DAY 01 – AIRPORT – NEGOMBO

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met and welcomed by representative of Topical Asia Tours and transferred to the hotel in Negombo. (Airport to Negombo is approximately. 30 minutes)

Arrive in Negombo.

Check in at hotel

Overnight stay in Negombo.

DAY 02 – NEGOMBO – GAMPAHA – NEGOMBO

After breakfast check out and commence a Journey to Gampaha (Negombo to Gampaha is approximately. 1 ½ hrs.)

Upon arrival you can enjoy ATV Riding at Crate Adventure ATV Park

Crate Adventure ATV Park is located in close proximity to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, just 40 mins drive and will be any adventure seeker’s hot-spot in the region.

Value Additions,

• ATV Introductory Briefing
• ATV Test Drive on Training Track
• Ride on Sri Lanka’s First ATV Adventure Trail and Trail to Elephant Rock Panoramic Lookout
• Complimentary Tour Photo on Crate Adventure Souvenir Frame
• ATV Round 1: Visit to breath-taking rocky lookout point.
• ATV Round 2: Visit to Elephant Rock Panoramic lookout, where a breath-taking view of Colombo, suburbs, skyscrapers, Central and Sabaragamuwa mountainsides are visible.

Return to the hotel in Waikkal
(Gampaha to Waiikkal is approximately. 1 ½ hrs.)

Overnight stay in Negombo.

DAY 03 – NEGOMBO – KITHULGALA- NEGOMBO

After breakfast proceed to Kithulgala  & Enjoy white water rafting

(Negombo to Kithulgala is approximately. 2 ½ hrs.)

WHITE WATER RAFTING

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulagala.

On completion return to Negombo

Overnight stay in Negombo.

DAY 04 –  NEGOMBO – ELLA

After breakfast proceed to Ella.

(Negombo to Ella approximately. 5 hrs.)

Arrive in Ella. Thereafter visit Nine Arch Bridge

THE NINE ARCH BRIDGE

It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers.  The chief designer and project manager of the ‘upcountry railway line of Ceylon’ project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled “Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon” published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon has details of all the records including the plans and drawings.

On completion enjoy a trekking excursion at Little Adams peak & Climb Ella Rock. 

ELLA ROCK

Popular hike offering dramatic views from the mountain’s peak, a notable place to watch the sunrise.

Thereafter return to the hotel

Overnight stay in Ella.

DAY 05 –  ELLA

Breakfast at hotel.

After the breakfast enjoying with Rope activities in Ella Jungle Resort.

Guests are entitled for the following adventure activities.

Trek to Warakaara – natural pool

Warakara waterfall is located near the border of Ella Jungle resort. To reach it you’ll have a wonderful twenty minute trek through the jungle. At the top of the waterfall is a most exotic natural pool. It’s irresistible. So have a swim and kick back. It’s a good idea to begin your trek between 7 am and 8 am – because it is super bird watching at that time. You are almost guaranteed to see new bird/ animal species you’ve never seen before (unless you live in Sri Lanka). So if you have binoculars or a good camera with zoom be sure to bring them along with you. You should be back at the resort by lunchtime with an appetite for our vegetarian cuisine.

• Slithering rope
• Arial rope
• Toddy tapper

Overnight stay in Ella.

DAY 06 –  ELLA -NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast explore & enjoy the activity of Ravana Mega Zipline. 

On completion, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. 

(Travel time from Ella to Nuwara Eliya is approximately: 2 hrs.)

Upon arrival commence a city tour in Nuwara Eliya.

NUWARA ELIYA (The city tour will take approx.: 1-2 hrs.)

The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (March to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 07 –  NUWARA ELIYA – HORTAIN PLAINS – NUWARA ELIYA

Leave with a packed breakfast and commence the journey to Hortan Plains.

(Nuwara Eliya to Hortain plains is approx.: 1hr)

 HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK (The excursion will take approx. 2-3hrs by feet)

20 miles (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri La nkans as Mahaeliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837.Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values  of the “Cloud Forest Reserve”. Its flora has high level of endemism. The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbours 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More than 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning. For accommodation Ginihiriya Bungalow (Anderson Lodge) with 4 DBL rooms and 2 separate dormitories (Vana Nivahana) serve for groups. Two escarpments- “World’s End” and “Little World’s End” falling from the Horton Plains 1000 feet and 3000 feet respectively, to the land below and the Baker’s fall are places you should visit. This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own on the designated tracks.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 08 –  NUWARA ELIYA – KANDY – DAMBULLA

After breakfast check out and commence a journey to Kandy

(Travel time from Nuwara Aliya to Kandy is approx.: 2hr)

KANDY (The excursion will take approx.: 1Hrs)

The hill capital is another “World Heritage Site”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (“Maha Wasala”), “Palle Wasala”- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, “Meda Wasala” where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (“Ulpenge”) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city.

Continue to Spice garden in Matale

(Travel time from Kandy to Matale is approx.: 1hr)

SPICE GARDEN SRI LANKA (The excursion will take approx.: 30 minutes)
You will see many spice gardens at Matale and in Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy road where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them in food preparations

Continue to Dambulla and check in hotel
(Travel time from Matale to Dambulla is approx.: 1 ½ hr)

Overnight stay in Dambulla.

DAY 09 –  DAMBULLA -PIDURANGALA- MINNERIYA – DAMBULLA

After breakfast proceed to pidurangala and climb Pidurangala Rock (Hotel to Pidurangala approximately. 15mints)

PIDURANGALA (The excursion will take approx. 3 hrs)

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). Pidurangala is a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, so should not be attempted by those with poor physical fitness. There is no clear path to the top: steep, uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. From the top, there are glorious vistas of the surrounding landscape and an incredible view of the majestic Sigiriya Rock.

On completion proceed to Minneriya.
(Pidurangala to Minneriya is approx.: 1 hr)

Arrive in Minneriya

Afternoon  enjoy a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park.

MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK (The excursion will take approx.: 2 hrs by Jeep)
This National Park 8889 hectares in extent is famous for its large population of Elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Entrance is at Ambagaswewa about 6 km from Habarana on the main Habarana Polonnaruwa road. Office is by the side of the main road. Elephants, about 300 wild Elephants are recorded from the Minneriya National Park.

Return to the hotel in Dambulla.

Overnight stay in Dambulla. 

DAY 10 –  DAMBULLA -PASSIKUDAH

After breakfast proceed to the beach resort in Passikudah where the clients will spend next 3 nights.
(Dambulla to Passikudah  approx. 3 hrs.)

Rediscover Pasikuda…

One of the prettiest beaches in the world…the gem of the east coast

 Passikudah is known to have one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. People walk kilometers into the sea because the water is only a few inches deep and the current is relatively weak compared to the rest of Sri Lanka’s coasts. Attractions include the Passikudah Reef and the Mushroom Reef which boast diverse coral rife, shoaling fish and rock fish. The reef system is considered one of the best in the East and much of it remains largely unexplored. It consists of large inverted coral domes and very healthy coral life can be clearly seen.

Located at the southeastern edge of Passikudah Bay. Starting close to the surface the reef drops sharply to a sandy bottom at around 8m. There is good hard coral growth with some soft corals and the reef is home to a variety of small fish such as damselfish, cardinalfish, butterflyfish and small groups of snappers and sweetlips. The sandy area can be productive for finding shells, sand perches, shrimp gobies and other unusual fish species. A good place for night diving.

Check in to the hotel & Enjoy the stay.

Overnight stay in Pasikuda. 

DAY 11 –  PASSIKUDAH

After breakfast relax and enjoy the stay

Optional –

Water Sports – Jet Ski

Overnight stay in Pasikuda. 

DAY 12 –  PASSIKUDAH

After breakfast relax and enjoy the stay

Overnight stay in Pasikuda. 

DAY 13 –  PASSIKUDAH -NEGOMBO 

After breakfast check out and proceed to the Negombo

(Passikudah to Negombo is approx. 6 hrs.)

Arrive in Negombo

NEGOMBO – a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal. The canal itself is a hive of activity with fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be organized. From November to April, diving facilities are available in this quaint village. The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with Souvenir Shops, Restaurants etc.

Overnight stay in Negombo 

DAY 14 –  NEGOMBO – AIRPORT 

After breakfast check out and proceed to the Airport for departure flight.

Have a safe flight!!! (Negombo to Airport is approx.: 30 minutes.)