DHP Travels & Tours

06 Nights | 07 Days

Price

230 USD

Date

02 - 07 May 2024

Overview

Day

Route 27th June to 03rd July 2024

Overnight

27th to 29th June 2024

Colombo –  Dambulla

Dambulla

29th  to 30th June 2024

Dambulla –  Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya

30th June& 01st July 2024

Nuwara Eliya – Ella    

Ella    

01st to 03rd July 2024

Ella – Gall

Gall

03rd July 2024

 Gall – Colombo

 

 

 

 

Includes

Excludes

Activities and Locations

Dambulla

-Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
-Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this ancient palace and fortress is perched atop a towering rock and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
-Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of cave temples with elaborate murals and statues of Buddha
-Go on a Cultural Tour: Explore the history and culture of Sri Lanka by visiting villages, local markets, and traditional crafts centers.
-Learn about Spice Farming: Dambulla is famous for its spices, and you can learn about the different varieties and their uses on a tour of a spice farm.
-Try Local Cuisine: Sample traditional Sri Lankan dishes such as rice and curry, hoppers, and string hoppers at local restaurants and street food stalls.
-Shop for Souvenirs: Browse local markets and specialty shops for handmade crafts, jewelry, and textiles to bring home as a reminder of your trip.

Nuwara Eliya

– Tea Factory and plantation visit
-Ramboda falls and The Garadiya Ella
-Visit the tea plantations: Nuwara Eliya is famous for its tea plantations. Take a tour of a tea factory and learn about the tea-making process. You can also enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea while enjoying the stunning views.
-Explore Horton Plains National Park: This national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including leopards, sambars, and purple-faced langurs. The park also boasts stunning landscapes, such as Baker’s Falls and World’s End
-Visit the Hakgala Botanic Gardens: This beautiful botanical garden is home to a wide variety of plants and flowers, including roses, orchids, and ferns. It also offers stunning views of the surrounding hills.

Ella

-Visit the Nine Arch Bridge: This beautiful bridge is an iconic landmark in Ella and offers great photo opportunities.
-Explore Ravana Ella Falls: This waterfall is located just outside of Ella and is a popular spot for swimming and picnicking.
-Visit Little Adam’s Peak: This is a small hill that is easy to climb and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
-Walk through Ella Town: Ella Town has a unique charm, with its quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants.
-Ride a zip-line tour.
-Nil Diya Pokuna Rawana

Unawatuna

-Whale Watching: Mirissa is known for its whale watching experience, with its location along the migration route of blue whales and dolphins. The season runs from November to April.
-Surfing: Mirissa is a great spot for surfing, with waves suitable for beginners and advanced surfers. There are several surf schools in the area that offer lessons and equipment rental.
-Beach hopping – Mirissa has several beautiful beaches, including Mirissa Beach, Weligama Beach, and Polhena Beach. Take some time to explore them all!
-Seafood: Mirissa is famous for its seafood, especially fresh fish caught by local fishermen. The restaurants in the area have an extensive menu of seafood.
-Galle Fort: Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 40 minutes from Mirissa. It is a must-visit for history buffs and has a great shopping scene.
-Turtle Conservation: You can visit the turtle conservation center in Habaraduwa, which is close to Mirissa. You can learn about the conservation efforts and even participate in releasing baby turtles into the sea.

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Overview

After breakfast around 07 am you will transfer to Dambulla. You will drive for around 4hr and on the way you will visit Udawalawe National Park Safari.

Dambulla is a city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, located approximately 148 km northeast of Colombo. It is famous for its ancient cave temple complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Dambulla cave temple is a series of five caves that contain numerous statues and paintings related to Gautama Buddha and his teachings. The historic city of Dambulla has a rich cultural heritage and is also surrounded by several important religious sites like the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa. Today, the town is a major tourist destination with many hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops catering to visitors.

After breakfast at the hotel around 08 With picturesque sunsets over acres of swaying paddy fields, Sigiriya is a humble town in your Sri Lanka vacation package. After exploring the prestigious history of Polonnaruwa, your heart is excited for more! A friendly local says that Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a must-visit on a Sri Lanka vacation, so you are eager for the hike. At the top of the rock, you meet the damsels of the Sigiriya painted by King Kashyapa’s artists. You enjoy the delicious cuisine in the local restaurants and end the day with a peaceful walk across the dancing paddy fields. It is calm, and you retreat to your hotel thinking of the adventures ahead in your Sri Lanka vacation. am you will proceed to visit Dambulla cave temple and Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress then you go back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day in the hotel with relaxing massages and herbal treatments.

After breakfast at the hotel around 08 am you will check out from the hotel and proceed to your next destination Nuwara Eliya. The journey will take around 4hr and 30 min. On the way to Nuwara Eliya you will visit tea factory and plantation visit, ramboda falls and The Garadiya Ella. Visit the tea plantations: Nuwara Eliya is famous for its tea plantations. Take a tour of a tea factory and learn about the tea-making process. You can also enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea while enjoying the stunning views and after check in to the hotel.

On day 4 in Nuwara Eliya, you must be ready by 5:00 am to travel to Horton Plains. You can have an early breakfast or can have a packed breakfast from the hotel. After you back from Horton plains you will check out from the hotel and proceed to your next destination Ella.

The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The walk here is 4km, but the trail then loops back to Baker’s Falls (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours. Unless you get there early, the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist, particularly during the rainy season from April to September.

All you can expect to see from World’s End after around 9am is a swirling white wall. The early morning (between 6am and 10am) is the best time to visit, before the clouds roll in. That’s when you’ll spy toy-town, tea-plantation villages in the valley below, and an unencumbered view south towards the coast.

Wear strong and comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen, food and water. Ask your guest house to prepare a breakfast package for you, and reward yourself with an alfresco brekkie once you reach World’s End. The weather can change very quickly on the plains – one minute it can be

sunny and clear, the next chilly and misty. Bring a few extra layers of warm clothing (it’s very cold up there at 6am).

It is forbidden to leave the paths, which can be slippy and tough to negotiate in places. There are no safety rails around World’s End and there have been a couple of accidents where people have fallen to their deaths. If you have young children with you keep a very firm grip on them as you approach the cliff edge.

Ella is a small town in the Badulla district of Sri Lanka. It is located in the hilly region of the country, surrounded by lush green forests and tea plantations. The town is known for its scenic beauty, with many visitors attracted to its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Ella is also famous for its iconic Nine Arch Bridge, which spans across a deep ravine and is a popular tourist spot. The town has a laid-back and relaxed vibe, with many cafes and restaurants serving local delicacies and international cuisine. Overall, Ella is a must-visit destination for those who love nature, adventure, and tranquility.

 

After Breakfast around 8:00 am, you will proceed to Gall 3hr 51min. One way to Galle

You will pass by Nine Arch Bridge, Explore Ravana Ella Falls, Visit Little Adam’s Peak, Ride a zip-line tour and nil diya pokuna rawana https://youtu.be/pkzK5an6M1M?si=bkIglGEWY3grLFLo.

On day 6 you have to be ready by 4:00 am to travel to Mirissa for whale watching. You can have an early breakfast or can have a packed breakfast from the hotel.

The whale watching season in Sri Lanka runs from November to April / May, as during the rest of the year, the waters will be too rough because of the Monsoon.

The best place to spot whales is in Mirissa, a small tourist town on Sri Lanka’s south coast, popular for surfing and famous for whale watching. The waters around Mirissa are particularly rich in plankton (a group of microorganisms whales feed on), which lead scientists to believe there is a resident population always present which will result in sightings whenever conditions are good, particularly between November to April. ( Optional, depends on the weather condition)

 

Then you can have a drive to Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery and after the coastal town of Galle, the capital of the Southern Province, is best known for its impressive fort: a UNESCO
World Heritage Site and the best preserved colonial sea fortress in Asia. The fort was built and modified over 4
centuries; started by the Portuguese in the late 16th century it was later taken over by the Dutch and eventually by
the British. Protected within its walls, bastions and ramparts is a complete town with narrow streets, churches and
cloistered inner courtyards of shuttered mansions, which clearly bear testament to their colonial past.

 

After Proceed to Balapitiya and enjoy a boat ride in Madu River in the late afternoon.

The estuary of the “Madu River” is a complex coastal ecosystem of

Mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts

of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. A boat trip is a wonderful way of
seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals – monkeys

eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.

The main occupations of the local inhabitants are producing cinnamon and prawn fishing – if you take the trip
in the evening you will see the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns to attract the shellfish into their
traps.

Also, you have an opportunity to enjoy a Fish Therapy in Madu River.

The fish spa treatment at Madu River is a very famous thing. The tanks float in the river and are stocked with a huge number of fish.  You’ll simply get seat around the tanks and put your feet into it. There is a set of guidelines before you jump into the fish therapy. If you are not familiar with fish therapy, at first you feel ticklish as the fish removes the dead outer part of the skin and calluses. Later the ticklish feeling fades away making it a relaxing sensation.

After Breakfast you will you will enjoy the hotel and around 12 pm check out from the hotel and transfer to Colombo.

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