{"id":660,"date":"2025-08-16T15:20:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=660"},"modified":"2025-08-16T15:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:36:21","slug":"hidden-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/hidden-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hidden Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n

Head off the beaten path to seek out indigenous local tribes and enjoy walks amid stunning scenery, with stays at unique properties and finishing on the palm-fringed south coast.<\/p>\n

16 Days & 14 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Colombo <\/strong>(N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Kegalle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the afternoon train to Rambukkana and transfer to the Rosyth Estate House<\/strong>, a colonial planter\u2019s bungalow, for a 2-night stay. (D)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Kegalle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the tea estate or relax by the pool and take in the stunning views. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Kandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to Bougainvillea Retreat<\/strong> for 3 nights. (B)<\/p>\n

Days 5-6: Kandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the delights of Kandy including the Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens, and local markets and artisan workshops. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Gal Oya National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Gal Oya National Park for 2 nights at the Gal Oya Lodge<\/strong>. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 8: Gal Oya National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a boat safari on Senanayake Samudraya lake in search of the endemic birdlife and elephants. 4×4 safaris, nature walks and opportunities to meet the indigenous Vedda tribes are also available. (B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 9: Ella<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Ella for 2 nights at 98 Acres Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 10: Ella<\/strong><\/p>\n

Range of optional activities including tea plantation visits, hiking, birdwatching and cookery lessons. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Uda Walawe National Park <\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Uda Walawe National Park for 2 nights at Kalu\u2019s Hideway<\/strong>. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 12: Uda Walawe National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning safari in the national park in search of elephants and exotic birds. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 13: Thalpe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the Elephant Transit Home en route to Thalpe for 3 nights at Apa Villa<\/strong>. (B)<\/p>\n

Days 14-15: Thalpe<\/strong><\/p>\n

At leisure or take a tour of Galle. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 16: Fly home <\/strong>(N)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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