ROCS Bespoke Journeys 9 Day Sri Lanka Tour v2

which is first. Then walk through the boulder garden to the terrace garden and do not miss to climb and witness the beautiful frescoes which are protected to this date. You then walk along the mirror wall, where you can see the interesting verses inscribed by visitors who arrived at the rock since long time ago. Arrive at the magnificent lion paw, which will give you a glimpse of the wonders that are above. Take a minute to relax and capture few photos before heading to the top. When you reach the peak you will have a 360-degree view of the area where you will realize the splendour of scenery on top, of the lush greenery, the lakes with views as far as you can imagine. Also viewing the historical ruins on the peak, take a moment to imagine yourself as the mighty ruler of this Kingdom and feel like Royalty! Depart to Kandy. Check in to hotel in Kandy and enjoy some free time there. DAY 5 KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA Breakfast at the hotel. Make way to explore the hill capital. Explore Kandy city by Tuk Tuk. Thereafter a wonderful experience travelling on the rails in the hill country. Board the train for your journey to Nanu Oya. The train will follow a most scenic route to the destination and will offer you time to enjoy the highlights of the journey passing by some stunning scenery, travelling through the lush green carpets of the tea plantations and stopping at some of the colonial styled stations. However, we want you to understand that there are only a limited number of seats available for reservations, and requires manual booking procedures currently. Therefore, we offer this train ride only on availability and in the unfortunate event sufficient seats cannot be reserved (we will always do our utmost) we will take you by vehicle on road ensuring you have a pleasant ride as well.

Arriving to Nanu Oya detrain and transfer by coach to Nuwara Eliya. Afternoon enjoy Tea plucking and tea tasting activity. Tea plucking experience offers a wonderful way to learn about Sri Lanka’s tea industry and get hands-on involvement in a key aspect of its culture. Wrap up the experience by tasting a selection of premium Ceylon teas. You can savour the delicate flavours of the freshest teas in a beautiful tea room overlooking the plantation. Check-in to the hotel and we have allocated rest of the day to enjoy at leisure to admire and appreciate the wonderful mountainous environment. DAY 6 NUWARA ELIYA - ELLA - YALA Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards transfer from the mountains to the wilderness of the island visiting more highlights and stunning locations. Take a moment to explore the famous town of Ella. A small cozy town nestled among the hills is sure to captivate any visitor. With a laidback atmosphere Ella is an ideal location to relax, be close to nature or even engage in some adventure! Enjoy Zip line activity. This is a must-do for thrill-seekers visiting Ella, providing a memorable mix of adventure and breath-taking natural beauty. Little Adam’s Peak in Ella is a fantastic, accessible hike with spectacular views! Located near 98 Acres Resort, and the hike is moderate, taking about 30–45 minutes each way, depending on your pace. It’s a well-marked trail with gentle slopes, making it suitable for most fitness levels. Completing your time, commence the transfer to Yala. After an active day prepare for a relaxed overnight. DAY 7 YALA – WELIGAMA With packed breakfast head out for an early morning experience. Board the jeeps for the safari in

the Yala national park.

The most famous and the second largest national park in the country, Yala offers a great wildlife experience to its visitors. A park in the dry zone of the island, uniquely the park borders the ocean in one end and is bordered by other national parks from the other ends. Yala is also home to a vast range of animals with 44 species of mammals, 215 species of birds, 47 species of reptiles, 18 species of amphibians and 21 species of fish. The park is identified to be one of the best locations with a good ratio on sighting 3 species of the “Big Five of Sri Lanka”. The majestic Sri Lankan elephant, the fierce Sri Lankan leopard and the elusive Sri Lankan sloth bear! The land is also important in studying the ancient civilizations as it is believed this was home to a civilization of ancient people. But for a reason that is yet to be discovered the area was abandoned and was overrun by the wilderness. Back to hotel and refresh, then, from here make the journey towards the southern coast. While travelling to the point of stay visit some of the highlights along the route. DAY 8 WELIGAMA - COLOMBO Getting ready with packed breakfast Whale watching in Mirissa is a thrilling experience. After setting sail, you’ll head out into deeper waters where whales are most often spotted. Blue whales are the main attraction here, but you may also see sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, fin whales, and playful pods of dolphins. Witness the uncommon practice of fishing on a stick! There might be several methods of catching a fish but this one is mind-boggling. Stilt Fishing is an old tradition practiced by fishing families in south-western-most Sri Lanka. Transferring to Colombo via visit a turtle hatchery. This wonderful Hotel check-in in Weligama.

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