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Excursions & Activities Easy t check in. Hard to check out. You gotta' come before you go.. Here’s your Index to Adventure ... so justdo it! Pages Excursions & Activities Distance Duration Price (PP) 04 - 05 Warakara Waterfall Nature Trek 2 km 2 hrs 15 USD 06 - 07 Warakara Waterfall Nature & Adventure Trek 2 km 3-4 hrs 30 USD 08 - 09 Meditation & Music Therapy at Polgahaamuna Waterfall 3 km 3 hrs 25 USD 10 - 11 Bird Watching at Ella Jungle 2 km 45 min 15 USD 12 - 13 Trek to Illukpalassa Village & Village Experience 16 km 6 - 8 hrs 35 USD 14 - 15 4 WD Tour Ravana Waterfall, Cave, Ella Gap, Little Adam’s Peak 42 km 6 hrs 50 USD 16 - 17 4WD Tour to Archeological Sites 172 km 6 - 8 hrs 120 USD 18 - 19 4WD to Bogoda Bridge, Demodara Nine Arch Bridge & Railway 64 km 6 - 8 hrs 90 USD 20 - 21 4WD to Horton Plains Park & Trek to World’s End & Bakers Fall 75 km 8 hrs 120 USD 22 - 23 4WD Tour to Lipton’s Seat, St. Catherine’s Seat and Pilkinton Point 45 km 4 - 5 hrs 100 USD 24 - 25 4 WD Tour to Arugam Bay 133 km 6 - 8 hrs 120 USD 26 - 27 4WD Tour to Udu Diyaluma 26 km 6 hrs 75 USD 28 - 29 4WD Tour to Wisari Ella Falls 3.1 km 3 - 4 hrs 35 USD 30 - 31 4WD Tour to Dunhinda Falls 48 km 5 - 6 hrs 100 USD 32 - 33 Cycling tour to Ravana Waterfall, Ravana Cave and Ella Gap 15 km 4 - 6 hrs 35 USD 34 Cycling to Buduruwagala & Hadapangala Reservoir 43 km 5 - 6 hrs 45 USD 35 Mountain Biking to Rakkitha Kanda and Trek to Kurunlangala 12 km 5 - 6 hrs 45 USD 36 - 37 Kayaking at Buduruwagala Reservoir 34 km 4 - 6 hrs 45 USD 38 - 39 4WD Wildlife Safari at Udawalawe National Park 43 km 4 - 6 hrs 95 USD 40 - 41 4WD Wildlife Safari to Lunugamvehera National Park 75 km 5 - 6 hrs 85 USD 42 - 43 4WD Wildlife Safari to Yala National Park 137 km 6 - 8 hrs 110 USD 44 - 45 Adventure Activity Package – at the Resort - 2 hrs 15 USD 46 Cycling to Ellawala Waterfall 11 km 4 - 5 hrs 25 USD 47 Kayaking at Hadapanagala Reservoir 43 km 5 - 6 hrs 50 USD 02 About Ella Jungle Resort But Ella Gap is not the only ‘gap’ provided at Ella. Ella Jungle Resort offers the gap between Ella Jungle Resort is surrounded by pristine thoughts … just by being here. We strongly be- jungles, bubbling mountain springs and gushing lieve that a holiday should be not just for the mind streams. Abundant with a variety of flora and and body – but also for the spirit. fauna, Ella is nestled on the banks of Kirindi Oya River which meanders through Uva Province. A Fabulous Natural Setting Ella is the perfect setting for the many adven- This is the perfect place to just be. To listen to the ture activities provided or a place to be still and silence. To experience the splendour of merge with the surrounding nature. mother nature. Fall asleep listening to the sooth- ing sounds of the jungle. Sit by the river. Feel the National Honour. International Acclaim. space. Fill your mind/soul with Here and Now. Ella won the Sri Lanka Tourism Award in 2011 Challenging Adventure Activities for Best Host Hotel – Adventure Sport. Built with locally available recyclable material, we are in When in dangerous situations, the mind stops. perfect harmony with the surroundings. You’ll We provide many such situations through our enjoy the satisfaction of being part of nature. wide range of adventure activities. Do things you have never done before and experience the The word Ella means waterfall and there are wonderful moments of Here and Now that come many. It’s a unique 150 acre jungle location with when the mind has no place to go … or space to an atmosphere of silence and spaciousness. function. The world-famous Ella Gap is just few kms drive. 03 04 Warakara Waterfall Nature Trek Starting from Ella Jungle Resort Warakara waterfall is located near the border of Distance 2 km Ella Jungle resort. To reach it you’ll have a wonderfull twenty minute trek through the jungle. Duration 2 hrs At the top of the waterfall (shown) is a most ex- otic natural pool. It’s irresistable. So have a swim Difficulty Level and kick back. Yes it’s a tad cool but so refreshing * * * * * after your jungle trek. Rate per person: USD 15 It’s a good idea to begin your trek between 7 am and 8 am – because it is super bird watching at Includes that time. ×5PCEMrefreshments during trek ×'ZRGTKGPEGFVrackers You are almost guaranteed to see new bird/ ×5Cfety and adventure tools animal species you’ve never seen before (unless ×#NNIovernment taxGUUGTXKEGEJCrges. you live in Sri Lanka). So if you have binoculars or a good camera with zoom be sure to bring them Does not Include along with you. ×#ny additional beverages or food. You should be back at the resort by lunchtime ×Personal needs with an appetite for our vegetarian cuisine. Enjoy. ×#ny other items not mentioned above. 05 06 Warakara Waterfall Nature & Adventure Trek Starting from Ella Jungle Resort Warakara waterfall is located near the border of Distance 2 km Ella Jungle resort. To reach it you’ll have a wonderfull twenty minute trek. Duration 3 - 4 hrs Halfway up to the waterfall you can participate in some hair-raising adventure activities like can- Difficulty Level yoning and our confidence jump. How about a * * * * * short safe slide down the waterfall into the pool? Rate per person: USD 30 To ensure your safety we insist that one of our facilitators be with you during these activities. Includes At the top of the waterfall is a most exotic natural ×Adventure activities (see description) pool. Have a swim and kick back. Have a snack ×5PCEMrefreshments during trek and maybe a short snooze. Listen to that water- ×'ZRGTKGPEGFfacilitators fall ... wonderful. ×5Cfety and adventure gear/tools ×#NNIovernment taxes & service charges. It’s a good idea to begin your trek between 7 am and 8 am – super bird watching at this time. Does not Include However you can go whenever you please as ×#ny additional beverages or food. long as our trekking guides are available. And ×Personal needs most always, they are. ×#ny other items not mentioned above. 07 08 Meditation & Music Therapy at Polgahaamuna Waterfall Starting from Ella Jungle Resort Distance 3 km You don’t have to do Meditatiion or Music therapy but if you want to be sure to advise us Duration 3 hrs which you prefer and we will arrange an expert to be on hand. Difficulty Level Polgahaamuna waterfall is one of the finest ex- * * * * * otic waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Located at the edge Rate per person: USD 25 of Ella Jungle Resort, it comprises three beautiful waterfall views and natural pools. Includes Of course there are decks arranged for Yoga, ×5PCEMrefreshments during trek Meditation and Music. Or just for being. Not this ×'ZRGTKGPEGFfacilitators or that, just being. ×#NNIovernment taxes & service charges ×Yoga, Meditation or Music Therapy During the trek you will pass many beautiful paddy fields, streams and trees. You will even Does not Include encounter a Bodhi Tree. Like the one the Buddha ×#ny additional beverages or food. sat under. No, not THE one, but one similar. ×Personal needs Sit under it for a while. Hey, you never know. ×#ny other items not mentioned above. 09 10 Bird Watching at Ella Jungle Starting from Ella Jungle Resort Ella is internationally popular among bird watch- Distance 2 km ers because there are a variety of endemic species you will surely encounter. Duration 45 mins. We supply the binoculars if you don’t have a pair. Look for Hornbills (pictured) Peacocks, Wood- Difficulty Level peckers, Babblers, Barbets, Flycatchers, Minivit, * * * * * Chestnut Headed Bee-Eaters and Hill Mynas. Rate per person: USD 15 Ella Jungle Resort offers bird watching treks with the assistance of a local naturalist who knows Includes our birds and where to locate them. ×$KPQEWNCTU ×'ZRGTKGPEGFPCVWralist It’s best to start the watching early morning (6 ×#NNIovernment taZes & service charges am) or early evening (4:30 pm) as this is the best time to see so many endemic species. Does not Include Biird watching at Ella Jungle Resort lasts 45 min- ×#ny additional beverages or food. utes or so. Or much longer if you really get into it ×Personal needs and our guess is, you will. ×#ny other items not mentioned above. 11 12 Trek to Illukpalassa Village & Village Experience Starting from Ella Jungle Resort Our premium jungle trek starts just after break- Distance 16 Km fast and covers many exotic locations at the resort. It includes a long trek through deep jungle. Duration 6 - 8 hrs There’s also a river crossing and paddy fields along the way. You’ll also encounter an ancient Difficulty Level Buddhist temple and a local school. * * * * * Your goal: to reach a jungle village called Illuck- Rate per person: USD 35 With lunch USD 50 pallassa. You’ll see how Sri Lankan rural village life operates and also experience some great Includes hospitality. Be sure to have a fresh coconut drink ×5PCEMCPFrefreshments at the village ... on us. If you have selected our ×'ZRGTKGPEGFfacilitator lunch option you will be delighted by the delicious ×#NNIovernment taxes & service charges village cuisine served up. You’ll eventually reach an exotic natural pool and Does not Include have an opportunity to swim and enjoy a refresh- ×#ny additional beverages or food.