DAY 02

COLOMBO - RATNAPURA - SEELOGAMA

Day's Activities

• After breakfast proceed towards Ratnapura
• After the visit proceed towards Seelogama
• Check in to the room and meet the family
• Overnight Stay at the Community Village

Ratnapura, which means "City of Gems" in both Sinhalese and Tamil, is renowned as the hub of Sri Lanka's thriving gem trade. This town is home to most of the country's gemstone mines, where visitors can witness the extraction of sapphires, rubies, and other precious stones.

One of the most famous discoveries in the area is the world's largest sapphire, weighing a staggering 18 kilograms. For the intrepid, a chance to climb down into the mines and witness the entire gemstone production process firsthand is also available.

DAY 03

SEELOGAMA

Day's Activities

• After Breakfast enjoy the activities and experiences of the village
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Community Village

Seelogama is a charming rural village situated at the base of the renowned Worlds End in Sri Lanka's highlands. The village sustains itself through traditional terraced paddy fields and is abundant in biodiversity. It offers a rare chance to experience and engage with a traditional Sri Lankan rural community.

DAY 04

SEELOGAMA - LIPTONS SEAT - KOSLANDA

Day's Activities

• Proceed to visit toward Haputale and Hike to Lipton's Seat
• Check into the hotel
• Overnight stay at the hotel

This 2 to 3-hour trek takes you through tea plantations that hug the surrounding hills. This region is where the famous Scottish tea barron, Sir Thomas Lipton chose to plant his tea and make his fortune! At the summit of the hike, you will come to Liptons seat, this is said to be where Sir Lipton used to watch over his tea plantations. It offers stunning panoramic views of the rolling hills winding out and flattening in the distance.

DAY 05

KOSLANDA

Day's Activities

• Proceed to visit Upper Diyaluma Falls
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

This 220-meter high waterfall is the 2nd highest waterfall of Sri Lanka, has different levels and natural pools on the top. The short hike to the top is worth well worth the trip with spectacular views and to top it all off you can refresh yourself by dipping your legs in the pools.

DAY 06

KOSLANDA - MANDARAM NUWARA

Day's Activities

• After Breakfast proceed to Mandaram Nuwara “Misty City”
• Enroute visit Nuwara Eliya Town
• Check in to the hotel

Nuwara Eliya, located at an altitude of 1,868 meters, stands as the highest town in Sri Lanka. This picturesque town was purposefully designed to reflect a quintessential English village, serving as a nostalgic retreat for British colonialists who longed for a taste of home.

With its lush greenery, an 18-hole golf course, and a racecourse, the town is a haven for those seeking a serene and refreshing getaway. Its architecture, reminiscent of British country houses, adds to the charm of the town.

DAY 07

MANDARAM NUWARA

Day's Activities

• After breakfast spend the day trekking and exploring the regions waterfalls!
• Return to hotel

Mandaram Nuwara is a small town located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is known for its beautiful tea estates, lush green forests, and picturesque waterfalls

The town is situated at an altitude of over 1200 meters above sea level, which gives it a cool and refreshing climate throughout the year. Visitors to Mandaram Nuwara can enjoy scenic walks through the tea estates, explore the nearby waterfalls, or simply relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

DAY 08

MANDARAM NUWARA - KNUCKLES

Day's Activities

• After breakfast proceed to Knuckles
• Check in to the hotel

Approx. 3 ½ Hours drive from Hotel to Knuckles

DAY 09

KNUCKLES

Day's Activities

• Early morning proceed to Knuckles trekking

Knuckles Massif or the Knuckles Mountain Range is part of the Hill Country of Sri Lanka, 3000 Ft or 915 Mts above sea level and covers an area of about 90 Sq.Miles or 234 Sq.Km. If you look at the mountain range from the Kandy area (Or South West of the range), you will see that the 5 peaks of the mountain range resemble knuckles of clenched fist, the range is named as such.

The Knuckles Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its rich biodiversity, unique landscape, and cultural significance.

DAY 10

KNUCKLES - HABARANA

Day's Activities

• After the breakfast proceed to Enderagala Temple for a Dhane, meditation and a spiritual session with the Buddhist monks.
• Check in to the hotel
• Evening proceed to visit Ritigala
• Check in to the hotel

The mountain of Ritigala situated South East of Anuradhapura provide some of the most interesting ruins found in Sri Lanka. An ancient Buddhist monastery and cave complex, Ritigala's ruins include: a complex granite footpath leading to the monastery; a hospital which includes stone beds and oil baths; and two raised platforms connected by a stone bridge, used for meditation.

DAY 11

HABARANA - POLONNARUWA - MEDIRIGIRIYA - HABARANA

Day's Activities

• After the breakfast proceed to visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City
• Proceed to visit Medirigiriya
• Return to the hotel

The Medirigiriya Vatadage in Sri Lanka is an impressive architectural wonder. It's a structure that surrounds a Stupa, believed to hold a relic of the Buddha. The site is on a small rock reached by a flight of stone steps. Four Buddha statues surround the area, and there are ruins of the stupa in the center. The Vatadage showcases the skill of ancient Sri Lankan craftsmen.

DAY 12

HABARANA - ANURADHAPURA - MIHINTALE

Day's Activities

• After the breakfast proceed to visit Anuradhapura Ancient City
• Afternoon proceed to visit Mihinthale
• Check in to the hotel

Anuradhapura, the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka, served as the capital of Rajarata for 1400 years. The city spanned 52 km2 and boasted a population of tens of thousands at its peak. Its monuments, sculptures, and stupas are a testament to Sri Lanka's ancient culture.

Mihintale, the sacred rock mountain in Sri Lanka, is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in the country. It has 1840 granite steps leading to the peak and features temples, lodgings for monks, and impressive Buddha statues.

DAY 13

ANURADHAPURA - THANTHIRIMALE - WILPATTU

Day's Activities

• After Breakfast proceed to Thanthirimale
• Proceed to Wilpattu
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Thanthirimale is renowned for its ancient Buddhist temple located in the rocky heart of the village, with significant historical importance. Legend has it that during the procession to transport the Sri Maha Bodhi (the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment) from India to Sri Lanka, a branch of the holy tree grew out of the pot while the procession halted for the night. To commemorate this event, a sapling was planted in Thanthirimale, considered by some as the first Sri Maha Bodhi sapling in Sri Lanka. The tree was planted on a protective layer of large stones that has kept it safe until today.

DAY 14

WILPATTU - KALPITIYA

Day's Activities

• Early morning proceed to visit Wilpattu National Park with picnic breakfast packets
• Proceed to Kalpitiya by boat
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Wilpattu National Park, also known as the “Land of Lakes”, is a park located around the Northwest coast of Sri Lanka approximately 180 km north of Colombo.

The unique feature of this park is the existence of natural lakes. The park is 131, 693 hectares with around sixty lakes and tanks Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest and one of its oldest National Parks. At the park one can spot Elephants, Sloth Bears, abundant Birdlife and Leopards if you are lucky!

DAY 15

KALPITIYA

Day's Activities

• After breakfast enjoy a full day boat expedition around Kalpitiya
• Return to the hotel

Kalpitiya is often considered as the best place for Dolphin Watching in Sri Lanka. A pre-sunrise start will take you into the Indian Ocean accompanied by an experienced guide. Watch dolphins up close and even swim alongside them.

If you are interested you can also make a stop on the way back closer to the bar reef for a snorkelling experience and also some kite surfing

DAY 16

KALPITIYA - AIRPORT

Day's Activities

• After Breakfast, proceed to the Airport for the departure.

Your incredible Sri Lanka holiday has come to its final day. We wish you a safe flight back home..

Ayubowan!