Welcome to Negombo! Arrive at the airport and check in to your hotel before enjoying a Sri Lankan welcome meal in the evening where you can get to know your travel group.

Accommodation: Beacon Beach Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Negombo
Meals included: Dinner

Head to Dambulla in the morning, stopping at the iconic Dambulla Cave Temple. Marvel at the incredible ancient carvings and statues before heading to a local restaurant for a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. Check into your hotel, take a quick dip in the pool, and head up to the Pidurangala Buddhist Monastery. Marvel at the jaw-dropping 360 degree views and watch as the sun sets over the town below.

Accommodation: Kashapa Lion Rock – Twin Share (or similar) | Sigiriya
Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day by climbing Sigiriya (claimed to be an 8th wonder of the world by locals!) where you’ll be greeted by an ancient fortress with the most breathtaking views. Stop for a Sri Lankan lunch with a local family then spend the day relaxing by the pool, enjoying a massage, or head off on an elephant safari in the neighbouring national park.

Accommodation: Kashapa Lion Rock – Twin Share (or similar) | Sigiriya
Meals included: Breakfast

Today you’ll head into the Knuckle Mountain Range. Visit a local spice garden to learn about the ingredients used in Sri Lankan cuisine before heading to the second biggest city, Kandy. Take a tuk tuk tour and visit the famous Temple of the Tooth.

Accommodation: Queens Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Kandy
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Start today with a tour of a working tea estate. Pick and taste the finest Sri Lankan tea and, after lunch, enjoy the iconic train journey as you head to Ella. Voted one of the most scenic train journey’s in the world, sit back and relax as you take in the jaw dropping sights of mountains, waterfalls, and local villages pass you by.

Accommodation: Ella Gap Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Ella
Meals included: Breakfast

Spend the day exploring the stunning mountainous town of Ella. Hike Ella Rock, head to Diyaluma Falls, have a massage, or relax by the pool.

Accommodation: Ella Gap Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Ella
Meals included: Breakfast

In the morning, hike Little Adam’s Peak and head to the famous Nine Arch Bridge. Grab lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park and get close to the local elephants on an incredible wildlife safari. The adventures not over yet,  as you head to your glamping site for a sunset BBQ buffet and a night under the stars.

Accommodation: Athgira River Camping – Twin Share (or similar) | Udawalawe
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel down to the South Coast of Sri Lanka as you head to the paradise beachside town of Mirissa. Spend the afternoon learning to surf the waves or catch some rays before heading to Coconut Tree Hill for sunset.

Accommodation: Randiya Beach Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Mirissa
Meals included: Breakfast

Spend the day as you please exploring the incredible town of Mirissa. Choose to take a whale watching tour (season dependent) or a surf lesson if you fancy.

Accommodation: Randiya Beach Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Mirissa
Meals included: Breakfast

Begin the day with a cycle through lush paddy fields and stop at a local school enroute. Spend the afternoon exploring the old Dutch Fort in Galle, buy some souvenirs, and taste arguably the best ice cream in Sri Lanka!

Accommodation: Randiya Beach Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Mirissa
Meals included: Breakfast

Head to the beach in the morning then visit the 2004 Tsunami memorial to learn about the devastating effects of the natural disaster. Later, head to the Turtle Sanctuary to see newly hatched baby turtles! Drive to Colombo for your final night as a group in Sri Lanka.

Accommodation: Pegasus Reef (or similar) – Twin Share | Wattala
Meals included: Breakfast

It’s time to say goodbye to Sri Lanka and the incredible group you’ve travelled with. All the best for your onward journey!

Meals included: Breakfast

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:

Cancellations 60 days or more before departure: lifetime deposit held.

59-30 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee.

Cancellations less than 30 days before departure: 100% cost of services and deposit.

One Life Adventure tours cater to individuals between the ages of 18 and 45. The majority of guests are between 21 and 35 years old and seek to immerse themselves in the adventurous flashpacking travel style. These tours provide an ideal opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to connect and share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.

We recommend a minimum of $400 AUD for the full twelve days, but it depends on what kind of spender you are. A spending guide will be included in your welcome pack. You should bear in mind that tips are expected in Sri Lanka, they are not compulsory but there is very much a tipping culture for around 10% of the bill. On these trips your tour leaders will usually form a tipping kitty between everyone and split it between the restaurants and hotels that you visit.

No, you can arrive whenever! As long as you arrive on day 1, a pick up will be arranged for you. Just let your tour providers know your arrival details once your flights are confirmed.

Unfortunately not. Airport pickups are on day 1 of the tour only. We do however give you very simple instructions on how best to get from the airport to Beacon Beach Hotel in your information pack so you shouldn’t have any trouble!

Yes you will need to bring temple wear for use at various points throughout the tour. You’ll need to cover your legs, shoulders & chest so for men remember to wear t-shirts rather than singlets and for women, sarongs are ideal to drape over your shoulders.

Ideally yes, sandals and some trainers/running shoes would be fine.

We don’t recommend bringing such a large or heavy suitcase. It will be a bit awkward or uncomfortable at times but if it’s absolutely necessary for you to have it then your tour leader can make it work. Our recommendation is to bring a backpack no more than 20kg.

Yes you can skip the bike ride if you prefer, you can actually join the group in a tuk tuk instead so you don’t miss out on the views or the school visit!

Yes, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is actually located in Negombo, so as long as you’ve shared your flight details and you arrive on day 1, you will be picked up.

Yes, most dietary requirements can be catered for. Please notify at the time of booking so that this can be arranged for you.

Absolutely, you can finish the tour wherever you like! Just bear in mind that you’ll miss out on some of the activities and accommodation and there won’t be a refund for those.