Combine a transfer from Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela to Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna or Galle area with a thrilling day trip to Yala National Park. Experience the immense biodiversity of this park on this Sri Lankan animal safari. Be picked up from your accommodation in Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela. Relax and take in the local scenery on the drive to Yala National Park. Board an open-topped safari jeep to get the best views and photo angles. See the animals during the day when they are the most active. Watch for leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalos, and a large variety of bird species. Get some great shots of these magnificent creatures. Hear about wildlife and get photography tips from your local guide. Let your guide show you the spots where the animals are likely to congregate. Then, head back to your air-conditioned car for the ride to your accommodation in Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna, or Galle.

After pick-up from your hotel in Ella, Haputale or Bandarawela, head for Udawalawe National Park, where you'll switch to an open concept safari jeep in order to have the best views. An early morning start ensures you'll see the animals during one of their most active times of day. See herds of elephants for sure and have fun watching for crocodiles, monkeys, water buffaloes, various endemic birds species and much more. Along the way, you'll learn about and observe the natural habitats of the local wildlife while you snap some amazing photos. Then, at the end of your 3-hour safari adventure, switch back to the comfortable, air-conditioned car for the ride on to Mirissa/Weligama/Unawatuna or Galle where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

After pick-up from your hotel in Ella, Haputale or Bandarawela, head for Udawalawe National Park, where you'll switch to an open concept safari jeep in order to have the best views. An early morning start ensures you'll see the animals during one of their most active times of day. See herds of elephants for sure and have fun watching for crocodiles, monkeys, water buffaloes, various endemic birds species and much more. Along the way, you'll learn about and observe the natural habitats of the local wildlife while you snap some amazing photos. Then, at the end of your 3-hour safari adventure, switch back to the comfortable, air-conditioned car for the ride on to Tangalle/Hiriketiya where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Today is one of The Pekoe Trail’s most exciting days. The Udaweriya Valley is one of the most remote valleys in the tea country. Some call it the hidden valley. The valley looks over the south of Sri Lanka and on a clear day you may just make out the ocean. The views are truly amazing, no doubt some of the best in the tea country. Morning we Take the train from Ella Or Haputale to Ohiya and start the Pekoe Trail’s 12 Forests are known to have great therapeutic benefits for our body, mind and spirit. Scientific studies have shown that natural environments can have remarkable benefits for human health. Natural environments are more likely to promote positive emotions; walking in nature has been associated with heightened physical and mental energy.Walking through various types of forests, not experienced by everyday tourists, we walk on a road for about a half hour and come to a panoramic view point in the tea plantation and walk about a 30 minute in the tea plantation and the Remote tea estate villages where the tea plantation workers live you will meet the family’s than go in to the forest and Pine Forest & Natural Forest also in the Eucalyptus Forest, Rain Forest, walk through the Tea Plantations of this Beautiful hill country and see Sri Lanka at its best. And one of the most beautiful Views of north and south can be seen in this walk. Also, we have the chance to walk in the railway line for an about half an hour also to go true a tunnel on the railway line, in this trekking we will have a picnic stop with a panoramic view and enjoy our picnic, The forest walk is Considered one of the most beautiful treks in the country by the tourist And trekking through Thangamale bird sanctuary is an experience for one is interested in watching birds in a peaceful environment while enjoying the breathtaking landscape, Thangamale bird sanctuary is the ideal location for it. The sanctuary is set in Thangamale, the golden mountain, the best and most interesting path to approach this sanctuary is a trek down The trek has a distance of about five to six KM and the route will grant you a breathtaking vista–on the left the Uva basin, and on the right the majestic Thangamale Mountain. It is the home to blue magpies, paradise flycatchers, green barbets, mini-verts hornbills, golden orioles and host of other bird life that include spot winged thrush, black napped monarch, yellow eared bulbul, velvet fronted nuthatch, Malabar trogon, scimitar babbler, black eagle. In addition to the variety of bird population you can also see giant squirrels, porcupines, barking deer as well. and end of the trekking you will visit the old colonial Adisham Bungalow The house was built in 1931 by an English Tea Planter and now it a monastery for st benedictine The house is well preserved and is open to visitors The 6 hour trek you will enjoy every foot of it once we finish the trekking in Haputale and from haputale you can take any transport to your next destination

Start your day at 8:30 AM with pick up from your hotel by your local guide. Make your way to Ella Railway Station in a TukTuk and, based on the train schedule, catch your train between 9 AM - 9:30 AM. Admire the beautiful countryside as you pass by mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations, and small villages until you reach Haputale Railway Station. Start the walk to the Adhisam Bungalow, as you pass tea plantations, jungles, and villages selling strawberries. Visit Adhisham Bungalow, a monastery run by Benedictine monks and built by Sir Thomas Lister Villers, who was born in 1869 in Adisham, an ancient village which lies in the Kent countryside. Next, enjoy lunch at a tea plantation and then catch your train, before being dropped off at your hotel at 5 PM. 

Today’s stage starts at St. Catherine, situated in the upper division of Nayabedda Tea Estate at an altitude of 1875 meters, the second-highest starting point of all The Pekoe Trail stages. Although the total length of the stage is only just over 9.5 km, this stage is packed with all the magic of the trail; villages, places of worship, tea plantations, farms, historic bungalows, forested areas, and endless, never-ending breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys below as we descend towards Liyangahawela and then onto Makulella. The stage ends at an altitude of 1262 meters, so if you are considering doing it in reverse it’s a climb, albeit a very special day. This is partly the reason the stage works very well as a 9.5 km stage but either way, you do it, this one is truly spectacular. The weather on the upper divisions of the Nayabedda Estate is unstable so make sure you are well equipped. Temperatures can drop suddenly and considerably when the clouds set in. When the sun is shining, it’s a strong tropical sun, so be sure to wear a hat and apply sun cream. St. Catherine is a tea plantation workers' village sitting high up on a plateau well known because of Lipton Seat, the place from where Sir Thomas Lipton liked to survey his tea empire. The first 500 meters cross the plantation village of St. Catherine and the village homes that surround the town. Every square inch of the land around every village home is used for cultivation, be it vegetables like carrots or beans, leaks, or cabbage. Much of the produce is then sold by the local villagers at the markets of Haputale and Bandarawela. At the 500-meter mark, we enter a short patch of Eucalyptus Forest and then begin a gradual zig-zag descent towards the edge of the plateau, passing by more village homes, cultivations, and tea. At the 1.5 km point, we leave the last little hamlet behind on our right-hand side. Soon after a short patch of forest, the trails give way to one of the most spectacular locations on the entire Pekoe Trail. Presiding over this incredible place is an old and hollow pine tree the local villagers come to honor and respect. The highest mountain you see in front of you is called Namunukula, which in Sinhala means "Nine Peaks". Its main peak is 2,036 meters high. According to Wikipedia during the Ming treasure voyages of the 15th century, the Chinese fleet led by Admiral Zheng made use of this geographical feature in their navigation to Sri Lanka, as the mountain is the first visible landmark of Sri Lanka after departing from Sumatra. the village immediately below. Balagala has a very impressive and enormous Hindu Kovil you will see looking up on your left-hand side as you cross the village.

Immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture on this tour of the plantations and surrounding wilderness. Hop aboard a tuk-tuk with a local guide to learn of the island’s long history with tea merchants. Visit the plantation village to experience life as a local, and ascend the mountains for stunning views. Your safari starts in the hills of Bandarawela. Admire the rolling hills clad with row upon row of luscious, green tea plants. It’s often shrouded in a fine mist, adding a magical air to the landscape. Have your camera ready as your guide takes you to the best viewing spots. Take in the glory of the region from Lipton’s Seat in the mountains of Dambetenna. At the summit and through the estate paths, you can walk in the steps of Sir Thomas Lipton and learn about his influence in the country. Try your hand at picking tea leaves alongside the experts, and learn all about the work that goes on at the plantation and factories. Sample the fine produce, and spend some time relaxing with the locals by the dense, green scenery. Tea-lover or not, the Hill Country is welcoming to all.

Pass through small mountain villages and valleys on this hiking day trip to Bambarakanda and Lanka Ella Falls. Admire views of the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters at Bambarakanda waterfall. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Bandarawela or Ella. Sit back and take in the scenic countryside on the way to the starting point of your hike. Follow your guide through rugged terrain, tiny mountain villages, waterfalls, tea fields, and valleys. Stop for a break with some light refreshments while admiring the beauty of the surrounding nature. Continue on your hike to Bambarakanda waterfall. Have some time to snap pictures of the waterfall before making your way to Lanka Ella Falls, which is less frequented by travelers. Arrive at Lanka Ella Falls and take dip in the cool water of the river. Eat a packed picnic lunch on the riverbank and sip on a chilled beer. Leave Lanka Ella Falls and reach the end point of your hike. Relax on the trip back to your accommodations in Bandarawela or Ella.

Discover the beauty of the countryside during a tuk-tuk safari on this day trip from Ella. Admire the lush tea fields on a guided hiking tour. See how the green tea leaves are made in to a black tea at the Dambatenne Tea Factory. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Ella. Sit back and relax as the wind blows through your hair on a thrilling tuk-tuk ride through Bandarawela or Haputale. Hike through the verdant tea fields and estate paths. Learn about the production of Ceylon tea on the way to the Lipton Seat viewpoint where you can admire 7 districts at once. Have a delicious picnic lunch along the way. Visit the largest tea factory in the country at Dambatenne Tea Factory where Lipton Ceylonta black tea is produced. Uncover the secrets to tea production as you find out about fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, grinding, sieving and grading tea. Finish your tour in Haputale.

Day 1 YOUR HOTEL / BELIHULOYA 07:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo or other selected cities ( see the departure point) and driven approximately 4 hours to reach Belihuloya. Dinner and overnight Stay at Tree House Chalets. Day 2 06:00 Wake up early in the morning and experience the sunshine over the mountains whilst discovering the wonder of nature surrounded by the hotel. 07:30 Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. 09:00 Following breakfast, your guide will take you through another memorable walking trail to a waterfall in the property premises. Tranquil dip in this natural rock pool. No harsh chemicals, just you, pure mountain water and natural stone. This is a marvelous creation of nature! (Involves a somewhat adventurous, challenging short climb walks). 11:30 Arrive back at the hotel and get refreshed before leaving back to your drop off location. (We will arrange free drop off to your next destination. Please see the inclusions section for details)