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Travel to Sri Lanka in winter with this West Sri Lanka Trip. Enjoy Willpatu and Kalpitya. Individual Sri Lanka Tour from Pyala Travel.
Sri Lanka Wintertour
private tour
West Sri Lanka trip for the winter months
This West Sri Lanka tour is composed in a way that the route takes you to the areas where the climate is most favorable in the winter months. You will visit the West Coast and the central part of Sri Lanka, parks, beaches, culture and history.
from 1695,-
14 days
Tabs
Day 1 arrival Waikall
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and drive to the beach a few kilometers further north at Waikkal. Overnight here in a wonderful location in a charming eco-resort. This resort is located between the beach and the lagoon, surrounded by nature.Along the way you pass Negombo. Negombo was in the Golden Age, an important place for the Dutch spice trade, which is still visible in the ruins of an old fort and the Dutch church. Take a look at the lagoons where fishermen catch crab, shrimp and lobster. Sinhalese women sell the freshly caught fish directly on the local market. If you like fish, this is the place.
Day 2 Waikall
Today you will stay in Waikkal where you can do some optional excursions. You can include a guide to discover the nature of the environment of Ranweli. You can take a walk of two hours along beautiful forest trails. These forests contain over 80 different exotic trees and plants. Similarly, the nipa palm, this is the only palm tree which grows in water. You can also view the surroundings of Ranweli from the water. You can take a river cruise by canoe or motorboat and observe the unique ecosystem of the area. Many species of birds live here like bee-eaters, water rails, herons and maybe you can spot a water monitor.
Day 3 Waikall - Galle
You travel to the south coast to Galle. In galle in 1663 the Dutch built a large fort. The huge building, more like a village, gives a good idea of the power of the VOC in that period. Nowadays it, in almost original condition, lies at the entrance to the Bay of Galle. Within the thick walls, the atmosphere has not changed in over three hundred years, it is also the best preserved fort of Southeast Asia. Dutch names like Grote Kerk, Leynbaan, Utrecht-Bastion, Akersloot Bastion and Clippenberg Bastion recall the time when there was a vibrant herb and spice trade between Ceylon and the Netherlands.
Day 4 Galle
Today you have the whole day to enjoy the fort. Go to the Dutch Reformed church where all Dutch tombstones with inscriptions attest to the fact that once Dutchmen lived here. The museum is around the corner and the strawling through the intimate streets where beautiful villas and beautiful typical houses lie. The Montessori school gives you a warm welcome to come and take a look. At the end of the day it is lovely to walk on the ramparts of the fortress on the seaward side. All the locals do it with you! There are kites and her you can enjoy the sunset.
Day 5 Galle - Ella
From the coast you drive slowly towards the mountains. So you can see the route diversity in the Sri Lankan landscape. You are traveling to the town of Ella. From this place you can go hiking. For example, to Little Adam's Peak through the tea plantations with a beautiful view of the mountains. Whether you walk in the morning following the railroad! Where can you still do this nowadays? When the train is coming you will hear it in time and jumps aside. The train does not move fast so you will be fine. Several walks are possible around here. Be careful because you might just even see a couple hornbills or bee-eaters!
Day 6 Ella - Nuwara Eliya
Today you will travel by train to Nanu -Oya, a train station located near Nuwara Eliya. At the station you will see the train arrive slowly. The train has reserved seating and no doubt you will get to know the curious locals. What an experience! If you want to take pictures of home you will make for life . The train ride is a scenic drive through the tea plantations, waterfalls and magnificent views of the green hills.'City of Light' Nuwara Eliya at an altitude of 2000meters is also called. The typical British buildings create an atmosphere the city has also given the nickname 'Little England'. Here the British retreated to escape the heat of the lowlands. In the area you can still see several old colonial houses, whose red painted post office is the best example. The golf course, the racecourse and the Victoria Park also contribute to the British colonial atmosphere. Due to the height it cools down in the evening; so make a sweater or fleece
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya - Kandy
In the morning you will travel to Kandy. Here begins a scenic drive through the tea plantations, waterfalls and magnificent views of the green hills. Along the way you visit one of the famous tea plantations where the so renowned Ceylon tea comes from. You travel through a hilly area with many tea plantations. Chances are that you will see the colorful tea pickers with their baskets on their back working. Around lunch time you arrive in Kandy.
Day 8 Kandy
Kandy is the second largest city in the country. The Royal City is one of the many UNESCO monuments of Sri Lanka. The main attraction is undoubtedly the Dalada Maligawa, known as the "Temple of the Tooth. Around sunset a ceremony is held in which a Buddha tooth is the centre of attention. The left tooth of Buddha is the most important Buddhist relic of Sri Lanka. Many pilgrims come to Kandy to make a sacrifice in the temple. During the Esala Perahera, the spectacular festival in July or August, many pilgrims come to see the spectacular processions.At an altitude of 500 meters surrounded by hills Kandy makes for a pleasant place to stay all year round. You can make some nice walks in the surrounding hills. From Kandy you will visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, where young cast elephants are given a home. At the elephants bathingpool you can help wash these colossal and friendly animals. There is a chance that you may also help in feeding bottled milk to the youngest elephants. Along the way, you can also visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, where you can admire, among others, more than 300 orchids. In the evening you can enjoy the many local delicacies and of course the Kandy Dancers, the most famous dancers of the island. The highlight of the show is running over glowing charcoal.
Day 9 Kandy - Annuradhapura via Dambulla
You drive through an area where many different kinds of spices are grown; such as cloves, pepper and nutmeg. During a visit to some 'spice garden "you can get an idea of the growth and processing of a large number of herbs. You will also see different coffee, cocoa and rubber plantations; which also can be visited.En route visit Dambulla cave temple. The English king Valagam Bahu once fled here when he was chased out of his capital. He was very religious and had to change five rocks in a rock temple and decorated it entirely with images of Buddha. The complex houses murals of well over 2,000 years old. A climb of 150 meters in altitude will take you to it. Do not forget to stop off and during the climb to enjoy the beautiful views of the playing monkeys.
IDuring the afternoon you arrive in Anuradhapura, the ancient capital. Here you find some of the finest examples of Sri Lankan heritage.
Day 10 Annuradhapura - Willpatu
Anuradaphura was the capital of Sri Lanka for a long time. Here you find immense ancient stupas; constructed of brick plastered with whitewash surrounded by ancient temples. The most famous is perhaps the stupa where the collarbone would be of Buddha Sakyamuni from North India. A visit to the oldest Bodhi tree, one of the largest sanctuaries in Sri Lanka is a must! In line with the white-clad pelgims who have come from afar to honor the Bodhi tree. Today or tomorrow you visit temples and stupas of your choice in consultation with your driver. Also visit the ancient stupa in Mihintale, built on a cliff with stunning views of the surrounding area. This place is so famous in Sri Lanka because in this place the then King accepted Buddhism that was passed by the daughter of Indian king Ashok to him.In the afernoon you leave the hotel to make a safari in the Wilpattu National Park. The Wilpattu National Park is the largest nature and wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. The unique thing about this park is that the natural lakes in the park are home to many exotic animals quenching their thirst. The chance to see animals is also very large. The park has a wide variety of animals such as leopards, elephants and bears.
Day 11 Willpatu - Kalpitya
Early in the morning you go on safari. A wonderful experience to see the nature come to life with the sunrise. Hornbills flying with their characteristic rattling deer and elephants go drink, all the animals are active until it gets too hot for several hours and they retreat to the shade deep in the forrest. In a few hours then drive toKalpitya. It's certainly nice to o make a tour around the town of Puttalam. There is a small but nice fish market where you will receive the warmest of welcomes. During the afternoon you stay in Kalpitya. After the sunrise in the jungle, you can see the sun set over the sea and have a moment to take a refreshing dip.
Day 12 Kalpitya
The next days you can laze on the beach. But we recommend that you book a tour with a boat on the sea. In the winter months hundreds or sometimes thousands of dolphins swim in large schools. Who knows you're suddenly surrounded by dolphins, a fascinating experience. With luck, you can spot whales or even a killer whale. You can combine the dolphin excursion with a trip to the reef to snorkel there, one of the better places in Sri Lanka for snorkeling. These trips can be arranged through the hotel.
Day 13 Kalpitya
Another day to relax. You can take a long walk on the beach and watch the fishermen's sail in the morning with their catch. You can also visit the town Kalpitya with its old Dutch fort and colorful bazaar known throughout Sri Lanka for its dried fish.
Day 14 departure Kalpitya
From Kalpitiya you return to Colombo airport, three hours away.Reis boeken?
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