Sri Lanka Off the beaten Tour | Sri Lanka Eco Tourism

Day 1

Negombo

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Arrival in Colombo International Airport and meet our representative.
Transfer to coastal town of Negombo – 20 minutes drive approximately
Dinner and Overnight stay in Negombo at Goldi Sands Hotel

Day 2

Stay in Rural Farm

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Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Thanamalwila – 5 hours drive approximately
Lunch at Rural Farm Stay
Walk around the farm and pick your own vegetables for a cook with our team, an ideal experience to learn to cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal
Overnight stay in Rural Farm Stay

Day 3

Canoe trip in the lake

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Breakfast at the farm
Learn to how to make curd, a traditional Sri Lankan dessert made out of Buffalo milk. Canoe trip in the lake and do fishing in traditional way. Bath in the river and Enjoy the lunch. Afternoon safari for crocodiles and elephants.
Dinner and overnight stay in Rural Farm Stay

Day 4

Weheragala National Park

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Breakfast at the farm
Go safari in the morning till noon in Weheragala National Park to see Leopards and Elephants.
Lunch at the farm
Afternoon, enjoy an ayurvedic massage
BBQ dinner and overnight stay in Rural Farm Stay

Day 5

Kumana National Park

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Breakfast at the farm
Transfer to Arugam Bay – 3 hours drive approximately
During the months of late July and early August you will be able to witness century old Pilgrimage of “Pada Yathra” inside Kumana National park. If your trips falls during these months we could include a trip to Kuda Kebalitta Hindu Temple to witness this one of a kind ritual in a an afternoon followed by a safari game drive in Kumana National Park. (Optional)
Dinner and Overnight stay at Arugam Bay in Hideaway Lodge

Day 6

Arugam Bay

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Breakfast at the hotel
Relax by the beach or surf the Indian Ocean Waves
Dinner and Overnight stay at Arugam Bay in Hideaway Lodge

Day 7

Arugam Bay

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Breakfast at the hotel
Relax by the beach or surf the Indian Ocean Waves
Dinner and Overnight stay at Arugam Bay in Hideaway Lodge

Day 8

Arugam Bay

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Early morning at 4.30 AM A villager will take you for a Jeep ride to Kudumbigala ancient monastery which is till to date inhabited by Buddhist monks who meditate inside the rock caves. On top of the monastery is a an ancient ruined Pagoda where you could witness stunning sunrise. Kudumbigala monastic complex was built in 246 BC, during the time of King Devanampiyatissa. It was first established as a refuge for the Buddhist monks who wanted to get away from the busy Cities. Archaeologists had recovered over 200 rock caves belonging to this forgotten monastery. We then go to ancient Okanda Murugan Kovil which is a very reverent temple of Hinduism followed by visit to Crocodile canal and enjoy a home cooked breakfast at a home stay. This excursions ends in Arugam Bay by 12.30 PM.
Leisure in the afternoon
Dinner and Overnight stay at Arugam Bay in Hideaway Lodge

Day 9

Arugam Bay

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Breakfast at the hotel
Relax by the beach in the morning
In the afternoon, join with a villager in his jeep for a cultural exploration trip to historical sites and temples of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Magul Maha Viharaya, Neelagiri Buddha Statue and Tharulengala Cave followed by a private seafood BBQ dinner in Panama Beach.
Overnight stay at Arugam Bay in Hideaway Lodge

Day 10

Beragala

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Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Beragala – 4 hours drive approximately
Dinner and Overnight stay at Melheim Resort Beragala

Day 11

Ohiya

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Breakfast at the hotel
Start trekking through some of the most scenic mountain and valleys of Sri Lanka in the areas of Ohiya, Haputale, Idalgasinna and Thangamalay rain forest walking through scenic and very remote tea estates, rail roads, rail road tunnels, remote train stations and a rain forest patch. Picnic meals will be provided.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ohiya remote Trekker's Lodge

Day 12

Horton Plains

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Breakfast at the lodge
Take a nature trail in Horton Plains National Park to see the World's end point and Baker's waterfall. Horton plains once was the hunting playground of the British Colonial settlers and planters. Trout fish were introduced by the British in the lakes of Horton Plains to fish them for recreation and trout fish inhabit these lakes to date. Picnic lunch will be provided during the trek.
Then transfer to Ohiya railway station to get on board the train to Kandy
Dinner and Overnight stay in Kandy at Kandyan Manor Home Stay

Day 13

Sigiriya

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Breakfast at the home stay
Transfer to Sigiriya – 2 hours drive approximately
Relax in the afternoon at the hotel
Dinner and Overnight stay in Sigiriya at Back of Beyond Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge in a Tree House

Day 14

Sigiriya

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Breakfast at the hotel
Take a cycle trip in an authentic village in Sigiriya during its busy hours in the morning to witness the village way of living where you could see children going to school, vendors coming in their bike to sell fish and vegetables, visit a Brick stone manufacturer in the village, walk in the paddy fields and lake bunts with a visit to Pidurangala Monastery.
Take cycling ride to Ritigala Heritage/monastery through the countryside. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BC.
Dinner and Overnight stay in Sigiriya at Back of Beyond Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge in a Tree House

Day 15

Sigiriya

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Breakfast at the hotel
Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a citadel built by King Kasshyapa. A UNESCO World heritage site built in 5th century.
Transfer to Colombo – 4 hours drive approximately
Dinner and Overnight stay in Colombo at Cinnamon Red Hotel

Day 16

Check out

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Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Colombo Airport to fly back home

Eco Tours in Sri Lanka

FROM

US$ 2825
Per Person

What is Included

Accommodation in mentioned hotels
Meals as per mentioned meal plans
Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
All mentioned activities and park entrance fees

Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season

Places of visit during this trip

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Pidurangala Monastery
Kudumbigala ancient monastery
Okanda Murugan Kovil
Muhudu Maha Viharaya
Magul Maha Viharaya
Tharulengala Cave
Neelagiri Buddha Statue

Key highlights of this trip

Cycling trip in Sigiriya and Ritigala
Village Walk in Wellawaya
Cooking demonstration in Wellawaya
Village Walk in Wellawaya
Weragala Naional Park safari game drive
Canoe trip in the lake and do fishing in traditional way
Trek to Horton Plains

Accommodation and meals during this trip (For 2 Adults)

One night at Goldi Sands in Negombo on Half Board basis
Three nights at Rural Farm Stay on all inclusive basis
Five nights at Hideaway Lodge in Arugam Bay on Half Board basis.
One night at Melheim Resort in Beragala on Half Board basis
One night at Ohiya remote trekker's lodge on all inclusive basis
One night at Kandyan Manor in Kandy on Half Board basis
Two nights at Back of beyond Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge on Half Board basis
One night at Cinnamon Red in Colombo on Half Board basis

SRI LANKA - Active adventure Tours Sri Lanka Off the beaten Tour

Sri Lanka Off the beaten Tour 15 Nights and 16 Days

Day 1 Negombo

Negombo

Day 2 Stay in Rural Farm

Stay in Rural Farm

Day 3 Canoe trip in the lake

Canoe trip in the lake

Day 4 Weheragala National Park

Weheragala National Park

Day 5 Kumana National Park

Kumana National Park

Day 6 Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Day 7 Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Day 8 Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Day 9 Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Day 10 Beragala

Beragala

Day 11 Ohiya

Ohiya

Day 12 Horton Plains

Horton Plains

Day 13 Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Day 14 Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Day 15 Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Day 16 Check out

Check out

Eco Tours in Sri Lanka

US$ 2825 Per Person

What is Included

Places of visit during this trip

Key highlights of this trip

Accommodation and meals during this trip (For 2 Adults)

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Sri Lanka Off the beaten Tour
15 Nights and 16 Days

Day 1

Negombo

Day 2

Stay in Rural Farm

Day 3

Canoe trip in the lake

Day 4

Weheragala National Park

Day 5

Kumana National Park

Day 6

Arugam Bay

Day 7

Arugam Bay

Day 8

Arugam Bay

Day 9

Arugam Bay

Day 10

Beragala

Day 11

Ohiya

Day 12

Horton Plains

Day 13

Sigiriya

Day 14

Sigiriya

Day 15

Sigiriya

Day 16

Check out

US$ 2825
Per Person