Trekking & Hiking Experience
Trekking & Hiking Experience
Trekking & Hiking Experience
15 Days Starting and ending in Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Pinnawala, Peradeniya, Heeloya Tourism Village, Heeloya, Hasalaka, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Place, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala, Bundala National Park, Udawalawa, Ambalangoda
Tour operator:
Tour code:
301400
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
5-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Sri Lanka's diverse and scenic hill country, encompassing the beautiful areas of Kandy, Knuckles Mountain, Nuwara Eliya, Haputale, Bandarawela, and Ella, offers an exceptional setting for indulging in a wide range of trekking tours through enchanting rainforest patches. One cannot afford to miss exploring the breathtaking Knuckles Mountain range, which stretches across an impressive 170 sq. km and boasts five major forest formations. This region showcases a rich variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna, along with awe-inspiring mountain vistas. The Knuckles mountain range is a true paradise for trekkers, with its abundance of trekking tours that take you on a journey through crystal-clear rivers, dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque tea plantations. As you traverse the trails, you'll also come across terraced paddy fields and beautifully maintained Knuckles Mountain range home gardens. The allure of this region lies in its harmonious blend of natural wonders and cultural landscapes. In addition to the Knuckles Mountain range, there are several other captivating destinations that offer exceptional trekking experiences. Sinharaja Rain Forest beckons with its verdant beauty and remarkable biodiversity, making it an ideal choice for a trekking tour. The Knuckles Mountains themselves are home to a plethora of remarkable waterfalls, including Rathna Ella, Kaluwa Ella, Kalu Gaga Ella, and Preumall Ella. The journey to Adam's Peak, known as Sri Pada, is another iconic trekking experience, especially cherished for its spiritual significance. Horton Plains, Haputale, Ella, Kitulgala, and the Veddha village of Dambana further expand the possibilities for adventure, with their diverse landscapes featuring paddy fields, railroads, tunnels, tea estates, mountains, valleys, grassy plains, and captivating waterfalls such as Bambabrakanda Falls and Lanka Fall. These are just a few of the many remarkable places that offer trekking and hiking opportunities in Sri Lanka's hill country. Each destination presents its own unique blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable experience for enthusiasts seeking to explore the diverse landscapes and engage with the stunning beauty of this captivating region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bandaranayake International Airport Colombo
Location: Pinnawala
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 01 Airport to Kandy
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative From Ran lanka tour holidays Tours .will Welcome you and transfer to Kandy. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pinnawala .
Plan for tour itinerary Acuities
• welcome to Srilanka our Respersentive meet at airport
• After , journey to Kandy
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel Pinnawala
Day 2 : Kandy
Location: Peradeniya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 02, Kandy
Afterbrekfast, drive to Kandy to Eastern hills Country Head to the mountain capital of Sri Lanka visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on the way. See the elephants frolicking at the nearby river and orphaned baby elephants been bottle of milk feeding. Spend the evening within the mesmerizing interiors of Temple of the Tooth Relic followed by a concert showcasing traditional Sri Lankan music and dance.
Kandy This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Sinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site. Tooth of temple, Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Peradeniya botanical garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens were laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, the origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. it was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912.
The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the South East Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018. Big pergolas and wire arches are covered with glamorous climber plants with hard-to-pronounce names like Beaumontia and Saritaea, intertwined with the beautiful lilac-blue petraea, which are said to have grown more beautifully than in the Kew gardens itself. A small and neat orchid house built inside the Royal Botanical Gardens exhibits some of the best orchid species and the entrance is decorated with beds of red Salvia coccinea and scarlet poinsettias, with the main Broad Walk being created with fine evergreen trees, underneath which there are beds of the pretty “Prickly Bush” and “Blue Sky” flora. The National Herbarium of Sri Lanka – the leading institute for authentication of plants in Sri Lanka, is also located inside the Peradeniya Gardens. Overnight stay in Kandy hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities.
• Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see orphaned Elephants and if you wish you could feed them with milk.
• Spice garden
• Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees
• Scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake),
• Kandyan Dance Show & City tour & gem shop
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 3 : Heeloya
Location: Heeloya Tourism Village
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 : Kandy to Heeloya Knuckles range
Leave from hotel 7.30 am ,Start drive from Kandy to eastern foot hills of Knuckles Mountain Range passing industrial suburb of Kandy,
HeeloyaTake a mountain walk to one of the most beautiful and remote villages in Kandy at the foot hills of Knuckles Mountains with an experienced guide and a villager. This walk will bring you real authentic Sights of a village untouched by mass tourism growth or development. The walk goes through Pine forests, Tea estates, gushing streams, jungle patches, waterfalls, terraced rice fields and domestic spice fields. So you will be able to see working spice, paddy and tea fields, interact with real locals, taste home cooked food and see how animals are used for farming work. You would be able to visit a real home in the mountains where one could witness or join cooking with the locals. The home cooked meal will be served as your lunch complimented with fresh home grown fruits such as Mangoes and Bananas. Village that abundantly beautiful in the backdrop of the mighty Knuckles range. The village is naturally authentic and their farming lifestyle which has never been changed since their settlement.
The largest Victoria reservoir, Kandy and home gardens, terrace rice fields. Trekking start facing mini world’s end drop of Knuckles Range on a jeep track with the bird eye view the eastern valley with mountains, passing reforest planted by forest department with different exotic trees with underground cardamom plantations and natural forests, terrace rice fields and waterfalls. There are many eagles and other bird life too. Have picnic lunch on the way and possibility for a nice river bath. Overnight, camping in our Knuckles Range sky camp with panoramic view.
Special consideration: Whenever you visit Meemure always keep the village beautiful and protect the nature.
Overnight’s Stay at Sky Camp or Village House
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• 7:o0 Am our trekking guide will provide a Brief description about the village and trekking.
• 7,30 En route middle way tea break from Game Gadara
• 08.00 Am, you will start the trekking. You are encouraged to work and become part of the village life.
• Heeloya waterfall, nice river bath
• 2,00pm enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch at a village house
• Arrival to Sky Camp or Village House
• Night time fire lighting
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights at Sky Camp or Village House
Day 4 : Meemure
Location: Heeloya
Accommodation: Camp, Homestay, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 : Heeloya Knuckles range to Meemure
Early morning gets up for spectacular sunrise. Village rice paddy filed Gamagedar style of life Tea plantation and natural and second generation forest. Start walk through a pygmy forest, cloud forests and plateau with grassland to a foothill plantation village. An Endemic bird, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams are on the way. Overnight camping in our base camp at tea plantation village about you know Meemure
Nice history About Meemure as the Legends, state Meemure has been a site of King Ravana habitat. They believe that the village named Maha Pabbatha belonged to king Ravana is presently named Meemure. And history states that king Ravana has landed his “Dandumonaraya”, vimana mythological flying machine on Lakegala Mountain after kidnapping Rama’s wife Sita. Beliefs states that there was an aerial to land the flying machine at the top of Lakegala Mountain.Accordingly Mahapabbatha gramaya changed into Magakisigama and today known as Meemur .Meemure is located at the foot of the eastern slopes of Lakegala surrounded by the knuckles forest reservation. This village is enriched with Natural water springs and waterfall. Meemure village is given the accurate introduction by the villagers is the area at the foot of Lakegala with the Mee tree, Grocery shop, School and Temple. In the past, these villagers mainly did paddy cultivation and Chena cultivation. In this Chena cultivation they mainly grow sesame, millet and Green beans. In 1960s with the advancement of the economy in the village due to the cultivation of Ensal, Cardamom Seeds (Elettaria cardamom) the shanties at the village developed into roofed houses.
To speak of social background Meemure receive a special place for medicine, astrology and religious beliefs. As the villages, state Meemure is the best place to observe the star constellation. According to the legends saint (ivarayā) named Pulasti has introduced the astrology by observing the stars from the foot of lakegala. When we talk about local medicine, till today medicine for the body, medicine for fractures, Snake medicines, Sorcery, Magic and KemKrama (Local medicine) are used in Meemure.
Meemure village, hiding under the beauty of the forest, was well known in the 90s and became famous among environmentalist foreign tourists during 1960 / 70's period. During 1980 s Environmentalists University students started visiting Meemure for their observations and experiments. The Village became most famous due to the TV programs, Movies and dramas such as Sooriya Arana, Kastirama, Dumbara Wanapetha, Sarisara. Accordingly in year 2000 Meemure was famous among the foreigners and was frequently visited by them. And then the Dumbara Forest surrounding Meemure was named as Forest reservation and chena cultivation was abolished and also Ensal cultivation was also banned due to clearing of forest for cultivation was prohibited. Accordingly in 1984 as an alternative crop villagers started growing pepper. Due to this, the villagers start focusing on the providing facilities to the foreigners who visited Meemure as their main livelihood, and chena culivation was limited. Overnight stay at Hasalaka hotel or Village House
Special consideration: Whenever you visit Meemure always keep the village beautiful and protect the nature.
Overnight stay at Hasalaka hotel or Village House
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Leave from Heeloya 6.30 Am, walking 35 Km Cross to village & Jungle trekking is the greatest way to get a closer look at the nature and examine the hidden beauty of it. It’s generally a thrilling adventurous experience with exploring the lush green forest, wildlife and the mysterious noises surround the jungle
• 7:o0 Am our trekking guide will provide a Brief description about the village and trekking.
• Jungle trekking to Hidden waterfall
• Village Exploration Tour
• Waterfalls Adventure
• Sooriya Arana Water Activities
• 2,00pm enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch at a village
• 3.00 m Back to Crossing Heeloya to Kandy
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hasalaka hotel or Village House
Day 5 : Haslaka Rathana Ella
Location: Hasalaka
Accommodation: Camp, Homestay, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 : Haslaka Rathana Ella
Early morning gets up for spectacular sunrise leave from after breakfast accommodation next adventure trekking experience
Today we drive about 65 km (approx. 3hrs) along winding roads lined by green slopes of tea plantations
The area surrounding the waterfall is extremely verdant. The main occupation of the villagers in Rathana Ella is paddy cultivation. The Rathana Ella waterfall is very important to the village, as it supplies water to the irrigation works and paddy cultivation.
In the past, people built small anicut to get water from Rathana Ella for their agricultural activities. Rathana Ella supplies enough water to assist 200 farmers to earn a living in paddy cultivation. This majestic waterfall is situated at Hasalaka area the 110 m Ratna Ella (Navarathna Ella) fall is the highest and governs for 9th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. In the Kandy region.
Hidden inside the jungles in Gurulupotha on the way to Mahiyangana lies a ruined site called Gurulupotha Sita Kotuwa surrounded by a garden of water falls. Gurulupota is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province Overnight stay at Hasalaka Village House same place
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Leave from 7.30 Am, walking 14 Km Cross to village & Jungle trekking is the greatest way to get a closer look at the nature and examine the hidden beauty of it. It’s generally a thrilling adventurous experience with exploring the lush green forest, wildlife and the mysterious noises surround the jungle
• 8:o0 Am our trekking guide will provide a Brief description about the village and trekking.
• 8.30 Seehakotuwa site visit
• 7 wonder water falls (Waterfalls Adventure normally 4 you can see if raining time 7 th water can)
• Village Exploration Tour
• River crossing
• Picnic Lunch Si Lankan style food teats
• Kaluwa watuna Ella & Rathna waterfalls
• Top of the RathnaElla water falls Hiking
• Back to Haslaka ,Evening Black tea & ginger
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on home stay Overnights
• Stay at Hasalaka hotel or Village House
Day 6 : Rathana Ella
Location: Hasalaka
Accommodation: Camp, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Haslaka Rathana Ella Kaluwawatuna Ella
Today we drive about 4m (approx. 45Minit) along winding roads lined by green slopes of tea plantations. There is plenty of interests along the way, including a stop at some waterfalls.
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Leave from 8.00 Am, walking 14 Km Cross to village & Jungle trekking is the greatest way to get a closer 8.30 Am our trekking guide will provide a Brief description about the village and trekking.
• Kaluwa watuna Ella water falls
• Village Exploration Tour
• River crossing
• Lunch Si Lankan style food teats
• River Bath Enjoy Cool water
• Back to Haslaka ,Evening Black tea
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on home stay Overnights
• Transfer to Next day Nuwaraeliya Stay at Nuwaraeliya hotel
Day 7 : Nuwara Eliya
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 07 : Nuwaraeliya
You'll reach Nuwara Eliya, heart of the tea growing industry and full of colonial charm. Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed, Nuwara Eliya was once was the favored cool-climate escape For the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. The verdant surrounding countryside of tea plantations, carefully tended vegetable plots and craggy hills is highly scenic.
Nuwaraeliya founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. NuwaraEliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and Cricket & Best Ceylon tea from NuwaraEliya of Central Hills Country Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped town's attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. An attractive and well-used oasis Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers as well as visited tourist attraction place at World's End Best Tourism from Nuwara Eliya.
Built entirely during the 19th century, it's quirky architecture reflects what you'd normally expect to find in an English country town, which will make you feel like you've stepped back in time. On the way we will visit Devon and St Clare's waterfalls. This afternoon we make a visit to a tea factory to see the process of making one of our favorite drinks in action. You’ll see every step of the tea making process, from bush to cup. Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetha Waka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka. Overnights Stay at Nuwaraliya Hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• En Route visit Tea Plantations & Tea Factory enjoyed Experience of tea flauckersteyle
• City tour of Nuwaraeliya visit to victoria |Hakgala National Park
• Seetha Amman Temple
• Arrival To the hotel and relax overnight stay at hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.
Day 8 : Nuwaraeliya
Location: Horton Place
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 08 : Nuwaraliya To Horton plain’s
Early morning leave to Horton plains En route take you breakfast. Shrouded in cold windy mist on top of the Sri Lankan hill country. Once in the Horton Plains a few kilometers’ walking will take you to witness “The world’s end”, the place where you feel the end of the world. The ideal place for relaxing your mind where you can abandon all your sorrow.
Horton Plains The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka was discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834 it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains was declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park. The gently rolling plateau of Horton Plains at the southern end of the central montane massif of Sri Lanka is interspersed with network of streams and channels. The Montane forest is also the source of three major rivers of Sri Lanka: River Mahaweli-the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Walave and River Kelani. Still more, Horton Plains is bounded by the country’s second and third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka: Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda (2389 m) and Mount Thotupola Kanda (2357 m).
The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s fall is one of the highlights of the Horton Plains. Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem.
At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010. Horton Plains, its surroundings, forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all major rivers. The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals representative of the country’s wet and montane zones. The western slopes support the most extensive area of montane cloud forest surviving in the island. Horton Plains is not merely a destination for nature tourists. Since the rich biodiversity of Horton Plains is still grossly underexplored, it affords invaluable opportunities to those engaged on educational and research activities. Protecting Horton Plains is a call of duty for all Sri Lankans. Special consideration: Whenever you visit Meemure always keep the village beautiful and protect the nature. Over Nights Stay at Same Hotel NuwaraEliya
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Next day early morning travel to Horton plans & Brake’s falls
• En Route visit to Ambewela New Zealand farm vegetables farm strawberry Farm also
• Visit to Botanical garden spice plants much more orchid Hakkgala
• Visit Lake Gregory Enjoyed in Cool weather
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.
Day 9 : Ella
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 09 : Nuwaraeliya To Ella
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, it's home to the famous Nine Arches Bridge. My favourite part about Ella in Sri Lanka was how close the Nine Arches Bridge was. This world-famous bridge has been on my bucket list for a while so I was super happy to tick it off
Ella has all the best parts of Sri Lanka rolled into one: beautiful jungle mountains, rolling tea plantations, and epic waterfalls. As one of the biggest tea producers, travelers can look forward to spending their days among the greenest surroundings, enjoying the views from hilltop houses and adventurous hiking trails. Even the train ride to Ella is one of life’s most remarkable experiences, as you travel by iconic blue train through bamboo forests and tropical mist. Enjoy all the top things to do in Ella with this complete travel guide.
Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers. The chief designer and project manager of the 'upcountry railway line of Ceylon' project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled "Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon" published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon has details of all the records including the plans and drawings. Popular rumours suggest that when construction work commenced on the bridge, the Great War began between the empires of Europe and the steel assigned for this site was reallocated to Britain's War related projects at the battlefront. As a result, the work came to a standstill, leading the locals to build the bridge with stone bricks and cement, but without steel .It is located in Demodara, between Ella and Demodara railway stations. The surrounding area has seen a steady increase of tourism due to the bridge's architectural ingenuity and the profuse greenery in the nearby hillsides Flying Ravana Zip line Ella you will get the best adventure experience from Zipline Ella Sri Lanka has always been at the forefront of offering visitors to Sri Lanka something different. This charming village visited by travellers on their way to somewhere else has over the past 20 years, gradually became a destination in itself .It is Sri Lanka’s first two-laned zip-line in Ella. It stretches half a kilometre and claims to be the second-longest in South East Asia. Little Adams Peak, Mini Adams Peak is the closest and the easiest hike in Ella. Popular among tourists for the dashing, panoramic views you would ever witness in Sri Lanka Mini Adams Peak is the closest and the easiest hike in Ella. Popular among tourists for the dashing, panoramic views you would ever witness in Sri Lanka The peak is not to be confused with Adam’s peak, which is a little way away and a considerably tougher and longer hike. It gets its name from Adam’s peak because this mountain replicates its shape, in a smaller form Adams peak. Overnight stay in Ella hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• After bearkfast leave from hotel 7.00 am to Ella
• Enoy the nineArch Bridge first bridge in the world with stone bricks and cement, but without steel Build up
• Enjoy hikeng experince at little adam peak
• Enjoy your lunch from ella recommend resturant
• After noon enjoy Flying Ravana Zip line adventure Experience
• Ella city tour & Relax in the hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Overnights Stay at Ella Hotel
Day 10 : Tissamaharama
Location: Tissamaharama
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 : Tissamahrama: Relax Day
After breakfast Leave from Ella hotel to Tissamaharama En Route enjoy Rawan water falls transfer to tissamaharama
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Arrival to Hotel Tissamahrama
• Relax on hotel
Day 11 : Yala National Park In Sri Lanka
Location: Yala
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 : Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping
Early in the morning leave from hotel at 5.00am Yala Notional Park Full day Game Drive En route Enjoyed Breakfast &Short Lunch break Time will Enjoyed Srilankan Style tridisonal Lunch at the Yala Park relaxing point. Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; Crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard. A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus). Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.
During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles.
Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground. Overnights’ stay at Tissa Hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Early in the morning Leave to Yala national park enjoy full day game at Yala national park
• you will be able enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over night stay at hotel
Day 12 : Udawalawe National Park & Elephant Transit Home
Location: Bundala National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 : Bundala &'Udawalawe national park
Sri Lanka is rich in nature, with a number of sanctuaries and national parks to protect the wildlife that inhabits the many varied ecosystems here. Bundala National Park Wetland Sanctuary is one of the more obscure sanctuaries, which lie on the coastal belt between Hambantota Most of bird’s cocardalies & Birdlife . Bundala Park, Wetland bird species found in the Bundala National Park include the Garganey, Pin tail, Whistling Teal, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Large White Egret, Cattle Egret and Purple Heron. Also, many species of Gulls, Terns, Owls, Kites and Eagles are also lives here. The endemic Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, Little Cormorant and the Painted Stork. There are approximately 20 species of mammals in the Bundala National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Spotted Deer, Water Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose. 'Udawalawe national park is a one of the greatest among all the national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area that is a home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. Udwalawe National Park was declared on 30th June 1972 at a ceremony presided over by ministry of shipping and tourism. After visit The Elephant Transit Home, since its inception in 1995, has helped care for dozens of injured, sick, or orphaned baby elephants from all over Sri Lanka. Visitors to the home are able to observe an animated group of around 20 or 30 juvenile and teenage pachyderms, who are fed four times a day. The resident animals are looked after until they are deemed fit enough to be released back into the wild, after which they are closely monitored for investigational purposes, as well as their own safety. Elephant transit Home Sri Lankan elephants are an endangered species and their survival in their natural habitats is threatened due to human activities. Elephants in the wild are constantly being killed, and many elephant calves become orphaned. In order to support these orphaned elephants, the Department of Wildlife Conservation set up the Elephant Transit Home within Udawalawe National Park with help from the Born Free Foundation. The facility was established under the 29th Amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Part II. As of 8 February 2009, 39 orphaned elephant calves were being looked after. The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2008, sixty-five elephants had been released to the jungle. The main objective of this facility is rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants to ultimately release them back into their natural habitat. Up to three elephants per week are killed in Sri Lanka due to conflicts with humans, often leaving behind orphan calves. The elephants are kept at part of the Udawalawe National Park to maintain familiarity with their habitat but have access to both food and medical care Transfer to Udawalawe. Watch baby elephants being fed milk at the elephant transit home at noon. In the afternoon, game drive to Udawalawe National Park. Overnight stay close to Udawalawe. Safari hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Acuities:
• Early morning Leave to Bundala National Park half day
• Transfer To Udawalawe National Park
• Udawalawe. Athgri Safari hotel Lunch Break
• Visit to the Elephant transit Home
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over night stay at hotel
Day 13 : Ambalangoda
Location: Udawalawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Ambalangoda
After breakfast leave from hotel Balapitiya the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka64 small island, highest bio diverse Madu Ganga is a minor watercourse which originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. Madu River is a wetland, near the Small town "Balapitiya" along the Colombo Galle highway. This is the point where the Estuary of the Madu river Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.
Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka.
Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda “, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weight 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season Overnights stay Ambalangoda hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• After Breakfast Leave to the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka Madu village
• Mask Factory / Moonstone mine -Metiyagoda
• Maduganga safari tour marshlands covered in mangrove forests
• Cinnamon Island ,Coin island ,Kohduwa Temple
• Turtle farm Ahungalla,
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• next day Overnight stay at Colombo hotel
Day 14 : Colombo
Location: Ambalangoda
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 : Colombo
After the Breakfast leave to Colombo, Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums; diesel fumed congested roads and street markets. . It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayewardenepura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination Stay at hotel city tours night [Overnight stay at Colombo]
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Visit Gangaramaya temple (water lake Temple) Much More place
• Dutch Hospital & twin tower
• Shopping tour
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over night stay at hotel
Day 15 : Bandaranayake International Airport Colombo
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 15: Colombo BIA Airport Colombo
Leave for Colombo in the morning. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. Transfer to airport According to the Brookings Flight Schedule, Colombo .Leave from Colombo
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
•Colombo Transfer to Colombo Airport
•Tour End
.Drop To Airport
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Accommodation
•Nice Luxury shearing Boutique hotel or star classes, Camp
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Airport Transfers at Destination
•Airport pickup and drop-off all Destination
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Fully Guided
•English speaking chauffeur guide & Local Site Guide
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Meals
All Hotel H|B Basic Meal plan & Camp site FB
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Additional Services
•Tickets for various activities, such as: Massage & Spa, tickets to gardens, orphanage, boat rides, Safaris, laundry, trips mini bar, shopping lists etc.
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If you prefer calling us it will be free of charge and for others hotel will charge.
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Optional Service extra Cost • full Day (full day-lunch+ snack tickets + jeep +2person) price 180U$ • Safari Jeep we can arrange Half day price (ticket+Jeep+2person) 90 U$ • whole watching dolphin watching price (ticket+Jeep+2person) 50 $ Also apply as your wish • Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
Mode of Transport
• Air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
•Nice Luxury shearing Boutique hotel or star classes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
•Nice Luxury shearing Boutique hotel or star classes, Camp
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
If a group doesn’t reach the minimum required number of passengers (minimum 02), we will still proceed with running the tour."
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Solo traveler, is there a single supplement?
If you are travelling alone there is a mandatory single supplement as it is not possible to share a room on the tour with another solo traveler.
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Company Instant Book
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WHY BOOK WITH US
a. Savings you are looking best tour your holiday. your -choice b. 10 years’ Experience in tourism industry. c. We will give you the priority to arrange your tour as you wish to get it arranged by us. d. Experience tour consultant’s Service e. Customized and flexible tour plans and itineraries f. Specialize for group and Individual travel arrangements. g. We are Government approved tour Operator in Srilanka
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Easy Backpack (luggage)
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Are flights included in this tour?
Not Included
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How is the Tour Guides and Naturalist Services?
a. We have exclusive relationships with the best Tour Guides and Naturalists in the industry including the ‘Best National Guide Lecturer’ and ‘Best Chauffeur Guide’ of the Presidential Travel & Tourism Awards. Multi Languages [Hindi, Arabic, English, French]
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Best fitness
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
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What is the maximum group size?
02 --10
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
05 to 85
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What currencies are required for this tour?
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No,
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How is the hotel Booking Services?
We provide a complete spectrum of accommodation options to suit all budgets including home stays, back-packer accommodation, 3 – 5 star, boutique/luxury as well as campsites with tented accommodation – service providers
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
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1.WHO WE ARE
Ranlankatourholidays (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed Travel Agency. We are a team of travel trade professionals which count for over 10 years of collective experience in Sri Lanka. As the company name suggests, we aspire to be the most sought-after travel agent in sustainable tourism platform Sri lanka known as the peal of the Indian Ocean which is full of amazing places and things and the greatest place to spend your Holiday. Srilanka is the best Holiday destination in Asia. If you visit Srilanka Once, definitely you will think about a second visit. As a travel agent in Sri Lanka, we can arrange the best tour solution. Best choice Ran Lanka tour holidays (Pvt) Ltd
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
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What clothes do I need to take?
a. Light cotton or linen clothing. It can be chilly in NuwaraEliya (the hill country) at night, so a sweater is recommended. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter temples. Socks may also be a good idea for walking round places such as Polonnaruwa – the ground can be extremely hot for bare feet. Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. Socks. A fleece. Umbrella. Waterproof jacket.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
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Who are Ran Lanka Tour Holidays (PVT) Ltd?
Ran Lanka tour holidays (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed Travel Agency. We are a team of travel trade professionals which count for over 10 years of collective experience in Sri Lanka. As the company name suggests, we aspire to be the most sought-after travel agent in sustainable tourism platform Sri Lanka known as the peal of the Indian Ocean which is full of amazing places and things and the greatest place to spend your Holiday. Srilanka is the best Holiday destination in Asia. If you visit Srilanka Once, definitely you will think about a second visit. As a travel agent in Sri Lanka, we can arrange the best tour solution. Best choice Ran Lanka tour holidays (Pvt) Ltd
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Do you offer Tailor-Made Holidays?
Ran Lanka Tours can create personalized tours that cater to specific interests, whether it’s wildlife, culture, adventure, or relaxation.
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a. Savings you are looking best tour your holiday. your -choice b. 10 years’ Experience in tourism industry. c. We will give you the priority to arrange your tour as you wish to get it arranged by us. d. Experience tour consultant’s Service e. Customized and flexible tour plans and itineraries f. Specialize for group and Individual travel arrangements. g. We are Government approved tour Operator in Srilanka
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