Highlights Of Sri Lanka

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Take a classic and off road jeep ride with a villager/guide to explore the culture and nature in Sigiriya and Habarana areas. Transferred to Polonnaruwa, approximately one hour drive from Habarana to the 2nd most ancient ruined city of Sri Lanka. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress to witness ancient architectural wonders and King Kassapa’s ruined palace and its vas...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Habarana & Sigiriya culture trip by Jeep
    • Cycling in Polonnaruwa ancient city
    • Elephants in Minneriya National Park
    • Cooking Demonstration
    • Tuk Tuk ride and trek in a Tea estate in Bandarawela
    • Leopards in Yala National Park

What's this trip about?

    Take a classic and off road jeep ride with a villager/guide to explore the culture and nature in Sigiriya and Habarana areas. Transferred to Polonnaruwa, approximately one hour drive from Habarana to the 2nd most ancient ruined city of Sri Lanka. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress to witness ancient architectural wonders and King Kassapa’s ruined palace and its vast gardens. Explore Muththumariamman Hindu Temple in Matale on the way. Say good bye to the local family and head towards the venerated Adam’s Peak, approximately 3 to 4 hours drive.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHabarana
End CityGalle

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Sri Lanka

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in mentioned hotels
    • Meals as per mentioned meal plans
    • Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
    • All mentioned activities and park entrance fees

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Itinerary

Day 01
You will be received by our Guide and transfer you to Habarana In the afternoon chill out by the pool Overnight stay in Habarana

Day 02
Breakfast at the hotel Take a classic and off road jeep ride with a villager/guide to explore the culture and nature in Sigiriya and Habarana areas In the afternoon, have a relaxing time and have a dip in the pool at Lodge Overnight stay in Habarana

Day 03
Breakfast at the hotel You will be then transferred to Polonnaruwa, approximately one hour drive from Habarana to the 2nd most ancient ruined city of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, approximately 3 PM you will go on a safari with an experienced naturalist in Minneriya National Park to see Elephants in the wild. Overnight stay in Habarana

Day 04
Breakfast at the hotel Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress to witness ancient architectural wonders and King Kassapa’s ruined palace and its vast gardens. You will be then transferred to Kandy, the most venerated city of Sri Lanka, just 2 ½ hours approximately. Visit Muththumariamman Hindu Temple in Matale on the way, Dinner and overnight stay the home stay in Kandy

Day 05
Breakfast at the home stay Visit a local market to learn about home grown vegetables, spices and buy some ingredients. Relax in the afternoon or on your own, you may even go to Temple of Tooth Relic Take part in String hoppers or Hoppers preparation for dinner at the home stay Overnight stay at the home stay in Kandy

Day 06
Set out to explore the sleepy village as it rises from its slumber. Be greeted by the feathered choir as they sing you a welcome song. Say good bye to the local family and head towards the venerated Adam’s Peak, approximately 3 to 4 hours drive. Overnight stay in Adam’s Peak

Day 07
Our specialist guide will pick you at the guest house approximately between 12 midnight to 1 AM to start the hike to Adam’s Peak. After descending from Adam’s Peak summit, you will be transferred to NuwaraEliya, 2 ½ hours drive approximately. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 08
Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer to Horton Plains National Park You will be then driven to remote hamlet of Ohiya where you will get onboard the scenic train to Ella. Enjoy the scenery along the way. Overnight stay Waterfall Home Stay in Ella

Day 09
Breakfast at the hotel Spend a relaxing morning at the guest house Hike to Little Adam’s Peak in the afternoon. Overnight stay Waterfall Home Stay in Ella.

Day 10
Breakfast at the Hotel Tuk Tuk ride and trek in a Tea estate in Bandarawela and visit Lipton’s Seat. 45 minutes drive from Ella is Bandarawela Transfer to Yala Go on a traditional catamaran trip with a local fisherman in Yala Outdoor BBQ dinner with amidst a campfire Overnight stay in Lodge

Day 11
Morning guided safari in Yala National Park to see Leopards On return after the safari in Yala You will be then transferred to Talalla, a small coast village in south of Sri Lanka Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 12
Breakfast at the camp Full day relax by the beach. Enjoy the sun, get that tan you could be proud when back in home. Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 13
Breakfast the hotel Full day relax by the beach. Enjoy the sun, get that tan you could be proud when back in home. Overnight stay at Lodge

Day 14
Breakfast the hotel Transfer to Galle, 1 hour drive approximately. See you soon, have a safe flight back home.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Jan 2019

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Pothigai Tours made a perfect arrangement and given us a good English speaking chauffeur. We really enjoyed the trip in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Water boating.

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Accommodation

,3 nights at The Other Corner in Habarana 2 nights at Ficus Canopy in Kandy 1 night at Slightly Chilled in Nallatanniya 1 night at Hotel NuwaraEliya 2 nights at Waterfall Homestay in Ella 1 night at Yala Lake Camp 3 nights at Talalla
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