3 Surfing Points & Tea Hills - Sri Lanka round tour with Yala safari
Weligama Beach - Galle - Hiriketiya Beach - Yala safari - Arugam Bay - Ella - Kitulgala rafting - Kandy
This holiday tour is designed as a combination of 3 different beaches for surfing holidays and a round tour crossing the central highlands and a jeep safari in the famous Yala National Park.
The beaches included in the itinerary are Weligama and Hiriketiya at the south coast and Arugam Bay in the southeast. Weligama is most suitable for beginners, whereas Hiriketiya is for intermediates. Arugam Bay has several surf breaks, which are more recommendable for more experienced surfers. The overnight stay in the highlands are in the lovely hill station of Ella, the adventure destination Kitulgala, and the cultural capital Kandy. day 01
Transfer from the airport to Weligama Beach - overnight stay in Weligama - day 02 full day at the beach in Weligama with surfing option Weligama Beach is suitable for beginners and even children. Many families take surfing lessons at this beach, where numerous surf schools are available - overnight stay in Weligama - day 03 morning free at the beach of Weligama afternoon excursion to Galle including: - rock-cut statue of the Leper King, - boat tour in Koggale Lagoon, - sightseeing in the Old Town of Galle evening barbecue in Weligama - overnight stay in Weligama - day 04 transfer to Hiriketiya Beach afternoon free at the protected crescent beach of Hiriketiya with surfing opportunity Hiriketiya is more popular with young people, who have already some surfing experience - overnight stay in Hiriketiya - day 05 morning free at Hiriketiya Beach afternoon transfer to Tissamaharama, you can choose, if you prefer to take the expressway, which is very scenic and takes 1 hour, or alternatively, to take the coastal road, taking more than 2 hours, on the way seeing the coastline and salt pans and maybe some wild elephants or crocodiles crossing the road, taking the coastal road, you have also an opportunity to taste local buffalo curd and honey (typical Sri Lanka yogurt) in the village most famous for it - overnight stay in Tissamaharama - day 06 Engage in a morning jeep safari to in Yala National Park to watch wild hopefully leopards, for sure elepants, crocodiles, and many more animals. Afternoon transfer to Arugam Bay, which will take roughly five hours the road first crosses Block 5 of Yala National Park, where sometimes sloth bears or leopards or elephants can be seen near the road behind Buttala the road will be a little bit winding and crosses the small Lahugala National Park, where often elephants and crocodiles can be seen in a safe distance at a lake. The driver will leave you this evening and not be available on the next four days you will spend in Arugam Bay - overnight stay in Arugam Bay - day 07 first full day in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka's most popular surfing destination Apart from main Point at the promontory of Arugam Bay, there are several more surf breaks in the immediate surroundings, such as Pottuvil Point and Whiskey Point to the north and Elephant Rock and Peanut Farm breaks to the south. you will stay at the beach on your own, the driver will not be available this day - overnight stay in Arugam Bay - day 08 second full day in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka's most popular surfing destination you will stay at the beach on your own, the driver will not be available this day - overnight stay in Arugam Bay - day 09 third full day in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka's most popular surfing destination you will stay at the beach on your own, the driver will not be available this day - overnight stay in Arugam Bay - day 10 fourth full day in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka's most popular surfing destination you will stay at the beach on your own, the driver will not be available this day - overnight stay in Arugam Bay - day 11 Most probably the same driver or a second driver will pick you up in the morning. The transfer to Ella, taking about four hours, will first run along the same winding route until Buttala, after Wellawaya you can enjoy the drive through the Ella Gap. Afternoon will be free in the cool climate of the Uva Hills - overnight stay in Ella - day 12 On this morning you will enjoy the longer hiking trail to Little Adam's Peak including the subsidiary summits afterwards, a short hike will lead you to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge. In the afternoon, we will drive downwards into the Ella Gap for a refreshing bath in the natural pool of Ravana Falls. - overnight stay in Ella - day 13 train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya For the afternoon, you can choose one of 2 options option 1: for which tickets have to be booked 30 days in advance, afterwards, enjoy a Nuwara Eliya city tour, we will also show you the beer pub in town that is most popular with locals - overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya - option 2: transfer from Nanu Oya to Kitulgala, on the way breaks at observation points to see St. Clair's and Devon Falls opportunity to visit a tea center and enjoy a cup of tea there white water river rafting adventure in Kitulgala - overnight stay in Kitulgala - day 14 transfer to Kandy, in case you chose option 1 for day 13 (overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya): opportunity to see a tea factory and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea there small city tour including Senani view point to Kandy Lake and shopping oppotuinities evening visit at the Kandy Tooth Temple Cultural and Dance Show near Kandy Lake - overnight stay in Kandy - day 15 transfer to the airport driving from to Kandy will take 2.5 or 3 hours Pick-up in Kandy and drop-off at the airport will be adapted to your departure time We hope to welcome you in Sri Lanka again. *** end of service *** |
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