4D3N Sinharaja Rainforest | Nature Immersion and Village Experience



4D3N Sinharaja Rainforest | Nature Immersion and Village Experience
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Stay in a little paradise next to a refreshing river, natural pools, giant Banyan tree and organic farm. Discover Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, traditional village, scenic Buddhist Temple (Getabaruwa of Kotapola) which is situated on top of a hill with stunning views over the Diyadawe Rainforest Range. Enjoy the rest of your stay by the river or just watch the birds, giant squirrels or monkeys pass by your veranda. Total hiking distance in the forest reserve: 7km.
Trip Highlights
What's included
What's included
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Natural Mystic Sanctuary Mud Cabana - Double Room (Private)
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Meals
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Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve Hike
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Local guide
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Waterfall & temple tour
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Transfer to Forest Reserve by Tuk-tuk
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Where You'll Meet
Accommodation
Accommodation
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Availability
What You'll Do
What You'll Do

Today you will discover the sanctuary, relax and unwind in your accommodation.
- Do make sure to arrive before 6pm
- Natural Mystic Sanctuary can be accessed by crossing through a shallow river and going up a stone road to the top of the hill. It is a lovely walk up through the tea plantations and takes about 15 mins to walk up.
- Enjoy a cool drink at the sanctuary restaurant after a small hike uphill through scenic rainforest & tea plantations.
- The owner will show you the little paradise with its refreshing river, natural pools, giant Banyan tree and plantation.
- The tour through our 6-acre Sanctuary takes about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy the rest of the afternoon by the river or just watch the birds, giant squirrels or monkeys pass by your veranda.

Today you will trek 7 km in the forest to waterfalls and see rare birds.
- 7.45 am: Breakfast
- 8.30 am: Pick up down by the river where you arrived the day before (it takes about 10 minutes to walk down) and transfer to the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve where you meet the experienced guide at the park entrance.
- Hike along the 5 km standard trail.
- After visiting the first waterfall and rest for a lunch break with an optional swim, you will hike deeper inside the forest to experience the real, undisturbed nature with it’s hidden animals, flora & fauna to a second waterfall.
- The tour is in total about 7 km long and takes about 7 h. Please bring a water bottle which you can refill with free spring water at our Sanctuary before you leave. Lunch will be supplied by the guide as well as salt against leeches.
- 6.30 pm: Sri Lankan oil candle dinner

Today you will visit a local village, scenic Buddhist Temple and be surrounded by the stunning views over Diyadawe Rainforest Range.
- 8.45 am: Breakfast.
- 10 am: The local guide will meet you after breakfast down by the river and drive you along the scenic Batandura road.
- With good weather conditions, you will go to a waterfall where you can have a refreshing swim, enjoy a “king coconut” with locally prepared, traditional village snacks. You will get an idea about the local way of life.
- After that, a tuk-tuk will bring you to a scenic Buddhist Temple (Getabaruwa of Kotapola) which is situated on top of a hill with stunning views over the Diyadawe Rainforest Range. It ́s surrounded by jungle and has some wildlife like Macace, Purple Faced Leaf monkeys and Giant Squirrels.
- Around 2 pm the tuk-tuk brings you back to the Sanctuary. Total duration 4h.
- 6.30 pm: Sri Lankan oil candle dinner