Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Your driver will collect you from the airport and transfer you the short distance to Villa Hundira for a perfect Sri Lankan welcome. Enjoy some local cuisine, chat with the welcoming family and get a restful night’s sleep after your flight.
Day 2 - Head into the hills
It’s time to head to luxury glamping and hiking spot Ahaspokuna, so remote it’s accessible only on foot.
Your driver will collect you after breakfast at Villa Hundira and drive around 4 hours to join their Bushwalk Programme.
After the welcome briefing by the Camp Manager and lunch, it’s time to join the naturalist on a 3-hour adventure bushwalk that will take you through the grassland and forest and a refreshing soak in a natural rock pool located at the bottom of a waterfall.
Spend the evening around the campfire for drinks, dinner and a perfect sunset. Later, visit the ‘hide’ near the waterhole to spot the nocturnal wildlife and sleep in your suite tent – or an incredible ‘stargazing bed’ if you’d prefer to be out in the open.
Day 3 - Hiking and exploring
Get an early start with a pre-breakfast guided nature trail, then after breakfast take a 3-hour bushwalk that cuts through the grasslands and goes deep into the forest.
Have a relaxing afternoon after lunch and hang out in your hammock or bush bath – as this evening take a night trek along elephant-made paths.
Day 4 - Transfer to Ella
Start your day with another nature trail and after breakfast it’s time for your departure trek. The lovely porters will take care of your bags
Your driver will return to collect you and take you on to your second stop in the hill country in Ella.
Check in to your home for the next few nights, the Amba Homestay just outside of Ella. Expect a warm welcome on this working tea estate.
Day 5 and 6 - Explore tea country
From your base here, spend the next few days exploring Ella.
Hike to Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock, join a private tea tasting and even visit the nearby zip line if you’d like to add some extra adrenalin to your stay in the tea country!
Day 7 - Safari time
Head off after breakfast and stop to see the Nine Arch bridge on your way out of Ella
Arrive at Banyan Camp, an off grid eco retreat, in time for lunch and settle into your lodge and then join an afternoon (neighbourhood) safari. You will have a chance to see elephants, leopards, birdlife and more in nearby Udawalawe or Yala.
Return to camp for a restful evening.
Day 8 - To the beach
Start your day with some kayaking or hiking near the camp, or join another game drive if you’d prefer.
Then it’s time to wave goodbye and head to the coast for 3 nights of luxury at a beachfront hotel.
Your driver departs for your beach days but you’ll be well placed to dine out locally in the evenings and spend your days exploring the calm bays and catching some sun – hop in a tuktuk to head further afield.
Day 11 - Daytrip to Galle / airport
Checkout after breakfast and your driver will return to take you on a guided tour of the UNESCO heritage town of Galle. Walk the historic town and soak up the history as well as the beautiful architecture, choose a restaurant for lunch, and later carry on to the airport for an evening flight home.
What's included?
Included:
- Accommodation as detailed based on 2 sharing
- Breakfast daily + other meals noted
- Private transfers with English speaking Chauffeur Guide
- Excursions as detailed
Not including international flights, tips, visa fees, personal travel insurance.
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