Step off the beaten path and into the ancestral heart of Sri Lanka. This 9-day immersive journey takes you from sacred cities to the remote forest dwellings of the Veddas—the island’s last indigenous tribe. Along the way, you’ll uncover ancient rituals, tribal customs, hidden waterfalls, and wild jungles, all while enjoying authentic hospitality and breathtaking nature.

Day 01
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  • Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Colombo
  • Rest and prepare for your cultural adventure
    • Day 02
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    Scenic drive to the hill capital, Kandy
    Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Attend a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show in the evening
    Overnight stay in Kandy

    Day 03
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  • Travel to Mahiyanganaya, gateway to Sri Lanka’s tribal heartlands
  • Participate in a clay pottery-making demonstration
  • Visit a local home for a ‘pan’ weaving experience
  • Enjoy an authentic rice and curry lunch prepared by villagers
  • Trek to the hidden waterfalls of Rathna Ella and Kaluwa Wetuna Ella
  • Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya
    • Day 04
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  • Spend a full day with the Veddha tribe at the Dambana Village
  • Bush walk through the jungle with Veddha guides
  • Mountain trek to ancient cave shelters
  • Visit a Vedda dwelling and learn about their customs and survival skills
  • End the evening with a BBQ dinner and traditional Veddha dances by the campfire
  • Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya
    • Day 05
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  • Transfer to Gal Oya, a lesser-known paradise of forests and lakes
  • Picnic lunch inside Gal Oya National Park
  • Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari, spotting elephants, deer, and birds
  • Overnight stay in Gal Oya
    • Day 06
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  • Go on a guided jungle walk with the Gal Oya Vedda Chief
  • Learn about ancestral hunting paths, local herbal knowledge, and native chants
  • Discover sacred spaces and storytelling traditions of this isolated tribe
  • Return to your eco-lodge for rest and reflection
    • Day 07
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  • Morning boat safari in Gal Oya Sri Lanka’s only national park where you can spot elephants swimming across the lake
  • Later, transfer to Ella
  • Take part in a Sri Lankan cooking experience at a traditional home, followed by dinner
  • Overnight stay in Ella
    • Day 08
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  • Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak, offering panoramic views of the highlands
  • Visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge
  • Continue south to the coast for rest and beach time
  • Overnight stay in Weligama
    • Day 09
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  • Enjoy a relaxed morning by the beach
  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight