the golden triangle: Dambulla cave monastery & Sigiriya Rock. Be well with the serenity of Sri Lanka! |
Day 1 Negombo
Arrive at any time and welcome to Negombo, know for its lazy beach, wandering canals, and fresh seafood markets. Get to know your fellow travellers over optional dinner and drinks at a favourite local restaurant. Soak up the lively atmosphere as you're introduced to Sri Lankan delicacies, and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Day 2 Negombo/Sigiriya
Travel to the centre of the island to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya. Opt to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple or the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Day 3 Sigiriya
Spend the day freely exploring more of this ancient yet luscious region. Opt to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, view elephants on a safari drive in Minneriya national park, or go back in time at the Anurhadhapura historical site.
Day 4 Sigiriya/Digana
Visit a medicinal spice garden en route to Digana. After, enjoy lunch before embarking on a guided village walk for insight into rural daily life. Maybe stop at the home of a crafter who hand-makes delicate Kandyan jewellery or the cottage of a local woman making incense. Later, learn how to cook Sri Lankan bread or sweets while helping out with dinner.
Day 5 Digana/Kandy
Enjoy breakfast and soak in the views of the Victoria Reservoir over tea before departing for Kandy. Have an afternoon of free time to explore the sweet city, opting to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, view a traditional Kandyan cultural show, or root for a team at a cricket match.
Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Travel on to the rolling hills and luscious forests of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the beauty on foot.
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Ella
If you want to experience morning mist flowing through the valley, wake early and trek the serene trails of Horton Plains National Park. In the afternoon, cruise to the laid-back village of Ella and enjoy a free evening to explore or relax.
Day 8 Ella
Spend the morning trekking Little Adam's Peak to get a 360-degree view of Sri Lankan countryside encompassing the giant Ella Rock and textured green mountains. For the rest of the day, enjoy the freedom to explore scenic Ella more in-depth. Opt to trek Ella Rock, venture to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, or hunt for some waterfalls with your fellow explorers.
Day 9 Ella/Hikkaduwa
Set off towards the southern coast stopping en route to explore the indestructible Galle Fort. Finish the day's journey oceanside on the white sand beaches of Hikkaduwa.
Day 10 Hikkaduwa
Enjoy a free day to bliss out on the beach sipping your favourite drink or jump on a boat in search of whales and dolphins. For your big night out, follow your CEO to the best beach bar in town, enjoy a drink on us, and dance under the stars. Perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.
Day 11 Hikkaduwa
Another day in paradise to recover from last nights fun. Relax on the beach, snorkel with sea creators, or wander through the bustling beach town. Pick a local restaurant with your buds and reminisce about all the awesome adventures you've experienced over a farewell dinner.
Day 12 Hikkaduwa
Wow! What a trip, right? Luckily there is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Hug your new friends, exchange social medias, and depart at any time.
The Colombo airport can be reached by private taxi or bus. Your CEO can help you arrange a transfer.
- Day 1: • Step off the airplane and let the island welcome you with aromas of aralias, jasmine and delicious heart-warming spices• Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel in Negombo• Take the time to recover from the long flight by the calming lagoon waters• Let your journey into wellbeing begin
- Day 2: • Spend your day with a re-energizing yoga retreat tuning into the rhythms of nature• Your specially trained wellness expert will create a unique sound bath experience to help you sync-in with positive vibrations and let go of stress and fatigue
- Day 3: • Immerse yourself into the curative powers of traditional holistic therapies• Re-establish a greater balance between body, mind and spirit• Your individual treatment plan will be designed after the initial Ayurvedic doctor consultation• Ayurveda is a great way to experience natural and wholesome ways of staying healthy and happy
- Day 4: • Experience firsthand the preparation of certain local specialties• Learn to cook a delicious Sri Lankan curry!• Sri Lanka is blessed with a natural abundance of healthy foods and well-balanced culinary practices
- Day 5: • Visit the ancient fortress of Sigiriya Rock or, opt for the ancient monastery of Pidurangala• During your stay in Dambulla, you will have a chance to visit a selection of UNESCO World Heritage sites• Discover the Dambulla monastery cave complex
- Day 6: • Enjoy regular morning meditation sessions at your eco-village resort • Experience the local way of practicing mindfulness and Buddhist meditation• Marvel at eco-sustainable practices from the early days of civilization on the island
- Day 7: • The Dambulla region is known for its natural beauty, national parks and lakes• Visit the ancient Ritigala forest monastery• Take a refreshing walk through the dense jungle
- Day 8: • After a rejuvenating eco-village stay, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure• With this exceptional itinerary for a re-balancing and re-newing journey into wellbeing, we hope that you will be able to take with you peace and tranquility
