Date of Travel: "Open for 2025 - 2026 winter (November to April)"

Duration: "06 nights / 07 days"

 

Please Note:

All rates are net and include current government taxes. If any taxes are revised, including VAT & NBT, the rates quoted will be revised accordingly.

These rates are subject to change without prior notice if the government changes the tax policy.

Hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

 

Terms & Conditions:

Package valid till 30th April 2025.

Peak supplements will be applicable.

One child below 4 years on FOC Basis – in DBL Room only.

One child below 4 – 11 years 50% off on meal rate - in DBL Room only.

In TPL Room, we can accommodate only 1 child below 11 years.

Full payment should be credited before arrival.

 

Cancellation Charges:

21 days or less: 100% cancellation charge.

Between 22 days and 28 days: 50% cancellation charges or the equivalent of the first two days' charges depending on the program and period of stay.

Above 29 days: No cancellation charges provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties.

 

Important:

The official check-in time at all hotels is 1400 hrs.

The official check-out time at all hotels is 1100 hrs.

The cancellation policy will apply for any room reduction after the release period.

Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.

The extra bed in a triple room will be foldable or rollaway.

Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk. Safari vehicles available are not air-conditioned and come with basic insurance cover.

Day 01 : Colombo – Adisham Bungalow – Ohiya – Eco Lodge

 

We set off in a van at 5:30 a.m. from Colombo and reached Hill Safari Eco Lodge by 3:00 p.m. En route, we stopped at Adisham and walked through the Thangamale Sanctuary for about 1.5 km. If we had started earlier, we could have walked to Idalgashinna Railway Station and caught the 11:15 a.m. train to Haputale. The walk was easy, through shrub jungle, with two lookout points offering stunning views. We saw a different side of Adisham.

 

At Hill Safari, we walked about 0.5 km as the van couldn’t manage the rocky final stretch. A tuk-tuk from Ohiya Railway Station helped transport our luggage. By 4:30 p.m., we hiked to Ohiya Mountain for panoramic views and a breathtaking sunset. The walk was gentle, through tea estates and bushy paths. We met about 20 children under 15 years and distributed Tamil storybooks, exercise books, pens, erasers, rulers, and scissors—they were thrilled!

 

The Hill Safari Deluxe Rooms were very comfortable and the toilets were clean. However, the standard room in the main building was cramped, with a tiny 2x2 window and poor cleanliness. The dining area near the kitchen was messy and had an odd smell. Still, it’s the only accommodation available in the area.

Dinner & overnight stay at Hill Safari Bungalow

 

Day 02 : Ohiya – Udaweriya – Bambarakanda – Belihuloya

 

After breakfast, we began our descent to Devil’s Staircase at 7:15 a.m. The Hill Safari caretaker showed us a shortcut through the estate, saving us about an hour. The walk from Udaweriya to Bambarakanda (approx. 12–15 km) was spectacular—rolling plains, tea estates, vegetable patches, remote villages, blue skies, and distant mountains. It felt like heaven!

 

We reached the V-Cut and descended easily on the now-paved road, catching a glimpse of Bambarakanda Falls. Though we considered hiking to the top, we were advised against it due to slippery pine needles. Instead, we walked to the base of the falls, which was just a trickle.

 

Lunch was at Bambarakanda Eco Holiday Resort. The owner was knowledgeable, and her husband had been a planter. The food was good, though the toilets and general ambiance could be cleaner.

We transferred to a 4WD jeep and headed to Nagrak Bungalow, Nonpareil Estate, Belihuloya. The rocky, unpaved road had 33 tight bends, each requiring multiple maneuvers. The 22 km drive took 2 hours—best done before dusk. There’s no mobile coverage beyond the Tea Factory entrance.

 

Nagrak Bungalow sits atop a high mountain. The summer hut offers views of Udaweriya, Samanalawewa, Udawalawe, and more. On clear nights, the stars felt within reach—we even spotted a plane through binoculars! The garden is well-kept, the house comfortable, and the food delicious. All provisions must be brought up. It accommodates 10–12 guests. The 5:30 a.m. sunrise was SPECTACULAR—worth every moment! Siva, the caretaker, was well-versed in the area’s geography. Electricity runs from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, so charge your phones early. CDMA phones work here.

Dinner & overnight stay at Nagrak Bungalow

 

Day 03 : Belihuloya – Horton Plains – Beragala

 

After breakfast, we walked 4 km from the bungalow to World’s End, Horton Plains, through dense jungle.

The jeep ride down was wild—we were tossed around despite seatbelts! A must-stop is “Baker’s Bend,” where winds in June/July are so strong they’ve blown tractors off the cliff. Locals say the wind howls at night, shaking the bungalow to its core.

 

Children in the area are underprivileged and appreciate sweets and school supplies. The estate is building a small school, boarding facility, and crèche. Life is tough—they could use a little help from visitors.

This journey through Devil’s Staircase and Satan’s Steps felt like entering another world—perhaps like Ladakh. Remote, raw, and beautiful. A must for wanderlust souls!

 

After exploring Horton Plains, we transferred to our next stay.

Dinner & overnight stay at Blackwood Hotel

 

Day 04 : Beragala

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay at Blackwood Hotel

 

Day 05 : Beragala – Kitulgala

After breakfast, we proceeded to Kitulgala—a charming town in western Sri Lanka. The Kelani River, Sri Lanka’s widest, flows through Kitulgala and was the filming location for the Oscar-winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai. A prehistoric cave above the town was recently discovered, containing skeletal remains from an ancient civilization.

 

Kitulgala is also a hub for white-water rafting, which begins a few kilometers upstream.

Enjoy white-water rafting experience
Dinner & overnight stay at Kitulgala Plantation Hotel

 

Day 06: Kitulgala

After breakfast, we visited Belilena Cave, located 8 km from Kitulgala. This large cave holds evidence of prehistoric human presence dating back 32,000 years.

 

Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight stay at Kitulgala Plantation Hotel

 

Day 07: Kitulgala – Airport

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

 

Include

 

• Assistance at the airport.
• Accommodation in standard rooms on a BB basis for nights as per the itinerary at hotels specified or of similar standard.
• Private transfers in an a/c vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur driver.
• City tour & site visits in cities where clients spend the night.
• All related government taxes.
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Exclude

 

• Video and camera permits.
• Lunch throughout the tour.
• Cost for boat rides/jeep safaris.
• Sightseeing entrances.

• Anything related to air ticketing.

  Additional services not specified in the program.

  Visa fees & other charges (entry visa fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your visa application directly).

  Early check-in/late check-out at hotels.

  Expenses of a personal nature.

  Tips and porterage.

  Any other services not specified above.