A carefully curated encounter centred around the Veddahs, the forest-dwelling island’s oldest inhabitants – explore their village, connect you to their ancient way of life, learn their hunting techniques and ancient traditions through nature-based rituals.
Arrival in Colombo
Colombo to Kandy (Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Watch a Traditional Dancing Show)
Kandy to Mahiyangana (Experience clay making, ‘Pan’ weaving in a village house, Enjoy an authentic rice and curry lunch, Trek to see two hidden waterfalls – Rathna Ella and Kaluwa Wetuna Ella)
Mahiyanganaya (Full day at Dambana Vedda Village, Bush walk in the jungle with Veddhas, Walk in the mountains to see caves with Veddhas, Visit a Veddha dwelling, Enjoy a BBQ dinner around a campfire with Veddha dances)
Mahiyanganaya to Gal Oya (Picnic lunch at the national park, Afternoon jeep safari in Gal Oya National Park)
Gal Oya (Visit the Gal Oya Vedda Village Chief for a jungle walk through ancestral lands, explore ancient hunting grounds, listen to native songs, and enjoy folk tales of hunter-gatherers)
Gal Oya to Ella (Morning boat safari in Gal Oya National Park, Cooking experience at a local place, followed by dinner)
Ella to Weligama (Hike to Little Adam’s Peak, Visit the Nine Arches Bridge)
Weligama and departure