12 DAY / 11 NIGHT – TREKKING TOUR
Difficulty –
Children
Children –
Above 15 years
Price –
EURO 855 2 pax sharing
On this tour visit Sri Lanka for an authentic Asian adventure, experience an ancient Buddhist civilization at UNESCO protected sites, a rich tropical landscape while trekking in the scenic hills and bathing in a tropical river and relax on our world renown beaches. Along with a unique culture & stunning landscape, see the magnificent wildlife of Sri Lanka, from elephant herds, leopard, and deer to the majestic creatures of the ocean including dolphins, turtles and whales on their migratory path.
DAY 01 NEGOMBO
Welcome on arrival at the Colombo International Airport, and transfer to NEGOMBO a little fishing village not far from the airport. This coastal town has been ruled by all three colonial powers, the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, who were attracted to it as a source of Cinnamon and Negombo is today known as “Little Rome” for its many churches. It is a sea side resort town with many hotels and restaurants along the beach. Free to explore Negombo town by foot or relax on the beach.
Night at the hotel.
Transfer time:30m
DAY 02 NEGOMBO / SIGIRIYA |TREK
Early morning before breakfast, visit the fishing village to see the catamaran return with their catch of the day which are sold on the beach and return to the hotel for breakfast. Leave to SIGIRIYA and arrive at the hotel. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the 8th Wonder of the World, it is a palace built on top of a rock rising up to 600 feet. This rock fortress was built by the parricide King Kasyppa in the 5th century AD. On the ascent to the summit of the rock see some of the marvels of this ruined palace, such as the rock paintings or “frescoes” and from the summit one will have a panoramic view of the surrounding.
In the afternoon do a short trek to Pidurangala to see an ancient temple and a spectacular view of the area from the summit of this mountain.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Elevation: 200m
Activity: 2h 30m
Elevation : 120m
Activity : 1h30m
Transfer time: 3h
DAY 03 SIGIRIYA / POLONARUWA |CYCLE
Morning leave for POLONNARUWA to visit the ancient ruins by cycle. This was the 2nd Capital of the country from the 11th century BC and the well-preserved medieval city has several archaeological sites to view, ‘Galvihara’ is one such remarkable site with 3 statues of Lord Buddha sculptured in 3 different positions out of a single big rock. This ancient city is well known for the great King Parakrama Bahu who built a tank, the largest ancient rainwater reservoir of the island. This magnificent tank known as “Parakrama Samudra” is named after the king. Return to Sigiriya.
Late afternoon visit a village by bullock carts and enjoy a short ride in a catamaran to return to the hotel for dinner and night.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Cycling & visiting : 3h
Village activities : 2h
Transfer time : 2h30m
DAY 04 SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / KNUCKLES
Morning leave for Dambulla to visit the cave temples. It is an extraordinary and unique
complex and its 18th c. rock paintings are among the best preserved in the entire region. The extent of the painted surfaces in the five caves exceeds 21,000 square feet; 157 statues of various sizes are also on display.
Continue your journey to see the spice gardens in Matale where you can see for yourself all the spices grown in Sri Lanka and used in the local cuisine as well as for medicinal use.
Leave for the night to KUNCKLES the mountain range resembling the knuckles, here lodging will be shared dorm style in a Bungalow.
Elevation :90m
Activities: 3h30m
Transfer time : 3h 30m
DAY 05 KNUCKLES |TREK
Morning leave a full day trek in the mountain region with a picnic lunch provided en route finishing at the Telgamu Oya for a swim in the river, return to the bungalow for dinner.
Elevation : 600m
Trekking time : 4h 30m
Transfer time : 40m DAY 06 KNUCKLES / KANDY
Morning leave for Kandy visit the Temple of the Tooth known as the “Dalada Maligawa” where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined in a casket at this temple. Many Buddhist pilgrims pay homage and offer flowers in the morning and evening. The relic is taken in a procession with elephants, drummers and dancers along the streets for 10 days in July or August, this parade is called the Esala Perahera.
Visit the hill capital which was the last Kingdom before the British took over rule of the island. Kandy is situated at an altitude of 500m and is the 2nd biggest city, the market and the shops are interesting to visit. Continue to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens once the pleasure gardens of the queen, the garden has one of the finest collections of tropical flora and orchids. On the way back you may visit a Gem lapidary to see the mining and cutting of gems.
Arrive at your hotel for dinner and night.
Activities : 5h
Transfer time : 2h 30m
DAY 07 KANDY / ELLA | TREK
Morning visit the city and proceed to the Kandy railway station to experience a local train ride to ELLA a very vibrant hill city.Then do a Trek to Ella Rock passing through the tea estates, forests and plains of this mountain region to reach the summit for a spectacular view.
Dinner and night at hotel
Trekking time : 2h30m
Transfer time.: 30m
Train ride : 6h
DAY 08 ELLA / UDAWALAWE | SAFARI
Morning proceed to visit “Small Adam’s Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the region on the summit.Then continue towards UDAWALAWE arrive at your camp site for lunch, afternoon visit the National park in jeeps. Udawalawe is known for its herd of elephants, you will also see Wild buffalos, wild boar and many birds.
Dinner and night at hotel