ETC-3DT-040
 
PROGRAMME : Caving & Nature.
DURATION : 2 Nights / 3 Days.
PERIOD : Valid till 31-Oct-2006
Day 1 - Waulpane – Udawalawe (FB)
Clients will be met at “Pallebedda”

WAULPANE CAVE
This cave is an isolated cavern set against the eastern slopes of the Rakwana range. It contains a large number of stalactites and stalagmites and is estimated to be approximately 500 million years old. You will journey Approx. 300mt underground to discover this prehistoric world.

While there are few fossils visible in the caverns wall, the main building process is still continuing. The stream, which runs through this cave, becomes a beautiful waterfall at the center, giving you a mysterious and a thrilling experience. You may encounter few water monitors, Amphibians and thousands of Bats in this fully dark cave.

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK is located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo city. The 30,821 hectares dry zone game park has an annual rainfall of 1524 mm and an average temperature of 29.40C. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young – feeding or bathing and playing in the water! In addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts. A 4WD open-top safari is the only way to see all the wonders that this protected reserve has to offer, and our experienced and knowledgeable nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience.

The ECO TEAM SAFARI CAMP is situated about 16 km inside the park next to the Walawe Ganga river (which feeds the nearby Udawalawe reservoir). Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for mealtimes – this is camping in style! The site is set up prior to your arrival, with everything from the kitchen sink, chairs and tables, toilets, showers and cold beer being transported in. On your return from the afternoon nature trail, you will be welcomed with a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting – the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need.
Night camping in the park, will be an amazing experience in midst of the elephants next to a flowing river which is safe for bathing.

SCHEDULE
• Clients will be met at “Pallebedda” at 9am.
• Waulapane cave exploration
• Picnic lunch will be provided.
• After lunch the clients will proceed to Udawalawe National Park for the evening safri.
• Clients will be driven in an open top 4WD vehicle to the camp.
• You will enjoy a fantastic BBQ dinner.
• Night stay at Udawalawe / Embilipitiya. Value – Centauria hotel or similar / Standard – luxury camping / Deluxe – super luxury camping.

Day 2 - Udawalawe - Belihuloya (FB)
After breakfast leaving the park & proceed to Belihuloya.

BELIHULOYA is a very picturesque and romantic hamlet situated about 160km from Colombo in the historical “Sabaragamuwa” province. This zone is a climatically transitional area linking the wet & dry zones and the hill country & the low country. This very important location has made it one of the places in the country with the highest bio-diversity. River Garden Resort is built in this little hamlet.

RIVER BATHING IN THE NATURAL ROCK POOL IN “BELIHULOYA”.
This is a unique place where two streams namely “Belihuloya” and “Galagamaoya” meet together creating a natural bathing area with clear unpolluted water that flows down from “Horton Plains”, 2200 meters above the sea level.

SCHEDULE
• After breakfast leaving the park & proceed to Belihuloya.
• Arrival in time for a typical Srilankan lunch.
• After lunch a short time for relaxation.
• Then evening canoeing or optional Boat Ride.
• Dinner & night stay over in Belihuloya. Value – camping / Standard – cottages or similar / Deluxe - Eco Lodge or similar.

 
Day 3 - Departure from Belihuloya
After the activity departure.
KINCHIGUNE NATURE TRAIL.
This diverse trail of approximately 6km begins at the River Garden Resort in Belihuloya, running alongside a reverie forest and the Belihuloya River itself. During the trail, you will venture through paddy fields, across rivers and past local village houses with their extensive vegetable plots. It is an ideal opportunity to learn a bit about the local agricultural systems and simple way of village living. Along the way, you will also witness several types of beautiful birds and butterflies and some charming waterfalls. The trail finishes where the Belihuloya river meets the Samanalawewa reservoir. From there, it is a short climb up through the forest to the Kinchigune Eco Lodge where you could extend your stay and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The whole journey takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how often you want to stop for rest, photos, or simply to take in the wonderful surroundings.

SCHEDULE
• After breakfast a nature trail to “Kinchigune”.
• After the trail, departure to your next destination.

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Our programmes are offered in the following 3 standards. Accommodation options have been selected after careful evaluation.

Standard -Value: Basic but clean. With a typical Sri Lankan touch , relaxed atmosphere and personalized service at Small family / enterprise run operations.

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