Sustainable Sri Lanka
Eco Wellness Sri Lanka - 15 Days / 14 Nights
Duration
14 Nights / 15 Days
Theme
Heritage · Culture · Wellness
Route
Day 01: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and Transfer to Anamaduwa and Overnight in Anamaduwa
Receive a warm welcome from your guide and travel to the peaceful countryside of Anamaduwa. Check in at your eco retreat surrounded by forest and freshwater lakes. Spend the evening unwinding in a setting designed for harmony with nature before overnight stay.
Day 02: Birdwatching Trail and Kayaking and Village Cycling and Open Fire Cooking Class and Overnight in Anamaduwa
Begin the morning with a guided birdwatching walk through lush forest where kingfishers and eagles glide above the lakes. Continue with a gentle kayaking session followed by a cycling tour through surrounding villages. In the evening join a hands on cooking class over an open fire and learn how to prepare authentic dishes using farm fresh ingredients. Overnight stay in Anamaduwa.
Day 03: Dambulla Cave Temple Visit and Overnight in Habarana
Travel to the Cultural Triangle and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple complex with centuries of murals and Buddha statues carved into rock. Continue to a quaint lodge in Habarana for a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.
Day 04: Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Herbal Foot Massage and Minneriya National Park Safari and Overnight in Habarana
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the early morning and explore its ancient gardens and royal summit. Return for a soothing herbal foot massage before departing on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park where wild elephant herds gather around the reservoir. Overnight stay in Habarana.
Day 05: Nalanda Gedige and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Overnight in Digana
Visit Nalanda Gedige, a unique fusion style temple in the heart of the island. Continue to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during evening rituals. Travel to Digana and check in at a serene lakeside eco retreat for overnight stay.
Day 06: Knuckles Mountain Range Hike and Overnight in Digana
Set out on a guided hike through the Knuckles Mountain Range where cloud forests, waterfalls and panoramic views unfold along the trail. Learn about endemic plants and conservation efforts that protect this UNESCO designated region. Return to Digana for overnight stay.
Day 07: Village Life Experience and Jungle Waterfall Swim and Traditional Cooking Lesson and Overnight in Digana
Immerse yourself in village life with local farmers and artisans. Visit rural homes, learn traditional handicrafts and share stories with the community. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a hidden jungle waterfall before joining a traditional cooking lesson followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Digana.
Day 08: Transfer to Gal Oya and Overnight in Gal Oya
Travel to Gal Oya, one of Sri Lanka’s most untouched wilderness areas. Check in at your nature lodge surrounded by forested hills. Spend the evening listening to the sounds of the wild before overnight stay.
Day 09: Gal Oya Boat Safari and Vedda Community Visit and Overnight in Gal Oya
Take a scenic boat safari across Senanayake Samudraya where wild elephants are often seen swimming between the islands. Later visit a Vedda village and learn about the customs and knowledge of Sri Lanka’s indigenous community. Return to the lodge for overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer to Koslanda and Nature Walk and Overnight in Koslanda
Continue to Koslanda and check in at a hill country eco sanctuary. Join a gentle nature walk to explore the surrounding forest and waterfalls. Overnight stay among the tranquil highlands.
Day 11: Leisure Time in Koslanda and Overnight in Koslanda
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the serenity of forest trails, natural pools and open spaces ideal for relaxation. Optional wellness therapies and mindful activities may also be arranged. Overnight in Koslanda.
Day 12: Transfer to Yala and Afternoon Safari and Overnight in Yala
Travel to Yala and join an afternoon jeep safari through one of the island’s most celebrated wildlife parks. Look for elephants, sloth bears and the iconic Sri Lankan leopard. Check in at a sustainable camp or lodge for overnight stay.
Day 12: Transfer to Yala and Afternoon Safari and Overnight in Yala
Travel to Yala and join an afternoon jeep safari through one of the island’s most celebrated wildlife parks. Look for elephants, sloth bears and the iconic Sri Lankan leopard. Check in at a sustainable camp or lodge for overnight stay.
Day 13: Transfer to Sinharaja and Night Trail with Naturalist and Overnight in Sinharaja
Leave Yala and journey to the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In the evening join a naturalist for a night trail to discover nocturnal species including frogs, insects and rare forest dwellers. Overnight in the wilderness.
Day 14: Main Nature Trail in Sinharaja and Transfer to Bentota and Overnight in Bentota
Embark on a guided morning trek through Sinharaja’s dense rainforest where biodiversity thrives. Learn about endemic plants and birds before transferring to Bentota for a relaxed evening along the sandy coastline. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 15: Transfer to Colombo and Departure
After breakfast travel to Colombo for your departure. Leave Sri Lanka with meaningful memories of conservation centered travel and deep connections with its communities and wild landscapes.
Day 01: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and Transfer to Anamaduwa and Overnight in Anamaduwa
Receive a warm welcome from your guide and travel to the peaceful countryside of Anamaduwa. Check in at your eco retreat surrounded by forest and freshwater lakes. Spend the evening unwinding in a setting designed for harmony with nature before overnight stay.
Day 02: Birdwatching Trail and Kayaking and Village Cycling and Open Fire Cooking Class and Overnight in Anamaduwa
Begin the morning with a guided birdwatching walk through lush forest where kingfishers and eagles glide above the lakes. Continue with a gentle kayaking session followed by a cycling tour through surrounding villages. In the evening join a hands on cooking class over an open fire and learn how to prepare authentic dishes using farm fresh ingredients. Overnight stay in Anamaduwa.
Day 03: Dambulla Cave Temple Visit and Overnight in Habarana
Travel to the Cultural Triangle and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple complex with centuries of murals and Buddha statues carved into rock. Continue to a quaint lodge in Habarana for a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.
Day 04: Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Herbal Foot Massage and Minneriya National Park Safari and Overnight in Habarana
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the early morning and explore its ancient gardens and royal summit. Return for a soothing herbal foot massage before departing on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park where wild elephant herds gather around the reservoir. Overnight stay in Habarana.
Day 05: Nalanda Gedige and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Overnight in Digana
Visit Nalanda Gedige, a unique fusion style temple in the heart of the island. Continue to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during evening rituals. Travel to Digana and check in at a serene lakeside eco retreat for overnight stay.
Day 06: Knuckles Mountain Range Hike and Overnight in Digana
Set out on a guided hike through the Knuckles Mountain Range where cloud forests, waterfalls and panoramic views unfold along the trail. Learn about endemic plants and conservation efforts that protect this UNESCO designated region. Return to Digana for overnight stay.
Day 07: Village Life Experience and Jungle Waterfall Swim and Traditional Cooking Lesson and Overnight in Digana
Immerse yourself in village life with local farmers and artisans. Visit rural homes, learn traditional handicrafts and share stories with the community. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a hidden jungle waterfall before joining a traditional cooking lesson followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Digana.
Day 08: Transfer to Gal Oya and Overnight in Gal Oya
Travel to Gal Oya, one of Sri Lanka’s most untouched wilderness areas. Check in at your nature lodge surrounded by forested hills. Spend the evening listening to the sounds of the wild before overnight stay.
Day 09: Gal Oya Boat Safari and Vedda Community Visit and Overnight in Gal Oya
Take a scenic boat safari across Senanayake Samudraya where wild elephants are often seen swimming between the islands. Later visit a Vedda village and learn about the customs and knowledge of Sri Lanka’s indigenous community. Return to the lodge for overnight stay.
Day 10: Transfer to Koslanda and Nature Walk and Overnight in Koslanda
Continue to Koslanda and check in at a hill country eco sanctuary. Join a gentle nature walk to explore the surrounding forest and waterfalls. Overnight stay among the tranquil highlands.
Day 11: Leisure Time in Koslanda and Overnight in Koslanda
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the serenity of forest trails, natural pools and open spaces ideal for relaxation. Optional wellness therapies and mindful activities may also be arranged. Overnight in Koslanda.
Day 12: Transfer to Yala and Afternoon Safari and Overnight in Yala
Travel to Yala and join an afternoon jeep safari through one of the island’s most celebrated wildlife parks. Look for elephants, sloth bears and the iconic Sri Lankan leopard. Check in at a sustainable camp or lodge for overnight stay.
Day 12: Transfer to Yala and Afternoon Safari and Overnight in Yala
Travel to Yala and join an afternoon jeep safari through one of the island’s most celebrated wildlife parks. Look for elephants, sloth bears and the iconic Sri Lankan leopard. Check in at a sustainable camp or lodge for overnight stay.
Day 13: Transfer to Sinharaja and Night Trail with Naturalist and Overnight in Sinharaja
Leave Yala and journey to the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In the evening join a naturalist for a night trail to discover nocturnal species including frogs, insects and rare forest dwellers. Overnight in the wilderness.
Day 14: Main Nature Trail in Sinharaja and Transfer to Bentota and Overnight in Bentota
Embark on a guided morning trek through Sinharaja’s dense rainforest where biodiversity thrives. Learn about endemic plants and birds before transferring to Bentota for a relaxed evening along the sandy coastline. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 15: Transfer to Colombo and Departure
After breakfast travel to Colombo for your departure. Leave Sri Lanka with meaningful memories of conservation centered travel and deep connections with its communities and wild landscapes.
Inclusions
Accommodation with daily breakfast as per itinerary
Private air-conditioned transport with driver throughout the tour
Guided excursions, safaris, and cultural activities mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all key attractions, including Sigiriya, Minneriya, Knuckles, Yala, and Sinharaja
Hands-on cooking classes and village immersion experiences
Exclusions
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses, shopping, or optional activities
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Travel insurance or additional services not listed
Optional wellness therapies not included in the itinerary