NATURE CAMPING SRI LANKA -  11 DAYS

Blend with nature and enjoy the ultimate experience of a camping holiday in the wilderness. Explore the bio-diversity of the Island’s fauna and flora. Enrich your soul and relax to the sounds of nature and wildlife.

CODE: STNCAM100E

DAY 01: ARRIVE/COLOMBO

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WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
Program for the day
  • Welcome to Sri Lanka
  • Meet our representative at the airport
  • Transfer to your hotel in Co,ombo​
​OVERNIGHT HOTEL
​GALADARI COLOMBO
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Colombo, the major business hub of Sri Lanka, is a long standing port that served ancient east-west trade routes. Sri Lanka was colonised by Portuguese, Dutch and British for over 4 centuries. This Colonial heritage is reflected in its architecture. Colombo remains a vibrant cosmopolitan city now engulfed by modern high-rise buildings of hotels and shopping malls. 

DAY 02: SINHARAJA FOREST (FB)

Program for the day:
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed to Sinharaja Forest
  • lunch at a local restaurant
  • Check into your hotel
  • Do a guided nature trail​
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
​SIHARAJA FOREST EDGE
360 RAIN FOREST
​MEALS: B.L.D
After an early breakfast proceed to the Sinharaja rain forest reserve.  This tropical evergreen forest has a rich diversity of habitat and endemic species. Your  accommodation is located in the forest which is bordered by tea plantations. The area has a serene ambiance about it and you will be able to walk at leisure in the early hours of the morning watching different species of birds and animals. There is a fascinating nature trail in the vicinity.  

DAY 3: SINHARAJA FOREST (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Full day exploration
  • Picnic lunch
Your Campsite:  360 Rain Forest Sinharaja
Meals: Break/Lunch/barbecue Dinner
This forest reserve is UNESCO heritage listed. You will see scattered villages along the forest southern border. and the presence of some large estates along the northern border. The locals sell herbal medicine, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, bees honey and jaggery. This is an ideal nature reserve and a place so tranquil that you will love this kind of experience on this tour.

DAY 4: WAULPANE - UDAWALAWE (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Partake in a cave exploration
  • ​lunch at a local restaurant
  • Do a safari at Udawalawe National Park
  • Check into your hotel​
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
GRAND UDAWALAWE
MEALS:B.L.D
After breakfast leave early morning to explore the Waulpane 400 million year old cave. This cave contains 400 million year old stalactites and stalagmites. You will enter through a 100 ft high cave to discover fossils on the walls. There is a stream that occupies nearly half of the cave grounds and there is an 85 foot underground waterfall coming from the top of the cave. You may encounter water monitors, amphibians and lots of bats in this cave.
Next we proceed to Udawalawe National Park for a 4WD Wildlife Safari.

DAY 5 -  UDAWALAWE - BELIHUL OYA (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early Breakfast
  • Proceed to Belihul Oya​
  • lunch at a local restaurant
  • Partake in a nature trail
  • Explore the water falls
  • Go cycling
  • Check into your campsite​
​Overnight Camp site
RIVER GARDEN
​MEALS: B.L.D
After breakfast proceed to Belihul Oya via Duvili Ela. The sheer wilderness and natural reserves will take you through pristine eco terrains. Beautiful landscapes, amazing views and the surroundings will enchant you. This area also links the dry and wet zones which together present great scenic landscapes for nature lovers.  Economy camping, standard camping and luxury camping is available on site.

DAY 6 - HORTON PLAINS (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early Breakfast
  • Trek to Horton Plains
  • ​Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Check into Eco lodge​ ​
YOUR HOTEL
WORLDS END ECO LODGE 
AMAYA LANGDALE
MEALS: B.L.D
After breakfast leave for Horton plains gate entrance for a 6 km trekking expedition.
Horton plains national park is an eco friendly tourist location. It is undoubtedly the world’s best nature reserve. You can get panoramic views of misty hills and mountain forests and wet montane grasslands. Spanning approximately 10, 000 hectares this park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna endemic to the region. You should be able to spot mammals such as Elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine and leopard and many migratory birds. The plains also feature popular attractions such as world’s end, Bakers fall and the Chimini Pool. The Horton plains are located on a plateau at an altitude of 2000 meters. If you are a naturalist then this place will be rather interesting. 

DAY 7 - KITHULGALA (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed to Kithulgala
  • ​Lunch at Kithulgala
  • Partake in white water rafting
  • Go trekking
  • Go Abseiling
  • Check in to Base camp​
YOUR CAMPSITE
ADVENTURE BASE CAMP
MEALS: B.L.D

DAY 8 - KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE (FB)

Program for they day
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed to Matale
  • En route visit the sacred temple in kandy
  • ​Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Check into Eco camp in Matale
  • Partake in a guided hiking experience at Knuckles mountain range ​
YOUR CAMPSITE
​SRI LANKA ECO CAMPING
MEALS: B.L.D
After breakfast leave for the Knuckles Mountain range, so called because it resembles a set of knuckles. The Knuckles mountain range is a National Heritage and wilderness area. There are 5 major forest formations in this region. A wide variety of rare endemic flora and fauna are found here. The range offers numerous trails that journey through clear rivers, dense forests, water falls, lush tea plantations and terraced rice fields adjoining Kandyan home gardens. You will have the chance to visit traditional mountain villages in close knit communities. You will be met at Raththota and driven to your camp at Pitiwala village. You will end the day with a sumptuous barbecue dinner after which you are free to gaze at the stars and watch the fireflies flying by.

DAY 9 - KNUCKLES (FB)

Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Full day guided trekking with a naturalist
  • ​Picnic lunch
  • ​Return to campsite
YOUR CAMPSITE
​SRI LANKA ECO CAMPING
MEALS: B.L.D

DAY 10 - KANDY/COLOMBO (FB)

After breakfast proceed to Colombo. En route visit the sacred temple.  Continue to Colombo.
​Check into your hotel in Colombo and relax.

​Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed to Colombo
  • Lunch at Hotel Elephant Bay Pinnawala
  • Continue to Colombo
  • ​Do a city tour
  • Check into your hotel & relax​
YOUR HOTEL
GALADARI COLOMBO
MEALS: B.L.D

DAY 11 -  DEPARTURE (BB)

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GOODBYE! HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT HOME
Program for the day
  • After breakfast do a city tour of Colombo
  • Return to your hotel and refresh.
  • Check out of your hotel at 11:00 am
  • Proceed to airport for your departure.
Please note: Late night departures could arrange for a day room at the hotel for an extra charge. 
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Accommodation on twin share basis
  • Meals as per the tour itinerary
  • Incredible sightseeing as per the itinerary (Sinharaja trekking/Waulpane cave trekking / Udawalawa wildlife safari/ Belihuloya trekking/ Horton plains/ White water rafting/ Tooth temple/ Knuckles trekking/ Pinnawala elephant orphanage)
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking chauffeur guide service
  • All Porterages and all government Taxes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.).
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.Video and Camera permits
  • Mineral water or other beverages throughout the tour.
  • International airfare, Visa fee and Travel Insurance​
  • 24th  night Christmas supplement & 31st December New Year supplement in hotels
  • Kandy Perahera period compulsory hotel supplements
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional tour prices
Important!!!!!!
  • The above Star classification is based on local industry standard & it’s not based on the International standard​
  • Prices are net in USD and inclusive of applicable taxes as at date.
  • Rates may change without notice in case of significant currency fluctuation , Fuel increase or Revision of taxes occurs.
  • Rooms will be on availability 
  • ​Similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or Nearest location in case of non availability of selected hotel
Cancellation Policy:
Travelers may cancel up to 30 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund, and between 15-07 days to receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be given after that time period.
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Child Policy: 
  • Children between 3-11.99 years 60% will be charged from the adult per person rate.  (Only if share the room with adults)
  • Children are below 3 years free of charge.