Day 1 : negombo

On arrival on the international airport the representative will take you to the hotel. You will have the first meeting in the evening.

Day 2 : kandy

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures supported S three Craft Shop and Cafe. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.

Day 3 : kandy

This is a free day you can spend this day on your leisure.

Day 4 : nuwaraeliya

Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house. Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley. Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra/’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative.

Day 5 : nuwaraeliya

In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation’s most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savory and sweet.

Day 6 : udawalawe national park

Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, head to a tented camp by the lake on the boundary of National Park and relax with a BBQ dinner around the campfire.

Day 7 : udawalawe

After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast, for a final night with the group.

Day 8 : unawatuna

Enjoy your morning breakfast and then you will be dropped to the hotel.