SHORTLIST

Sri Lanka Encompassed

For most travellers, Sri Lanka has been off the map for too long. Well, it's back. Discover the vibrant colours, diverse cultures, and swaying palm trees of this tropical jewel. Explore tea plantations and rock fortresses on this 14-day tour, which is designed to please. This tour is about more than just beaches and stunning views; it's about the inspiring people you'll meet along the way.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$2,399
Number of Days	14
Start Location	Colombo, Sri Lanka
End Location	Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Standard
Tour Themes	Virtuoso
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - Colombo

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 - Colombo/Negombo

Enjoy a guided city tour of Colombo before heading to Negombo. With evening free time, explore the stunning Portuguese and Dutch architecture.

Day 3 - Negombo/Sigiriya

Begin the day visiting the seaside and observe fisherman sorting through their haul ashore. Board a boat to glide along the Dutch canal and get a closer look at the lives of the locals. Travel to the Dambulla province and visit the cave temple before watching the sun set over the lake.

Day 4 - Sigiriya

Guided tour of the rock fortress of Sigiriya — a World Heritage site. Meet locals and share a meal in a nearby village.

Day 5 - Sigiriya/Kandy

Drive through the Knuckles Mountain Range and visit a spice plantation en route to Kandy. Stop for lunch at G Adventures supported-Sthree Craft Shop and Cafe. Take a guided visit to the famous Temple of the Tooth.

Day 6 - Kandy/Digana

Enjoy a free morning in Kandy then travel to Digana. Arrive at the nature resort for lunch before embarking on a guided village walk. Stop at the home of a jewellery maker who handcrafts delicate Kandyan jewellery and the cottage of a local woman making incense. Learn to make Sri Lankan bread or sweets while helping out with dinner.

Day 7 - Digana/Nuwara Eliya

Enjoy a free morning of exploration before transferring to Nuwara Eliya. In the afternoon, explore a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands. Gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region.

Day 8 - Nuwara Eliya/Ella

Spend a free morning hiking in the Horton Plains Nature Reserve or strolling local markets. Later, hop on the local train and take the scenic route to Ella.

Day 9 - Ella

Enjoy a free day in the charming town of Ella. Opt to tour the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, admire views of Ella Rock, or simply relax and wander around town.

Day 10 - Ella/Yala National Park

Opt to hike Little Adam's Peak with a free morning. In the afternoon, travel to Yala National Park and enjoy a safari.

Day 11 - Yala National Park to Mirissa

Enjoy one last morning visiting Yala NP then bid farewell and travel south to idyllic Mirissa Beach.

Day 12 - Galle

Take a day trip to Galle and tour the colonial city and historic fort before returning to Mirissa.

Day 13 - Mirissa

Enjoy a free day in peaceful Mirissa. Opt to relax on the beach or take a surfing lesson.

Day 14 - Mirissa

Depart at any time.

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: Nature Resort Stay, Digana Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, Udawalawe
Colombo orientation walk
Fishing village walking tour
Dutch canal boat ride
Dambulla Cave Temple visit
Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour
Village tour with local lunch
Spice plantation visit
Temple of the Tooth guided tour
Tea factory visit
Yala National Park safari
Galle Fort and city tour
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
18 Jan 2025	31 Jan 2025	4	$2,729
20 Jan 2025	02 Feb 2025	3	$2,729
12 Feb 2025	25 Feb 2025	5	$2,729
17 Feb 2025	02 Mar 2025	13	$2,729
19 Feb 2025	04 Mar 2025	12	$2,729
24 Feb 2025	09 Mar 2025	5	$2,729
26 Feb 2025	11 Mar 2025	10	$2,729
01 Mar 2025	14 Mar 2025	6	$2,729
03 Mar 2025	16 Mar 2025	12	$3,104
08 Mar 2025	21 Mar 2025	5	$2,729
10 Mar 2025	23 Mar 2025	1	$2,729
15 Mar 2025	28 Mar 2025	1	$2,729
17 Mar 2025	30 Mar 2025	11	$3,104
22 Mar 2025	04 Apr 2025	6	$2,729
29 Mar 2025	11 Apr 2025	10	$2,729
31 Mar 2025	13 Apr 2025	11	$2,729
02 Apr 2025	15 Apr 2025	15	$2,879
07 Apr 2025	20 Apr 2025	1	$2,564
09 Apr 2025	22 Apr 2025	8	$2,879
14 Apr 2025	27 Apr 2025	11	$2,879
05 Jul 2025	18 Jul 2025	10	$2,489
12 Jul 2025	25 Jul 2025	1	$2,399
21 Jul 2025	03 Aug 2025	11	$2,489
26 Jul 2025	08 Aug 2025	9	$2,399
28 Jul 2025	10 Aug 2025	15	$2,399
02 Aug 2025	15 Aug 2025	15	$2,399
09 Aug 2025	22 Aug 2025	15	$2,399
16 Aug 2025	29 Aug 2025	15	$2,399
23 Aug 2025	05 Sep 2025	14	$2,399
30 Aug 2025	12 Sep 2025	12	$2,399
06 Sep 2025	19 Sep 2025	13	$2,564
13 Sep 2025	26 Sep 2025	13	$2,564
20 Sep 2025	03 Oct 2025	15	$2,564
27 Sep 2025	10 Oct 2025	14	$2,564
04 Oct 2025	17 Oct 2025	13	$2,564
11 Oct 2025	24 Oct 2025	15	$2,564
18 Oct 2025	31 Oct 2025	14	$2,564
25 Oct 2025	07 Nov 2025	15	$2,564
01 Nov 2025	14 Nov 2025	13	$2,564
03 Nov 2025	16 Nov 2025	15	$2,564
08 Nov 2025	21 Nov 2025	15	$2,564
10 Nov 2025	23 Nov 2025	13	$2,564
15 Nov 2025	28 Nov 2025	15	$2,564
17 Nov 2025	30 Nov 2025	11	$2,564
22 Nov 2025	05 Dec 2025	12	$2,564
24 Nov 2025	07 Dec 2025	15	$2,564
29 Nov 2025	12 Dec 2025	15	$2,564
01 Dec 2025	14 Dec 2025	15	$2,729
06 Dec 2025	19 Dec 2025	15	$2,729
08 Dec 2025	21 Dec 2025	15	$2,729
13 Dec 2025	26 Dec 2025	13	$2,729
15 Dec 2025	28 Dec 2025	14	$2,729
20 Dec 2025	02 Jan 2026	15	$3,639
22 Dec 2025	04 Jan 2026	15	$3,639
27 Dec 2025	09 Jan 2026	14	$3,639
29 Dec 2025	11 Jan 2026	15	$3,639
02 Jan 2026	15 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
03 Jan 2026	16 Jan 2026	14	$3,199
05 Jan 2026	18 Jan 2026	14	$3,199
09 Jan 2026	22 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
10 Jan 2026	23 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
12 Jan 2026	25 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
16 Jan 2026	29 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
17 Jan 2026	30 Jan 2026	15	$3,199
19 Jan 2026	01 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
23 Jan 2026	05 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
24 Jan 2026	06 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
26 Jan 2026	08 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
30 Jan 2026	12 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
31 Jan 2026	13 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
02 Feb 2026	15 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
06 Feb 2026	19 Feb 2026	14	$3,199
07 Feb 2026	20 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
09 Feb 2026	22 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
13 Feb 2026	26 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
14 Feb 2026	27 Feb 2026	15	$3,199
16 Feb 2026	01 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
20 Feb 2026	05 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
21 Feb 2026	06 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
23 Feb 2026	08 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
27 Feb 2026	12 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
28 Feb 2026	13 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
02 Mar 2026	15 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
06 Mar 2026	19 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
07 Mar 2026	20 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
09 Mar 2026	22 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
13 Mar 2026	26 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
14 Mar 2026	27 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
16 Mar 2026	29 Mar 2026	15	$3,199
20 Mar 2026	02 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
21 Mar 2026	03 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
23 Mar 2026	05 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
27 Mar 2026	09 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
28 Mar 2026	10 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
30 Mar 2026	12 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
03 Apr 2026	16 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
04 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
06 Apr 2026	19 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
10 Apr 2026	23 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
11 Apr 2026	24 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
13 Apr 2026	26 Apr 2026	15	$3,199
04 Jul 2026	17 Jul 2026	15	$3,199
11 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	15	$3,199
18 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	15	$3,199
25 Jul 2026	07 Aug 2026	15	$3,199
01 Aug 2026	14 Aug 2026	15	$3,199
08 Aug 2026	21 Aug 2026	15	$3,199
15 Aug 2026	28 Aug 2026	15	$3,199
22 Aug 2026	04 Sep 2026	15	$3,199
29 Aug 2026	11 Sep 2026	15	$3,199
05 Sep 2026	18 Sep 2026	15	$3,199
12 Sep 2026	25 Sep 2026	15	$3,199
19 Sep 2026	02 Oct 2026	15	$3,199
26 Sep 2026	09 Oct 2026	15	$3,199
03 Oct 2026	16 Oct 2026	15	$3,199
10 Oct 2026	23 Oct 2026	15	$3,199
17 Oct 2026	30 Oct 2026	15	$3,199
24 Oct 2026	06 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
31 Oct 2026	13 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
02 Nov 2026	15 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
06 Nov 2026	19 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
07 Nov 2026	20 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
09 Nov 2026	22 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
13 Nov 2026	26 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
14 Nov 2026	27 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
16 Nov 2026	29 Nov 2026	15	$3,199
20 Nov 2026	03 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
21 Nov 2026	04 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
23 Nov 2026	06 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
27 Nov 2026	10 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
28 Nov 2026	11 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
30 Nov 2026	13 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
04 Dec 2026	17 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
05 Dec 2026	18 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
07 Dec 2026	20 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
11 Dec 2026	24 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
12 Dec 2026	25 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
14 Dec 2026	27 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
18 Dec 2026	31 Dec 2026	15	$3,199
19 Dec 2026	01 Jan 2027	15	$3,199
21 Dec 2026	03 Jan 2027	15	$3,199
25 Dec 2026	07 Jan 2027	15	$3,199
26 Dec 2026	08 Jan 2027	15	$3,199
28 Dec 2026	10 Jan 2027	15	$3,199