ROCS Holidays Sri Lanka Guided Tours 2024

garden. It offers a broad experience of the flora in and out of the island and estimates more than four thousand species of plants being exhibited. Leisurely stroll down the varied paths along the gardens and remember to make some memories in the picturesque locations. Travel through the winding roads admiring the views ascending towards Nuwara Eliya. And you have the possibility to make a photo stop near the Ramboda waterfall. When visiting the hill country of Sri Lanka there is something no visitor should miss and that is Ceylon Tea! Introduced by the British, this refreshing 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. This will be followed by a factory visit to witness the production process. Interested to taste some pure Ceylon Tea? Of course you have the opportunity for this as well. Known as ‘Little England’ the town lives up to its nickname offering a picture of a British suburb village. You will see the little cottages on the hills, colonial hotels and the racecourse etc. which have been erected during the British rule which stands proud to this day. In the evening we invite you to enjoy a delectable high-tea amidst this wonderful climate! There is nothing better than sipping a hot cup of Ceylon tea accompanied with some fresh eats, as you relax towards an end of a day. DAY 7 NUWARA ELIYA – DEMODARA – ELLA Wake up to a morning in the hills. Breakfast will be laid out for you to enjoy at the hotel. Thereafter a wonderful experience travelling on the rails in the hill country. Board the train for your journey to Demodara. 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 beautiful waterfalls, the summit point of the railway network and the colonial style stations. And in this sector of the ride you pass through 2 railway engineering marvels. Proposed Hotel – Golden Ridge, Nuwara Eliya Meals – Breakfast and Dinner

the advanced knowledge and ingenuity of the constructions of the era.

Then the Demodara loop, known as a spiral loop, the track passes under itself, going around the loop and emerges from the tunnel. This is believed to be the only loop in the world with a railway station situated exactly over the tunnel of the loop. Completing the day head to the hotel in Ella, check in and refresh to a relaxed overnight.

Proposed Hotel – 98 Acres, Ella Meals – Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 8 ELLA – YALA Rise up early and make your way to the base point of the Little Adam’s peak to start this day with an energizing trek. A breakfast pack will be prepared and given to be taken with you. An easy trek to the top will take you through the serene nature and amazing scenery which is yet to be woken up. Be at the peak at the moment of sunrise and witness another mesmerizing start of the day. The sunrays will soon start lighting up the mountains showing the lush greenery against the light blue sky. Excited for some adventure? Afterwards let’s head to the Flying Ravana zip line ride for an exhilarating experience. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometre, slides at 80kmph and offers a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. Thereafter, we will make our way towards the wilderness of the island. Make a short stop at the Ravana Waterfall, which hides the tales of historical legend ‘The Ramayana’ behind its curtain of water. Later in the afternoon head in to the Yala national park for the game drive, your experience in the wilderness. The park being the second largest 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 Lanka”. 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 connected to ancient legends.

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Proposed Hotel – Jetwing Yala, Yala Meals – Breakfast and Dinner

Cross the famous nine arch bridge, a major tourist highlight and a beautiful photo location that depicts

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