Giant Buddhas & Ancient Sigiriya Your exploration of Sri Lanka begins in the cultural north and ends on the island’s famous tropical coast with a series of unforgettable sights and adventures sandwiched in between. First stop is a nature walk and boat ride with local fishermen followed by a visit to the ancient ruins and giant Buddha statues at Polonnaruwa. Nearby lies distinctive Sigiriya Rock, where a climb to the top is rewarded with magnificent views of the lush countryside, later explored on an easy village to village bike ride. Kandy, Jungle Camp & Beach Kandy is home to the holiest Buddhist shrine - the Temple of the Tooth. You’ll explore the surrounding hills and tea country of Sri Lanka by local train. Then you can enjoy a walk to World’s End at Horton Plains,before descending to Yala National Park for a wildlife safari. Finally there is time for some relaxation by the Indian Ocean on the superb palm-fringed beaches Sri Lanka has to offer. Adams Peak Itinerary Ref. SLa Between January and April we vary our Sri Lanka discovery itinerary to include an ascent of Adam’s Peak – sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims. Days 1-8 As main itinerary 9 Train & bus to Kithulgala; optional rafting 10 Drive to Maskeliya, base camp for Adam’s Peak; catamaran ride 11 Early morning ascent of Adam’s Peak; drive to Nuwara Eliya 12 Tea factory visit; continue to Embilipitiya 13 Jeep safari in Uda Walawe NP; elephant sanctuary visit; drive to coast 14-16 As main itinerary. Responsible Travel Your visit to the Elephant Transit Home at Uda Walawe NP helps maintain a vital programme dedicated to ensuring the welfare of Sri Lanka’s elephant population.Adventure Travel donate US 5 per person to the orphanage and an additional £5 to a school in the south of the island. | 
