10 Days With Adam's Peak - Sri Lanka 10 days

Day 1 Airport - Pinnawala - Kandy

Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by DT Travels Representative, and transfer from BIA to Kandy.

Kandy, byname Maha Nuwara (“Great City”), it is the Capital of the Central Province. It lies on the Mahaweli River on the shore of an artificial lake that was constructed (1807) by the last Kandyan king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinha. Kandy known as a pilgrimage destination for the Temple of the Tooth Relic a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala kings for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. The Kandy city is full of history, culture and unique personality. The city is surrounded by some majestic mountains and it attractive touring destinations for the travelers, who want to enjoy the natural beauty of this Island along with exploring the rich and colorful culture.

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is located in the village Pinnawala northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway to the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department in a 25-acre coconut property adjoining the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka. The aim of the orphanage is to simulate a natural habitat to these elephants. The elephants are taken to the river twice a day for a bath, and all the babies less than three years of age are still bottle fed by the mahouts and volunteers.

Daily features of Interest at the Pinnawala Orphanage

· Bottle feeding and Fruit Feeding.

· Herd leaving to the river and bathing.

Schedule Activities:

· En route take a short break at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. (optional)

o Milk feeding - 09.15 am to 09.45 am / 01.15 pm to 01.45 pm.

o Elephant bathing at river - 10.00 am to 12.00 pm / 02.00 pm to 04.00 pm

· Lunch at Restaurant in Pinnawala

· En route visit the Herbal & Spice garden at Kegalle (Optional).

· Check in to Hotel and Relax.

· Evening Kandy City tour (Optional)

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Day 2 Kandy - Hatton

Adam's Peak is a conical peak in central Sri Lanka that stands at 2,243 meters. It's famous for the Sri Pada. Hiking Season Official Sri Pada season begins in December and ends in April. This is the period of best weather. There are few entrances to start your hike to Sri Pada. Kuruwita - Erathna route, Hatton-Nallathanni route and Rathnapura - Palabathgala route. Erathna trail to Sri Pada is the third most popular trail leading to Adam's Peak. This trail is much difficult to tackle than the most popular Hatton-Nallathanni route.

Hatton is the most popular route, with 80% of locals and more over 99 % of foreigners taking it. It is estimated to be a 6-7-kilometer ascent. This route is well-developed, with strong stairwells and rails, a variety of stores, and clean restrooms. Hints people taking the Hatton Track: wear GOOD shoes (which can withstand stress - you do not want them broken) and cloths for weatherproof. Phones will be useless more or less on your entire journey.

· Early morning transfer to Hatton

· Breakfast at Local restaurant

· After Breakfast Start Climb Adms’s peak.

Note: Lunch and extra food water arrange packet food

· Entrance and ascend from Hatton Nallatanni Road (5 km)

· Exit and descend from Hatton Nallatanni

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Hatton

Day 3 Nuwara Eliya

At 2,000 meters above sea level, Nuwara Eliya, is located at a distance of 180km into the central highlands from the capital city of Colombo in the western coast. Nuwara Eliya is known as “city on the plain”, “Little England". It is one of the major teas producing areas in South Asia. It is the tea capital of Central Highlands, is the prime tea growing district of Sri Lanka. Moreover, Nuwara Eliya is the premier holiday resort of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka among the foreign tourists as well as Sri Lankan tourists. As well as this is one of leisure destinations in Sri Lanka. It is also home to some beautiful waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls, Devon Falls, and Laksapana Falls. Trekking and hiking expeditions usually evolve around these land marks. Nuwara Eliya has an average temperature of 16 degrees and sometimes can decrease to extreme conditions such as 3 degrees due to the high altitudes.

Schedule Activities:

· After breakfast relax at hotel till checkout time

· Check out from hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

· Lunch at Local Restaurant

· Check in hotel and relax

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 Nuwara Eliya

· Breakfast at Hotel

· Full day relax at Nuwara Eliya

· Enjoy 31 Night at Nuwara Eliya

Optional things to Do:

· Nuwara Eliya you will visit a tea factory and one of the most beautiful water falls in Sri Lanka known as Ramboda waterfall, enjoy the scenic beauty of central highland.

· Lunch at Local Restaurant

· After the lunch you will explore “Little England” a city tour with option to walk around the streets and to complete with a lake, race track, well- kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican Church and an 18-hole golf course.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Laid-back Ella, with its mountain forests, tea plantations, and comparatively cool climate, attracts visitors to Sri Lanka's highlands. There are caverns, cascades, and hidden temples in this wildlife-rich region, as well as the Ella Gap, which gives panoramic views between two hills. The surrounding area is a traveler's dream, a destination blessed with natural beauty, historical attractions, and legends about Ravana.

Schedule Activities:

· After breakfast leave for Ella.

· Lunch at Local Restaurant

· Evening Rest at Ella City and Enjoy

Optional things to do:

· Hiking at Little Adam’s Peak.

· Ravana Cave

· Visit Ravana Waterfall

· Lipton Seat

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Ella.

Day 6 Ella - Haputhale - Udawalawa

Haputale is a small town on the Sri Lankan hill country's southern edge. The shoreline can be seen from the mountain ridge on clear days, while dense mist clings to the deep green mountains on other days, giving you the odd sensation of being enveloped by clouds. During your trip, explore Haputale's beautiful surroundings and discover its many attractions

Schedule Activities:

· Morning SS at Haputhale

· Lunch at Local Restaurant

· Evening transfer to Udawalawa

Dinner and overnight stay at Udawalawa

Day 7 Udawalawa - Unawatuna National Park

Udawalawe features meadows and is one of Sri Lanka's wildlife sanctuaries. Many wild creatures, birds, and reptiles call Udawalawe National Park home. This refuge is home to a variety of water fowl as well as elephants. Udawalawe National Park, which spans over thirty thousand hectares and offers a variety of activities, you can go on open safaris and trek in a few regions. The best season to visit Udawalawa national park is October to April. This period can be the best time of year to view elephants and migratory birds. Many bushes and trees cover the majority of the woodland and grassland, which is rich in vegetation and wildlife.

Schedule Activities:

· Early Morning Jeep Safari at Udawlawa National Park

· Breakfast at hotel or local restaurant

· En route SS at Udawalawa

· Transfer to Unawatuna

· Lunch at local restaurant

Dinner and overnight stay at Unawatuna

Day 8-9 Unawatuna National Park - Galle - Unawatuna

The best time to visit Unawatuna is between October and April, when the temperature remains reasonable and the surroundings encourage sightseeing and transfers from place to place with people visiting the area for a few days of relaxation. You can go to Talpe, a small town with breathtaking beach views, Jungle Beach, which is located between Unawatuna and Galle, Unawatuna beach, Peace Pagoda, which is located atop the Galle fort, Rumassala South beach, which is near the Galle-Matara main road, Sea Turtle Hatchery, which is located in Habaraduwa, and Mihiripenna beach, which is the most famous on the island.

Galle is a precious gem. This historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a joy to stroll through, an eternally interesting old trading port brimming with majestic Dutch-colonial structures, ancient mosques and cathedrals, grand houses, and museums. You'll pass beautiful cafes, intriguing stores, and immaculately restored hotels owned by local and international artists, writers, photographers, and designers as you wander its wandering pathways.

Schedule Activities:

· SS at Galle, Unawatuna, Matara

· Lunch at local Restaurant

Dinner and overnight stay at Unawatuna

Day 10 Unawatuna - Colombo - Departure

· Breakfast at hotel and morning leave for Colombo.

· Proceed to Colombo. Thereafter enjoy shopping in Colombo. From modern, air-conditioned malls to the famously buzzing.

· Lunch at Local Restaurant

Later in the evening transfer to the airport for your flight.

End Of The Tour