3-Day tour to Vedda Village & Two National Parks

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Spending time in a rural village with indigenous Vedda people is a life time experience. You will experience their way of living, customs, rituals and learn old hunting techniques during this tour with a trekking to one of the most beautiful waterfalls where you can have a swim in a natural pool. You will also do safaris in Gal Oya National Park by Jeep and Boat. If you want to discover something unique and undiscovered, this will be an ideal tour for you.

What's Included

Refreshments and water bottles during the safaris
Waterfall Trekking experience
Bottled water
All government taxes
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Afternoon jeep safari in Gal Oya National Park
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Morning boat safari in Gal Oya National Park
Accommodation in Adaviya Resort on FB basis
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Hotel Pick up and drop off
Transfer to your next destination (Selected cities only - Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Pasikuda, Dambulla, Kataragama, Tissamaharama, Yala, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Pasikuda, Arugam Bay, Hambantota)
Vedda Village visit with a local guide
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick Up - Mahiyanganaya

    3 stops
  • 1

    06:30 You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Mahiyanganaya. On arrival at Mahiyanganaya, you will check in to Keven's Casa hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will be taken to DAMBANA, the remote jungle village of indigenous people. The population of these indigenous 'Veddha' people now consists of only about 350 families, a number significantly reduced from a once thriving community. The 'Veddha' are so influenced by the imposing dominant culture that they risk losing their traditions and what has been their livelihood for centuries. Visitors to this fascinating village have the opportunity to meet and chat with the people who live there, learn about their traditions, and gain a unique insight into their way of life.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mahiyanganaya

    Spend couple of hours at leisure before enjoying your dinner.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mahiyanganaya - Gal Oya

    4 stops
  • 4

    After breakfast, you will start your waterfall trekking. This will be a wonderful experience through the jungle. Be ready for a swim in a fresh water natural pool.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Arrive back to your hotel for lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Start your safari a Maduru Oya National Park by Jeep. Maduru Oya National Park is unknown to most travellers; a treasure to be explored by avid wildlife travellers. Situated north-east of Colombo, just under 300km away, this is a picturesque park with large herds of elephants and diverse birdlife. Surrounded by indigenous communities, Maduru Oya National park is the place to discover undisturbed wildlife and authentic Sri Lanka.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Mahiyanganaya

    Arrive back to your hotel. Enjoy your dinner.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Gal Oya - Drop Off

    1 stop
  • 8
    Gal Oya National Park - The Crossing

    04:30 Wake up early and pack your breakfast before leaving for the morning safari by Boat in Gal Oya National Park. Leave with your guide to do an exciting safari in the National park by boat. Enjoy the only experience in Sri Lanka that allows you to spot wildlife from the water. It’s a unique way to immerse yourself in the animals’ habitats. Thereon, proceed back to your hotel (the hotel where you were picked up) or next destination (Free Transportation will be provided to Polonnaruwa, Yala, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana)

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
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