| 15 Days / 14 Nights
Wild-Bush Trails of Sri Lanka
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) / Negombo Hotel Transfer:
- Welcome reception at the airport.
- Introduction to the guide.
- Optional: Colombo city tour.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Negombo beach resort.
Day 02
Negombo / Sigiriya Transfer:
- En route: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple.
- Hiriwadunna remote village excursion with cookery class.
- Ayurveda spa treatment.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya boutique resort.
Day 03
Sigiriya / Minneriya / Habarana:
- Climb Sigiriya rock fortress for sunrise.
- Minneriya National Park – Wildlife / Habarana elephant safari.
- Stargaze at the Milky Way galaxy in skies free from background city lights.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya boutique resort.
Day 04
Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Mihintale:
- Visit Temples of Anuradhapura and Mihintale.
- Visit Kaudulla National Park.
- If time permits: Visit Medirigiriya – ancient hospital.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya boutique resort.
Day 05
Sigiriya / Trincomalee / Nilaveli Transfer:
- En route: Visit Medirigiriya Ancient Hospital.
- Trincomalee Township – See the town’s spotted deer and Trinco Sound Harbour.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Nilaveli Beach Hotel.
Day 06
Nilaveli Beach:
- Relax on the Beach; boat ride to Pigeon Island; enjoy watersports.
- Koneswaram Temple; visit Trincomalee harbour, the world’s second largest natural harbour.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Nilaveli Beach hotel.
Day 07
Nilaveli / Mahiyangane Transfer:
- En route: Visit stone temple rock sculptures – Gal Vihara.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyangana Eco Lodge.
Day 08
Mahiyangane:
- Early morning boat ride on the Sorabora Lake for sunrise.
- Hike to the Ratne Ella waterfall with traditional village lunch.
- Visit the Veddha settlement (the indigenous people of Sri Lanka).
- Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyangana Eco Lodge.
Day 09
Mahiyangane / Kandy Transfer:
- En route: Drive up the 18 bend road to climb to Kandy.
- Kandy city tour with a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth.
- 5 pm Cultural dance performance by Kandy lake.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
Day 10
Kandy:
- Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens.
- Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- Shop for Sri Lankan gems, jewelry, handicrafts, tea, etc.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
Day 11
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer:
- Visit a tea factory & plantation.
- City tour of 'Little England.'
- High tea at the Grand Hotel.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Nuwara Eliya boutique hotel.
Day 12
Nuwara Eliya / Adam's Peak Transfer:
- Climb Adam's Peak for the magical sunset.
- Indulge in hill country street food.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a Dalhousie boutique hotel.
Day 13
Adam's Peak / Kithulgala Transfer:
- White water rafting over 9 rapids.
- Abseiling down gorges.
- Accommodation: Overnight at 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 a Colombo beach hotel.
Day 15
Departure:
Departure



