Life is an Adventure - 11 Days Action & Wildlife Tour

Life is an Adventure - 11 Days

$1800.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Horton Plains National Park & Pinnawala

Day 1: Airport arrival and welcome by Stelaran Holidays representative. Scenic transfer to Kandy kingdom. Day 2: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, spice gardens, and the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic with a cultural show. Day 3: Trekking expedition in the Knuckles Mountain Range through Heeloya remote village, spice gardens, and waterfalls. Overnight stay in a traditional village home. Day 4: Jungle trek to Meemure remote village nestled at the foot of Lakegala Mountain (King Ravana's historic Dandumonaraya landing site). Overnight camping in Meemure. Day 5: Mountain biking trip to Belilena prehistoric cave in Kitulgala, followed by adventurous white-water rafting and canyoning on the Kelani River. Camp overnight in Kitulgala. Day 6: Rainforest birdwatching trail in Kitulgala reserve, waterfall nature trek, and evening BBQ dinner at camp. Day 7: Drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route view Devon and St. Claire waterfalls, tour tea factories, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and Seetha Amman Temple. Day 8: Early morning trek across UNESCO Horton Plains National Park (World's End & Baker's Falls), Ambewela New Zealand Farm, and strawberry fields. Day 9: Journey to Haputale. Visit Babarakanda waterfalls, Diyaluma falls, Adisham Bungalow, and Sir Thomas Lipton's Seat lookout point. Day 10: Transfer to Ella. Explore Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak hike, and the thrilling Flying Ravana Zipline adventure. Day 11: Morning breakfast and private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Warm welcome by representative at Colombo airport
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for elephant bathing & milk feeding
  • Morning transfer to Heeloya village trailhead in Knuckles Range
  • Jungle trekking expedition to Meemure remote village
  • Transfer from Meemure to Kitulgala adventure camp
  • Morning birdwatching trail in Kelani rainforest
  • Transfer from Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya hill country
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Haputale via Babarakanda & Lanka Falls
  • Transfer from Haputale to Ella mountain town
  • Scenic drive from Ella to Colombo (approx 5 hours)

Itinerary

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet with your Stelaran Holidays representative. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to the royal hill capital of Kandy and check in at hotel.

Morning visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for elephant bathing and bottle-feeding. Afternoon tour of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, spice gardens, and Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic with a cultural show.

Knuckles Range trekking expedition via Heeloya remote village. Hike through spice gardens, vegetable plots, rice fields, and tea plantations. Swim in Perumallella waterfall pool and enjoy a traditional home-cooked village lunch.

Jungle trekking from Heeloya to remote Meemure village nestled at the foot of Lakegala Mountain (historic site of King Ravana's Dandumonaraya aircraft landing). Explore natural springs, hidden waterfalls, and camp overnight.

Travel from Meemure to Kitulgala adventure capital. Mountain biking trip through tea and rubber estates to Belilena prehistoric cave with waterfall shower. Afternoon level 2-3 white-water rafting on the Kelani River.

Guided birdwatching trail in the Kitulgala secondary rainforest reserve. Cross the Kelani River by catamaran for a 2km nature and waterfall trek. Evening BBQ dinner and overnight camping.

Traditional breakfast at camp and scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route view stunning Devon and St. Clair waterfalls. Tour working tea factories and Hakgala Botanical Gardens.

Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to World's End cliff and Baker's Falls. Visit Ambewela New Zealand Farm and strawberry plots.

Drive to Haputale via "Devil's Staircase". Visit Lanka Falls, Sri Lanka's highest waterfall (Babarakanda Falls), Diyaluma waterfalls, historic Adisham Bungalow, and Sir Thomas Lipton's Seat lookout point.

Drive to Ella mountain village. Explore Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak, and experience South East Asia's second-longest dual-lane Flying Ravana Zipline adventure.

Morning breakfast and scenic 5-hour drive back to commercial capital Colombo for last-minute city sightseeing before private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for departure.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English speaking guide acting as driver + expert site guides in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya) • Accommodation for 10 Nights in star hotels.
  • boutique hotels.
  • village homestays.
  • and adventure campsites (HB / Full Board meal plans included) • Free first-night arrival lunch / bottled water courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Air-conditioned comfortable vehicle with fuel.
  • parking.
  • highway tolls.
  • and driver allowances • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (safari jeeps.
  • whitewater rafting gear.
  • park entrance fees.
  • train tickets) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Transfer to Kandy
    Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet with your Stelaran Holidays r...
  • 2 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Kandy Tooth Relic Temple
    Morning visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for elephant bathing and bottle-feeding. Aft...
  • 3 Knuckles Mountain Range & Heeloya Village Trek
    Knuckles Range trekking expedition via Heeloya remote village. Hike through spice gardens,...
  • 4 Meemure Remote Village Exploration & Camping
    Jungle trekking from Heeloya to remote Meemure village nestled at the foot of Lakegala Mou...
  • 5 Meemure to Kitulgala Mountain Biking & White-Water Rafting
    Travel from Meemure to Kitulgala adventure capital. Mountain biking trip through tea and r...
  • 6 Kitulgala Rainforest Birdwatching & Waterfall Trek
    Guided birdwatching trail in the Kitulgala secondary rainforest reserve. Cross the Kelani...
  • 7 Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya via Devon & St. Clair Falls
    Traditional breakfast at camp and scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En rout...
  • 8 Horton Plains National Park World's End Trek
    Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to Worl...
  • 9 Nuwara Eliya to Haputale via Babarakanda & Lipton's Seat
    Drive to Haputale via "Devil's Staircase". Visit Lanka Falls, Sri Lanka's highest waterfal...
  • 10 Haputale to Ella Nine Arch Bridge & Zipline
    Drive to Ella mountain village. Explore Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak...
  • 11 Ella to Colombo Airport Departure
    Morning breakfast and scenic 5-hour drive back to commercial capital Colombo for last-minu...