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Nature and Adventure Tours in Sri Lanka
09 Nights/10 Days
Sri Lanka is a paradise for nature lovers – we will introduce you to the most beautiful and unspoilt spots.
With varying climates and Geography packed into a small island Sri Lanka offers a range of adventures from the top of the mountains to the depths of the oceans.
Other than taking a dip in the oceans or snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing are the most popular beach sports in the country. Scuba diving has long history in the country. Today the oceans filled with coral gardens, multitude of exotic fish and ancient wrecks Sri Lanka offers one of the best diving experiences in the world. Although comparatively new to the country surfing too has made its mark in the Southern and Eastern coasts of the island for the last twenty five years. The sea around Sri Lanka is also one of the most challenging marine game fishing locations while white water rafting, Kayaking and canoeing are some of the relatively new water sports practiced in the country.
With multitude of roads winding through expanding mountains, lush green forests, paddy fields, parks and sleepy villages, Sri Lanka also offers many opportunities to keen hikers and trekkers. Trail blazing through the tracks and paths on horse or elephant back too is a novel experience introduced recently.
Experience the thrills of crumbling rocks beneath the feet, head spinning heights and the earth expanding beneath when conquering many mountains of Sri Lanka or take over waterfall climbing with exciting climbs like the rock face of Bambarakanda waterfall, the tallest in the country.
With many adventures packed within a few miles of each other Sri Lanka is an adventure itself waiting to happen.
- Travel time Involved?
This tour involves daily traveling together with visits as tour is being specifically designed for the travelers who wish to explore more of the best touristic sites in Sri Lanka.
- For whom is this tour not suitable for?
This tour is suitable for any age group. However we would not recommend this tour for people who have difficulties in climbing and hiking as it involves long walks and strenuous activities daily.
- Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to your hotel conveniently placed a short drive from the international airport.
- Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing yourself for the journey ahead.
- Overnight at hotel.
- After Breakfast at the hotel transfer to Dambulla – 4 hours drive approximately.
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, this complex dates from the third and second centuries BC.
- Next, do an evening safari game drive at Manneriya National Park. Be a part of the “Elephant gathering”.
The annual congregation of Wild Elephants sometimes herds as large as 400 come together in the largest gathering of wild elephants in the world. Peak usually in the months of July and August. There is also plenty of other wildlife to see and enjoy throughout the year.
- Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
- Breakfast at the hotel and start the Jungle walk and the village tour.
- Evening transfer to Sigiriya to Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
A UNESCO world heritage site now and was the palace and pleasure garden of King Kassapa, a true wonder of the ancient architecture.
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
- After Breakfast transfer to the Knuckles Mountain Range – 3 hour drive approximately.
- You will be starting the trek through home spice gardens, vegetable fields, rice fields, tea plantations, pygmy forests, and plateaus.
The trek is approximately about 8 km one way and it’s 16 km in total. At the end of the trail, you would be able to swim at a base of a nice waterfall.
You are expected to encounter species such as Deer, Barking deer, monkeys, and various types of Lizards. In this trek, you will be climbing from 1200 ft to 1850 ft.
- On the way back you will be able to do some bird watching.
- At night you will be staying in a mobile tented camp in the proximity to Knuckles mountain range above 1200 ft from the sea level.
- Overnight stay in Knuckles Kandy.
- After breakfast, you will be trekking through a tea plantation, pine forest, a typical Kandyan village, and rice fields.
This is a circular trek which is approximately about 18 km. Village culture and bird watching are some of the highlights of this trip.
- You will be transferred to Kitulgala. – 2-hour drive approximately.
- Overnight stay at Kitulgala Adventures campsite.
- After breakfast at the Campsite do waterfall abseiling.
Enjoying the view of a stunning Waterfall is already amazing but abseiling takes this adventure far beyond the limits of normal sightseeing a tourist. The intense and powerful feeling of the water combined with the fact that you are hanging on a rope and that there is nothing but water beneath and above will give an adrenaline rush as you have never experienced before in the evening the trek to natural rock pools and waterfalls of “Kataran-Oya” -1.5KM.
There are 7 natural pools that are beautiful and a gift of nature where you will be able to experience the Stream slide and confidence jump after Experiencing White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulgala.
- BBQ Dinner and overnight stay at Kitulgala Adventures campsite.
- After breakfast at the campsite transfer to Hatton Railway station to catch the train and transfer to Ella – 4 hours ride approximately.
During the journey, the train passes lush greenish tea estates, many tunnels, farming fields, villages, various types of forests etc.
- Overnight stay at Ella.
- After breakfast starts the hiking and trekking in Ella.
- Start your hike to the peak of the Ella rock.
Ella rock is a huge rocky peak that looms over Ella town. It is a moderate-level tropical hike. The views from the top of Ella rock on a clear day are nothing less than rewarding. The rock cliff has no safety railings and has become a favorite spot for daredevil photography. The hike itself is an interesting mix of railway tracks, tea plantations, steep climbs, and shady walks.
- After the Ella rock hike, you will be taken to visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
This beautiful colonial railway bridge is made of brick, which is a really nice place for photo lovers. When one stands underneath it and looks up there is a beautiful sight of ‘nine skies’ through the nine arches, hence it’s called as Nine Skies Bridge. It is also called ‘The Bridge in the sky due to its sheer height.
- Start your next hike to Little Adam’s Peak.
Little Adam’s peak is a pyramid-shaped rock located opposite the relatively huge Ella rock. Nonetheless, it offers amazing views of the Ella rock, Rawana Falls, and surrounding valleys. Best reached in the early mornings, the little Adam’s peak is often covered in mist. It is an easy hike with the path zig-zagging around the back of little Adam’s peak hill and only a bit steep near the top.
- Overnight stay in Ella
- After breakfast you will be transferred to Negombo.
- Evening spends the time leisurely on the beach.
- Overnight stay in Negombo
- After breakfast transfer to Colombo International Airport where your tour comes to an end.