Private Jungle Expedition

On this 8-day trip, you will see Elephants in their natural habitat as well as Leopards, Bears, and other animal species. Exploring legendary world heritage, you will discover that most of the greatest creations originated in Sri Lanka. There is a lot to see and do when you venture into the central hills of Sri Lanka, such as waterfalls, Ceylon tea, trekking, hiking, jungle camping, and the Horton plains. In addition to delicious recipes from around the world, you will also find nutrient local dishes. Several world heritage cities and tourist attractions are all included in the tour itinerary.

Day 1

Arrival

A representative from our company will be waiting at the airport to warmly welcome you and guide you to your Colombo hotel. The first day will be dedicated to relaxing and recharging.

Activities

•             Hotel Transfer

Accommodation - Grand Oriental hotel or similar hotel in Colombo.

Day 2

Kandy Experience

After waking up to a fresh cup of tea and a delicious breakfast, you start your journey warm and ready. During the trip, you are taken to see the Pinnawala elephant orphanage. There is milk feeding and elephant bathing opportunities.

Enjoy a Kandyan dancing event in the evening and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The most sacred molar tooth of the lord buddha is placed in seven golden caskets, under a golden celling!

This evening's entertainment will include Kandyan dancing and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth relic.

Activities

•             Elephant Milk Feeding

•             Elephant Bathing

•             Visit The Temple Of The Tooth Relic

Optional Activities

•             Kandyan Dance

Accommodation - Oak Ray Heritage Hotel or similar hotel in Kandy.

Day 3

Hiking at Knuckles Valley

Starting early in the morning at 7 a.m., the group heads to Knuckles Valley for hiking, passing tea estates, waterfalls, and panoramic views as they approach the peak. Additionally, you can watch many bird species and animals interact simultaneously. You will spend the night in a jungle camp and enjoy a traditional BBQ for dinner.

Explore the beautiful Knuckles Valley, witnessing the changing panoramic views as you near the peak.

Activities

•             Knuckles Valley Hiking

•             Traditional BBQ Dinner

Accommodation - Jungle camp

Day 4

Knuckles Valley Decent

After your exciting and unique jungle camping experience, you will begin your decent. Climb downhill through tea plantations, sparkling waterfalls to enjoy (or even take a quick refreshing dip in) as you go. You will be dropped back at your hotel in Kandy in the evening, time to relax and relish in your Knuckles Valley adventure.

Activities

•             Knuckles Valley Decent

•             Hotel Transfer

Accommodation - Thilanka Hotel or similar hotel in Kandy

Day 5

Water Rafting in Kitulgala

Travel to Kitulgala and enjoy an exhilarating water rafting experience. You can feel the exciting rush of water rafting on the Kelani River at Kitulgala in Sri Lanka (If you are above 10 years of age).

Well trained and experience coaches would guide you in the rafting with all safety equipment and safety guards in place. It is about 5km still water and another 5km covers major and minor rapids, so there is something for all adrenaline junkies! This is an incredible experience you should never missed in Sri Lanka. Afterward, drive to Nuwara Eliya for the night.

Calling all adrenaline junkies - time to experience the rush of water rafting on the Kelani River!

Activities

•             Water Rafting

•             Hotel Transfer

Accommodation - Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze or similar hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6

Journey to the Highest Plains

Your journey begins at 5.a.m. for a drive to Horton plains, which is the highest plain and boosts a 9km circular walking track (this takes roughly 3/4 hours to complete). The World's-end view point is the most iconic place, here you can see up to the South-Coast of Sri Lanka - truly a breathtaking sight and well worth the walk!

After this you will be driven back to the hotel in Ella. Little Adams Peak is an attractive view point at sunrise, as well as the sun sets as it is another high view point in Ella. It takes about one and half hours to complete the journey.

The World's-end view point is the most iconic place, here you can see up to the South-Coast of Sri Lanka - truly a breathtaking sight and well worth the walk!

Activities

•             Horton Plains Walk

•             The Worlds-end View Point

•             Hotel Transfer

•             Little Adams Peak Hiking

Accommodation - Ella Edge Resort or similar hotel in Ella.

Day 7-8

Tissamaharama Wildlife Experience

Today you will drive to Tissamaharama, on route you will see the wonderful Rawana Ella waterfall. Rawana Ella is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, as well as it being a spectacular sight.

By lunchtime you can join a Yala Safari, it is interesting and one of the most popular activities among tourists. This is due to the fact that Yala is the second largest wildlife reserve in Sri Lanka. It contains a higher density of leopard population than any national park in the world! So if you are lucky you can spot these incredible wild cats during your safari.

After your exciting safari adventure, you will be driven back to your hotel where you can spend your evening as you wish. Enjoy one last Sri Lankan breakfast before your departure the next morning.

Yala is the second largest wildlife reserve in Sri Lanka and boosts a higher density of leopard than any National Park in the world!

Activities

•             Yala Safari

•             Rawana Ella Waterfall

•             Hotel & Airport Transfer

Accommodation - EKHO Safari Tissa or a similar hotel in Tissamaharama.