Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides
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From AUD $1011 Was AUD $1349
Small Group
Light
Rating
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Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
12 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
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.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
- Sri Lankan lunch at a local village
- Spice garden visit
- Tea plantation tour
- Little Adam's Peak Tour
- Galle Fort tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guest houses (11 nts).
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Trek through luscious green hills
- Journey amongst Sri Lanka's most breath-taking scenery
- Sample local cuisine at a village meal
- Inhale local flavours at a spice garden
- Explore southern Sri Lankan beaches
Trip Details
12 days
Private vehicle, walking.
English
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo
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!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Hotel J Negombo
Day 2: Negombo/Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Head out to discover the area.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya/Digana
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit a herbal centre where students of Ayurveda learn the traditional medicinal uses of various spices for massages and treatments. Enjoy demonstrations and learning about the different plants and their uses.Activity - Get a crash course in local life with a village walk through Digana. Learn about some of the essential local industries and meet with local families, going about their daily routines. Visit their humble abodes to learn about their way of life before enjoying a traditional herbal drink.Accommodation - Oruthota Chalets
Day 5: Digana/Kandy
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Explore Kandy with a full free day.Accommodation - Queens Hotel
Day 6: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Make a pit stop at Sthree Craft Shop and Café to enjoy a local breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities. Led by the Women's Development Centre, they provide livelihood opportunities through hospitality and handicraft training, empowering the surrounding community.Activity - The town of Nuwara Eliya produces the finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon tea, and is inhabited mainly by tea planters and plantation workers. Pay a visit to one of the factories to learn all about tea production.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Daffodil's Hotel
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 8: Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get outside and explore scenic Ella.Activity - Enjoy a hike up Little Adam's peak to catch stunning views of the town below.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 9: Ella/Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 10: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best beach bar and cheers to all the life-changing adventures you've shared with new friends. Dance under the stars and perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 11: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a single second. Whether it's on the beach or throughout the town, get out and explore!Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 12: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1349
Duration: 12 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 25 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
12/22/2023
Cool locations, lots of options for under 39s
12/22/2023
Good all round trip
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/22/2023
Cool locations, lots of options for under 39s
12/22/2023
Good all round trip
12/22/2023
Convenience and easy to meet people
12/22/2023
It was very easy, well organised, good group setting
12/22/2023
I had an amazing experience, felt at home (everybody can be his-/herself) and you meet awesome people while exploring together.
12/08/2023
This is my 4th trip with G Adventures. I love that I can travel as a solo female and feel safe. G Adventures does a great job organizing things. I get to experience a lot in a short amount of time. I also really love that G Adventures takes care of to local community in each location.
12/08/2023
Group size and variation of activities. Makes travelling easy and safe
12/08/2023
You see much more of a country compared to traveling alone
12/08/2023
Local guide and transportation
12/08/2023
Enjoyable and unique travel experience
12/08/2023
I have done a few G Adventures tours and love them! A great way to see a new country and meet lots of new people
11/24/2023
Great way to solo travel and see the main sights in a safe way
11/24/2034
It is a perfect way to travle and I really loved it, the only reason why I don't give it 10 is because I haven't met any people from Denmark where I am from or Scandinavia in generel.
11/24/2023
It depends how old my friend is. I am 20, and people on these trips are often 30+, it would be nice if you made trips with a smaller age gap
11/24/2023
An easy way to meet like minded people ! Safe for female solo travellers ! Organised and easy to see lots in a short space of time
11/24/2023
As a young woman I didn't want to travel alone in Sri Lanka, the group was lovely and I wanted to travel with young people, the guide was fantastic.
11/24/2023
Good organisation and safety.
11/24/2023
As a young woman I didn't want to travel alone in Sri Lanka, the group was lovely and I wanted to travel with young people, the guide was fantastic.
11/24/2023
Amazingly organised trip. Loved that we have a local CEO/ tour guide. Cham really went the extra mile to ensure everyone got to know the local culture in Sri Lanka, organised travel and routes home after trip, all activities in a short space of time.
11/10/2023
I think the tour was great, but the pre-departure information could be easier to navigate. The tour information and itinerary wasn't very accurate and was quite different to what I experienced on the tour. This didn't take away from the experience but could have made it even better.
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