Sri Lanka Nature & Adventure Trek
Discover the Essence of Sri Lanka. This tour gives you an opportunity to explore Sri Lanka’s History, heritage, hiking and trekking through the by Knuckle ranges, climbing up the Sigiriya rock and engaging yourself in Sri Lankan village lifestyle. Experiencing the green fresh climatic zone of Nuwareliya also called as ‘ Little England’ with the fragrance of Sri Lankan Tea is a life time insight.
The wilder zone excursions towards the most amazing wild life park to capture the untamed through the blink of an eye is a must-do experience. Finally, do not miss the time to swim through the crystal blue waters of the Tropical white sand beaches, would have been your much wanted to get away with your friends and family.
Highlights: Trekking through the Knuckles Mountain Range – Tea Plantation – Safari in Udawalawe
Services
INCLUDED SERVICES
EXCLUDED SERVICES
PRICES
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Meet & greet at the airport by an experienced english speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport Transfers
- Standard welcome package
- Accommodation at above-mentioned resorts or similar
- 12* Breakfast, 2* Lunch, 11* Dinners
- Excursions and entrance ticket as per the itinerary
- Private transfers with English speaking driver guide from arrival to departure
- Wi-Fi on board vehicles and all Taxes
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa
- flight
PRICES
Comfort: from 1570 US$
Your itinerary
Day 1
WELCOME TO THE TEARDROP ISLAND!!!!
Ayubowan! Have an amazing and tremendous get-away! With a striking welcome, we welcome you to the well-known tear drop island. After landing at Katunayake International Airport and welcomed by our chauffer guide, he will drive you to explore the sunbaked, dazzling streets of Negombo.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 2
TREKKING THROUGH THE KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE
This morning the first highlight of your trip starts. You drive into the unique area of the Knuckles Range. The mountain range forms the northeastern part of the Sri Lankan highlands, which is also called as the “foggy mountains” due to its uniqueness and high fog forest zone( Dumbara Kundavetiya). The forest reserve is part of the “Central Highlands” biosphere reserve, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Knuckles Range is the best hiking area in Sri Lanka, it takes at least two days to cross it from north to south, but it is also recommended for smaller hikes. One of the island’s most fascinating panoramas, called “Mini World’s End”, can be reached within half an hour from Deanston. In the evening you have the opportunity to relax in your hotel
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 3
VISIT & DISCOVER THE FLORA & RARE SPECIES OF KNUCKLES
After a healthy breakfast, you will strive your way to a 3-hour waterfall hike in the Knuckles Mountain Range with an experienced guide to discover the diverse flora and fauna with many colorful reptiles, colorful birds and rare plant species.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 4
VISIT THE TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC
After breakfast, relax at your glamping camp or optionally could strive another 3-hour hike through the Knuckles Mountain Range before continuing to Kandy at noon. The city is located at an altitude of almost 500 m, surrounded by hills in the Kandy Valley by the Mahaweli River. Kandy was the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom that was able to withstand numerous attempts by the colonial powers to conquer it until it was conquered by the British in 1815. Visit the most historical Buddhist monastery known as the temple of tooth also called the Sri Dalada Maligawa which is believed to bare the left canine tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 5
ENJOY THE TEA TASTING EXPERIENCE AT NUWARELIYA!
Today the journey continues up into the highlands of Nuwara Eliya. The city is surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations and is one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka. In the afternoon you visit a tea factory. Here you will learn everything you need to know about growing tea in Sri Lanka. Discover the different varieties and learn how the plant is grown, picked and processed. In the end, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea with a view of the tea plantations. Sri Lanka is the fourth largest tea producer in the world. Ceylon tea is known for its fresh, pleasant, strong taste.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 6
HIKE THROUGH THE PLATEAU’S OF HORTON PLAINS!
Today look forward to a hike in the Horton Plains National Park. This hilly plateau at an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters is known as a “biodiversity hotspot” because of its great biodiversity and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. There are many hiking trails that are suitable for young and the old where individual routes are marked by various levels of difficulty. One of the most popular destinations is the “World’s End”.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 7
IT’S SAFARI TIME AT UDAWALAWE!
After a hearty breakfast ,head off your journey towards Deniyaya, enroute, grab your cameras amd bino’s and proceed to take part in the Udawalawe Safari, which is a sanctuary for wild animals especially herds of elephants displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir, enroute, visit the Ravana waterfalls, which is one of the largest waterfall named after the legendary King Ravana, who lived in a cave above the waterfall and is said to have captivated the Indian princess Sita according to the Indian national epic Ramayana . Check in at the hotel and spend the day at leisure
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 8
HEAD TOWARDS SINHARAJA FOREST!
Have a quick fresh, put on your hiking shoes and grab your morning meals and proceed to Sinharaja. The area is surrounded by the borders in the south western edge of the Sinharaja forest area. The significant Sinharaja Rainforest Forest Reserve has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve since 1988, as well as a “”biodiversity hotspot”” according to the International Union for Nature Conservation. Check in at the hotel and spend the day at leisure enjoying the unique nature and optionally , you can book a bird safari at Bundala National Park. The park is a moisture protection area, he most famous visitor being the greater flamingo’s which arrives in large flocks up to a thousand birds at a time is, making a cacophony of noise with their feeding and covering the entire area of the main Bundala lagoon with a pinkish threadbare carpet, truely a sight to behold.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 9
SOFT TREK THROUGH THE JUNGLES!
Explore the dense Sinharaja jungle all day long. The jungle hike is a real highlight for every nature lover! covering the most crucial zone of Sinharaja forest reserve which is also known as the home for more than 500 plants, 21 native birds and 17 species. Trekking here is a truly enriching experience: accompanied by nothing but the sound of gushing waterfalls, gurgling streams and rustling leaves, look out for exotic birds, vibrant reptiles and eye-catching butterflies moving through the trees and absorb the atmosphere for tranquillity as your surroundings stir the senses. End up your day at the hotel with a delicious dinner after an unforgettable day filled with some of the most remarkable memories.
The incredible biodiversity of the original forest will captivate and inspire you.
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 10
VISIT THE ” BATTLES & BANSIONS “ OF GALLE & TURTLE HATCHERY
Leaving behind the nature zone you will head off your day towards the sandy beaches, enroute, take part in the “Battles & Bansions” tour of the Galle fort which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Galle lies on a promontory and is surrounded by stately walls. In addition to old, imposing villas and mansions, this open-air museum houses the Maritime Museum, the lighthouse and the National Museum. Check in at Hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure followed by Dinner
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 11
RELAX BY THE WHITE SANDY BEACHES OF UNAWATUNA!
Relax by the beach
Example Hotel: Comfort
Day 12
GOODBYE TO THE PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN!
Time to say “Good bye” with friends made over the course of your incredible tour. Depending on the flight time you can either relax or check out of the hotel. Recollecting all your mesmerizing memories until we meet again.