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Voyage Au Cœur De La Nature Voyage au cœur de la nature Jours: 10 Prix: 960 EUR Vol international non inclus Confort: Difficulté: Photographie Faune et Flore Paysages Vie sauvage Plages et Littoraux Temples et archéologie Ce circuit de 10 jours nous propose la découverte des trésors naturels du Sri Lanka. Nous commençons l’aventure au Triangle culturel avec les incontournables Sigiriya et Dambula. C’est une excellente opportunité pour explorer de fameux parcs comme les Knuckles Mountain Range, Horton Plains ou encore le « little Adam’s Peak » et de profiter de panoramas exceptionnels sur leurs environs. Cette dizaine de jours nous permet de savoir les différentes facettes du Sri Lanka, y compris ses stations balnéaires. Tout au long du voyage, nous sommes accompagnés de Clara du blog WildRoad et Mai Globe Travels. Jour 1. Bienvenue au Sri Lanka Nous atterrissons à l’aéroport de Bandaranaike à Sigiriya. Clara et le chauffeur nous accueillent afin d’entamer la découverte du triangle culturel. Sur la route, nous ne manquons pas de nous arrêter à Dambulla, une ville classée au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Cette cité est réputée surtout pour son Temple d’Or qui abrite de nombreuses grottes, 5 sanctuaires et 4 monastères principaux. Nous pouvons y admirer 157 statues, 153 images de Bouddha et de superbes peintures murales qui recouvrent 2100 m². Nous avons la possibilité de visiter le marché au gros de Dambula qui représente le plus grand de la contrée. Aéroport international de Le trajet se poursuit vers Sigiriya. Bandaranaike - 4h Installation à notre hôtel. Sigiriya Hébergement Hôtel Jour 2. Autour de Sigiriya Ce matin, nous partons à la découverte du Rocher du Lion de Sigiriya, un haut lieu touristique inscrit sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Sigiriya constitue une partie intéressante du triangle culturel du Sri Lanka. En visitant le site, nous trouvons une forteresse mythique permettant d’admirer les jardins d’agrément, le Mirror wall, les Demoiselles de Sigiriya ainsi que le palais de Kassapa. Vers 15 h, nous partons pour un safari en jeep dans le parc national de Kaudulla. Celui-ci est connu pour ses éléphants qui comptent plus de 400 individus. On y croise également d’autres animaux impressionnants tels que les buffles, des biches, des varans… Parmi les oiseaux, les cormorans et les pélicans sont Sigiriya remarquables. Nous nous promenons à travers des paysages de marécages, de lacs et de montagnes. Le soir, retour à l’hôtel pour le dîner et la nuitée. Petit déjeuner Hôtel Hébergement Hôtel 1/8 Jour 3. Au cœur du Triangle Culturel Nous partons de bon matin pour pouvoir assister au magnifique lever du soleil sur le sommet de la colline de Pidurangala, un site archéologique incontournable de la région. Notre marche matinale est récompensée par l’incroyable vue sur le rocher de Sigiriya et le parc de Minneriya. Nous pouvons apercevoir de loin les ruines d’un monastère, de belles statues de bouddha ainsi que des grottes. Nous poursuivons la journée vers Kandy, dernière capitale monarchique du Sri Lanka. Elle constitue actuellement un lieu sacré pour les pèlerins bouddhistes. Visite du célèbre Temple de la Dent. Ce joli temple, haut lieu de pèlerinage abriterait une relique d’une des Sigiriya canines de Bhouddha. - 3h Kandy Partons ensuite pour une balade autour du lac Victoria (environ 4 km). - 1h Direction Digana. Digana Installation dans notre écolodge situé en pleine nature. Petit déjeuner Hôtel Hébergement Ecolodge Jour 4. Trekking dans les Knuckles Mountain Range Cette journée est consacrée au trek dans les Knuckles Mountain Range. L’aventure commence en traversant des villages avec des temples, pour passer ensuite dans la jungle et la région des thés. Immersion dans l’ambiance authentique des paysages ruraux et des plantations. Nous montons les Knuckles Mountains avant de contempler 5 splendides cascades. La journée nous Nous parcourons au total 20 km à pied et 26 km en tuk-tuk ou en jeep. Petit déjeuner Ecolodge Digana Hébergement Ecolodge Jour 5. Découverte de Nuwara Eliya Ce matin, nous rejoignons le jardin botanique de Peradeniya. Ce grand espace vert s’étend sur 60 hectares et est limité par la rivière Mahaweli. L’intérêt de ce coin nature réside dans la beauté de son boulevard aux palmiers royaux, ses arbres à boulets de canon, ses parterres de fleurs et ses rarissimes orchidées. Nous y errerons pour deux longues heures. Nous reprenons la route et faisons un arrêt à la magnifique chute d’eau de Ramboda. Possibilité de faire une séance de yoga le matin. Digana Nous poursuivons ensuite vers Nuwara Eliya, petite cité haut perchée (à 1800 mètres d’altitude) qui possède un charme très britannique avec son église anglicane et ses maisons à l’architecture géorgienne. Peradeniya Ses températures douces et agréables et ses grands parcs promettent une balade à travers la ville agréable. Nous profitons d’être sur place pour visiter une usine de thé et en apprendre plus sur la confection de cette Nuwara Eliya boisson nationale. Nous avons la chance de rencontrer les cueilleuses qui se font un plaisir de nous présenter leur technique de récolte. Installation à notre hôtel. Petit déjeuner Ecolodge Hébergement Hôtel 2/8 Jour 6. Randonnée à Horton Plains Ce matin, on nous conduit aux portes de la zone naturelle d’Horton plains classés au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Sur 10km, le sentier balisé vous conduit à travers une nature luxuriante jusqu’au point de vue World’s end et au Bakers fall, une cascade de 20 mètres de haut. Nous pourrons apercevoir quelques animaux sauvages qui peuplent les forêts et plaines de ces hauts plateaux (de 2100 à 2300 mètres d’altitude). Nous rejoignons ensuite la gare pour prendre le train jusqu’à Haputale Avant de prendre le train qui nous conduit de Nanu Oya à Haputale. C’est l’occasion de profiter des Nuwara Eliya splendides paysages verdoyants façonnés par les plantations de thé. - 3h Haputale Petit déjeuner Hôtel Hébergement Hôtel Jour 7. Haputale Aujourd’hui plusieurs choix s’offrent à nous pour occuper notre journée. Le guide nous propose : La randonnée d’Ella Rock qui nous offre un doux mélange entre plaine, bord de rivière et exploitations agricoles. La découverte de la campagne de Bandarawela. La randonnée nous mènera à travers de jolie village, des potages et rizières. Trek à travers les champs de thé. Suivant le trek choisi, nous pourrons nous détendre dans les eaux fraîches d’une cascade, traverser des forêts d’eucalyptus ou encore visiter une usine de thé. Haputale Pour le déjeuner, nous pique-niquons. Nous poursuivons notre journée par une marche jusqu’au sommet du Little Adam’s Peak. La randonnée est très simple, elle traverse les plantations de thé avant d’offrir une magnifique vue sur les environs. Nous ne manquons pas de découvrir le fameux pont Neuf Demodara qui nous laisse apercevoir une partie du chemin de fer. Découverte du fameux pont Neuf Demodara qui permet d’apercevoir une partie de chemin de fer. Soyons patients et peut être aurons nous la chance de voir un train passer. Petit déjeuner Hôtel Déjeuner Pique-nique Hébergement Hôtel Jour 8. Yala Ce matin, nous quittons la région des plantations de thé pour rejoindre la zone sauvage de Yala. Nous profitons de l’ambiance détendue des lieux pour nous reposer un peu. Si nous le souhaitons, nous pouvons nous offrir une petite promenade sur le site de Buduruvagala où l’on trouve notamment des Bouddhas sculptés dans la roche. Installation dans notre hôtel. Haputale Petit déjeuner Hôtel Parc national de Yale Hébergement Hôtel 3/8 Jour 9. Moment de détente à la plage Tôt le matin, nous prenons la route vers le parc de Yala pour un safari nature en jeep. Le parc national de Yala est un immense territoire sauvage où il est possible d’observer de nombreuses espèces près des points d’eau : léopard, crocodile, ours, éléphant, mangouste, biche, singe et différents types d’oiseaux. Nous continuons la journée et changeons de décors en prenant la route pour Unawatuna. Nous faisons une petite halte pour voir le phare de Dondra. En après-midi, farniente au bord de mer. Parc national de Yale - 3h Petit déjeuner Hôtel Unawatuna Hébergement Hôtel Jour 10. Dernières visites au Sri Lanka Nous explorons la ville de Galle qui se démarque par son charme colonial, avec son architecture hollandaise typique du 17e siècle. Le fort de Galle emprunte son architecture à divers styles coloniaux, construit au XVIIe siècle, il se trouve à un emplacement isolé de la ville. Aux allures de bourgade, c’est un lieu où plane une atmosphère calme et paisible. On ira faire le tour de ses remparts, de son phare, d'une de ses églises et de ses multiples boutiques de souvenirs. Nous partons pour Colombo où nous prenons le vol de retour. Unawatuna Petit déjeuner Hôtel Galle 125km - 2h 5m Colombo Carte itinéraire 4/8 Tarif par personne pour un circuit privatisé 10-10 SS 960 EUR 290 EUR Inclus Non inclus Transport en véhicule privé climatisé avec un chauffeur guide Vols internationaux anglophone Frais de visa Cadeau surprise à votre arrivée issu du commerce équitable Visites et activités non mentionnées dans la section "inclus" Taxes gouvernementales Pourboires et dépenses personnelles Assistance de l'équipe 7j/7 et 24h/24 Assurance voyage 1 journée et demi de randonnée dans la région des Knuckles avec Déjeuners et dîners sauf mentionnés dans la section "inclus" guide anglophone Boissons durant les repas Hôtels en chambre double Frais de parking essence et péages ; frais d'hébergement et repas du chauffeur Accompagnateur francophone Demi-journée de safari en jeep dans le parc national de Kaudulla Déjeuner pique-nique dans les Knuckles Mountain Range Frais d’entree pour Horton plains et transferts aller retour depuis Nuwara Eliya 5/8 Informations supplémentaires Conditions générales de vente Modalité d'inscription Toute demande d’inscription doit être effectuée par e-mail auprès de l'Agence Locale ou directement en ligne depuis l'Espace Client accessible depuis le site internet de l’Agence Locale ou le site de notre regroupement www.nomadays.fr.
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