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Day 1 - UK to Dubai

Fly from London to Dubai - Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow departures are also available, ask for details.

Day 2 - Dubai

You’ll be met on arrival at Dubai airport and transferred to your chosen hotel for a three night stay. Our durations in each destination are just suggestions, so if you’d like a shorter or longer duration here just let us know!

Days 3-4 - Dubai

Spend the next few days exploring Dubai. The Downtown district of Dubai is the new city centre, with the iconic Burj Khalifa at its centre, the Mall Dubai - the world’s largest mall - next door and the Opera House also found here. Take in the fountains show each evening at the lake.

Day 5 - Dubai to Sri Lanka

Return transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Colombo. On arrival transfer to your hotel. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. 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. Overnight: Sea Horse Hotel (or similar).

Day 6 – Negombo / Kandy

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth. Overnight: Winter Villa kandy (or similar).

Day 7 - Kandy

Explore Kandy with a free day. Overnight: Winter Villa kandy (or similar).

Day 8 - Kandy to Ella area

Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house. Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley. Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made! Overnight: Amba Estate (or similar).

Day 9 - Ella area

In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet. Overnight: Amba Estate (or similar).

Day 10 – Ella / Udawalawe National Park

Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park for an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Overnight: Royal Tuskers (or similar).

Day 11 - Udawalawe National Park / Unawatuna

After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast. Overnight: Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar).

Day 12 - depart

Transfer back to the airport for your flight home - or extend your stay with time on the beach.

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Dubai plus Touring Sri Lanka

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Combine Dubai with Sri Lanka, spending a few days independently in Dubai before discovering the best of Sri Lanka with a fully escorted tour - sightseeing is included in Sri Lanka, making this an ideal way to explore this amazing island.

2025/26 package holidays to Dubai & Sri Lanka Holiday prices are per person based on two sharing.

Prices include flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.