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  • About £114/day across 14 days
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£105/day)
  • 4.8 from 2 traveller reviews

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Length14 days
RouteNegombo → Mirissa
Group sizeMax 15
Ages18–35s
Meals28 included
Nights13 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Fourteen days across Sri Lanka that mix history, wildlife and coast, so you get a proper cross-section of the country rather than just beach time.

Inland you go looking for wildlife on safari, walk the old streets of Galle and learn about local flavours at a spice plantation. Then you shift down to the southern coast, where whales and dolphins turn up on the water and the days settle into snorkelling, surfing and a beach barbecue.

What you'll do

  • Go looking for wildlife on a safari
  • Explore the historic city of Galle
  • Learn about local flavours at a spice plantation
  • Watch for whales and dolphins off the southern coast
  • Snorkel and surf on the south coast
  • End with a beach barbecue
Good to know
  • Easy-paced trip with a private room included
  • Fully guided throughout, in a small group

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

NegomboKandyNuwara EliyaEllaUdawalawe National ParkUnawatunaWeligamaTalallaGalleMirissa
Route map for Sri Lanka Land & Sea
  1. You land in Negombo whenever suits you—there's nothing scheduled until an evening meet-up with your CEO and the rest of the group. Settle in and get your bearings.

  2. Negombo/Kandy (1B, 1L) — Negombo

    Drive inland to Kandy, stopping at a spice plantation en route. Lunch happens at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, a G Adventures-supported spot, before you tour the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.

  3. The day is yours to explore Kandy however you want. Breakfast is included, but everything else is on your terms.

  4. Kandy to Ella area (1B, 1D) — Nuwara Eliya

    Travel by private vehicle through Nuwara Eliya with some free time, then continue to the Ella area's rolling green valleys. You'll spend two nights at AMBA Estate, a G Adventures-supported organic farm and guest house.

  5. Tour the tea plantation at AMBA Estate in the morning and taste what you've learned about, then have free time to hike Ella Rock or explore Ella town by tuk tuk. Evening brings a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes.

  6. Ella/Udawalawe National Park (1B, 1D) — Ella

    Leave AMBA Estate after a home-cooked breakfast and head to Udawalawe National Park for an afternoon wildlife safari. The journey takes about two and a half hours.

  7. Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna (1B) — Udawalawe National Park

    After breakfast, transfer to Galle for a tour of the fort and city, then travel on to Unawatuna on the south coast. Transport involves a private vehicle and local bus.

  8. Spend your morning relaxing in Unawatuna before transferring to Mirissa, where you'll meet your captain and crew for the sailing portion of the trip. Dinner and a sailing welcome meeting come that evening.

  9. Sail along the southern coast towards Kudawella, stopping at isolated beaches to swim, stand-up paddle board or kayak. Watch for dolphins and whales while taking in the scenery.

  10. Continue up the coast to Kalametiya and explore the lagoon. You can visit Kalametiya village and sanctuary or simply relax on the beach depending on what appeals.

  11. Stop at Hirikatiya, a small surf beach where you can catch waves or swim, then sail onwards to Talalla Beach on Sri Lanka's southern coast. Keep watch for marine life along the way.

  12. Look out for whales and dolphins en route to Rumassala, then spend your afternoon on Jungle Beach or hiking up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda for views over Galle Bay.

  13. Explore Galle and the Dutch Fort in the morning, then sail back to Weligama Bay where a beach barbecue with your group wraps up the evening.

  14. Sail back to Mirissa Harbour and disembark. The trip ends on arrival; you can arrange a transfer to Colombo Airport if needed.

What's included

  • Guide: CEO (Chief Experience Officer), skipper/CEO, crew.
  • Meals: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners
  • Activities: Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Spice plantation visit. Kandyan cultural dance performance. Temple of the Tooth visit. Tea plantation visit and tasting (AMBA). Cooking demonstration. BBQ and camp at Udawalawe NP. Galle City and Fort tour. Sailing Sri Lanka's south coast. Visits to Weligama Bay and Galle. Watching for whales and dolphins from the boat. Beach BBQ. Snorkelling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding equipment. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Transport: Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking, 16m (54 ft) sailing catamaran.
  • Accommodation: Standard hotel (6 nts), sailing catamaran (6 nts), camping (1 nt).
What's extra
  • Activities: 1. Space is very limited on the boat, especially in your cabin. It is important that you only take on board soft sided luggage such as a mid sized backpack or soft duffel bag, keeping your bag's weight to less than 15kg. Suitcases are not appropriate for our sailing adventure as they are not pliable enough to fit into the niches available for luggage storage. 2. Fresh water is very limited on board, and as such we ask for your understanding that showers are limited to one quick shower per person a day. One towel per week is provided for showering purposes - please bring a beach towel. Drinking water is provided free of charge on board the yacht. 3. It's important to note that the beds in the cabins are not the usual length of a standard bed. Cabin beds are approximately 1.8m (6 ft) in length. 4. 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. 5. Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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 (12USD per person) - Ayurvedic Center Ella - Trek to Ella Rock (5USD per person) Kudawella - Kalametiya Village & Sanctuary visit Galle - Galle Fort and City Tour
  • Flights: International flights are not included.
  • 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 Galle - Galle Fort and City Tour Kudawella - Kalametiya Village & Sanctuary visit
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

How travellers rate it

4.8from 2 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary4.5
Transport4.5
Accommodation4.5
Food5.0
Operator4.7
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 6 days · 40 checks
Today
£1,595
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Highest
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£1,549£1,597£1,64523 Jultoday
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Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 23 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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Common questions

How long is Sri Lanka Land & Sea?

It's a 14-day trip. It starts in Negombo and finishes in Mirissa.

How much does Sri Lanka Land & Sea cost?

The land price starts from £1,597 per person for the 14-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 28 meals (13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 15 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

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