Adventure and surfing on Sri Lanka
Ride on a bicycle, exploring the ancient temples and canileges, go to the rock of Sigirius and Peak Adam, visit the most beautiful corners of the highlands, watch the elephants in their natural habitat, overcome the thresholds of the stormy Lankan river, go down the slope of the waterfall, swim in the natural pool in the middle Jungle, Explore the most beautiful beaches and conquer the waves on the best surf southern southern coast.
Route
13.Moving to Colombo, departure home
Countries on the route: Sri Lanka
Route duration: twenty ; 35 days
Travel period: October ; April
Transport on the route: Train, Local Bus, Flock Bus, Tuk Tuk, Taxi
Approximate budget: 950 ; 1300 $ / person (calculated budget options for housing and transport. In useful links to the route), plus food (25-35 $ / day) and purchases
Adventure and surfing on Sri Lanka ; Chic mix of outdoor activities and close acquaintance with the culture and nature of the island.
The route begins and ends in Colombo (looking for tickets)
Colombo, 1-2 days
Stroll by the old city of Colombo, plunge into a mad rhythm and flavor shopping quarters Petthas, explore the main attractions of the city, among which the National Museum and the magnificent Buddhist temples ; GangAramaya and Seema Malaka, try local food and join local residents for evening promenade along the Galle Face Green Embankment.
How to get from the airport
Taxi to the city from the airport will cost $ 17-20 plus a couple of dollars for travel on the motorway, you can order a taxi upon arrival at the corresponding rack in the airport terminal or take a taxi directly directly in the hall or at the exit (define the price and specify the passage of the freeway). A little more expensive alternative ; Transfer from the hotel (Request when booking in the field ; hotel message 😉 or transfer order online.
Where to live
Mandarina Colombo ; Relatively small new hotel in Colpetti district, near the city center and the main attractions of the city. Not the cheapest place in Colombo, but at the same time a great option for ; comfortably calm after the flight ; and get acquainted with the city.
More fiscal option ; CJ Villas ; Clean, pretty and for the measurements of Colombo is a very inexpensive hotel, located also in the colliptic area along the coast (part of the rooms overlook the ocean). Breakfasts in the hotel are not served, toilets and showers are divided between several numbers.
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See where to look for accommodation: Colombo guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Colombo -80-90 $ per room / night or $ 40-50 more budget option
- Taxi from the airport ; 17-20 $ or $ 29-35 per transfer
Anuradhapura, 2-3 days
Rent a bike and explore the old town of Anuradhapura with its magnificent Dagobami (Buddhist temples) and monasteries.
Select one full day for an acquaintance with Anuradhapura. Add a day if you want to visit Mikhintale.
How to get from Colombo
By train (about 3.5 hours on express, up to 5 hours on the usual train), buy places with a reserved place in the wagons of the first or second class. When booking a hotel in Colombo, specify in notes (in English) that you need help booking a train ticket. Tickets in the first class can be bought online (earlier booking). Alternatively, you can order tickets in local travel agent (see. Useful links) or buy Colombo at the train station for a day or two before moving.
Where to live:
Sunshine Tourist Rest ; Little Cute Guest Hauz, located overlooking the rice terraces 5 km from the city center, in the direction of Mikhintale. Simple pure rooms, nice almost homely atmosphere, delicious food, rental bikes, pleasant price ; All you need for a couple of days in Anuradhapur.
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz in Anuradhapur ; 25-30 $ per room / night
- Train tickets ; 10-15 $ / ticket
- Admission tickets for visiting the Old Town ; 25 $ / ticket
Dambula – Sigiriya, 1-2 days
Explore the magnificent cave temples of the Dambula Before climbing the legendary Sigiriya Rock, which served as an impregnable fortress of the Bunthavier King.
Go from Anuradhapura in Dambulla Early in the morning, plan a stop at night in sigiria, see more details in the Dambulle Travel Guide.
How to get from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
On the local bus, payment is usually in the bus driver (check in place).
How to get from Dambulla to Sigiria
Where to live
Darshani Lodge ; Small Lodge, located in 1,50 kilometers from the fortress of Sigiria. In the lodge ; Clean simple houses, very pretty territory and restaurant overlooking rice terraces. Owners of the Lodge ; Friendly local family, which, besides good living conditions, offers its delicious local food and organizing Jeep Safari.
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See where to look for accommodation: Sigiriya Travel Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Lodge in Sigihiy ; 40-45 $ per room / night
- Local Bus Tickets 1-2 $ / ticket
- Tuk-Tuk from Dambulla to Sigiria ; 10-15 $ / Tuk-Tuk
- Admission tickets to Dambulla caves ; 10 $ / ticket
- Entrance tickets to Sigiria ; 30 $ / ticket
Kandy, 1-2 days
Stroll around the lake, admiring the types of Candy, inspect the famous sacred city of Kandy and watch the beautiful ceremony, the main attribute of which are living blue and purple lotuses, try local goodies and see the traditional dancing Sri Lanka.
How to get from Sigiria
On the local bus or Tuk Tuka to Dambulla, the local bus to Candy.
Where to live
Yoho Sky Settle (Sandamalla In) ; Pure New Guest Hauz, from numbers Exit to a small terrace with a wonderful look. Good breakfast, rental of Tuk Tukov, not bad Wi-Fi, very friendly and pleasant atmosphere.
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See where to look for accommodation: Guide to Kandy (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz in Kandy ; 40-55 $ per room / night
- Local Bus Tickets 1-2 $ / ticket
- Tuk Tuk to Dambulla ; 10-15 $ / Tuk-Tuk
- Admission tickets to Temple Tooth Buddha ; 7 $ / ticket
Kitullhala, 1-2 days
Spend a day or two in the jungle of Sri Lanka, engaged in the rafting on the thresholds of the Kelany River, going down on the rocks of the waterfalls, watching rare birds and swimming in natural pools. For more authentic experience set up in Tente or Eco-bungalow.
How to get from Kandy
By train (about 2.5 hours) from Kandy to the railway Hatton on the Colombo branch ; Badulla. Tickets for the second class without reservation of the place can be bought in place before the departure of the train (in this case, it is best to travel from the PERADENIYA station in the suburbs of Kandy, to get to which you can on Tuk Tuka).
Tickets for first class Observer cars (with panoramic windows) need to be reduced or buying through a tour agency or hotel in Kandy / Colombo. With the railway station Hatton to the village of Kitugal (about 30 km) ; On Tuk Tuka or on the local bus.
Where to live
GALLENE GALA NATURAL RESORT ; We like the idea to spend morning and evening before / after the day of adventures in absolute beauty and relax in the middle of the jungle, have breakfast / dinner ; overlooking the beauty ; and swim in the natural basin. Gallene Gala ; Place just that. Housing formats ; Awnings and pretty comfortable eco-bungalow. Resort is located quite far from the village itself. The owners help their guests with rental of Tuk Tukov and tours. Book in advance and reserve cash.
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See where to look for accommodation: Kitull Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz or Resort in Kitullhal ; 40-45 $ per room / night
- Train tickets ; 1-2 $ in the second class without reservation
- Local Bus from Railway Station 1-2 $ / Place or Tuk Tuk ; 10-15 $ / Tuk-Tuk
- Rafting and / or Canyoning ; 25-50 $
Peak Adam, 1 day
Raise early in the morning at dawn in the company of monks and pilgrims on the peak of Adam ; The place is sacred at once for all four major religions of the world, and admire the incredible species that open from the top.
The main base for climbing Adam’s peak is the village of Dalhousie, located right at the foot of the mountain.
How to get from Kitullhaw
Where to live
Hugging Clouds ; This little cute guest is best book in advance, as against the background of a pretty poor choice of housing, it is popular. Reasonable prices are quite clean, close to the beginning of the climb, delicious food (in the guest house you can also have dinner and breakfast), friendly owners.
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See where to look for accommodation: Travel Guide Adam’s Peak (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz near the peak of Adam ; 20-25 $ per room / night
- Knock Knock ; 10-15 $ / Tuk-Tuk
Plains Horton, 1-2 days
Take a walk on endless waste and narrow paths past the bizarre trees and waterfalls, watch the birds and admire the incredible scenery of the legendary place with a dramatic title to the end of the world (WORLD&# 8217; s End) ; a huge sheer cliff leaving somewhere in the infinite distance.
Stay at night in the lodge next to the park to completely feel the beauty and atmosphere of these places. Nearest K ; pedestrian ; Parts of the park Lodge are located in the southern part of the park in the area of Ohiya village.
How to get from Adam’s peak
On the local bus or Tuk Tuka to the railway station Hatton, from there by train to Ohiya village (about 2.5 hours). Tickets in the second class without reservation of the place can be bought in place before the departure of the train. From the railway station to the park or lodge can be reached on Tuk Tuka.
Where to live
Hill Safari Eco Lodge ; An ideal place for nature lovers. Lodge is located in the mountains, approximately 20 minutes drive to Tuk Tuka and from the railway station Ohiya and from the central entrance to the park. Here are magnificent nature, cute clean rooms, peaceful atmosphere, excellent homemade food, pleasant hosts. Choosing this Lodge, consider possible problems with mobile communications and the absence of the Internet (relevant at the time of writing the article). Start with cash, the lodge does not accept credit cards, and to the nearest ATM kilometers 30).
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See where to look for accommodation: Plain Guide Hurton (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Lodge on plains Horton ; 20-25 $ per room / night
- Train tickets ; 1-2 $ in the second class without reservation
- Local Bus from Pick Adam to railway station Hatton 1-2 $ / place or Tuk-Tuk ; 10-15 $ / Tuk-Tuk
- Tuk-Tuk from the railway Ohiya to the lodge ; 3-5 $ / Tuk-Tuk
- Entrance tickets to Park ; About 20-25 $ / ticket
Haputle, 1-2 days
Watch the most picturesque tea plantations of the island, learn about the traditional tea making technologies on a local tea factory, climb to the Lipton’s SEAT viewing area, where, as they say, loved to sit, admire your faults Sir Thomas Lipton (yes, yes the same Lipton). Visit the Adisham Benedictic Monastery ; Absolutely unexpected large English estate in the heart of Lankan highlands.
How to get from Plains Horton
By train with railway station Ohiya or on Tuk Tuka
Where to live
Lilly Guest Inn ; Very nice inexpensive guest with clean blond numbers, mosquito nets, part of rooms with balconies (just more expensive, see the types of rooms when booking). Guest-House is located 2 km from the city center, the hosts offering their guests delicious home dinners and transport help.
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See where to look for accommodation: Haputale Travel Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz in Haputle – 40-45 $ per room / night
- Knock Knock ; about 20-25 $
Ud Valava, 1 day
Spend a day or half a day on Safari in the Us Valaw and watch the distance from the life of elephants in their natural habitat.
How to get from Haputle
On a piece of taxi from Haputle (ask on the spot, in your guest house).
Where to live
Nature House ; Little guest house near the park with a charming territory, cozy cute clean bungalows and very pleasant owners who prepare their delicious breakfasts and dinners and help with Safari and Taxi Organization.
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See where to look for accommodation: Guide to Us Valava (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz to Us Valava – $ 30-35 per room / night
- Safari ; 45 $ / Machine
- Scene taxi from Haputale 5-6 $ / s
Beach Tangalle, 2-3 days
Spend a few days with a book in a hammock by the ocean, nothing specifically, non-making on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Stroll along an incredible deserted beach far-far from people, cars, fussing and problems. Perhaps you will seem to see the turtles, which usually under the cover of darkness, crawl out of the sea to postpone the eggs on the shore. Admire the colorful sunsets and appreciate how tasty in local restaurants are preparing seafood and fish curry)
How to get from Ud-Valava
On the local bus or Tuk-Tuka to the city of Embipitiya and from there on the local bus to Tangalle, on Tuk Tuka from the car station to the beach of MEDILL.
Where to live
Cinnabar Resort ; A completely hedonistic atmospheric place located right on the ocean on the beach of MEDILL. Clell on Tree House and you will learn what "live over the ocean" is almost literally the word)
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See where to look for accommodation: Tangalle Travel Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Three-Howes in Tangalle – 70-90 $ per room / night
- Buses Plus Tuk Tuki ; 6 ; 7 $ / person
Mirissa, 3-5 days
Spend a few days on one of the most beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka. Surfing and yoga, try success in search of whales in the ocean, sit in a local sauna and take a couple of sessions of healing auminum massages, rate the barbecue on the beach and admire the traditional fire show.
How to get from Tangalle
On the local bus, taxi or tuk-tuka.
Surf Camp
Surf & Yoga Mirissa. Surf ; Kemp is located not on the beach itself, but a little south along the coast. Again, you can safely book accommodation, and the surfing and yoga is in place. Ready Surf and Yoga Packages See here.
Where to live (on the beach)
Palace Mirissa ; far from the cheapest option, but if you want to pamper yourself before returning home, then Palace Mirissa ; Wonderful choice. Cute bungalows with characteristic design are located on the hill (many bungalows ; overlooking the ocean). Very pretty territory with peaceful walking peacocks, a fantastic look, opening with a restaurant terrace. Board and Surf Point ; Immediately near the descent from the hill.
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See where to look for accommodation: Guide to Mirissa (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Guest Hauz / Surf Camp ; 45-55 $ per room, comfortable beach bungalow in Mirissa ; 100-120 $ per room
- Surfing and yoga ; 35-65 $ / day per person
- Bus ; About 7-10 $ / ticket
Akhangama, 6-8 days
Dedote the rest of your holiday exclusively to surfing, stopping in one of the three adored villages of the villages of Akhangama!
How to get from Mirissa
How to get to the airport
Where to live
Akhangama: Camp PoE ; Perhaps one of the best surf camps on Sri Lanka. Several accommodation options, the most fiscal option ; Kemes) Excellent Surf and Yoga Packages, see here.
Middingama: Midigama Holiday Inn ; Small guest house located close to everything. Clean rooms, pleasant hosts, calm quiet place, hire motorbikes.
Gurubibil: Lion&# 8217; S REST ; Little Cute Surf Guest House with good rooms, hammocks, pool, excellent restaurant, Surfing lessons Yoga and Aüverda.
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See where to look for accommodation: Ahangama travel guide (section where to live)
