Eco tour of Sri Lanka
Eco tour of Sri Lanka
If you are interested in exploring the adventure of a trekking tour further allowing you to engage in bird watching, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka where Horton Plains, Nature Reserve (also known as Adam’s Peak Reserve), the Knuckles Range and surrounding towns will offer you the best opportunity. Important towns for a trekking tour may be listed as, Kithulgala, Hatton, Maskeliya, Nallathanniya, Belihul Oya, Ohia, Bandarawela, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Rangala, Laggala, Ilukkumbura, Atanwala, Riverston and Mahianganaya.
In addition to this, you may also visit other destinations like the Sinharaja Rainforest, which is noted for its biodiversity. This rainforest, meaning ‘kingdom of lions’, is the best rainforest in the country and was originally declared a forest reserve in 1875, was designated a biosphere reserve in 1978 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its recognized importance.
In practice, private trekking tours for trekkers are arranged by local guides based in villages in Sri Lanka and they are the best knowledgeable and experienced guides in the country for this purpose.
Below are some interesting trekking tours in Sri Lanka.
- Trekking in Horton Plains, Kirigalpotta Hills, Nuwara Eliya, Haputale and Ohia
- Ella and Bandarawela hill climb
- Hiking the Knuckles Range
- Adams Peak hike
- Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest and rural areas south of Sinharaja
Day
01
- Arrival at Colombo International Airport and reception by our representative there
- Arrival in Colombo – approximately 30 minutes drive.
- Spend the night in Negombo and have dinner there
Day
02
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Explore the unique mangrove ecosystem by canoe or motorboat along the waterways. Enjoy the green wonder of breathtaking beauty on a boat ride of around 2 hours where you can see a variety of native aquatic and terrestrial plants.
- Arrival at Anamaduwe Hotel – approximately 2 hours drive.
- Enjoy lunch of traditional home-cooked Sri Lankan rice and curry at The Mud House
- Boating on the lake at Lodge
- Learn to cook a Sri Lankan dish with the culinary experts at The Lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
Day
03
- Breakfast at Esho Lodge
- Cycling in Anamaduwe – The area around Esho Lodge is mainly flat and suitable for cycling. Many places like Paramakanda Temple and Tonygala Rock can be visited by bike. Many of the surrounding villages and lakes are also accessible by bike and the town of Anamaduwa is less than 8 km away.
- Lunch at Lodge
- Relax or take a leisurely walk around the lodge grounds in the afternoon to appreciate the unique Sri Lankan architecture built in the lodge. You can even explore organic vegetable farming in Lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay at Esho Lodge
Day
04
- Breakfast at Mud House
- Arrival in Sigiriya – approximately 2 ½ hours drive.
- Lunch behind the waterfall.
- Relax at the lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay behind the waterfall.
Day
05
- Breakfast at Eco Lodge
- Inform the guide about the area’s nature trails, bush walks, rock climbing, waterfall trekking, your specialty and he will guide you according to your taste.
- Lunch at Ella Esho Lodge
- Walk along the canals and take a dip in the natural pools. This is the favorite activity of visitors to Esho Lodge and cool off by the stream that falls from the Dehigaha stream to the Kirioya river. Let the fish touch your toes, or take a dip in the cool pools and get inspired.
- It is worth walking up the Dehigaha canal to see the pools formed by calcium terraces and the swampy pool fed by the clear bubbling springs where it originates.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Elle Esho Lodge.
Day
06
- Breakfast at Eco Lodge
- Cycle up to Sigiri Rock and climb the Sigiri Rock Fort
- Return to accommodation and return to Negombo
- Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.
Day
07
- Having breakfast at the hotel
- Arrival at airport for departure – approximately 30 minutes drive..