Cultural & Wildlife Travel Sri Lanka
斯里蘭卡 歷史文化與生態之旅
Collaboration with Dr. Perrine Geraudie
Doctor in Enviromental Toxicology & Scientic Guide for Marine Expeditions
Date: 1st - 12th May 2025 (12D10N)
True "Down-to-Earth" off the beaten track Cultural & Eco Tour Experience 12D10N
城市人想要親近大自然，平日或會選擇行山；想認識動物，也許會去動物園。然而城中山林始終不比遼闊大草原，動物也原非籠中獸，若想趁出遊時深入野外大自然，同時認識環境保育，生態旅遊就是很好的選擇
Cultural & Wildlife Travel Sri Lanka
斯里蘭卡 歷史文化與生態之旅
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General Itinerary
D0 & D1 (30th April - 1st May 2024) Arrival Sri Lanka CMB Airport - Negombo
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On your arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met at the airport by our chauffeur/guide and transferred to Negombo
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Hotel check-in , relax and enjoy your free time
D2 (2nd May 2024) Negombo - Sigiriya Lion Rock
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Negombo is known for its centuries old fishing industry & important trade port for both Dutch & Portuguese in the years past.
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Sigiriya Lion Rock : UNESCO World Heritage Site.Sigiriya is famous for it's palace ruins on top of a massive 200 meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. The rock itself is a lava plug left over from an ancient long extinct volcano.
D3 (3rd May 2024) Dambulla Cave Temple - Trincomalee (Free at Leisure)
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Dambulla Cave Temple: UNESCO World Heritage Site & the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
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Trincomalee: Trincomalee proudly adorns one the world’s finest natural harbors. Trincomalee is the gem of the eastern coast of Sri Lanka and a paradise for the snorkelers.
D4 (4th May 2024) Trincomalee - Snorkeling & Free time
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Snorkeling: it gives you an amazing opportunity to get a clear view of the sea life that inhabit the shallow waters. Feast your eyes on colourful corals. Enjoy the lively darting shoals of silvery fish. See if you can catch sight of those beautiful clownfish , sea turtles, blacktip reef shark amongst the anemones.
D5 ( 5th May 2024) Trincomalee - Whale Watching - Spice Garden - Kandy
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Dolphin & Whale Watching: One of the best spots in the world to go whale watching, particularly to see the Blue Whales, the largest and most well-known marine mammal.
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Spice Garden: Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses
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Arrive Kandy
D6 ( 6th May 2024) Kandy City Tour & Tooth Temple – Ramboda Falls - Tea plantation & Tea factory
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Morning Yoga : Take a 10 min jungle trek to the yoga shala, roll out your mat, and say hello to the monkeys welcoming you in for your morning Yoga practice...
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Sacred City of Kandy: It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. World heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
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Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa): one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy
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Ramboda Falls: One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka
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From Farm to Cup: Experience an authentic tea plucking experience with the estate workers and enjoy a guided visit to Tea Factory where the best tea in the world is produced. You also have a chance of tasting pure cup of Ceylon Tea at the Factory.
D7 ( 7th May 2024) Nuwara Eliya City Tour - Train to Ella - Nine Arches Bridge
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Nuwara Eliya: Often referred to as ‘Little England’, it was once the favored cool-climate escape for the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry.
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Tea Plantation Train to Ella: Sri Lanka’s train to Ella train meanders through manicured tea plantations, cool misty mountains and the local towns of Tamil tea pickers. It is a unique and unforgettable journey.
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The Nine Arch Bridge: also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.
D8 (8th May 2024) Processing to Yala national park - Local Village Visit - Free Time
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Processing to Yala, Enroute visiting Local Village & Meet the locals
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Arrival the Camp Site and enjoy your free time
D9 (9th May 2024) Early Morning Safari - Mirissa - Stilt Fishing - Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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Morning Yala National Park Safari: : Venture into the wilderness! Excited, you dive into the forest in safari jeeps with experienced guides. Few minutes into the jungle and the magic begins. You spot a beautiful peacock dancing, spotted deer, majestic leopards, reptiles, and flocks of vibrant birds. Suddenly a herd of gigantic elephants greet you on the wild trails and, you buckle up just in case things get wilder! Yala National Park is a must-visit in Sri Lanka. The beaming faces of everyone returning from the jungle say it all!
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Mirissa: From the jungle and into the wild waves! Mirissa is one of the most popular beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka
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Stilt Fishing: It is a traditional style of fishing practised by local fishermen in Sri Lanka
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Proceed to Sinharaja Forest : Sinharaja rainforest is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site inscribed in 1988.
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Sinharaja Forest Night Trekking
D10 ( 10th May 2024) Sinharaja Forest walk - Galle Fort
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Trekking + Bird, flora and fauna watching: According to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. You will have a night trail + 2 day time trails excursion with professional guide during the stay (subject to the weather conditions)
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Galle Fort: : The story of the Galle Dutch Fort; a UNESCO World Heritage Site reverberates through every traveller’s photos and captions. Initially built by the Portuguese in the 16th century during their conquests, the fort was later fortified and conquered by the Dutch in the 17th century, until it later fell to the might of the British. The old town of Galle was once used as a trading port for spices and other goods for over 200 years. However, today, the fort has been transformed into a place of history, romance and beauty where travellers are warmly welcomed to dive head first into the exotic stories and be a part of this heritage site.
D11 ( 11st May 2024 ) Sea Turtle Hatchery - Colombo City Tour - Airport
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Sea Turtle Hatchery: Sri Lanka shelters a good count of endangered species across the globe, and one of the most exciting species amongst them is the sea turtle. The hatcheries along Sri Lanka’s western coast regularly witnesses a good count of sea turtles. Swimming all their way through the mighty Indian Ocean, the Sea Turtles reach hatcheries during their hatching period.
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Costal Train Journey: :The coastal railway line of Sri Lanka is one of the most scenic and interesting railways in the world. It runs along the coast of the island, offering stunning views of the sea. The railway line has a rich history, dating back to colonial times.
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Colombo City Tour: Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and in your Sri Lanka itinerary, this is the best place to end your Sri Lanka tour.
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Airport: After Dinner, you will have some time for shopping and before processing to airport.
