DAY 01 AIRPORT TO COLOMBO
- Arrival at the Airport.
- Transfer you to the hotel in Colombo
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Ramada ...
DAY 01 AIRPORT TO COLOMBO
- Arrival at the Airport.
- Transfer you to the hotel in Colombo
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Ramada Colombo or Similar
DAY 02 - COLOMBO TO PINNAWELA TO Sigiriya
- After breakfast at the hotel
- leave for Sigiriya
- En-route visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela, A unique sanctuary in the world for orphaned elephants.
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to approx 60 - 100 elephants.Pinnawala is situated in Sabaragamuwa province, in Sri Lanka which has become famous because of the 1st Asian Elephant Orphanage in the world. Watch the baby elephants play and bathe in the river, watch them being fed, or feed them yourself. Pinnawala is situated in Sabaragamuwa province, in Sri Lanka which has become famous because of the 1st Asian Elephant Orphanage in the world. We take you to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to enjoy the day to day scenario happening in the elephant orphanage which is Bathing, Feeding.
- Have lunch
- Arrive at Sigiriya
- Check into the hotel
- Afternoon climb Sigiriya Rock fortress. Declared as the 8th wonder of the ancient world.
- Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock Situated in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar. Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet above Sea level and is some 600 feet above the surrounding plain. The Sinhalese king Kashyapa built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact.
- Back to the hotel
- Overnight stay at Amara Forest Hotel or Similar
DAY 03 - SIGIRIYA TO KNUCKLES TO WASGAMUWA
- After breakfast at the hotel
- Leave for Wasgamuwa.
- On the way Commence trekking at the Knuckles Mountain Range
- The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, north-east of the city of Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the massif which resembles the knuckles of clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District. Whilst this name was assigned by early British surveyors, the Sinhalese residents have traditionally referred to the area as Dumbara Kanduvetiya meaning mist-laden mountain range (Cooray, 1984). The entire area is characterized by its striking landscapes often robed in thick layers of cloud but in addition to its aesthetic value the range is of great scientific interest. It is a climatic microcosm of the rest of Sri Lanka.(Lunch will be provided)
- After the trekking proceeds to hotel in wasgamuwa.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at an Eco Lodge
DAY 04 - WASGAMUWA
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day safari at Wasgamuwa National Park by jeep.
- Wasgamuwa is well known for its abundant wildlife population, wilderness setting and home of several interesting ancient sites. Wasgamuwa is distinguished from other parks by having a full complement of predators of which bears are particularly noteworthy. Ecological research undertaken in the park suggests that the density of bears in Wasgamuwa is probably higher than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. Wasgamuwa located in the district of Matale, between Polnnaruwa and Habarana, 225 km away from Colombo, Wasgamuwa is the best place to observe Elephants. The nearest large town is Polonnaruwa, 10 km from the northern boundary. The best time to enjoy the sight of large herds is during November to May. In the rest of the year the elephants tend to migrate to nearby Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Other wildlife includes Purple faced langur monkeys, wild boar, sambar and spotted deer, buffalo and rarely sighted leopards and sloth bears. Among the reptiles are water monitor, mugger crocodile, estuarine crocodile and python.
- Have lunch
- Back to the hotel
- Dinner and Overnight stay at an Eco Lodge
DAY 05 - WASGAMUWA TO KANDY
- After early breakfast
- proceed to Kandy via Knuckles Mountain Range with trekking and a visit to Corbett’s gap.
- Have lunch
- Proceed to kandy
- Check in to the hotel
- Overnight stay at Swisse Residence or Similar in Kandy
DAY 06 - KANDY TO NUWARA ELIYA
- After breakfast ay the hotel
- Visit Temple of the Tooth
- The Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake,
- Have lunch
- Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya visiting a Tea Factory on the way.
- Afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
- Check inro the hotel
- Overnight stay at Queensbury Hotel or Similar in Nuwara Eliya
DAY 07 - NUWARA ELIYA
- After breakfast at the hotel
- Full-Day Nature Hike to Horton Plains National Park & visiting World’s End.
- Horton Plains National Park, the highest plateau in the island is a protected area in the Nuwara Eliya district in Sri Lanka, At an altitude of 2,100–2,300 meters (6,900–7,500 ft) from the sea level, It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 32 kilometers (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya and 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Ohiya. The best months to visit are April and August. Every day we can see many foreigners come to this place and search for animals. Leopard is endemic to this place but search the leopard is a very difficult task. Walikukula is also an endemic bird, lot of foreigners follow and take photos.
- Trek to Horton Plains National Park
- There have special two places and especially two Mountains to be seen in this place. The highest gap in Sri Lanka, the world-famous Worlds End can be seen at the southern Horton Plains which ends and drops off to 1056 Meters, which is an awesome sight indeed any another place which can be seen from here is Bakers Waterfall which looks like a very beautiful prince. Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of Sri Lanka’s tea industry from the early 19th century.
- Hiking Little Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is one of the most epic things to do in Ella. The peak can be hiked easily without a guide, as there is a marked path that leads you up the mountain, with plenty of signposts to show you the way. The little Adam's Peak is situated in Ella and got its name from its big brother the Holy Mountain "Adam's Peak" because of the similarity in shape. It is also known as "punchi sri padaya" which also conveys the meaning of little Adam's peak. To get to Little Adam's Peak you have to travel to Ella which is a small town It is a gorgeous, intimate town with stunning countryside and views. Ella is said to be the closest thing to an "English countryside". Little Adam's Peak attracts many travelers who visit Sri Lanka and the hiking trail is right next to the Ella Flower Garden Resort. It is priceless if you can visit in the morning when the clouds roll in. The trail begins with a moderate incline as it winds through tea plantation. You will pass ladies with wide smiles who are working in the tea estate.
- Have lunch
- back to the hotel
- Overnight stay at Queensbury Hotel or Similar in Nuwara Eliya
DAY 08 - NUWARA ELIYA TO KITULAGAL
- After breakfast leave for Bentota via Kitulgala.
- White Water Rafting, Hiking
- After arriving at kithulgala
- Start the adventure activity
- Sri Lanka white water rafting has become the no. 1 extreme sport in the country.Sri Lanka’s central region is mountainous and has a lot of rivers. When water flows at speed through rough terrain, it becomes bubbly, and we call this white water. Rafting in Sri Lanka through these turbulent waters, you will feel a sense of adventure like never before. White water rafting in Sri Lanka is popular because of several reasons. The less turbulent areas of the ride may be a great time to see wildlife, especially birds of many varieties and several species of monkey. The calmness does not last too long, though, as the main event the rapids come at you and toss and turn you with all its might. When white water rafting, you lose control of everything, and your body takes over to try to survive the experience. The sudden adrenaline rush you get when this happens is second to none.
- After Lunch trekking to visit to the Belilena Caves and the location where David Lean’s film “ Bridge on the River Kwai “ was filmed.
- Back to the campsite
- Dinner Overnight at Plam Garden Hotel or Similar .
DAY 09 - KITULGALA TO SINGHARAJA
- After breakfast leave for Sinharaja .
- Forest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve's name translates as Kingdom of the Lion.
- Have lunch
- Afternoon visit the Sigharaja Rain Forest.
- Back to the hotel
- Overnight stay at Blue Magpie Hotel or Similar
DAY 10 - SINHARAJA TO BENTOTA
- After breakfast at the hotel
- Leave for Bentota.
- Afternoon leisure at the hotel. Optional: Water Sports at Bentota
- Dinner and overnight stay at Villa@69 or Similar
DAY 11 - BENTOTA TO COLOMBO TO AIRPORT
• Pick You up in the hotel in the morning after breakfast
• Leave Bentota for Colombo
• Take a tour in colombo city
• City tour of Colombo commencing with a visit to the Fort and the Pettah commercial hub with offices and shopping areas located amidst the oldest colonial hotel GOH. It has a fantastic view of the Colombo harbor, a lighthouse with a clock tower (older than Big Ben in London) close to the president’s house and old parliament.
• You can have Lunch (our guide will recommend the best place)
• Afterwards, proceed through the main street passing the old Dutch Museum, belfry and old City Hall which houses puppets of earlier governors of Sri Lanka.
• Stop will be made at the Old Dutch hospital with shops and restaurants facing Sri Lanka’s twin tower buildings. Continue to the old race course with a maze of buildings with colonial architecture, restaurants and shopping arcade passing through Colombo City Hall (mini replica of the White House in Washington, DC) Shopping in Colombo
Late evening departure.