All-Inclusive 9-Day Journey: Nature's Wonders of Sri Lanka

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Airport – Negombo
1 stop
1
Negombo
• On arrival at the Bandaranaike International airport, you will be warmly greeted by your very own chauffeur guide and transferred to Negombo. (Approx. 30 min. drive). On arrival in the hotel, spend the day at leisure relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities. Negombo's beach is very wide in places and also the heartland of Christian Sri Lanka, as borne out by the enormous churches and florid wayside catholic shrines scattered about the town and its environs. The Dutch made the town an important commercial center, building a canal, on which spices, particularly cinnamon, which grew profusely in the surrounding areas-where transported from the interior to the coast prior to being shipped abroad.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Negombo– Belihuloya
1 stop
2
Belihuloya is a very picturesque little hamlet renowned for its eco-tourism richness. Doing camping is the ideal way to enjoy the nature of Belihuloya that has many things to offer. Belihuloya is not a place for relaxation, it is a place for adventure. We operate numerus adventure and trekking programmes in Belihuloya including confidence jump, sliding down on the waterfalls and swimming. We have tailored this camping experience in order to provide you the best nature and adventure experience that no one can offer with all acceptable green practices.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Belihuloya-Haputale
3 stops
3
Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
St Benedict's Monastery - Adisham
Adisham Hall or Adisham Bungalow is a country house near Haputale, in the Badulla District, Sri Lanka. At present, it houses the Adisham Monastery of Saint Benedict. It has a relic of St. Sylvester at the chapel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Lipton’s Seat
Located on top of the Poonagala hill, the Lipton’s Seat lookout is one of Sri Lanka's most impressive viewpoints. The place gets this name after the famous tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton used this place to survey the surrounding region of his tea plantations. It is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri Lanka. Several lakes, the sacred mountain of Weda hiti Kanda, Hambanthota harbor located in the southern coastal area can be seen remarkably.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Haputale- Ella- Haputale (Train Ride)
3 stops
6
Ella Rock
This short train journey is one of the most impressive train journeys in the country that goes through tea plantations, tunnels and also the nine arch bridge which is one of the most visited attractions in this tiny village of Ella. Hike to Ella Rock is a great activity for those that are really interested in hiking and trekking in a slightly more challenging path than Little Adam’s Peak. It is wise to head up first thing in the morning for amazing panoramic views. It takes approximately 2 hours to climb to the top, with a hike through tranquil woodland and tea plantations.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Rawana Falls
Located near the village of Udunuwara in Ella, Rawana Waterfall is a legendary waterfall that goes back to the era of Ramayana. This beautiful waterfall is located just near the Ella – Yala road. Measuring 25 m in height, this cascading waterfall is glorious to watch during the rainy season. It is told that King Ravana, kidnapped princess Sita and kept her hidden in a cave located behind the waterfall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Nine Arches Bridge
Located between Ella and Demodara railway stations, the nine-arch bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in Sri Lanka. This 99 feet high massive bridge has been built entirely of solid rocks, bricks, and cement without using a single piece of steel. When one stands underneath it and looks up there is a beautiful sight of ‘nine skies’ through the nine arches, hence it is also called as “Nine skies bridge” and “The Bridge in the sky”. Guards allow you to walk along the rails and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding environment. You will be so lucky if you get a chance to see a train traveling over the bridge.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Haputale- Wellawaya
1 stop
9
Wellawaya
Night walk- Observe nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat on a daily trail through our surrounding greenery. Bird watching trail- Spot over 120 species of birds within the traditional farmlands of Jetwing Kaduruketha. Ella Wala (Hidden waterfall) tour in a tuk-tuk Visits a popular mountain town filled with history, nature, and adventure all around.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Wellawaya- Gal Oya
1 stop
10
Gal Oya National Park - The Crossing
The Park is rich in flora and fauna which is a sanctuary to 32 species of terrestrial mammals. Our more intrepid guests can couple the drive with a safari on foot. Hike through the park with our expert naturalists and see wildlife up close while exploring hidden corners of the par.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Gal Oya- Kandy
2 stops
11
Gal Oya National Park - The Crossing
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. With a little luck, you could spot elephants swimming between islands or bathing at the lake’s edge.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Kandy
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a city tour in Kandy. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. During this city tour, you will cover Bahirawakanda temple, upper lake drive, art, and craft center, cultural show and Kandy temple.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Kandy
1 stop
13
Kandy
This is the full nature trail that covers the entire track and its 25km hike in which the last waypoint is a breathtaking viewpoint on top of a mountain called the Pitakanda Peak. (02nd Highest Point in Hunnasgiriya Mountain range) The view cannot be explained by words but a must-visit place if you enjoy breathtaking views. The full journey will take about 8 hours back and forth from and to the hotel which is apparently 25 km
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Kandy
1 stop
14
Kandy
As all good things come to an end, you will be safely driven to the hotel or airport for your flight back home having sweet memories of the tour with Beyond Escapes!!!
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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