Sri Lanka Adventure – Mini Hop (Private Tour)

5 Days

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Difficulty

Easy
Tour Type

Private Departure
Admission Fee

All site entrance fees and park fees are included
Best Season

Year around
Peak Period Supplements

Included
Language

Guides speaking other languages are available for an additional fee
Arrival City

Nuwara Eliya | Airport Pickup included
Departure City

Colombo | Airport Drop included
Free Cancellation

Yes. Up to 45 Days
Mineral Water

Through all the day
Payment Method

Only 10% to confirm
Check Rates & Availability

Yes
Transportation

Car/ Van with A/C
Wifi

Available subject to the coverage
What more to add

Pre-Tour additional dates in Nuwara Eliya. Post-Tour additional dates in Colombo.

Overview

In your 5 day tour, some of the highlights will be: Exploring Nuwara Eliya the “Little England” with its colonial estates, tea plantations, and cozy cottages; you will be taken on a walk through the Horton Plains National Park after which a thrilling descent along what’s known as “Satan’s Steps” awaits you; visiting the rural villages in Belihuloya and get intimate with its unique ways of life and additionally, you will enjoy experiencing Sri Lankan traditional village lifestyle. Unforgettable memories are awaiting you!

You will spend minimum time to get to them from the city & attractions, giving you even more time to enjoy their stay in the hotels as well.

Your accommodation will consist of handpicked hotels and glamping campsites, designed to minimize time spent in travel. This will allow you to have the maximum time to focus on your adventure mini holiday in Sri Lanka and enjoy your accommodation, destinations, and the amazing cuisine.

Highlights at a glance

Adventurous White Water Rafting Expedition in Kelani River in Kithulgala.
Experience the entire Ceylon Tea making process and enjoy a hot cup of pure Sri Lankan Tea from the factory itself.
A walk to the world’s end; Horton Plains National Park.
A Nature Trail to Kinchigune Village.
Another water activity experience at Samanalawewa Reservoir.
Colombo City exploration and great shopping experience prior to your departure.

Itinerary

Day
1

Arrive in Colombo, drive to Nuwara Eliya

Welcome to Sri Lanka! You will be picked up by our chauffeur who will drive you to Nuwara Eliya soon after your arrival. There are few activities lined up en route to Nuwara Eliya. Between Airport and Nuwara Eliya you will have an unforgettable experience at Kitulgala white water rafting. Once you complete the activities you will proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit a Tea factory to get an experience of tea production. Check in at Nuwara Eliya hotel and stay relaxed.

Hotel Stay

Hotel Grand Turf

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Day
2

Nuwara Eliya to Belihuloya via Horton Plains

Early morning, with packed breakfast, proceed to Horton Plains. This is the highest plateau in the island and home to 24 mammal species, such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine, and leopard, along with an array of migratory birds. You will go for a nature walk through the plains visiting the World’s end and the famous Baker’s Falls admiring the stunning views of nature. Back to the park entrance and drive to Belihuloya, a village in the southern valleys of the central highlands.

Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Kinchigune Camp Site

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Day
3

A Village Tour in Belihuloya

After breakfast at the campsite, you will go on a soft to moderate 6 kilometre nature trail to Kinchigune, which runs alongside the riverine forest of Belihuloya through paddy fields, across rivers and past local village houses with their extensive vegetable plots. After the long trail come back to the campsite and enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. In the evening you will do a one hour canoeing expedition in Samanalawewa reservoir with safety jackets.

Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Kinchigune Camp Site

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Day
4

Drive to the Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka; Colombo

Your mini holiday is gradually coming to an end. You will say goodbye to your new friends, you will depart Belihuloya after your breakfast and leave for Colombo via Ratnapura. En route visit a Gem Mine in Ratnapura and experience the extracting of the most precious stones. Then continue to Colombo. A short drive in the city would enable you to get more insights of the Sri Lanka urban way of life while shopping in the city might be a great opportunity for you to buy some souvenirs to take home.

Breakfast

Hotel Stay

Granbell Hotel

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Day
5

Departure to Bandaranaike International Airport

We’ve reached the end of your 04-night holiday to Sri Lanka and it is time to depart. Your Guide will take you to Colombo Airport in time to catch your departure flight, or we could arrange you private departure transfers depending on your flight schedule.

Breakfast

Includes

04 nights accommodation.
Bed & Breakfast at all hotels/ Campsite.
Transportation in an Air conditioned Vehicle with an English Speaking Guide throughout the tour including Airport Transfers.
Service charges at the hotels & current applicable taxes by the Sri Lankan Government.

Excludes

Any International or Domestic flights.
Any Visa fee or ETA fee. (Electronic Travel Authorisation)
Any additional beverage or food.
Entry Permits to all the sites, temples, museums & monuments.
Costs of all experiences, community visits, hikes and village walks, watersports activities.
Early Check-in or Late Checkout Charges at Hotels.
Any tips to the staff.
Any expense of personal requirements telephone, laundry, hotel extra bills etc.)
Any additional expenses , other than mentioned in the inclusions list above.

FAQs

What happens after I confirm the tour?

When it comes to the accommodation, all the reservations are subject to availability at the time of confirmation, and as soon as we have received the payment, our Tour Operations Team will take in charge of your tour and proceed with the reservations. In case a hotel mentioned in your itinerary has no availability, we will find you an alternative. No changes will be done without your approval!

Will I receive a schedule with exact timings for my tour?

We will make a rough day-by-day schedule for your tour, but won’t set you exact timings for each and every activity - unless there is a an activity which start at a specific time. Since you will be traveling by private vehicle, with a knowledgeable driver-guide, we want you to have your part in decision making. With the help from him, you may tune the schedule to your rhythm.

Am I allowed to do any extra stops or visits?

Along the destinations included in your itinerary, you are free to take as many stops as you want to. When it comes to additional visits and destinations that are located out of the original route, the extra kilometers will be taken in consideration. For your journey, we will calculate a total mileage that is sufficient for the whole tour and mentioned in your itinerary. If this limit is exceeded, we will charge a supplement according the extra mileage.

Am I allowed to do any changes to my itinerary during the tour?

We’ll do our best to accommodate the programme in your needs and wishes, if something urgent occurs during your tour. In a situation that requires changing the accommodation, the cancellation policies of the hotels concerned are to be taken on account.

Will I need a visa?

Since the 1st of January 2012, all travelers must be in possession of a visa when arriving in Sri Lanka. Citizens from Singapore and The Maldives are the only exempt. Visitors can apply for the official Electronic Travel Authorization (visa) via www.eta.gov.lk, or upon arrival at the airport. There is a small fee to pay, and you must have at least six months left on your passport at the time of travel to obtain one.

Are credit cards widely accepted?

MasterCard and Visa are widely used and accepted by many local shops, restaurants and hotels, but it’s always better to double check. Other major cards such as AmEx and DinersClub are accepted often also.

Experiential Journeys: Pioneering Wildlife and Experiential Travel Founded in 2000 by visionary entrepreneur Anuruddha Bandara, Experiential Journeys has grown into the leading specialist in Wildlife Tourism and Experiential Travel across Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives. With five specialised accommodation brands in Sri Lanka, we offer the country's most unique Tented Accommodations and Lodges. Our shift from mass-produced packages to personalised tour solutions reflects our deep understanding of evolving global travel trends. Committed to responsible tourism, we focus on community benefits, conservation, minimal carbon emissions, and preserving local culture. Celebrating 24 years of innovation, we proudly collaborate with over 140 national and international partners, continuing to make a positive impact worldwide.

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