ECO TOUR – 6 Days 5 Nights
Sri Lanka is an undeniable biodiversity hotspot rich with colour and culture.
Immerse yourself in a diverse eco tour in Sri Lanka.
TOUR CODE: ET5N
*The tour itinerary has been designed assuming the arrival in Colombo in the morning and the departure in the nighttime. Change of those will tend to change the itinerary slightly.
*Our itinerary is entirely flexible, and we can adjust it as you wish. Please choose the itinerary and submit us with the required changes.
Additional information
Itinerary
DAY 1
Meet and assist at Colombo Airport and transfer to the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy.
In the afternoon, walk in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (1hr 30min) – This magnificent forest reserve is a haven for nature lovers and bird watchers. Thereafter, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (1hr 30min) – The most important Buddhist relic, constructed mainly during the reign of Kandyan kings from 1687-1707 and 1747-1782. Learn basics of Buddhist Meditation (15min) – It is a technique that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.
Overnight stay at: Kandy
Travel Time: 3hrs (approx.) – Bandaranayake International Airport to Kandy
Meal: –
DAY 2
After breakfast leave for Dambana (Vedda Village) – A rural village inhabited by the country’s indigenous population. On the way, visit Historical Mahiyanganaya Temple (1hr) – A temple on a rock with ancient inscriptions and unique relic house is the place where the Buddha’s first visit took place.
Traditional Lunch at Dambana Village.
In the afternoon visit Dambana Vedda Village (2hrs)– The place for experiencing the way of life of the indigenous people of Sri Lanka who continuing their primitive lifestyle throughout many centuries without letting affect and change their traditions by advancing technology nor commercialization.
Overnight stay at: Dambana
Travel Time: 2hrs 30min (approx.) – Kandy to Dambana
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3
After breakfast, leave for Kandy. Enroute visit Meemure Village (2hrs 30min)– surrounded by the Knuckles Mountain Range is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka. Mostly untainted by the outside world. The trail to the village is rich with flora and fauna of the Knuckles ecosystem. You can experience a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a village house and take a dip and bathe in the stream.
Traditional Cooking Experience and Lunch at Village House.
In the afternoon, enjoy Village Walking gives an opportunity to experience the simple charm of traditional village life.
Overnight stay at: Knuckles
Travel Time: 2hrs 30min (approx.) – Dambana to Meemure
2hrs (approx.) – Meemure to Kandy
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
In the morning, leisure at Knuckles Mountain Range – With its shifting landscape of meadows, rocky mountain peaks scattered with streams, and tumbling waterfalls, this World Heritage Conservation Area is one of the most fascinating natural attractions.
In the afternoon, leave for Marawila – It is a small fishing village near Negombo Beach, the well- known tourist destination.
Overnight stay at: Marawila
Travel Time: 3hrs (approx.) – Kandy to Marawila
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 5
After breakfast, visit Negombo Fish Market and Dry Fish Market (1hr 30min) – Negombo is one of the Island’s old fishing villages. At the beach, you may observe fish being sun-dried for the island’s well-known dry fish dish. Also, visit Open Air Market (1hr) – Taking a stroll around the market gives you a glimpse of the lifestyle of locals and colorful fruits to vegetables.
In the afternoon, visit and experience Traditional Clay Bricks Making Factory (1hr) – Most Sri Lankan buildings are made of clay bricks, which produce a cool environment that is necessary for a warm tropical country.
Overnight stay at: Marawila
Travel Time: 30min (approx.) – Marawila to Negombo
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 6
In the morning, leisure.
In the afternoon, leave for Colombo Airport for your Departure.
Travel Time: 1hr (approx.) – Marawila to Bandaranayake Internatioanl Airport
Meal: Breakfast
* The given travel time depends on traffic and the condition of the road.
* The time given in ( ) shows the approximate time spend on the relevant attraction or activity.
* Sightseeing and activities will depend on the weather.
Attractions and Activities
Kandy City
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Learn Basics of Buddhist Meditation
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary Walk
Dambana Indigenous Village (Vedda Village)
- Walk in the Jungle with Indigenous People
- Lunch at Vedda Village
- Historical Mahiyanganaya Temple
Knuckles Mountain Range
- Visit “Meemure” Remote Village
- Cooking Experience and Lunch
- Lunch at Village House
- Village Walk
Marawila / Negombo
- Fish Market
- Dry Fish Market
- Open Air Market
- Traditional Clay Bricks Making Factory
Includes and Excludes
The above price includes:
- Price mentioned is per person based on sharing room/s in USD
- If the total of guests is an Even Number, sharing double room/s
- If the total of guests is an Odd Number, sharing triple room/s + double room/s
- Accommodation in standard room
- Meal on HB (Breakfast and Dinner) the advantage of having the holiday on HB is, you get the opportunity to experience the local restaurants and local cuisine.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
- All sightseeing entrance fees & cost of excursions as per the itinerary
- Government tax and service charge (If any taxes are revised including VAT, the rates quoted will be revised accordingly).
- Bottles of mineral water on tour (500ml) per person per day
- Airport assistance on arrival & departure
The above price does not include:
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Lunch throughout the tour
- Breakfast of the arrival day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Dinner of the departure day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Air Ticketing and Visa arrangements
- Entrance fees and transportation fares not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips, porterage, laundry, Wi-Fi, local and international telephone calls
- Camera and video permits
- Travel and medical insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Foreign exchange service charges
- Professional tourist guide service (can be provided on extra cost)
- Service of English-speaking chauffeur guide (can be provided on extra cost)
- Any other services not specified above
Check in and Check out:
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00pm to 02:00pm (depends on the hotel).
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00am.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times are fixed and there are no guarantees for early check-in or late check-out unless paid for.
Child policy:
- Children between 0-3 years will be accommodated on bed sharing basis with parents/adult’s room free of charge.
- Discount of 30% on adult sharing double room rate for children from 04 to 12 years.
- Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be a foldable and rollaway.