Hidden Mahiyanganaya: Overnight Adventure with Ella or Yala Drop

By Beyond Escapes

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Free cancellation available
2d
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the hidden paradise of Mahiyanganaya, an undiscovered indigenous region nestled between Sri Lanka’s east coast and the central highlands. This immersive overnight tour offers authentic local experiences, including waterfall trekking, a visit to a traditional Vedda village, a scenic boat ride on Sorabora Lake, a memorable lakeside breakfast, kayaking, and many more engaging activities. Perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers, this journey reveals a lesser-known side of Sri Lanka through untouched landscapes, rich heritage, and meaningful local encounters.

Activity location

Mahiyanganaya
- Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mahiyanganaya
- Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka

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Hidden Mahiyanganaya: Overnight Adventure with Ella or Yala Drop

2d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00 AM

Price details

AU$688.80 x 1 AdultAU$688.80

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Service of an English-speaking driver
Waterfall trekking, Village Tour and Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Wedda Village experience with a local guide
Breakfast
Sunrise experience, boat ride in Sorabora Lake, Lakeside Breakfast and Kayaking
Expenses in personal nature
Service charge

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At lease be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Return transport is available from most hotels in Selected Cities. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
Service charge is not included and is left to individual discretion.
Adult Price is applicable for all the participants.
You should wear comfortable clothing.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Kandy / Mahiyanganaya

2 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight Stay at Keven’s Casa Hotel Mahiyanganaya.

Mahiyanganaya

06:00 Depart from Kandy with your private driver and enjoy a scenic two-hour journey to the lesser-explored region of Mahiyanganaya. 08:30 On arrival, begin a guided waterfall trekking experience with a local expert. Walk through peaceful countryside landscapes, passing paddy fields, irrigation canals, and forest paths. As the trail unfolds, be accompanied by birdsong and the distant sound of cascading water. Visit two hidden waterfalls, take time to relax, and explore the rich flora and fauna of the area. 12:30 Conclude the trek and have a Sri Lankan Lunch at the Village.

Veddha Village

2h
Admission ticket included

13.30 Leave to visit the Wedda village of Dambana. The term “Wedda” translates to “people of the forests” and members of this indigenous community have been taking refuge in the Dambana forest for centuries. Learn more about their fascinating lifestyle of a forest dweller and how they have adapted to the changing times. 18:00 Arrive back at the hotel and enjoy the hotel facilities including dinner.

Day 2: Mahiyanganaya / Your next Destination

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Sorabora Lake

05:30 Depart from your hotel early in the morning to welcome a new day as the sun rises over the tranquil Sorabora Lake. Begin with a scenic one-hour boat ride across the vast 1,440-acre lake, taking in breathtaking views of calm blue waters and surrounding landscapes. Keep an eye out for birdlife—if you’re lucky, you may witness diving birds plunging into the water in search of their morning catch. Observe local fishermen practising traditional fishing techniques as they skilfully enclose the fish and bring in their harvest. After the boat ride, head to the summit of Sorabora Rock for a memorable breakfast with a view. Here, a dedicated chef will prepare a freshly cooked, delicious breakfast while you enjoy panoramic lake vistas. Following breakfast, enjoy a one-hour kayaking session on the lake before continuing your journey onward to Ella or Yala.

Location

Activity location

Mahiyanganaya
- Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mahiyanganaya
- Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka

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