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Sri Lanka with SeaSisters
13 Days // 12 Nights
Feb 8th - Feb 20th, 2025
An Empowering Journey
Join this unique all-women’s tour around Sri Lanka - a special collaboration between SeaSisters Sri Lanka and Sundream Travels.
Alongside female travelers from around the world, you will discover the amazing diversity of Sri Lanka, exploring stunning nature and marveling at ancient traditions while connecting meaningfully with the local culture and Sri Lankan women.
Travel with purpose! By joining this tour, you will travel ethically and sustainably, and give back to the local community.
All profits from this tour will support SeaSisters’ work empowering
Sri Lankan girls and women!
SeaSisters Sri Lanka is a non-profit organisation driving more inclusive, sustainable surf tourism along Sri Lanka's South Coast.
SeaSisters’ mission is to create a safe space for Sri Lankan girls and women to enjoy the ocean, using swimming and surfing as tools for empowerment. They also strive for more responsible practices in surf tourism, building bridges between tourists and Sri Lankan women.
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Sundream Travels is a tour operator specialising in positive impact, ethical group travel.
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Sundream Travels’ mission is to provide travel experiences that have a transparent, measurable positive impact in the communities they travel through, benefitting both travellers and local communities.
This amazing tour is a collaboration between SeaSisters Sri Lanka & Sundream Travels through 1% for the Planet.
The Tour
Activities
27 included activities, potential for multiple optional activities
Accommodation
12 nights twin/double accommodation
Route
Negombo - Ahangama
Meals
12 x Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 x Dinners
Transportation
All transportation, including TukTuk, Bus & Train
Sundream Team
Sundream guide, local guide, 2 SeaSisters, driver,
Sri Lanka truly is one of the most diverse and memorable countries to visit for any traveller! An incredible mix of ancient culture, rich history, delicious food, mesmerizing nature and the warmest people you’ll meet, Sri Lanka ticks all the boxes!
This tour will allow you to get up close and truly enjoy all the wonders Sri Lanka has to offer, with a unique itinerary created from years spent exploring the country, including several unique experiences for your benefit.
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This tour includes all the highlights Sri Lanka has to offer: hiking both Pidurangala and Sigiriya Rock, seeing wild elephants during our safari through Udawalawe National Park, one of the most scenic train rides in the world, enjoying the gem that is Hiriketiya, before seeing the highlights of the South Coast as we finish up in the beautiful Ahangama!
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For this special collaboration between SeaSisters Sri Lanka and Sundream Travels, the group will also be accompanied by two members of SeaSisters for the duration of the tour, who will facilitate discussions about women's role in the Sri Lankan tourism industry and everyday life.
Day 1 - Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Arrive and be greeted by one of your Sundream Travels guides at the airport, who will take you to our beachfront hotel and assist with check-in. Day 1 is all about recovering from your flight, relaxing on the beach, and soaking in your first impressions of Sri Lanka in Negombo. Later in the afternoon, we will all meet up for our welcome dinner together, marking the beginning of our adventure!
Meals - Dinner
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Welcome dinner
Optional activities - Traditional Oru sailing, TukTuk tour of Negombo, Fish market,
Physical rating - Low
Day 2 - Dambulla & Pidurangala
Wake up and take in your first stunning Sri Lankan sunrise and enjoy breakfast, before we start our journey towards the Cultural Triangle. As we leave Negombo behind and head towards Dambulla you will get your introduction to Sri Lankan culture and history, along with a basic Sinhalese language lesson to help you during your stay! Our first stop is Dambulla Cave Temple, before we fill up on some delicious local food, and make our way towards our hotel for the next two nights. In the afternoon we hike up Pidurangala, which offers the best view of Sigiriya Rock, before we enjoy a special local dinner together.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Activities - Dambulla Cave Temple, Pidurangala Climb
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Moderate
Day 3 - Sigiriya & Local Village
Today, we have an early start to beat the crowds and head straight to Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, to explore the ancient palace built on top of the rock. After learning about the history of Lion Rock and exploring the ruins, we enjoy another delicious local meal together as we visit a local village. Then, we head back to the hotel to relax.
In the afternoon there is an optional safari to get up close with some of the native fauna, mainly to find the gentle giants of the island, elephants!
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Sigiriya Climb, Local Village Experience,
Optional activities - Safari
Physical rating - Moderate
Day 4 - Kandy & Temple of the Tooth
After an optional second sunrise mission to Pidurangala, we have breakfast together before leaving for Kandy. Upon arrival in the last Kingdom of Ceylon, we check into our hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the town. We visit the famous Temple of the Tooth and take in the view of the area from the giant Buddha statue overlooking the city.
Meals - Breakfast
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Temple of the Tooth, Tour of Kandy,
Optional activities - Pidurangala sunrise
Physical rating - Low
Day 5 - Tea, Towers & Trains
We leave Kandy behind and head higher up into the mountains of Sri Lanka, driving past countless tea plantations as we make our way towards our train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. Along the route, we visit the scenic Ambuluwawa Tower before continuing our ascent into the mountains. We stop to learn more about the history of tea in Sri Lanka and sample some before having lunch. After lunch, we head to the train station to board the train for an unforgettable journey to Ella. Known as one of the most scenic train rides in the world, you will spend the afternoon enjoying some of the best views Sri Lanka has to offer before arriving in the beautiful tranquil mountain town of Ella.
Meals - Breakfast,
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Ambuluwawa Tower, Tea Plantation Visit, Ella Train Journey
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Low
Day 6 - Waterfalls & Hike
Today is your chance to catch up on some rest if you need it and explore Ella at your own pace. If you want to make the most of your visit, your guide has a busy day of hiking planned for those who are interested! An early guided hike along the train tracks, through tea plantations to Ella Gap Rock, followed by an afternoon visit to the beautiful Diyaluma Waterfalls, is sure to satisfy even the most avid hiker. If hiking is not your preference, your guide will provide you with other options to enjoy your day in the beautiful mountains!
Meals - Breakfast,
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Ella Rock Hike, Diyaluma Waterfall
Optional activities - Explore Ella, Massage
Physical rating - High
Day 7 - Bridges & Safari
The earliest start we do all trip is a good one! We get up before sunrise and make our way to Nine Arch Bridge, to take in the view and explore the bridge before the crowds descend, and to enjoy the sight of the train going across the bridge! Afterwards we hike up Little Adams Peak, before we head back to our hotel for a late breakfast, and start the journey down from the mountains and make our way towards Udawalawe National Park and an afternoon safari, followed by checking into our accommodation!
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak, Elephant Safari
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Moderate
Day 8 - Hiriketiya and Beach Time!
After a slow start to the day, with an optional walk or bike ride exploring the surrounding area, it's finally time to make our way to the south coast for some well deserved beach time!
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We will be spending the day enjoying the beautiful little bay of Hiriketiya, where you'll get to enjoy some well deserved beach time, followed by enjoying the sunset together.
Meals - Breakfast,
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - N/A
Optional activities - Surfing, yoga,
Physical rating - Low
Day 9 - Cooking Class & Coconuts
After breakfast we start driving down the coast towards Ahangama, our final destination of the tour. We stop along the way for our amazing cooking class with Sambol Gedara, an incredible organisation you'll learn more about. We will have a cooking class for lunch, where you will learn how to make delicious Sri Lankan cuisine yourself to impress your friends and family back home! After lunch we'll make a stop at Coconut Hill to enjoy the views, before continuing towards Ahangama where we'll check into our beachfront hotel.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Cooking Class, Coconut Hill VIsit
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Low
Day 10 - Surf & SeaSisters Experience
After breakfast we go for an early morning surf and our SeaSisters Experience Day, where you get to connect with the local community and learn more about the work SeaSisters is doing along Sri Lanka's South Coast. We will enjoy lunch as a group and maybe even have a surf together with the SeaSisters Academy girls.
After lunch you have the rest of the day to explore the area, before we get together for another sunset and explore the south coast by night!
Meals - Breakfast
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Surf lesson,
Optional activities - Yoga
Physical rating - Moderate
Day 11 - Easy Morning & TukTuk Tour
After a morning yoga session, the morning is yours to enjoy at your own leisure, either relax on the beach or explore the neighbourhood at your own pace.
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After lunch we get familiar with one of the most iconic parts of Sri Lankan culture, the TukTuk, as we go for an exploratory drive around the coast, getting more familiar with the area, including a stop at the Dog Care Clinic to learn more about the work they do caring for local dogs and other animals!
For the evening, we have a surprise planned for you!
Meals - Breakfast,
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - South Coast TukTuk Tour, Dog Care Clinic Visit
Optional activities - Explore Ahangama
Physical rating - Moderate
Day 12 - Galle & Hikkaduwa
We visit the beautiful fort city of Galle together in the morning before it gets too hot, where you'll get to wander the streets of this beautiful city and experience a very different side of Sri Lanka, as well as a close up look at the most beautiful cricket ground in the world. You'll also have the opportunity to sample the best ice cream on the island, before we continue up the coast for a stop at the Tsunami Memorial and Museum, followed by lunch in Hikkaduwa. In the evening we have our farewell dinner, and make sure our last night together is one to remember!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation - Twin/Double rooms
Included activity - Galle Fort visit, Tsunami Memorial & Museum,
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Low
Day 13 - Departure
After an amazing journey through Sri Lanka together, it is sadly time to say see you later to your new friends, as it is the end of your tour through this magical island together!
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After breakfast, the tour bus will depart for Negombo and the airport. You can choose to either stay behind on the south coast and continue your travels there, or get a lift to Negombo or the airport.
Meals - Breakfast
Included activity - N/A
Optional activities - N/A
Physical rating - Low
Included Activities
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Welcome dinner
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Dambulla Cave Temple
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Pidurangala Climb
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Local village experience
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Sigiriya Climb
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Spice Garden Visit
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Temple of the Tooth
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Bahirawakanda
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Ambuluwawa Tower
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Tea Plantation Visit
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Ella Train Journey
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Ella Rock Hike
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Diyaluma Waterfall
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Nine Arch Bridge
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Little Adams Peak
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Elephant Safari
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Cooking Class
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Coconut Hill Visit
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Surf lesson
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Yoga class
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SeaSisters Experience Day
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South Coast TukTuk Tour
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Stilt fishing viewing
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Dog Care Clinic visit
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Galle Fort visit
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Tsunami Museum & Memorial
Other Inclusions
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12 nights accommodation
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Airport pickup
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2 Experienced Tour Leaders
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Local Female Guide
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2 SeaSisters
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Private transport throughout the tour, safari jeep, TukTuks, train ride,
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12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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Photos and videos of the tour
Not Included
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International flights
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Travel insurance
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Visa
Where we stay
We handpick all our accommodation, selecting only hotels that we know our guests will love! Amazing locations and overall quality ensure that you travel in style and get to rest up from some very active and fun-filled days when you tour with us!
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*The featured accommodation are our usual hotels, occasionally we use alternative properties of equal standard when needed.
From 200 British pounds