Wild-Bush Trails of Sri Lanka
15 Days | 14 Nights
This is the most popular out of all our tours, as we take the traveler to unusual, non-touristy & uncommon destinations to enable one to enjoy these off-the-beaten-track attractions of the isle. This can be useful for both new and previous travelers as the itinerary avoids the more popular crowded places of interest, so that you will be the only people that will be there in these exceptional nature & natural history attractions.
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) / Negombo Hotel Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh.
Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & drive back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Negombo Beach Resort
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh.
Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & drive back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Negombo Beach Resort
Day 02
Negombo / Sigiriya Transfer
⦁ En route: Visit the Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple – Murals, Artwork etc.
⦁ Hiriwadunna Remote Village Excursion
⦁ Ayurveda Spa Treatment
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
⦁ Hiriwadunna Remote Village Excursion
⦁ Ayurveda Spa Treatment
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
Day 03
Sigiriya / Minneriya / Habarana
⦁ Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress – for Sunrise with picnic breakfast
⦁ Minneriya National Park – Wildlife / Habarana Elephant Safari
⦁ Stargaze at the Milky Way Galaxy without the glare of city lights Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
⦁ Minneriya National Park – Wildlife / Habarana Elephant Safari
⦁ Stargaze at the Milky Way Galaxy without the glare of city lights Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
Day 04
Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Mihintale
⦁ Visit Temples of Anuradhapura ; Mihintale
⦁ Visit Kaudulla National Park ;
⦁ If time permits : Visit Medirigiriya – Oldest Hospital in the world Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
⦁ Visit Kaudulla National Park ;
⦁ If time permits : Visit Medirigiriya – Oldest Hospital in the world Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort
Day 05
Sigiriya / Trincomalee / Nilaveli Transfer
⦁ En route: Visit the Medirigiriya Ancient Hospital (if not visited already) Trincomalee Township – Spotted Deer, Trinco Sound Harbour
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Day 06
Nilaveli Beach
⦁ Relax on the Beach ; Pigeon Island ; Watersports
⦁ Koneswaram Temple ; 2nd Largest Natural Harbour
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nilaveli Beach Hotel
⦁ Koneswaram Temple ; 2nd Largest Natural Harbour
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Day 07
Nilaveli / Mahiyangane Transfer
⦁ En route: Visit the Stone Temple Rock Sculptures – Gal Vihara
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Mahiyangana Eco Lodge
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Mahiyangana Eco Lodge
Day 08
Mahiyangane
⦁ Early Morning Boat Ride in the Sorabora Lake for the Sunrise
⦁ with picnic Breakfast
⦁ Hike to the Ratne Ella Waterfall with Traditional Village Lunch
⦁ Visit the Veddha Settlement (Indigenous People of Sri Lanka) Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Mahiyangana Eco Lodge
⦁ with picnic Breakfast
⦁ Hike to the Ratne Ella Waterfall with Traditional Village Lunch
⦁ Visit the Veddha Settlement (Indigenous People of Sri Lanka) Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Mahiyangana Eco Lodge
Day 09
Mahiyangane / Kandy Transfer
⦁ En route : Drive up the 18 bend road to climb up to Kandy
⦁ Kandy City Tour with a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth
⦁ & stroll around the Kandy Lake
⦁ 5 pm Cultural Dance Performance at Kandy
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
⦁ Kandy City Tour with a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth
⦁ & stroll around the Kandy Lake
⦁ 5 pm Cultural Dance Performance at Kandy
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 10
Kandy
⦁ Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens to see Flora of both Tropical &
⦁ Temperate Climes adored by the two-legged creatures
⦁ Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
⦁ SL Gems, Jewelry, Woodcrafts, Handicraft, Batiks, Tea, Honey etc.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
⦁ Temperate Climes adored by the two-legged creatures
⦁ Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
⦁ SL Gems, Jewelry, Woodcrafts, Handicraft, Batiks, Tea, Honey etc.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 11
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
⦁ Visit a Tea Factory & Plantation & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea
⦁ City Tour of 'Little England' to see British Architecture & Landscaping of Parks, Golf & Race Course & Lake
⦁ High Tea at the Grand Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
⦁ City Tour of 'Little England' to see British Architecture & Landscaping of Parks, Golf & Race Course & Lake
⦁ High Tea at the Grand Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 12
Nuwara Eliya / Adam's Peak Transfer
⦁ Climb Adam's Peak for the Magical Sunset
⦁ Indulge in Upcountry Street Food
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Dalhousie Boutique Hotel
⦁ Indulge in Upcountry Street Food
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Dalhousie Boutique Hotel
Day 13
Adam's Peak / Kithulgala Transfer
⦁ White Water Rafting over 9 Rapids / Abseiling down Gorges
Accommodation: Overnight at the Kithulgala Campsite with Bonfire
Accommodation: Overnight at the Kithulgala Campsite with Bonfire
Day 14
Kitulgala / Colombo Transfer for Departure
⦁ Indulge in a Colombo City Tour with Multi-Cultural Street Food
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Hotel
Day 15
Departure
Tour Highlights
- ⦁ Dambulla Cave Temple to see Murals & Remote Village Tour to go back to Nature and Slow Down
- ⦁ Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Ayurvedic SPA Treatment
- ⦁ Minneriya Elephant Safari
- ⦁ Nilaveli / Pigeon Island Relax on the beach
- ⦁ Non Touristy Mahiyanganaya – Boat ride Sorabora lake, Hike to the Rathna Ella waterfall – Traditional Village lunch
- ⦁ Kandy Sacred Temple of Tooth, Traditional Dance Show, Royal Botanical Gardens
- ⦁ Nuwara Eliya – "Little England" Architecture & Tea Plantation and Factory Visit
- ⦁ Explore Adams Peak & Central Highlands
- ⦁ Kitulgala – White Water Rafting
