Highlights
• Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
• Discover Polonnaruwa - the medieval capital of Sri Lanka
• Explore Dambulla Cave Temple - an important site of Buddhist pilgrimage
• Optional water-rafting on Kelani river
• Explore Horton Plains and Yala National Parks
• Search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, barking deer, wild buffalos, jackals, bear monkeys, brown-headed gulls, cormorants, herons, flamingos and other wildlife
• Enjoy a whale watching excursion
Fact File
• 17 days • Maximum 16 travelers • Start and finish in Colombo, Sri Lanka • Activity Level: 3
Encounter the magic of Sri Lanka - the island nation formerly known as Ceylon that is once again open to visitors. Coastlines give way to a cool and rugged mountainous interior. Magnificent archaeological sites, ancient kingdoms and forests teeming with wildlife - Sri Lanka promises an adventure packed with diversity, wildlife and culture.
ElderTreks' program to Sri Lanka has been designed to highlight the natural and cultural wonders of this exotic island nation. Explore the national parks, archaeological sites, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical jungles. Visit an elephant orphanage and search for leopards on game safaris. Search for Blue, Fin and Orca whales and listen to the delightful sounds from the exotic birds along our nature walks. Sri Lanka's natural heritage is sure to impress. Our adventure also maximizes interaction with local people. Visit tea plantations, craft villages, spice markets and local schools. The people of Sri Lanka are welcoming, vibrant and eager to show you their way of life.
Come a little closer - the air is fragrant with the scent of jasmine and temple flowers. Mysterious and exotic Sri Lanka awaits you!
FROM: $4995 USD
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Accommodations
Comfortable hotels with private bathrooms. Comfort notes
Some long drives.
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo, Transfer to Negombo Day 2: Boat Ride Through the Dutch Canal, City Tour of Negombo Day 3: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Habarana Day 4: Anuradhapura, Sigiriya Day 5: Sigiryiya - Polonnaruwa Day 6: Dambulla Cave Temple, to Elkaduwa Day 7: Simpson Trail Hike Day 9: Optional White-Water Rafting, Drive to Nuwara Eliya Hill Station Day 10: Horton Plains National Park Day 11: Nuwara Eliya - Ella Day 12: Yala National Park Day 13: Yala National Park to Mirissa Day 14: Whale Watching, Stilt Fishermen, Galle Day 15: Madhu River Excursion - Colombo
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