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12 Days / 11 Nights Moderate REER

The Emerald Estate & Rainforest Reserve

Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Starts Kandy
Ends Bentota
Best Season Year-Round
From USD 0 per person

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of cultural heritage, untamed wilderness, and vibrant coastal adventure with this beautifully paced itinerary designed to showcase Sri Lanka's serene interior and sun-drenched shores. Your journey begins in the historic mountain kingdom of Kandy before taking you off the beaten path into the deep, untouched wilderness of Gal Oya National Park, where you will spend blissful days immersed in the natural serenity and eco-luxury comfort of Gal Oya Lodge. Next, ascend into the cool mountain air to explore the colonial charms of Nuwara Eliya and embark on a breathtaking day hike across the high-altitude plains of Horton Plains National Park. The adventure deepens as you journey into the lush, primeval canopy of the Sinharaja Rainforest for an unforgettable trek through the island?s premier biodiversity hotspot, before finally heading down to the golden sands of Bentota Beach to cap off your holiday with thrilling evening water sports and blissful days of pure ocean relaxation.

Highlights

  • Sinharaja Rain Forest, Escape to the highlands of Nuwaraeliya

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Sri Lanka

Upon your arrival in Colombo, our team will be ready to warmly welcome you and introduce you to your personal chauffeur guide, who will accompany you throughout your entire journey in Sri Lanka.

Overnight: Kandy
Day 2

Explore historic Kandy

Today, you will explore the historic city of Kandy with visits to the iconic Temple of the Tooth and the lush Royal Botanical Gardens.
Recognized as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, this vibrant town features a UNESCO World Heritage-listed old centre that is absolutely perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Overnight: Kandy
Day 3

Drive to Gal Oya National Park

Today, your journey takes you further east on a scenic drive to the remote and pristine Gal Oya National Park, where you will check into the spectacular Lodge.

Overnight: Gal Oya
Day 4

Spend the day immersed in the serenity of Gal Oya

This massive reservoir offers a truly unique wildlife experience as the only national park in Sri Lanka where you can enjoy safaris by boat. It provides a rare opportunity to witness wild elephants swimming across the water and various other animals gathering along the shoreline to drink.

Overnight: Gal Oya
Day 5

Enjoying the serenity and beauty of the Gal Oya Lodge

The hotel organizes a wide variety of activities, from birdwatching walks of different lengths to a morning hike up Monkey Mountain, as well as evening camera-trap setups that let you participate in the lodge?s wildlife monitoring program.

Overnight: Gal Oya
Day 6

Drive to Nuwara Eliya and explore the town

Today, you will head much higher into the hills as you drive to Nuwara Eliya, an old British hill town nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka?s tea-growing country.
Before checking into your hotel, you will visit a local tea factory to see exactly how tea is made, and later head out to explore the town itself.

Overnight: Nuwaraeliya
Day 7

Day trip to Horton Plains National Park

Today, you will drive about an hour out of town for a hike through Horton Plains National Park, a stunning landscape filled with high-altitude grasslands and misty cloud forests.
Located high up in the hills, this area showcases a completely different, unique side of Sri Lanka compared to what you have already experienced, so keep an eye out for grazing herds of sambar deer along the way.

Overnight: Nuwaraeliya
Day 8

Drive to Sinharaja Rainforest

Today, your journey takes you down from the highlands into the lush expanse of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a vibrant tropical sanctuary celebrated for holding some of the most diverse plant and animal life in Sri Lanka.

Overnight: Sinharajaya
Day 9

Amazing hike through Sinharaja rainforest

This prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site serves as a vital sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of exotic jungle wildlife, including the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, making it absolutely essential that you keep your camera ready to capture these rare encounters.

Overnight: Sinharajaya
Day 10

Head to coastal Bentota and engage in water sports in the evening

Today, you will enjoy a scenic drive toward the coast to spend the final days of your holiday relaxing along the beautiful shoreline of Bentota. This vibrant beach destination caters to all travellers with its excellent variety of accommodations tailored to different budgets.

Overnight: Bentota
Day 11

Make the most of your last day on Bentota Beach

Make the most of your final day by unwinding on the golden shores of Bentota, Sri Lanka. You can spend your time relaxing on a beachside lounger, swimming in the warm ocean, or indulging in a traditional Ayurvedic spa treatment.

Overnight: Bentota

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What's Included

Inclusions

  • Experienced Local Guide
  • Comfortable Air-Conditioned Transport
  • Traditional Lunch

Exclusions

  • Anything Not Explicitly Mentioned Above