Day 01: Arrival Colombo – Hikkaduwa
On early morning arrival at international airport, you will be met and proceed for sightseeing tour of the capital city.
Colombo the capital of Srilanka and is located on the west coast of the island. The city is a bustling metropolis; the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.nad the city is also home to a majority of the Srilanka corporate office and entertainment venues.
Visit the Fort, Slave Island, where the slaves had their night quarters, Mount Lavinia – the famous beach, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara – the famous Buddhist temple, Wolvendaal Church – the oldest Dutch church. Also visit House of Fashion, ODEL, Noritake ceramic shop & a local souvenir shop.
Later continue drive to Hikkaduwa and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: In Hikkauduwa
Snorkeling in Hikkauduwa Sea, one of the finest snorkeling spots in Sri Lanka.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: In Singharaja Forest
Early morning, depart to the Singharaja Forest
Singharaja Rain Forest with an extent of 11,250 ha. is the only patch of virgin rain forest left in Sri Lanka. Having the highest number of endemic flora and fauna species in the island and a very high biodiversity, this forest was declared a World Heritage Site in 1989.
Out of these two villages our visit would be to the village of Kudawa. The stay over for the night would be in an Eco Lodge, which is built and operated by a person in the forest itself or in a forest department dormitory.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Waulpane Cave
In the morning you will leave for "Waulpane Cave" for Bird Watching Trail.
Waulpane Cave is an isolated cavern set against the eastern slopes of the Rakwana Range. It contains a large number of stalactites and stalagmites and is estimated to be approximately 500 million years old. You will journey Approx. 300 meter underground to discover this prehistoric world. While there are few fossils visible in the caverns wall, the main building process is still continuing. The stream which runs through this cave becomes a beautiful waterfall at the center, giving you a mysterious and a thrilling experience.
Leave the cave around 2 pm to "Udawalawe Park" for a safari tour.
The 30,821 hectares dry zone game park, Udawalawe Park, was declared as a protected national park in 1972 and is world famous for its Elephants, seen in all their playfulness -whole herds of them, adults and babies- bathing and playing in the water or feeding. Deer species such as spotted deer, sambhur, barking deer and langur, along with wild boar, water buffalo, jackal and leopard are some of the prominent wild animals found in this park. "Udawalawa" is one of the best parks for bird watching too. The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the 192 square km parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket Tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White Necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama - The forest Nightingale Stork Billed King Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.
Stay overnight in a campsite in the Park.
Day 05: In Belihuloya
in the morning you will proceed for Belihuloya
Belihuloya is a very picturesque and romantic hamlet situated about 160 km from Colombo in the historical Sambaragamuwa Province. This zone is a climatically transitional area linking the wet & dry zones and the hill country & the low country. This very important location has made it one of the places in the country with the highest bio-diversity.
Later check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Excursion to Horton Plains
Start the journey around 6:00 am, after an early breakfast or with pocketed breakfast, from Belihuloya to Horton Plains Nature Reserve.
Horton Plains, most certainly one of the best nature reserves, which consist of famous worlds end, Baker's fall, Chimmini Pool.
Approximate hike to cover these entire world be 5 Kms So, one must have patience to wait at these points for clouds to clear to get a glimpse of steep drops. The big world's end has a sheer drop of 3700 feet.
This particular route has got its name as "Satan's Steps" due to the steepness and narrow sharp bends, -mainly hairpin bends. You should not get deceived by the good road condition when you cycle first few km's, as the condition of the main climb is really bad and worth conquering. One of the main highlights on this route would be the Sri Lanka's highest Waterfall, "Bambarakanda Waterfall" which has a height of 790 ft. Having a dip in the natural rock pool at the bottom of this fall would be an unforgettable experience.
You would cycle approximately 21 km, along this road downhill to Kalupahana to meet your vehicle. From Kalupahana you will be driven to Belihuloya, which is 14 km away.
Trekking/traveling in a vehicle, options are available at no extra cost but should be requested at the time of booking.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: In Kithulgala
Early morning proceed toward Kithulgala for a white water rafting.
White water rafting in Kithulgala, "an interesting affair between currents and rapids". This thrilling adventure on the white water sections of Kelani River is suitable for amateurs as well as professionals alike. During the run you will experience the thrill of shooting rapids and euphoria of making it through. The river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge just above Kithulgala.
Day 08: Kithulgala – Colombo Departure
In the morning you will proceed to Colombo and on arrival check-in into the hotel for days use.
Late evening as per scheduled you will be transferred to airport to the flight for onward journey.
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