DAY 01 Arrival, welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at the Sunset Beach Hotel, Negombo.   DAY 02 After breakfast leave for Mawanella on the Colombo – Kandy Highway. Get off and start hiking through villages, paddy fields, rubber / coconut plantations etc to reach Pinnawela while enjoying the pristine nature and the scenic beauty of the surrounding area mainly on flat land with an occasional hillock. (4 hours) The altitude difference will range from 100 – 150 meters but with a variety of vegetations. Overnight stay at the Elephant View Hotel, Pinnawela.   DAY 03 After breakfast proceed to Rambukkana. With picnic lunch start hiking through Typical Villages, Paddy Fields, Coconut Plantations, Mixed Vegetation, Jak Plantations etc to reach Pattampitiya on the Mawanella - Rambukkana road at the foot of the Alagalla Rock. (5 hours) The altitude difference will range from 100 – 150 meters but with a variety of vegetations as it is the same area as the previous day. Pick up and transfer to Kandy – the Hill Capital - via Hataraliyadda – which is rarely used by tourists through the Galagedara Pass. Overnight stay at the Topaz Hotel, Kandy.   DAY 04 After breakfast visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and a Tea Factory – take part in a conducted tour to learn about the manufacturing process of Tea. Relax / at leisure In the evening watch a cultural performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including devotional “Fire Walking” and then in the star lit walk to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay at the Topaz Hotel, Kandy   DAY 05 After breakfast transfer to the Railway Station – armed only with some snacks and refreshments travel to Ohiya by Train covering the most beautiful part of the country passing hills covered with Tea. Cascading Water Falls, numerous Tunnels etc (all efforts will be obtain seats in the Observation Saloon – but in case not successful, the journey might even be by standing in the crowds which itself will be great adventure) – interaction with the locals. Pickup and transfer to the accommodation optionally walking supported by the cool breeze (01 hour) The altitude will be approximately 2000 meters however if the walking is done it will be more or less on flat land as there will only be a marginal difference in the altitude. Overnight stay at the Agra Tea Plantation Bungalow/ Eco Safari Lodge / Acasia Inn or similar, Ohiya   DAY 06 After breakfast start hiking through montane forests, grasslands, patanas, Tea plantations etc. (5 – 6 hours) The altitude difference will range from 400 -500 meters. Overnight stay at the World’s End Lodge, Kalupahana   DAY 07 After breakfast at hotel start hiking along gravel road, foot paths, cart tracks through Tea Plantations, Villages, and Paddy Fields to the Bambarakanda Water Falls – the highest in Sri Lanka – have a dip in the pool at the foot of the falls. (5 – 6 hours) The altitude difference will range from 300 – 400 meters. Walk into a remote school, go round, talk to the students, have a sing a song session. Enjoy lunch with a local family. Evening transfer to Belihuloya. Overnight stay at the Water Garden / Belihuloya Rest House, Belihuloya.   DAY 08 After breakfast leave for Buttala. En route enjoy the picturesque scenery and the Diyaluma Water Falls, which was until recently thought to be the highest in the Island. Check into Galapita Eco Lodge. Relax in typical atmosphere / enjoy a bath in the river / climb up a tree hut Overnight stay at the Galapita Eco Lodge, Buttala   DAY 09 In the morning undertake a Jeep Safari of the Yala (through the new entrance) / Bundala / Lunugamvehera National Parks. Evening visit the Kataragama Shrine devoted to God Skanda but visited by people of all faiths. Overnight stay at the Chandrika Hotel, Tissamaharama   DAY 10 Early morning Bird Watching Tour – covering mainly the reservoir, interior vegetation, paddy fields etc. Return for breakfast. Relax / walking in the surrounding agriculture areas. (03 hours) The altitude will be about 30 meters from the mean sea level and walking will be totally on flat land. Overnight stay at the Chandrika Hotel, Tissamaharama   DAY 11 After breakfast leave for Pothupitiya. En route visit the Mulgirigala Cave Temple. Enjoy a lunch in traditional local style cooked by the villagers. Relax / Walking in the surroundings. (1 ½ hours) The altitude difference will range from 150 -300 meters. Overnight stay at the Forest Monastery, Mihindutalawa, Pothupitiya   DAY 12 After breakfast visit the Sinharaja Rain Forest. Relax / hiking around in the forest. (3 hours) The altitude difference will range from 150 – 200 meters. Overnight stay at the Forest Monastery, Mihindutalawa, Pothupitiya   DAY 13 After breakfast leave for the beach. Relax / Enjoy a Boat Cruise Overnight stay at the LSR Guest House, Bentota   DAY 14 Relax / Engage in Water Sports at own cost Overnight stay at the LSR Guest House, Bentota   DAY 15 Relax Transfer to the airport for departure.