Day 1
Your will be warmly received with by our representative at the Arrival Lounge of Colombo International Airport.
Welcome to Sri Lanka. You will be met by our representative at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Negombo, just 00 minutes' drive. Negombo is a beach destination on the west coast.
Day 2
Glide along the waterways by canoe or motor boat in the environs of Ranweli and explore the unique ecosystem around the mangroves. Discover the numerous indigenous aquatic and terrestrial plants and enjoy a green wonderland of breathtaking beauty by boat for approximately 2 hours
Day 3
Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast
The land around The Mudhouse is predominantly flat an ideal for exploring by peddle power. It is possible to do a lot of the local excursions by bike, such as the Paramakanda temple and Tonigala rock. Many of the nearby villages and lakes can also be reached by bike, as well as the bright lights of Anamaduwa town, which is just under 8 km away.
Enjoy a home cooked traditional village style rice and curry lunch
· Relax inthe afternoon or take leisurely walks in The Mud House compound to understandthe unique traditional Sri Lankan architecture which The Mud House is built on.You may even explore the organic vegetables fields of The Mud House.
Day 5
Enjoy a breakfast at the dining hut
·        Naturetrail in the area, Forest walks, boulder scrambles, a spot of caving and …theloveliest of it all – stream hikes. Talk to the naturalist about yourparticular area of interest, and he will customize the trail and accompany you.
Trek along the stream and have dip in the natural pools This, without doubt, is the favourite activity of visitors to Dehigaha Ela Eco Lodge. The cold and sparkling Dehigaha Ela stream falls into the murky warm Kiri Oya River at the edge of the lodge. Let the tumbling water massage you, allow the cheeky fish nibble at your toes, or just disappear in to the cool pools of water.Â
Walking upstream along the Dehigaha Ela stream is highly recommended. It will take a while as you are tempted to dip in the innumerable pools created by the low calcium terraces. If you make it all the way, you get to the marshy pool fed by the clear bubbling springs where it all starts
Day 6
·        VisitTemple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s tooth relic is now call home
Dinner and overnight stay at Polwaththa Eco Lodge in the outskirts of Kandy. Polwaththa Eco Lodge is an off the beaten track eco lodge where you could taste “Back to nature†experience.
Day 7
Trek in the village with One of the rained Village Guides through quaint villages, show you the traditional village lifestyle and how they attend to their household chores. The walk also includes a look at the different vegetables, fruits and spices that are locally grown such as Cocoa, Pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg, Vanilla... and how jaggery (local sugar) is made from the flower of the Kithul tree. The village walks ends with a river swim where you can mingle with locals washing their clothes and dipping their heads in the water or chose to swim in what some may call your private natural swimming pool. A new addition is a newly found waterfall which includes a 1km walk through a jungle
Dinner and overnight stay at Polwaththa Eco Lodge in the outskirts of Kandy. Polwaththa Eco Lodge is an off the beaten track eco lodge where you could taste “Back to nature†experience.
Day 8
Visit the ancient village of Mediwake where you will be taken through terraced rice fields and be shown how rice is cultivated and harvested. For those who dare to get down in the mud, you can take charge of the water buffalo and experience traditional farming, hands-on. The best time to trek through the rice fields is between July-September and February-April when there is a wonderful tint of green all round. Rice is mostly planted in June/July & December/January and harvested in October and May where water buffaloes are still used, as done for centuries
Dinner and overnight stay at Polwaththa Eco Lodge in the outskirts of Kandy. Polwaththa Eco Lodge is an off the beaten track eco lodge where you could taste “Back to nature†experience.
Day 9
If you are in to bird watching, we would suggest to walk in Polwaththa Eco Lodge’s compound of 13 acres which is a very good bird watching spot. Of the 15 endemics out of 60 species of birds, 5-10 sightings of endemics within approx 3 hours (between 6-9 am) is a common occurrence - that too within the 13 acre property within Polwaththa. Endemics mostly seen here are: the Sri Lankan (SL) Yellow-fronted Barbet, SL Hanging Parrot, SL Grey Hornbill, Layard's Parakeet, Greater Flameback, Ceylon Wood Pigeon, SL Chestnut-backed Owlet, Indian Scimitar Babbler and the SL Yellow-eared Bulbul.