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TRAILS & TREKS
TRAILS & TREKS
Take the less travelled route by foot to encounter Sri Lanka’s panaromic Kunckles mountain range over five nights, trek through the Belihul Oya virgin forests
in search of mystical waterfalls over two nights and finally slip into the jungles of Butulla and Yala
for a night each – overall a nine night experience.
Day 1
Route : Airport > Elkaduwa > Kandy
Drive : 5 hour
Hotel : Ashburnham Estate
Highlights : Scenic Journey via paddy fields
At the airport you will be greeted by your chauffeur guide who will take you into the rich forests of Elkaduwa. Relish the scenic journey as you pass the paddy fields of the low country ascending to the tea plantations and forests of Hunasgiriya. Find yourself surrounded by rolling green hills and listen for the trickle of hidden waterfalls. Once at the comforts of the cozy estate bungalow, relax and recover from any jet lag.
Day 2
Route : Elkaduwa > Kandy > Elkaduwa
Drive : 2 hours both ways
Hotel : Ashburnham Estate
Highlights : Kandy city tour, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Spend a lazy day adjusting to the Sri Lankan climate. At a convenient time, drop by the closest city, Kandy, well known as the centre of Buddhism. Become acquainted with the city and pay your respects to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Some days Kandy’s skies seem perpetually bruised, with stubborn mist clinging to the hills surrounding the city’s beautiful centrepiece lake. Delicate hill-country breezes impel the mist to gently part, revealing colourful houses amid Kandy’s improbable forested halo.
Back at the Ashburnham tea estate which surrounds Mahatenne, we suggest you follow the waterfall trail for a quick dip.
Day 3
Route : Elkaduwa > Kandy > Elkaduwa
Drive :
Hotel : Ashburnham Estate
Highlights : Tea Field tour, Cycling, Cooking class, Memale cloud forest, Waterfalls trek
Head off to the tea fields with Ashburnham’s own field manager to see the leaves being plucked. Learn all about the planting and plucking process before heading back with the pickers to weigh the crop.
Memale hike takes you to one of the last remaining tea picker villages within the cloud forest ecosystem of the Knuckles range.
At the peak you’ll find a small Hindu temple devoted to Lord Kataragama and Kaliamma.
Day 4
Route : Elkaduwa > Kandy > Ella
Drive : 5 hours Train Journey
Hotel : 98 Acres Resort and Spa
Highlights : Scenic train journey, Rawana waterfalls
Take a scenic train journey admiring the views of waterfalls, forests, mountains, tea estates and villages
Also visit the famous Ella waterfalls after the journey and see it cascading downhill peacefully. Check into your scenic eco-friendly hotel with the best views
Day 05
Route : Ella
Drive :
Hotel : 98 Acres Resort and Spa
Highlights : Little Adams peak with sunset views, Rawana caves walk, 9 Arc Bridge trek
This 5-hour hike gives you a chance to experience the Sri Lankan countryside in a hike up to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak and on a cross country hike across to Demodara Railway Station. See the great views from the summit of Little Adams Peak, followed by the astounding sunrise or sunset. Walk over the famous Nine Arches Bridge with its rampant history. Hike to the Demodara Railway Station and see the unique looping railroad, a piece of architecture that is only present at Demodara in Sri Lanka.
Day 6
Route : Ella > Wellawaya
Drive : 1.5 hours
Hotel : Jetwing Kaduruketha
Highlights : Paddy field cultivation, Diyaluma waterfall view
Transfer to Wellawaya after a leisurely breakfast. Upon arrival check into the incredibly characteristic resort which is based all around the authentic paddy field cultivation and astounding nature trails with waterfalls at the end.
See the paddy field cultivation and see the farmers going on with their lives which revolve around the farm and paddy fields.
Day 7
Route : Wellawaya
Drive :
Hotel : Jetwing Kaduruketha
Highlights : Village walk, Kirindi river visit, Night walk around the hotel premises
Take a stroll through a nearby village passing rocky river banks and jungle footpaths to experience rural Sri Lanka and meet the villagers going about their daily lives. Visit Kirindi Oya river and enjoy a dip and walk among the paddy fields. Walk around the lush jungles and see many endemic birds and animals that are nocturnal.
Day 8
Route : Wellawaya
Drive : 2 hours
Hotel : Jetwing Kaduruketha
Highlights : Cycling or trekking to Ella Wela waterfalls, Trek to Diyaluma waterfalls, Cooking demonstration
Take a stroll to Ella Wela waterfalls which is the most popular secrets around the area. This secluded waterfall is hidden in the gentle forests. The natural pool is a perfect place to have a refreshing dip. Furthermore visit Diyaluma waterfalls which is one of the highest in the country. This trek is a highlight and astounding!
Day 9
Route : Wellawaya > Galle
Drive : 5 and half hours
Hotel : Jetwing Lighthouse
Highlights : Stroll around the magnificent and historical city of Galle.
Stroll around the magnificent and historical city of Galle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you’ll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.
