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Challenge of Nature

12 days
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Sigiriya

    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    • Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch
    • Experience Hiriwadunna Village: bullock cart ride, kayaking, and village-style cooking
    • Optional Pidurangala Rock climb for panoramic sunset views
    • Evening briefing with guide for next day's activities
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Bandaranaike International Airport
    Pidurangala Rock
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  2. Day 2

    Minneriya National Park Safari

    Accommodation
    Resort (Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-Day Safari Adventure in Minneriya National Park with early morning jeep safari, packed breakfast, and afternoon continuation
    • Half-Day Safari Experience (early morning or afternoon departure)
    • Spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, and bird species
    • Lunch inside the jungle
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya Jungle Mud Adventure & Village Experience

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya)

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 Jeep Mud Adventure through jungle trails with muddy paths and steep terrain
    • Modified bikes ride through local villages and scenic countryside
    • Experience village life and interact with locals
    • Cultural sights and village exploration
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Sigiriya), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore 5 ancient cave shrines with Buddhist murals and statues
    • Guided tour of Spice Garden with Ayurveda demonstration
    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Observe evening Pooja (prayer ceremony)
    • Attend Kandy Cultural Dance Show with traditional drumming and fire dance

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at the Spice Garden (pre-arranged)
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    Spice Garden (Matale)
  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Heeloya Village Trekking

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious traditional Sri Lankan lunch in local village setting), Dinner (Authentic Sri Lankan dinner prepared by local hosts at village house)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day trek through Knuckles Mountain Range starting from Heeloya Village
    • Welcome ceremony with traditional herbal drink and tea
    • Visit Neeldiya Pokuna (Blue Water Pond)
    • Trek through spice gardens, vegetable fields, rice paddies, and tea plantations
    • Reach Perumallella Waterfall with refreshing swim
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in village setting
    • Authentic Sri Lankan dinner at local village house
    • Cultural engagement with local villagers
    • Visit to local home to experience traditional cooking
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
    Heeloya Village
    Perumallella Waterfall
    Neeldiya Pokuna
  6. Day 6

    Kandy Cultural Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya with over 500 species of spice plants
    • Explore the National Herbarium - Sri Lanka's leading plant research center
    • Peaceful stroll around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
    • Explore Kandy's bustling streets with colonial architecture
    • Visit local gem and batik workshop
    • Explore vibrant market with spices and handicrafts
    • Experience traditional Kandyan Dance Show with drumming and fire dance

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Kandyan Dance Performance in the evening (optional)
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
    Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea factory with Ceylon tea tasting
    • Explore Victoria Park
    • Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Seetha Amman Hindu Temple
    • Stop at Ramboda Falls, Devon Falls, and St. Clair's Falls
    • Visit Galway's Land National Park for birdwatching
    • Visit red-brick Nuwara Eliya Post Office

    Optional Activities

    • Boating at Gregory Lake
    • Visit additional waterfalls (Lover's Leap, Baker's Falls)
    Landmarks
    Tea Factory
    Victoria Park
    Gregory Lake
    Hakgala Botanical Gardens
    Seetha Amman Hindu Temple
    Galway's Land National Park
    Ramboda Falls
    Devon Falls
    St. Clair's Falls
    Baker's Falls
    Nuwara Eliya Post Office
    Lover's Leap
  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains to Ella

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast amidst the misty highlands), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Horton Plains National Park trek through misty plains and cloud forests
    • Visit World's End cliff for panoramic views
    • Discover Baker's Falls
    • Scenic train journey to Ella via Nanu Oya or Pattipola railway station

    Optional Activities

    • Short visit to Nine Arch Bridge for sunset views
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
    Baker's Falls
    Kirigalpotta Kanda
    Thotupola Kanda
    Nanu Oya Railway Station
    Pattipola Railway Station
    Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
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  9. Day 9

    Ella to Tissamaharama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Little Adam's Peak with panoramic views
    • Visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
    • Flying Ravana zip line adventure
    • Scenic hike to Ravana Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
    Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
    Flying Ravana
    Ravana Falls
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 10

    Yala National Park Safari to Mirissa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast en route), Dinner
    Accommodation

    Included Activities

    • Full-day game drive safari in Yala National Park exploring diverse wildlife
    • Spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and bird species in their natural habitat

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch inside the jungle
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Mirissa Whale Watching to Unawatuna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Paradise Beach Club)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning whale watching expedition from Mirissa Beach
    • Relax on Mirissa Beach after whale watching

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mirissa Fishing Harbour for traditional stilt fishing experience
    • Visit Coconut Hill Viewpoint for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
    Mirissa Fishing Harbour
    Coconut Hill Viewpoint
  12. Day 12

    Farewell from Unawatuna

    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Air port)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
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