“Ayubowan” Warmly Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by a representative of Globeenjoy Tours (your chauffeur guide) who will drive you to the hotel in Negombo. When you arrive at the hotel, check in, relax, and get ready for the tour the next day.
Day 1 – Arrival Transfer to Negombo
“Ayubowan” Warmly Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by a representative of Globeenjoy Tours (your chauffeur guide) who will drive you to the hotel in Negombo. When you arrive at the hotel, check in, relax, and get ready for the tour the next day.
Overnight Stay at Jetwing Sea Negombo.
Day 2 – Colombo to Wilpattu
Breakfast at the hotel, and start your wildlife and camping tour by travelling to Wilpattu where Sri Lanka’s largest national park is located.
Overnight Stay at at The Blackwaters Lodge Wilpattu.
Day 3 – Wilpattu
After breakfast at the hotel, feel free to do a safari game drive at Sri Lanka’s largest national park. Relax and experience nature on the hotel premises.
Overnight Stay at at The Blackwaters Lodge Wilpattu.
Day 4 – Wilpattu to Habarana
Breakfast at the hotel; today you will be travelling to Habarana, which is famous for a few wildlife national parks. Optional visit to ancient ruins in Anuradhapura en-route.
Overnight Stay at The Other Corner Habarana.
Day 5 – Habarana
Breakfast at the hotel, feel free to do a safari game drive at one of the national parks and visit a few tourist locations such as Sigiriya and Pidurangala, and experience rural village life at Hiriwaduna.
Overnight Stay at The Other Corner Habarana.
Day 6 – Habarana to Knuckles
Breakfast at the hotel; today you will be taken to Wild Glamping tented camping site bordering Knuckles Forest Reserve. Optional visits to the Dambulla cave temple and spice shops en-route.
Overnight Stay at Wild Glamping Knuckles.
Day 7 – Knuckles
Breakfast at the hotel; today you will be exploring Knuckles Forest Reserve. and experience a cooking demonstration at Heeloya.
Overnight Stay at Wild Glamping Knuckles.
Day 8 – Knuckles to Ella
Breakfast at the hotel; today you will travel to Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist destinations. Feel free to explore a few tourist destinations in Ella.
Overnight Stay at Ella Jungle Resort.
Day 9 – Ella to Yala
Breakfast at the hotel, and you will be transferred to Dune Camp at the southern beaches at Yala.
Overnight Stay at Dune Camp Yala.
Day 10 – Ella to Yala
Breakfast at the hotel; morning transfer to Bentota via Mirissa and Galle. Visit tourist destinations en route.
Overnight Stay at Avani Bentota.
Day 11 – Bentota to Airport
The tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for your flight home.
The name “Negombo” was first used by the Portuguese; the Sinhala name Mīgamuva (මීගමුව) means “Group of Bees.” It was named a few centuries earlier in the ancient kings’ era. The army of King Kavantissa found bee honey in a canoe near the seashore for Viharamahadevi, who was pregnant with the prince Dutugamunu. During the Portuguese occupation, it was known as “Little Rome’ because nearly two-thirds of its population professed the Catholic faith. The legacy of the Dutch colonial era can be seen in the Negombo fort, constructed in 1672. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.
Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu, “Land of Lakes”) is a national park in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (natural lakes) – natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located on the northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka, the park is 30 km (19 mi) west of Anuradhapura and 26 km (16 mi) north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km (110 mi) north of Colombo). The park is 1,317 km2 (508 sq mi) (131,693 hectares) in area. Nearly one hundred and six lakes (Wille) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population.
Is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the Centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. Further excavations in Anuradhapura have uncovered information about the existence of a protohistoric habitation of humans in the citadel. The protohistoric Iron Age, which spans from 900 to 600 BC, marked the appearance of iron technology, pottery, the horse, domestic cattle and paddy cultivation.
The ruins consist of three classes of buildings, dagobas, monastic buildings, and pokunas. The dagobas are bell-shaped masses of masonry, varying from a few feet to over 1100 ft (340 m) in circumference. Remains of the monastic buildings are to be found in every direction in the shape of raised stone platforms, foundations and stone pillars. The most famous is the Brazen Palace erected by King Dutugamunu about 164 BC. The pokunas are bathing-tanks or tanks for the supply of drinking water, which are scattered everywhere through the jungle. The city also contains a sacred Bo-Tree, which is said to date back to the year 245 BC. Eight grate places called “Atamasthana” are Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama.
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death.
Immersing yourself with the locals many times means getting out of the flashing city lights and exploring small’s towns that are not known to receive hordes of tourists. The tour begins with a beautiful trek to a manmade reservoir. The boats are typically used for cruising between villages, a water taxi of sorts. But it’s more than just a practical mode of transportation, it’s also a peaceful ride through the waters covered with green lily pads. After a boat ride, hop into a bullock cart alongside paddy fields and rural vegetable plantations to a traditional village house, where you will enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch. After an hour or so for lunch, board the Safari Jeep for the return trip to your hotel.
Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, Sri Lanka. The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya. It is believed that the history of Pidurangala Vihara goes back beyond to the first and second century BC. From those days Pidurangala was used as a Buddhist monastery and but became a prominent place during the reign of King Kashyapa (473 – 495 AC). The temple was said to be ‘panchavasa’, consisting of five main ritual buildings. Among the buildings are Ancient Stupa, Chapter House, Image House, Bodhighara, Preaching Hall, Sangharama (Bikku Residence Building) and inscriptions with drip ledged caves can be seen. Pidurangala is also a massive rock formation where you can enjoy the view from top.
Minneriya National Park is in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of the Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka.
Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the island. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area, at Ibbankatuwa near the Dambulla cave complexes.
The spice trade in Asia at the time was a kind of a monopoly. The spice exchange was run by the Arabic and North African dealers who were prepared to pay a great sum of money for a pound of the fascinating thing. By the 1400’s the European sailors had realized that their ships could beat camels, so the European sailors started to sail towards Asia searching for new land and the valuable rare spices. Discovery of Vasco de Gama was a great stride in the expansion and spread of the Sri Lankan spice in the European market. Vasco de Gama’s success as a pilgrim prompted the Portuguese arrival in Sri Lanka in 1536. After sometime a settlement was reached by Portugal and Sri Lanka that incorporated a tribute of 110,000 pounds of cinnamon paid every year to Portugal by the Sinhalese Kings. Ever since Sri Lankan spices especially cinnamon was widely available in the European spice market.
Knuckles range also called Dumbara mountain range is located off Kandy, in the northern end of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. To the south and east of the mountain range is Mahaweli river basin while to the west are Matale plains. The Knuckles range is one of the loveliest nature attractions of Sri Lanka. The changing terrain of grasslands, rugged mountain peaks interspersed with streams and cascading waterfalls make Knuckles Mountain range that covers an area of 18512 hectares the trekker’s paradise. Knuckles mountain range, a World heritage Conservation Area that affords intriguing trekking possibilities, is still to a greater extent untouched zone of significant natural beauty and biodiversity. The serious trekkers and biodiversity enthusiasts would even take up a three-day hike of 40 plus km trek with a guide. Popular hiking trails are Mini world’s end from Deanston; Trail to Dothalugala from Deanston; Trail to Nitro Caves from Corbtt’s Gap; Trail to Augallena cave via Thangappuwa from Corbett’s Gap; Trail to Kalupahana from “Meemure” village.
Welcome to everyone’s favorite hill country village. It’s a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province. The area has a rich biodiversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The views through Ella Gap are stunning, and on a clear night, you can even spy the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Don’t be too laid-back, though; definitely make time for easygoing walks through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls, and viewpoints. Halpewatte Tea Factory, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Ella Falls, the famous Nine Arches Bridge, and Ella Rock are some of the highlights you must visit during your stay in Ella.
It is located in Demodara, between the Ella and Demodara railway stations. Located almost 3100 feet above sea level, this 99.6-foot-high viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka is also known as the “Bridge in the Sky.” The surrounding area has seen a steady increase in tourism due to the bridge’s architectural ingenuity and the profuse greenery on the nearby hillsides. According to popular belief, when construction on the bridge began, the Great War broke out between Europe’s empires, and the steel assigned to this site was reallocated to Britain’s war-related projects on the battlefront. As a result, the work came to a standstill, leading the locals to build the bridge with stone bricks and cement but without steel. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers.
According to one of his grandsons, P.K. Appuhami was born in 1870 and has been a popular drummer and devil dancer. One day he lost a drumming competition to another drummer during a “thovil” ceremony and returned home in the traditional devil costume. The railway was being built at the time, and the Britisher who saw him in the costume was terrified when he saw him near Ohiya Railway Station. But later, a relationship was built up between them, and Appuhami helped with the construction of the railway by supplying labour to the Britisher.
If you are visiting the area, Ella Rock should be on your bucket list because it offers some breathtaking panoramic views of Sri Lanka.You can see this mountain from anywhere in Ella. If you see a rock holding a single tree proudly on top of it, yes, that’s the one. Trekkers would love the place. It’s a bit tiring to do the hiking. The panoramic views it provides with mist and clouds covering the area, especially in the early mornings and late evenings, are something you should witness, and that would suffice to say that you visited Ella. The total time for climbing up and down is 4 hours. Yes, it sounds like a long journey. But the way up there is full of diversity. If you are starting from Ella train station, you will enjoy the rail walk, and as soon as you start climbing up, you will be passing a waterfall, the rubber tree forest, and tea plantations.
Here are two waterfalls in the Ella area. The waterfall on the Bandarawela-Wellawaya Road is the most popular. Which is known as “Bambaragama Ella”. Tourists and locals call it Ravana Ella. There is another waterfall called “Upper Ravana Falls,” which is not visible from the main road and is generally considered the real Ravana Falls. Unfortunately, travelers do not visit this place due to security reasons.
Ravana Falls (popularly known as Ravana Alla රාවණා ඇල්ල in Sinhala) is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an area flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, when the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.
Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public. Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east, hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentrations of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted deer, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July, when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals out into the open.
Coconut Tree Hill is presumably the most well-known place in Mirissa. You can watch the infinite sea and Mirissa Bay area from the top of this amazing place. It takes you 10–15 minutes to walk up the street from Mirissa Beach. This location has become so popular that many people want to take a popular photograph of the headland leaving the sea surrounded by coconut trees.
The Portuguese built it in 1588 in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, and the Dutch fortified it extensively in the 17th century beginning in 1649. The fort has a colourful history, and today it has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The heritage value of the fort has been recognised by UNESCO, and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria IV for its unique exposition of “an urban ensemble that illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.” The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.
Jetwing Sea, located on the buzzing beach strip of Negombo, is a contemporary coastal respite that blends the finest of tropical luxury with traditional Sri Lankan hospitality. The blue waters of our resident landscape have served as an inspiration to many. Be it as a calming escape, a lively respite, or an unexplored world, the sea is not only an integral element of Sri Lanka’s enchantment but also of our home, filled with coastal charms that extend an invitation to you. Jetwing Sea features three tiers of rooms spread across the four floors that look over the Indian Ocean. 53 Deluxe Rooms enjoy an equal amount of coastal sunshine with expansive private balconies for afternoon lounging at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. As a unique pleasure of our hospitality, both the suites and the deluxe rooms also offer a magnificent view of the sea from their plush bathtubs.
With a love for the wild dating as far back as the mid-80s, The Backwaters has brought to life the idea of making Wilpattu something accessible to everyone. Backwaters Lodge, make it a point to protect the foundations that made this venture a success—the forest reserve and our local community. with unique upcycled design concepts, no plastic policies, preservation of the ecosystem, and much more. Backwaters has created an ethical wildlife encounter. Created from something that wouldn’t even remotely suggest comfort and luxury, here is what makes the rooms at The Backwaters so unique and extra special. Upcycling containers to create an extravagant form of accommodation, these cabin-type rooms are elevated, giving you an uninterrupted view of the forest canopy. With this unique feature, you no longer need to look up to see a bird on a tree, but simply step onto the deck as it opens up a whole new experience of its own.
It is definitely another corner of Earth. Water, Trees, Animals, Birds, Insects and Reptiles, all these could be found in this “Other Corner”. Surrounded with Trees and serenaded by the birds and soothed by the running waters. Whether it is an intimate eco-holiday for two, a quiet time of introspection for one, nature lovers or the adventure junkies, The Other Corner caters to all with a myriad of accommodation types for seekers of bird and wildlife adventure resorts, nature lovers’ resorts, wildlife safari resorts, or simply an eco-friendly resort. This wilderness resort offers versatile ground floor Chalets complete with front and back patios to enjoy the vista, merely sit in quiet contemplation. Tree Cottages Built on an elevation of 7 feet with sleek wooden interiors and exteriors to resemble tree-house stays, the Tree Cottages ideally for twin occupancy blend in with the hues of the jungle making it a birder’s delight. The Main Lodge Built with a unique concept, The Lodge is 11 feet above ground level to eliminate the impact of encroaching on the natural trail of the elephants during the dry spell. This offers an ethical elephant experience of a spine-tingling view of these majestic beasts as they lumber along – a sight that cannot be experienced in any other nature resort in Habarana.
Be part of an unforgettable Knuckles camping experience like no other from the comfort of a luxury private tent surrounded by the Knuckles Mountain range. Wake up to the breathtaking views and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea while breathing in the fresh air. Wild Glamping Knuckles is the ideal spot for adventurous nature lovers to disconnect from their busy lives and explore the untouched wilderness of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our aim at Wild Glamping Knuckles is to enable our adventurous guests to fully immerse themselves in nature while enjoying an array of modern comforts. Luxury Deluxe Tents are replete with en-suite bathrooms, solar-powered lamps, hot water facilities, and rain showers. Discover the ideal sanctuary for an exciting adventure of glamping in Sri Lanka.
Nestled on the banks of the Kirindi Oya River and surrounded by wild jungles, bubbling mountain streams, and abundant flora and fauna, it’s the perfect setting for the many adventure activities provided at the resort, or simply a place to be still and merge with nature. There are 16 spacious chalets, 6 cottages, and jungle cabins on this property. Ella Jungle Resort has created the perfect environment for you and your children to bond and spend time together in the pure goodness of nature. With limited phone signal and limited internet signal to distract them, your family members can experience the adventure of the jungle together and learn about the trees, the birds, the insects, the animals, and the rivers of our natural environment right here at Ella Jungle Resort.
On the unique sand dunes on the Gurugoda–Yala beach, we have taken the greatest care to “touch gently.” Glamping is what we offer—as a tribute to this unique stretch of beach—to ensure that our guests have an experience of a lifetime while minimally disturbing the rolling sand dunes All of the luxury tents were built in existing open spaces surrounded by vegetation typical of this area between the sand dunes and the jungle. Each luxury tent is pitched on a steady wooden frame. The tents themselves have been custom produced for each individual space, providing unprecedented light and breeze that will keep you comfortable during the hottest days and chilliest nights.
Experience the stay with a half-day safari game drive at Yala National Park and all-inclusive facilities at Dune Camp Yala.
Offering stylish, hassle-free escapes to one of Sri Lanka’s best beaches, AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa is a designer hotel by the famous architect Geoffrey Bawa. An intimate hotel with just 75 rooms and suites, all the details that matter combine essential comforts and incredible Indian Ocean views. Traditional hospitality is matched by upscale international appeal, and blissful beach time can be mixed with must-see attractions. AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa combines contemporary style with sun-filled days on the southwest coast. Spice up your appetite with local flavors. Sail gently through the mangroves for a relaxing afternoon.
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