Journeys: Entdecke Sri Lanka

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich. Ankunftstransfer inklusive.

Begin the day with a visit to a coconut plantation. Coconut is one of Sri Lanka's major exports, and many local industries utilize coconut-based by-products. Continue north to Wilpattu National Park, one of the oldest parks in the country and home to a significant leopard population. Explore the park on a 4x4 with a local expert, hearing about conservation efforts and the issues of human encroachment on wildlife reserves, and keep an eye out for elephants, wild boar, sloth bear, spotted deer, and of course, leopards. Drive to Anuradhapura, a sacred ancient capital of Sri Lanka dating to the third century B.C. and enjoy dinner at the hotel after arrival.
Wilpattu is the oldest National Park in the country and home to Sri Lankan leopards. We will do our best to search some out with our local ranger, as well as enjoy the stunning flora and fauna.

Enjoy a tour of Sri Lanka's ancient capital ruins in Anuradhapura. Take your time to wander the palaces, gardens, Buddhist temples, and monasteries of this splendid UNESCO World Heritage site. The afternoon is yours to relax or continue exploring Anuradhapura.

Genieße einen Rundgang durch das Bauerndorf Habarana, bei dem du den Alltag hier kennenlernst.
Danach geht es für den Abend weiter nach Dambulla.

Erklimme danach die Stufen zur Spitze der Felsenfestung auf dem Sigiriya, einem UNESCO-Welterbe. Für die Anstrengung wirst du mit einer fantastischen Aussicht belohnt. Zeit danach zur freien Verfügung, um Dambulla weiter zu erkunden.

Besichtige den beeindruckenden Höhlentempel von Dambulla mit seinen uralten buddhistischen Wandmalereien und Statuen und danach einen Gewürzgarten in Matale. Weiterfahrt nach Kandy mit einem Besuch des Zahntempels, in dem hinter einem goldenen Schrein ein wichtiges Relikt aufbewahrt wird – der Zahn Buddhas. Abends gibt es eine Kulturshow mit traditioneller Musik.

Kandy served as the last capital of Sri Lanka's Sinhala dynasty before the British took complete control of the island in 1815. Spend the day exploring the city, visiting the breathtaking Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, once accessible only to the royal family. Afterward, stop by Sthree Craft Shop and Café, a G Adventures–supported social enterprise that works to empower local women and youth. View a handicraft demonstration and hear a talk about the enterprise before enjoying a tasting of local teas, accompanied by scones and pastries. Later, opt for a stroll through the city and around Kandy Lake, or enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage.

Reise durch die malerische Gebirgslandschaft in den Teeanbauort Nuwara Eliya mit Besuch einer traditionellen Teeplantage im zentralen Hochland, wo wir mehr über den Teeanbau und seine Bedeutung für die Region Ceylon erfahren.
Erlebe die britische Atmosphäre in dieser einst von englischen und schottischen Pflanzern regierten Region, spaziere durch die grüne Natur und genieße die prachtvolle Kulisse. Optionaler High Tea im Grand Hotel.

Venture out early this morning into Horton Plains National Park, a protected natural area encompassing high altitude grasslands and hilly cloud forest. Enjoy a picnic breakfast, and culminate your trek at a point known as World's End—a majestic drop that provides incredible views over the verdant plains and coastline to the south. Then continue to our tented camp on the border of Udawalawe National Park. Join a local naturalist to learn about the conservation effort being made to protect this beautiful national park, followed by a BBQ dinner at the campsite.

A sanctuary for large herds of elephants, Udawalawe National Park is one of the best places in the world to observe these majestic pachyderms. Embark on a jeep safari through the park seeking out the abundant wildlife, including water buffalo, jackals, and various species of deer.

This morning, enjoy a cooking demonstration by the camp chef, learning about local specialties, then drive to Negombo and spend the day at leisure. This small port town has seen Portguese, Dutch, and British rule—reflected in the architecture of the old quarter—and used to be a centre of the cinnamon trade. Choose to visit the Old Dutch Fort, step into one of the town's ornate Catholic churches, or enjoy a stroll on the beach.

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich.
Die Check-out-Zeit im Hotel ist 12:00 Uhr. Dein National Geographic Expedition Leader kann dir dabei helfen, einen bequemen Transfer nach Colombo oder zum internationalen Flughafen zu arrangieren.