Guide

local english speaking Driver-Guide 11 Days Trekking Guide during the Hiking Excursions, including Lunch Packs

Accommodation

13 Nights, Double Room in upper Middle Class Hotels (inlcuding 1 Night Half Board (breakfast and dinner) and 12 Nights Breakfast only) Negombo - Serendib Village Guesthouse, 1 Night, B&B Habarana - Hotel Sigiriya****, 1 Night, B&B Kandy - Thilanka Hotel****, 1 Night, B&B Haputale - Leisure Mount View Holiday Inn / or Homestay, 1 Night, B&B Ohiya - Hillsafari Eco Lodge, 1 Night, HB Haputale - Leisure Mount View Holiday Inn / or Homestay, 2 Night, B&B Ella - The View Hotel, 1 Night, B&B Udawalawe - Kottawatta Village Eco Retreat, 2 Nights, B&B Beach Stay optional: Mirissa - Spice House, 3 Nights, B&B or Unawatuna - Green Escape, 3 Nights, B&B or Talalla Yoga Retreat, 3 Nights, B&B or Tangalle, Mangrove Beach Cabana, 3 Nights, B&B

Transport

Transportation for the entire Tour is provided air-conditioned vehicle (car or minivan) with English-speaking driver 11 days, incl. fuel. 2x Airport Transfers

Optional

Tickets to all attractions and sightseeings as discriped in Tour Itinerary are included: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Trainride: Haputale - Ella Horton Plains National Park Udawalawe National Park, private Jeep Safari, Park Guide, Half Day

Meals

Any Type of meal plan can arranged. This 14 Day Tour includes the following Meal Plan: 12 Nights Breakfast only and 1 Night Half Board (breakfast and dinner)

Not included:

Insurance

personal Travel insurances are not included

Others

On request we can provide a german- or french speaking Driver-Guide for your Tour, additional charge is a total of: 200€ (shared by all tour members)

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Day 1 Arrival At Airport, Pick Up And Transfer To Negombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At Airport, Pick Up And Transfer To Negombo

After your arrival at Colombo airport where your driver awaits you, you will drive together to Negombo and check in your Hotel for the first night in Sri Lanka, where one can recover from the long flight during a cozy lunch or dinner. In the Afternoon we discover Negombo and its surroundings.
Day 2 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pindurangala Rock Trekking
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pindurangala Rock Trekking

The day begins with an extensive breakfast, which supplies us enough energy for today´s adventures. At the elephant orphanage we will be able watch the young and old members of large herds of up to 50-100 elephants being fed and bathed. Even we can get involved and help bathing the friendly giants. After a refresher in our Hotel we visit we drive towards Habarana where we trek through Hiriwadunna village before we embark on the short but rewarding climb to Pindurangala Rock. We will be rewarded here a fantastic view of the famous Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Day 3 Dambulla Cave Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dambulla Cave Temple

Today we visit the famous Dambulla Cave Temples. There are about 80 Cave Temples in Dambulla, five of which are rather large, with an area of 2100 m², this is the largest temple complex of the country. Following we transfer to Kandy. After checking in our Hotel we have time to discover the City of Kandy and its Sightseeing. In the late afternoon we have time to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
Day 4 Train Ride: Kandy To Haputale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train Ride: Kandy To Haputale

Today we want to start the idyllic train ride from Kandy to Haputale. We cross tea plantations and

beautiful hilly landscapes and are rewarded with fantastic views of Sri Lanka. Our driver will pick us up from the train station and take us comfortably to our hotel in Haputale or Bandarawela driven. In the afternoon we visit the famous Lipton Tea Factory.
Day 5 Horton Plains National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Horton Plains National Park

With a packed picnic set, we trek to the Horton Plains, Sri Lanka’s highest plateau at over 2200m the sea level. This is one of the most beautiful hikes covering different scenery and regions pristine mountains and grasslands and spectacular views. From the 1200m Perched at World’s End, excellent views can be enjoyed, and many rare ones watch mountain birds. Then it goes to the Baker waterfall, about 6 hours hike. After Lunch we hike back to the bungalows in the tea plantation. Due to the extremely low light pollution In Sri Lanka we can observe countless stars and shooting stars here at night. Certainly another Highlight of our tour.
Day 6 Bambarakanda Waterfall Via Thangamalay Reserve, Drive To Haputale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bambarakanda Waterfall Via Thangamalay Reserve, Drive To Haputale

In the morning hours we trek to Bambarakanda Waterfall, the highest in Sri Lanka. The hike leads over mountains passes with endless panoramas and other waterfalls, as well as a smaller waterfall with natural pool where we pause to swim. Later we meet our driver who takes us comfortably back to the hotel in Haputale, where our luggage has been stored. Optional: Cooking class and overnight stay at the locals Homestay. Here we have the opportunity to get to know Sri Lanka a little better. The Homestay of our guide, serves as our accommodation, a typical Sri Lankan house (Villa) with plenty of space and a lovely garden. Here we learn how local Specialties, such as Curries and other dishes are cooked and prepared. We get information firsthand about Sri Lanka. Homestay Monisha Villa.
Day 7 Tuk-Tuk Safari Through The Tea Gardens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tuk-Tuk Safari Through The Tea Gardens

Today we explore the tea gardens of Sri Lanka by tuk tuk, the classic three-wheeler (rickshaw) that will drive us through dramatic canyons and landscapes. We stop in between at natural springs for bathing and of course for a picnic. After exploring more waterfalls in the area, we’ll return to our hotel in the afternoon.
Day 8 Train Ride To Ella, Easy Trekking And Hiking
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train Ride To Ella, Easy Trekking And Hiking

This time the train leaves early in the morning. We are headed towards Ella, from where today’s hike starts through diverse and species-rich forests. This route is one of the secret routes, which is usually hidden to other tourists. We cross through tea plantations and beautiful hilly landscapes and are again rewarded with fantastic views of Sri Lanka. Our Lagguage will be transferred by our driver to the Hotel.
Day 9 Ella Rock Trekking And Surrounding
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ella Rock Trekking And Surrounding

The day begins with an early breakfast, as an early start is important because only then can we witness the morning birds. This is the most worthwhile excursion for bird lovers. The path goes through the forests of Sri Lanka and past the fields of the rural population. Ella has become a popular tourist destination. An attraction and at the same time a destination for hikes is the Ella Rock as well as the so-called little Adams Peak. A simple but also interesting hike where we get a little insight into a somewhat more everyday local life. We see small gardens and fields in an extremely rural and particularly tropical setting. After lunch we transfer to Udawalawe, where we can prepare for tomorrows Jeep Safari.
Day 10 Udawalawe National Park, Jeep Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Udawalawe National Park, Jeep Safari

Today we dedicate our day to the National Park of Udawalawe. Here in this very flat terrain we can spot huge herds of Elephants. By Jeep, we drive into the National Park to see the animals in their natural habitat. A local park ranger whom guides us and explains the animals behaviors and daily lives to us. Sambar, chital, wild boars and crocodiles, as well as lots of birds, can be spotted here. Our lodge is located about 30 min drive from the park entrance in a rural village – which is an attraction by itself – surrounded by many flying Peacocks and Hornbills.
Day 11 Transfer To South Coast, To Your Preffered Beach, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Talalla Or Others
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To South Coast, To Your Preffered Beach, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Talalla Or Others

Transfer to the South coast. Beach Stay. Now we have a few days to relax and enjoy all the amenities that the hotel has to offer. These are the days of relaxation, on which strength is drawn again. We have plenty of time to enjoy the lovely swimming pool and all other amnesties. Small excursions into the surrounding area can also be planned and implemented spontaneously, such as Diving, Surfing, Whale Watching and Swimming with Turtles, etc.
Day 12 Mirissa Beach Stay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mirissa Beach Stay

Free and Easy / Mirissa Beach
Day 13 Mirissa Beach Stay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mirissa Beach Stay

Free and Easy / Mirissa Beach
Day 14 Transfer To Airport Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Airport Colombo

The Transport to the airport is of course taken care of. From Mirissa we need about 4 hours drive to Airport. We wish you a pleasant return flight. Our journey ends here.

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Family Adventure, Sri Lanka In Your Own Pace And Style (Priv

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Itinerary of your trip Family Adventure, Sri Lanka In Your Own Pace And Style (Priv

Arrival At Airport, Pick Up And Transfer To Negombo

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pindurangala Rock Trekking

Dambulla Cave Temple

Train Ride: Kandy To Haputale

Horton Plains National Park

Bambarakanda Waterfall Via Thangamalay Reserve, Drive To Haputale

Tuk-Tuk Safari Through The Tea Gardens

Train Ride To Ella, Easy Trekking And Hiking

Ella Rock Trekking And Surrounding

Udawalawe National Park, Jeep Safari

Transfer To South Coast, To Your Preffered Beach, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Talalla Or Others

Mirissa Beach Stay

Mirissa Beach Stay

Transfer To Airport Colombo

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