‘Veddah’ Village Tour
09 Days
08 Nights
This package is packed with the more alluring, fascinating & appealing attractions to enable travelers to explore & enjoy a more comprehensive set of places of interest with the view to keep excessive crowds away from the journey, such as the excursion into a Reservation of the Indigenous Native ‘Veddah’ Community of Sri Lanka, explore the ‘Swimming Elephants’ in the Gal Oya National Park & captivating beaches of the southern coast.
This is done by changing the route and taking useful detours to avoid the more trodden paths made by the competition and the free moving independent travelers to these unusual attractions.
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) / Colombo Hotel Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh.
Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh.
Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Day 02
Colombo / Kandy Transfer
En route : Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens to see Flora of both Tropical & Temperate Climes adored by the two-legged creatures
Kandy Lake & City Tour including the Sacred Temple of the Tooth
If time permits : Watch the Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Spice Garden and Tea factory Giragama
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
En route : Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens to see Flora of both Tropical & Temperate Climes adored by the two-legged creatures
Kandy Lake & City Tour including the Sacred Temple of the Tooth
If time permits : Watch the Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Spice Garden and Tea factory Giragama
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Kandy / Mahiyanganaya Transfer
Enroute : Experience the Clay Pottery & ‘Pan’ Weaving Exercise in a Remote Village House.
Enjoy an Authentic Rice & Curry Lunch in a Village House
Hike to 2 ‘Hidden Waterfalls’ – Ratna Ella & Kaluwa Wetuna Falls
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Enroute : Experience the Clay Pottery & ‘Pan’ Weaving Exercise in a Remote Village House.
Enjoy an Authentic Rice & Curry Lunch in a Village House
Hike to 2 ‘Hidden Waterfalls’ – Ratna Ella & Kaluwa Wetuna Falls
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 04
Mahiyanganaya – ‘Dambana Vedda Village’ Experience
Meet the Native Indigenous Veddah Community & take a Bush Walk into the wilderness, exploring the vegetation, hills, caves and dwellings in their natural environment.
Evening : Enjoy a BBQ dinner with a roaring Campfire and Veddah Dances with drumbeat music going back in time and evolution.
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Meet the Native Indigenous Veddah Community & take a Bush Walk into the wilderness, exploring the vegetation, hills, caves and dwellings in their natural environment.
Evening : Enjoy a BBQ dinner with a roaring Campfire and Veddah Dances with drumbeat music going back in time and evolution.
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 05
Mahiyanganaya / Gal Oya Transfer
Jeep Safari into the Gal Oya National Park to watch the ‘Swimming Elephants’ – Unique to Sri Lanka
Enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the Park beside the Lake
Accommodation: Overnight at Gal Oya N. P. Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Jeep Safari into the Gal Oya National Park to watch the ‘Swimming Elephants’ – Unique to Sri Lanka
Enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the Park beside the Lake
Accommodation: Overnight at Gal Oya N. P. Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 06
Gal Oya – Visit the Veddah Village
Explore the Veddah Village Reservation with the Veddah Chief
Expedition to visit the ancient hunting grounds, listen to the
Native songs, consciousness and folk tales of the hunter-gathers
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Explore the Veddah Village Reservation with the Veddah Chief
Expedition to visit the ancient hunting grounds, listen to the
Native songs, consciousness and folk tales of the hunter-gathers
Accommodation: Overnight at Mahiyanganaya Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 07
Gal Oya / Ella Transfer
Morning : Boat Safari on the Lake of the Gal Oya National Park
Afternoon drive on a picturesque view of the terrain to Ella
Evening : Cookery Class – ‘Hands On’ Experience with Dine In.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Ella Boutique Hotel
Morning : Boat Safari on the Lake of the Gal Oya National Park
Afternoon drive on a picturesque view of the terrain to Ella
Evening : Cookery Class – ‘Hands On’ Experience with Dine In.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Ella Boutique Hotel
Day 08
Ella / Weligama Transfer
Morning : Hike to ‘Little Adam’s Peak’ for Sunrise & picnic Brunch
En route : Visit the 9 Arches Stone Bridge
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Weligama Beach Hotel
Morning : Hike to ‘Little Adam’s Peak’ for Sunrise & picnic Brunch
En route : Visit the 9 Arches Stone Bridge
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Weligama Beach Hotel
Day 09
Weligama / Airport Transfer
Scenic Drive on the Highway back to the Airport Departure
Scenic Drive on the Highway back to the Airport Departure
