08N / 09D
Indigenous Veddha (Native SL) Reservation Tour

This is the most popular out of all our tours, as we take the traveler to untrodden attractions so unusual, non-touristy & uncommon destinations in order to enable one to enjoy these off-the-beaten-track attractions of the isle. This is the tour where one gets to interface with the indigenous Native aboriginal people of Sri Lanka in order to discover how similar they are to modern humanoids. This tour is quite distinct from others and can be useful for both new and previous travelers as the itinerary avoids the more popular crowded places of interest, so that you will be the only people visiting in the vicinities covered, who will be there in these exceptional nature, early mankind & natural history attractions.

Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) / Colombo Hotel Transfer  
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]

On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour.  You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.

Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Day 02
Colombo / Kandy Transfer
En route : Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to watch the Gentle

Giants bathe in the River while the Baby Giants Play with others to be Fun Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens to see Flora of both Tropical &

Temperate Climes adored by the two-legged creatures

Option to Shop for SL Gems, Jewelry, Woodcrafts, Handicraft, Batiks,

Tea, Honey etc.

Or Option take the Kandy City Tour with a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth & a quiet & slow stroll around the Kandy Lake

5 pm Cultural Dance Performance at Kandy

Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Kandy / Mahiyanganaya (Veddha Settlement)
A Full Day Experience at Dambana Veddha Village, Take a Bush Walk in The Jungle with the Native Veddhas, Walk In the Mountainous vicinity to See the Caves of the Veddhas, Visit a Veddha Dwellings, Enjoy a BBQ Dinner Amidst a Roaring CampFire / Bonfire and watch the ancient Veddha Dances

Accommodation: Overnight at the Veddha Settlement Campsite
Day 04
Mahiyanganaya / Gal Oya Transfer
Enjoy Picnic Lunch in the Gal Oya National Park, Afternoon Jeep Safari in Gal Oya National Park)
Day 05
Gal Oya
Visit the Gal Oya Vedda Village Chief to take you on a walk through the jungles of his ancestors, Explore and know the ancient hunting grounds, Listen to songs of the native tongue as you walk through, Indulge in the jungle as you listen to the hunter-gatherer folk tales & survival skills
Day 06
Gal Oya / Ella Transfer
Morning Boat Safari in the tranquil lake of Gal Oya National Park to perhaps watch “Swimming Elephants” – Unique to Sri Lanka,

Cooking Experience at a Typical Local Place with a traditional SL Kitchen & Enjoy an Authentic dinner in the vicinity of Ella Rocks
Day 07
Ella / Weligama Transfer
Morning Hike to Little Adam’s Peak & Visit the 9 Arches Stone Bridge

En route : Option 1 – Visit the ‘Hummanaya’ Natural Blowhole Fountain near Dikwella (Long Beach) & Spot ‘Blue Whales at Mirissa Beach

Option 2 – Visit the ‘Hummanaya’ Natural Blowhole Fountain & Watch ‘Stilt Fishermen’ on their slow quiet meditative effort at catching fish
Day 08
Weligama Cove Beach Paradise
Relax, Kick back, Unwind & Chill on the Beach / Indulge in Watersports
Day 09
Departure – Take the Picturesque Highway ride to the Airport
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Dambana & Gal Oya Native Veddha Caves, the Reservation & Indigenous Villages to Visit the Early Aboriginal People of SL & take the Remote Village Tour to go back to Nature and Slow Down
  • Non Touristy Mahiyanganaya – Boat ride Sorabora lake, Hike to the Rathna Ella waterfall – Traditional Village lunch
  • Kandy Sacred Temple of Tooth, Traditional Dance Show, Royal Botanical Gardens & The Kandy Cultural Dance Performance
  • Explore the Tantalizing Beachfronts of the Southern Belt
  • Boat ride to Watch ‘Swimming Elephants’ & Baby Elephants Play