ROCS Guided Holidays 2023 13 Day Sensational Sri Lanka Tour

DAY 10 - NUWARA ELIYA – ELLA - YALA A new day to enjoy! The breakfast will be prepared and laid out for you. Fill yourself up and after we will make our transfer to Ella, a town located towards the end of the central highlands. A cosy little town nestled among the hills has so many interesting sites that you could visit. We will also not forget to make a stop at one of the best locations where you can spot the Ella gap, opening views to the southern plains of the island, on a clear day you can view up to the coastal areas of the south! Thereafter also make a short stop at the Ravana Waterfall, which hides the tales of his torical legend ‘The Ramayana’ behind its curtain of water. Later in the afternoon head in to the Yala national park for the game drive, your experi ence in the wilderness. The park being the second larg est national park in Sri Lanka provides home to some of the most magnificent wildlife, and is identified to be one of the best locations with a good ratio on sighting 3 species of the “Big Five of Sri Lan ka”. The majestic Sri Lankan elephant, the fierce Sri Lankan leopard and the elusive Sri Lankan sloth bear! The area also bears great importance on historical aspects having past civilizations situated there and also being connect ed to ancient legends. Check in at the 5* Jetwing Yala Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11 - YALA – GALLE Enjoy the breakfast laid for you before we cruise through the south coast. But before we have another unique ex perience lined up for you to witness. Curd, a local delica-

some unique local food or drinks to keep you energized. The cool breeze that blows from the Kandy Lake to the surroundings will create a refreshing climate making the experience that much nicer. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Rise and shine! A beautiful day is upon you. Have break fast at the hotel and prepare to make the journey to the misty mountains! Head on the great scenic drive, rising in elevation on the winding mountainous roads. When visiting the hill country of Sri Lanka there is some thing no visitor should miss and that is Ceylon Tea! Intro duced by the British, this re freshing drink is now enjoyed by every local ranging from a labourer to a millionaire! And also by countless tea lovers across the world! You will have the opportunity to visit a tea plantation to see and learn how tea is grown and harvested. Like to expe rience the work routine of a tea-plucker? Grab a basket and head to the field where you will be taught how to pluck the ideal leaves. This will be followed by a factory visit to witness the production pro cess. Interested to taste some pure Ceylon Tea? Of course, you have the opportunity for this as well. Arriving in Nuwara Eliya check-in to the hotel and take some time to relax. Later in the afternoon head out for a city tour to explore the by gone days of this colonial town. Known as ‘Little Eng land’ the town lives up to its nickname offering a picture of a British suburb village. You will see the little cottages on DAY 08 - KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

the hills, colonial hotels, and the racecourse etc. which have been erected during the British rule which stands proud to this day. Check in at the 5*Jetwing St Andrews Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 09 - NUWARA ELIYA – HORTON PLAINS Rise up early to another chilly beautiful morning, and we have your breakfast packed and ready. Let’s head out for the breath-taking trek in the Horton Plains to witness the World’s End! Declared now as a national park this trek will have you mesmerized along the whole trail. Rich in both flora and fauna your guide will enlight en you along the way of the different species of the cate gories. Interesting fact! Did you know that Horton Plains holds the headwaters for three of the main rivers of the island? The plains though attracted much attention during the British rule, has links running far be hind in history and connects once again to the epic of ‘Ra mayana’. Interested to know more? Our guide will enlighten you on the details. The World’s End will have you mesmerized on viewing this stunning location! But the sheer drop below will give you chills! Dream away with nature as you gaze upon the far cor ners of the island. If you wish to take a small break, you can rest for a while near the freezing waters of the Bakers fall. Completing the trek and feeling accomplished we head back to Nuwara Eliya and will allocate some time to rest and rejuvenate. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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