FOREST BATHING

HABARANA/RITIGALA/HABARANA After having the breakfast leisurely, visit Ritigala which is simply where architecture, history and travel are dished out in the same destination. The strict natural reserve resting calmly in its grandeur is basically a forest monastery. On completion, transfer back to the hotel. In the evening at leisure. Optional: Enjoy Ayurveda treatments at Habarana Ayurvedic Centre Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation in Habarana.

HABARANA/POLONNARUWA/MINNERIYA/HABARANA After your breakfast, transfer to Polonnaruwa which remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. In the evening enjoy jeep safari in Minneriya national park. Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants. Minneriya is home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks & flapping ears. Park your jeep on the bank of the reservoir and switch off its engine. Watch carefully as herds of elephants - one by one - roll on to the grass-covered banks, to feed on tender shoots. On completion, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation in Habarana

HABARANA/SIGIRIYA/HABARANA After Breakfast, visit Sigiriya rock fortress (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). A historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. Optional: Enjoy cultural dance performance at Habarana Cultural center. On completion, transfer back to the hotel. In the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation in Habarana

HABARANA/MATALE/KANDY/DIGANA check out the hotel and head towards the once capital city of Sri Lanka, the beautiful Kandy while stopping at Dambulla cave temple. Dambulla cave temple dates from the 1st century BC. The fascination of these caves is not only the Buddha statues but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints. Middle of your journey to Kandy you can stop at Spice Garden in Matale. Sri Lankan’s are the masters of spice and here you can learn how spices aren’t just used in food, but also cosmetics and Ayurvedic medicine. This is the ideal place to learn about the best Sri Lankan spices. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation in Kandy Suggestion: Victoria Golf Club - Digana golfsrilanka.com

DIGANA/KANDY/NAWALAPITIYA After breakfast, Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. After wards, walk around Kandy Lake. On completion transfer to Nawalapitiya. In the afternoon check in the nature resort at Nawalapitiya. In the evening walk around the hotel. You may visit Kadiyangala waterfall. A beautiful waterfall located by the side of Nawalapitiya dimbula road. Enjoy unpolluted and breathtaking sceneries. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation in Nawalapitiya. Suggestion: The Tea Cottage Wellness Resort teacottages.com

NAWALAPITIYA/SINHARAJA After breakfast, transfer to the hotel near to Sinharaja rain forest. Optional: In the morning enjoy trekking tour to Kabaragala mountain. The trekking tour to Kabaragala is one of its kind, because of the beauty that can be experienced at Kabaragala, which is unique in many ways compared to most trails in the region. Some hikers opine that the view from Kabaragala Mountain is the best in the region. The entire region is a natural wonderland with a large number of waterfalls cascading into valleys clad with rainforest, and breathtaking sceneries. In the evening check in the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation near to Sinharaja forest. Suggestion: Rainforest Edge Kalawana

SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST After breakfast, full day walk through the forest and merge with the natural world. With an average annual rainfall between 3000-6000 mm Sinharaja proves to be one of the finest examples of tropic rain forests in the world. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site & biosphere reserve Sinharaja, treasures an absolute variation of both flora & fauna with most of them being endemic. Walking with a guide who is a trained forest therapist can help you feel more comfortable and find the right environment to fit your needs. On completion, walk back to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation near to Sinharaja forest.

SINHARAJA/GALLE After Breakfast, relax at the hotel. Afterwards, transfer to Galle. Check in the nature friendly hotel. In the evening sightseen around the Galle fort. Galle is the major city of Southern province, Sri Lanka and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient churches and mosques, blond beaches, mansions and museums, quirky boutiques, and a convivial seaside promenade, Galle attracts locals, foreign travellers, history buffs and nature lovers alike. On completion, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation near to Galle Suggestion: Ginganga Lodge gingangalodge.com

GALLE/MIRISSA/GALLE After Breakfast, relax at the hotel. Optional: Whale watching at Mirissa (Season November to April / Galle – Mirissa apprx 1 hour drive - one way. Guest should be at the deck by 6.30 am) In the evening visit Unawatuna beach and enjoy. On completion, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay at an Eco-friendly accommodation near to Galle

GALLE/KOSGODA/AIRPORT After Breakfast, transfer to visit turtle hatchery at Kosgoda. Both locals and international volunteers battling it out for ''Sea Turtles' Sake'' is a common sight at Kosgoda. This vibrant tourist destination sitting calm along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka - apart from its traditional industries of fisheries and cinnamon cultivation - was later recognized by the Wildlife Protection Society who studded the region with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project which operates on a formidable scale today. Indirectly, this has become a watering hole of flipper & shell enthusiasts! In the evening transfer to the airport for the departure.