• The cuisine of Sri Lanka includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Sri Lanka which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements- ask for details.
• We visit a number of temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
• Though its equatorial position means fairly constant year-round temperatures, the summer months in Sri Lanka are very hot with short, sharp monsoons in the south-west of the country. Be sure to use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water.
• The Rock Fortress – or Lion Rock – of Sigiriya is spectacular. However, those with a fear of (or even an aversion to) heights may wish to sit the excursion out. Scaling the rock involves walking up lots of rough, narrow steps and tight walkways.
• In September and October, when Yala National Park is closed annually for infrastructure development and rejuvenation, we visit Udawalawe National Park.
• Yala National Park is a beautiful, but popular tourist attraction. At times of high visitor numbers, we will change our itinerary to visit Udawalawe National Park. This is to minimise our impact on the wildlife and environment. Please ask for more details.
• Some temples on this trip require your head to be uncovered when visiting. You can opt out of temple visits if this requirement doesn't suit you.

• Day 1 • Negombo
• Day 2 • Dambulla
• Day 3 • Dambulla
• Day 4 • Kandy
• Day 5 • Kandy
• Day 6 • Bandarawela
• Day 7 • Bandarawela
• Day 8 • Yala/Udawalawe National Park
• Day 9 • Mirissa
• Day 10 • Mirissa
• Day 11 • Colombo
• Day 12 • Colombo

1. Some travellers have reported being approached by locals offering excursions before their tour trip commences. This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Intrepid. These guides are in no way connected to our tour operators and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We advise customers against joining any tour offered by the unauthorised guides.

2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.

4. Please provide your full name and passport number exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). If we do not receive your passport details in time, we cannot guarantee your train journey. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket. Train tickets are in very high demand in Sri Lanka. We always try our best to secure tickets, but if we cannot book them, you will continue your journey by private vehicle.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• 8 day Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure
• Meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners
• Transport: Private vehicle, train, jeep
• Accommodation: Hotel (11 nts)

Included activities:

• Negombo - Fish market
• Madampe - Coconut plantation visit
• Dambulla - Wholesale Markets tour
• Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
• Sigiriya - Chena Cultivation tour by jeep
• Dambulla - Cave Temples
• Matale - Spice Garden tour and lunch
• Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
• Kandy - Cooking Class in a Sinhalese Home
• Kandy - Tea factory visit
• Kandy - Market wander & tastings
• Bandarawela - Cooking demonstration & local meal
• Kandy - Scenic train ride from Kandy to Bandarawela
• Haputale - Tamil family lunch
• Bandarawela - Hike through tea fields
• Yala/Udawalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
• Tissamaharama - Curd and treacle tasting
• Mirissa - Fisherman's Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
• Galle - Dutch Fort
• Galle - Walking tour
• Galle - Biriyani lunch with a local family
• Colombo - City tour by bus
• Colombo - Dutch Burgher Lunch
• Colombo - Street food

Please ask us about:

• Travel insurance
• Flights from Ireland- we'll find the best flights to suit your chosen deparure airport/ travel dates

• Solo travellers- single rooms available with a supplement

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button or submit an enquiry through the form below.