Itinerary

Day 1 - Airport – Negombo (Approx. 12 kms / 30 min) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Arrival to Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo

• Check in at Suriya Arana Guest House

• Spend a relaxing afternoon on the beach.

• Overnight stay at Suriya Arana Guest House in Negombo

NEGOMBO town is a historically interesting place strongly influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land between the lagoon & the sea and the many canals make for a good exploring.

The Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640, lost it again in the same year, and then captured it again in 1644. The British then took it from them in 1796 without a  struggle. Negombo was one of the most important sources of cinnamon during the Dutch era, and there are still reminders of the European days.

Day 2 - Negombo – Udawalawe (Approx. 200 kms / 5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Transfer to Udawalawe after breakfast.

• Visit Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe by 12.00 noon

• Check in at Big Game Camp in Udawalawe.

• Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Big Game Campsite in Udawalawe.

Udawalawe ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME is a place; where closer to 35 baby elephants are being taken care of with minimum human interaction as they are separated from their mothers. Mothers of these babies are either killed or lost due to non ending Elephant –human conflict in Sri Lanka.The transit home provides food, medical care, everything a baby elephant needs. When the elephants are big and strong enough, they are released into wilderness and start living “normal” elephant life. A few times a day, visitors can enjoy the feeding hour, when the small elephants rush to drink milk and play with their mates. As any other babies, elephants like showing off, especially when spectators are around.

Day 3 - Udawalawe – Yala (Approx. 60 kms / 1.5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Go for an early morning safari in Udawalawe National park after morning tea /coffee

• Morning Safari in Udawalawe National Park.

• Back at the campsite for a late breakfast.

• Transfer to Yala after breakfast. Visit Kataragama Vishnu Shrine enroute.

• Check in at Big Game Campsite in Yala.

• Evening at leisure.

• Overnight stay at Big Game Campsite in Yala (Katagamuwa side)

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK - Originally, the national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir in 1972. The reservoir, surrounded by open plains and foothills, is continuously replenished by River Walawe that draws its waters from the central highlands. The fringes of the reservoir and its creeks are filled with weather-bleached skeletons of thousands of jungle trees, and the area is about to become an important breeding place for aquatic birds.

Day 4 - Yala

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite.

• Go for a Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with a packed lunch.

• Enjoy the lunch inside the Park.

• Back at the campsite in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Big Game Campsite in Yala

YALA NATIONAL PARK, situated in the southeast region of the country, covers almost 1000 square kilometers and is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, along with Wilpattu, it is one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka. Leopards are the stars here, but the park is also home to the large herds of elephants as well as to the spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, wild buffaloes, sloth bear, jackal and mongoose. The bird life is also fantastic, and numerous species such as rosy starlings, paradise flycatchers, crested hawk eagles, blue-tailed bee-eaters and common loras inhabit this natural wilderness.

Day 5 - Yala - Galle - Colombo (Approx. 300 kms / 6 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Colombo via Galle after breakfast.

• Visit Galle Dutch Fort with a local host “Shanjei Perumal”

• Continue to Colombo and check in at the hotel.

• Shopping Tour in Colombo in the evening,

• Overnight stay at Me Hotel in Colombo.

GALLE DUTCH FORT, is situated in the the Bay of Galle on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.The Galle Fort has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria IV, for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.Today, most of the properties are owned by the Sri Lankan Government and a few Dutch people who had the ownership from the beginning.

Day 6 - Colombo - Departure [40 Km – Approximately 1 hour]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to connect with the departure flight. 

Itinerary

Day 1 – Airport – Kandy (Approx. 105 kms / 3.5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Arrival to Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Kandy

• Check in at St.Bridget's Country Bungalow in Kandy

• Visit Kandy Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic.

• Experience a cultural show in Kandy

• Overnight stay at St.Bridget's Country Bungalow in Kandy

SRI DALADA MALIGAWA – Famously known worldwide as The Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa dates back to the 16th century, though most of the present buildings were built in the 19th century. Venerated as the most important object in the Buddhist world, the Sacred Relic of the Tooth of Buddha is enshrined at the Temple. It was brought from India 2500 years ago and it’s said that the possessor of the Relic had the right to rule the country. The Relic is kept in a gold casket and stored amidst great security in the Inner Chamber. The Temple complex is made up of numerous buildings most of which are highly decorated with paintings and carvings depicting Buddha. Rich in history and tradition, the Sri Dalada Maligawa is a religious centre where daily worship is a colourful and joyful way of everyday life. At several times throughout the day different services are held and with the large numbers of worshippers present, it is clear to see why Buddhists are so piously devoted towards the Sacred Tooth Relic. Spine-tingling traditional drumming to be heard coming from the Inner Chamber, will signal that the ceremonial opening of the window for the public viewing of the casket with the Relic within, is just about to begin. We conclude our Tour before the Drumming commences.

Day 2 –  Kandy –  Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 80 kms / 3 Hours) [B

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Bungalow.

• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast.

• Visit a Tea Plantation & a Factory en route and continue to Nuwara Eliya.

• Check in at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya. Evening at leisure.

• Overnight stay at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya.

CEYLON TEA - Sri Lanka is one of the biggest and best tea producers. Tea is an integral part of the culture since it goes hand in hand with hospitality, every household offers tea to guests every time, no exceptions. It has been said that the British Royal Family drinks Sri Lankan Tea.

Day 3 - Nuwara Eliya – Nanu Oya – Ella (Approx. 3.5 hours with train ride) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the bungalow.

• Transfer to Nanuoya Railway station for a train ride from Nanuoya to Ella.

• Check in at Lakshmis Hotel in Ella.

• Visit Demodara Railway Loop and Little Adam’s Peak in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Lakshmis Hotel in Ella.

TRAIN TRAVEL - Experience the remains of the bygone era in these “time machines” witnessing breathtaking views and historical locations. The Train way was incepted by the British in the 19th century with the main purpose of transporting goods, mainly the tea from the plantations and the imported goods to the up country and most of it remains the same. You would still witness the Single Line Tablets being in use, where in most part of the world, it’s a museum artifact.

Day 4 - Ella - Udawalawe (Approx. 80 kms / 3.5 hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Udawalawe.

• Visit Ravana Waterfall enroute.

• Check in at Big Game Campsite in Udawalawe.

• Go for an evening jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park

• Back at Big Game Campsite for Overnight stay.

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK - Originally, the national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir in 1972. The reservoir, surrounded by open plains and foothills, is continuously replenished by River Walawe that draws its waters from the central highlands. The fringes of the reservoir and its creeks are filled with weather-bleached skeletons of thousands of jungle trees, and the area is about to become an important breeding place for aquatic birds.

Day 5 - Belihuloya – Colombo (Approx. 12 kms / 30 min) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite

• Check out from the campsite and proceed to Colombo.

• Visit Elephant Transit Hotel in Udawalawe by 9.00 feeding time

• Continue to Colombo.

• Check in at Fairview Hotel.

• City Tour in Colombo in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Fairview Hotel in Colombo.

COLOMBO is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. It’s an important port in the Indian Ocean since ancient times. Traders from the middle-east used Sri Lanka as an exchange center while Arab traders came to gather the ivory, precious stones and spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper, which were highly priced in Europe. There are many locations relating to the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times in Colombo. Ever a commercial city, the needs of leisure travellers can be fulfilled with the range of activities available in the city. The city tour will be conducted in way that students may experience the melting pot of cultures that make up Sri Lanka and learn about its history, trade and communities.

Day 6 - Udawalawe - Colombo (Approx. 195 kms / 5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to connect with the departure flight.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Airport – Negombo (Approx. 12 kms / 30 min) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Arrival to Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo

• Check in at Suriya Arana Guest House

• Spend a relaxing afternoon on the beach.

• Overnight stay at Suriya Arana Guest House in Negombo

NEGOMBO town is a historically interesting place strongly influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land between the lagoon & the sea and the many canals make for a good exploring.

The Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640, lost it again in the same year, and then captured it again in 1644. The British then took it from them in 1796 without a  struggle. Negombo was one of the most important sources of cinnamon during the Dutch era, and there are still reminders of the European days.

Day 2 - Negombo – Anuradhapura - Wilpattu (Approx. 202 kms / 4 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Transfer to Wilpattu via Anuradhapura after breakfast.

• Visit Anuradhapura Historical Site including Sri Maha Bodhi & Isurumuni Lovers

• Transfer to Wilpattu after the visit to the Historical Site

• Check in at Big Game Camp in Wilpattu

• Overnight stay at Big Game Campsite in Wipattu

Founded in the 377 BC, ANURADHAPURA is renowned as one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Today, with large number of ancient monuments and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is one of the best places to discover the great Sinhala civilization that  flourished in this region. This truly archeological city was the first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka, and several kings left a legacy of architectural and engineering marvels.

In Anuradhapura, you can see some of the most famous as well as the tallest Dagoba in Sri Lanka known as “Ruwanweli Maha saya”. The remains of historical palaces, temples, monasteries, ceremonial baths and the temple of the holy Bo-tree (Sri Maha Bodhi) in also in this historically significant city. The Sri Maha Bodhi Bo tree was grown from a branch of the tree under which "The Buddha" attained enlightenment while he was meditating, more than 2500 year ago.

Day 3 - Wilpattu [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite.

• Go for a Full Day Safari in Wilpattu National Park with a packed lunch.

• Enjoy the lunch inside the Park.

• Back at the campsite in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Big Game Campsite in Wipattu

Covering an area of over 130,000 hectares, WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park has got its name from the tens of floodplain lakes, called 'villus' in Sinhala, and has an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna. It is home to over 30 mammal species, including leopard, sloth bear, Sri Lankan elephant and spotted deer. Also, various wetland bird species such as the pin tail, whistling teal spoonbill, and white ibis can be found in the serene landscapes Wilpattu.

Day 4 - Wilpattu - Departure [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to connect with the departure flight.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Airport – Negombo (Approx. 12 kms / 30 min) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Arrival to Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo

• Check in at Suriya Arana Guest House

• Spend a relaxing afternoon on the beach.

• Overnight stay at Suriya Arana Guest House in Negombo

NEGOMBO town is a historically interesting place strongly influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land between the lagoon & the sea and the many canals make for a good exploring.

The Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640, lost it again in the same year, and then captured it again in 1644. The British then took it from them in 1796 without a  struggle. Negombo was one of the most important sources of cinnamon during the Dutch era, and there are still reminders of the European days.

Day 2 - Negombo – Kithulgala –  Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 167 kms / 5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Visit Negombo fish market early in the morning.
• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast.
• White Water Rafting Expedition in Kelani River in Kithulgala
• Visit a Tea Factory and continue to Nuwara Eliya.
• Check in at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya. Evening at leisure.
• Overnight stay at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya.

WHITE WATER RAFTING IN KITULGALA, located in western Sri Lanka, is considered to be one of the most important holdings of the country’s biodiversity. Recently, Kitulgala has started attracting outdoor enthusiasts to its beautiful setting, used in 1956 for the filming of the Academy Award-winning 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'. Trek along its nature trails and forests ideal for bird watching, or go canyoneering through rocky gorges.

Prior to the two-hour river run, you will be given instructions paddling techniques and river rescue procedures. During this wilderness adventure, paddle down pristine water and exciting, class 2 to 3+ rapids.

CEYLON TEA - Sri Lanka is one of the biggest and best tea producers. Tea is an integral part of the culture since it goes hand in hand with hospitality, every household offers tea to guests every time, no exceptions. It has been said that the British Royal Family drinks Sri Lankan Tea.

Day 3 - Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains –  Belihuloya (Approx. 95 kms / 3.5 hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• After breakfast at the bungalow, leave for Horton Plains.

• Go for a Nature Trail in Horton Plains National Park. Visit Bakers Falls & World’s End

• Back at  Horton Plains National Park entrance and drive to Belihuloya.

• Check in at the Campsite overlooking Samanalawewa.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite in Belihuloya.

The famous HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK is a nature reserve characterized by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, forests, and grassland. The highest plateau in the island, spanning approximately 10,000 hectares, is home to 24 species of mammal - such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine, and leopard. The park also hosts unique vegetation and offers a perfect ground to observe many rare and endemic highland birds (87 species, 14 of which are endemic). An impressive physical feature in Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands. Aptly known as the "World’s End", the precipice boasts a fabulous view of the tea estates below and all the way out to the distant southern coastline.

Day 4 - Belihuloya

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite.

• Go for a cycling Trail in Kosgama Village after breakfast.

• Canoeing in Samanalawewa Reservoir in the evening.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite in Belihuloya.

KOSGAMA CYCLING TRAIL - The nature trail leads to a village called Kinchigune, which has engaged in the ancient steel industry where people have made steel weapons for the Army of the Great Sinhala King Dutugemunu (2nd Century BC). During this diverse nature trail, we will walk through paddy fields, across rivers and past local village houses with their extensive vegetable plots. It is an ideal opportunity to learn a bit about the local agricultural systems and simple way of village living. Witness some beautiful birds, butterflies and a couple of small but charming waterfalls along the way.

CANOEING IN SAMANALAWEWA RESERVOIR - The Samanalawewa reservoir is named after the Sinhalese word ‘samanala’, meaning ‘butterfly’, hinting not only at the terrific number of butterflies in the area but also the actual shape of the reservoir. The word ‘wewa’ literally means ‘tank’ .The still and calm waters of the reservoir offer a great location for canoeing. You can take your time and go for a leisurely paddle for a couple of hours.

Day 5 - Belihuloya – Colombo (Approx. 160 kms / 5.5 hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite.

• Leave for Colombo via Rathnapura.

• Visit a Gem Mine in Rathnapura and experience the extracting of most precious stones.

• Check in at Fairview Hotel.

• City tour in Colombo in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Fairview Hotel in Colombo

COLOMBO is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. It’s an important port in the Indian Ocean since ancient times. Traders from the middle-east used Sri Lanka as an exchange center while Arab traders came to gather the ivory, precious stones and spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper, which were highly priced in Europe. There are many locations relating to the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times in Colombo. Ever a commercial city, the needs of leisure travellers can be fulfilled with the range of activities available in the city. The city tour will be conducted in way that students may experience the melting pot of cultures that make up Sri Lanka and learn about its history, trade and communities.

Day 6 - Colombo - Departure [40 Km – Approximately 1 hour]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to connect with the departure flight.