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Adventure Tour - 10
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Day 1
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ARRIVAL - NEGAMBO
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Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport leave for
Beach hotel in Negombo Relax at the beach hotel refresh stay on Full board
basis with Lunch & Dinner overnight at hotel.
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Day 2
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KANDY - PINNAWALA
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After bfast leave for Kandy En-route visit the ELEPHANT
ORPHANAGE AT PINNAWELA. This orphanage was established to feed nurse &
house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young
ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought
period. Lunch en route visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya
which is well known for its large number and variety of plants, ornamental,
decorative, useful & medicinal .more than 4000 species include
indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for it’s
collection of orchids the largest in Asia Visit the city of Kandy. The most
famous landmark of Kandy is its Lake, in the center of the city.
Udawatte-kale is a nature reserve surrounded by city. The Kandy market is a
great bazaar full of the sounds of exiting trade. Visit the temple of the
sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Late in the evening view the Kandyanne
cultural performance. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3
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KNUCKLES RANGE
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After B’fast at the hotel leave to the camp site here
clients will be welcomed and served with a refreshing drink. While sipping
the drink they will be briefed on the camping rules and regulations.
KNUCKLES RANGE, cluster of hills looming 1836 meters above Dumbara valley
has it’s name because of it’s resemblance to a configuration of bunched to
Knuckles, rich of beautiful landscapes contains rare fauna and flora. This
range is world famous for its bio diversity and it’s the Sri Lankas only
intermediate parthna Average temperature in the night 12C - 14C. KNUCKLES
BASE CAMP is located in Riverston (northern part of the Knuckles Range), at
an altitude of 1400m above sea level. It is a magical place to revel in the
sheer beauty of the sun rising behind the Manigala peak, gradually
illuminating the vast valley below. Afternoon of trekking your track would
give you an once in a life time experience in exploring this scenic beauty,
tranquility and peace, waiting to be discovered. Evening at leisure, star
gazing and enjoying hearty B.B.Q. dinner Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 4
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HORTON PLAINS - WORLD'S END
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Arrival at the gate entrance to the Horton Plains around
7.30am for trekking to various points of interest inside the National Park
including Worlds End The Horton plains, most certainly one of the worlds
best nature reserves located in the highest plateau of Sri Lanka at an
elevation of approx 7000 feet above sea level. Highlights of the plains are
world’s end - the terrific escarpment, which drops vertically for about
1000 feet, bakers falls Chimmini pool etc. Rare species of fauna and flora
are found here. Since vehicles are not allowed into the park, Horton Plains
is a PARTICIPATORY CAMPING location, giving guests the opportunity of
getting involved in the whole process of setting up the camp, and even
assisting in the cooking! Although park regulations prohibit the lighting
of campfires, we can still create a magical setting with lanterns,
wonderful surrounding views of the Plains themselves and the diverse flora
and fauna present (especially watch out for leopards!) After trekking
experience a typical Sri Lankan lunch at the camp. Evening trek to
‘Thotupalakanda’, Sri Lanka’s third highest mountain (2,359m). Dinner and
overnight stay.
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Day 5
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BELIHUL OYA - BAMBARAKANDA FALLS
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After Breakfast at the campsite, start trekking down hill
approx 21 Km to Belihuloya. From Horton Plains exit, you will be driven 6
km by your own vehicle to start the trek. This trekking route which is
named as "Satan’s Steps" due to it’s steep sharp bends and
roughness has some of the best breathtaking views in the hill country. You
would have descended approx 3500 ft. by the time of meeting your own
vehicle at Kalupahana to be driven to Belihuloya. Having a dip at the
bottom of the Sri Lanka’s highest waterfall Bambarakanda on your way would
be a major highlight. Picnic Lunch will be provided on the way. Arriving at
Belihuloya at around 7.00 PM Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 6
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SINGHARAJA FOREST
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KUDAWA’ CAMP is located on a peninsula in the forest and
surrounded by two rivers (deep enough for swimming) and just beyond a tea
plantation (where you will see the traditional tea pluckers in action).
Even without leaving the camp itself, so much can be seen so let the nature
come to you! The peaceful camp is an ideal location for early morning Bird
Watching before a fascinating nature trail through the forest. Guests will
arrive at the Singharaja Gate Office in time for lunch. From there the
clients can walk to the Kudawa camp (10 minute walk) or travel in their own
vehicles for 200m which is very close to the camp. After the welcome drink
is served, guests will be briefed on the campsite rules and what to expect
in a rain forest. After lunch leave for forest exploration. Evening at
leisure and enjoy BBQ meal. Early morning bird watching trail. Return to
campsite for Breakfast. Full day forest exploration with packed lunch.
Dinner & overnight stay.
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Day 7
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BIRD WATCHING
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Early morning bird watching trail Return to campsite for
Breakfast. Full day forest exploration with packed lunch Dinner &
overnight stay at campsite.
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Day 8
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UDAWALAWE SAFARI
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Guests will arrive at the Park entrance to be driven in 4WD
jeeps to the campsite. At the campsite camping rules will be explained
while the guests enjoy a welcome drink. After Lunch, evening safari
“Udawalawe” National Park is 30821 hectares dry zone Game Park 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. The
park is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges that keep on
winding endlessly on the Balangoda, Kalthota and Haputale escarpments. The
SAFARI CAMP is situated about 16 km inside the park next to the Walawe
Ganga river (which feeds the nearby Udawalawe reservoir). Forget any ideas
about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for meals this is camping in
style! The camp is set up prior to your arrival, transporting in
comfortable tents, a fully equipped kitchen, chairs and tables, hammocks,
flush able toilets, showers and even cold beer for purchase . On your
return from the evening safari, you will be welcomed with a hearty barbecue
meal in a magical setting the whole area is lit up with traditional flame
torches and a roaring campfire.
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Day 9
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UNAWATUNA BEACH
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After B’ fast and proceed to your beach resort in Unawatuna.
En route visit Galle the Old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by
the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of Galle
still takes place from the fort .the view from the ramparts is superb Lunch
Evening relax at the beach hotel. Dinner & Overnight.
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Day 10
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COLOMBO - AIR PORT
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B’fast at hotel transfer to the airport to connect flight
for departure. Or extension beach stay. Check out 12h00.
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