SRI LANKA: Aktiv unterwegs im Tropenparadies

We travel close to the country and its people. Imagine cooking with your host family in the evening at the homestay, after you have bought the ingredients together at the market. You discover, mostly on foot, small villages, meet the local farmers at work in their rice fields or plantations and suddenly stand with the locals under a refreshing waterfall. During an extensive train ride in the highlands from Ella to Nanu Oya we sit together with the local train passengers and can chat about God and the world. In the cave temples of Dambulla we feel the meditative atmosphere, inspired by countless Buddha statues and wall paintings. "By bike" we explore the old royal capital Polonnaruwa and climb on foot the rock fortress of Sigiriya with a dreamlike view into the lush greenery, among others, of the Mineriya National Park, where we go on a jeep safari. You are invited to a yoga class and immerse yourself in the healing art of Ayurveda. How about a cup of tea afterwards? We will discover the secret of the famous Ceylon tea, walk through tea plantations and look over the shoulders of the workers in the factory. We will meet the locals again in the holiest place of the local Buddhists, the tooth temple of Kandy. There we let ourselves drift in the botanical garden. Flora and fauna enjoy special focus while hiking in the Sinharaja Rainforest as well as in Horton Plain's National Park. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Relax and enjoy the "beach vibe" in the charming coastal village of Arugambay, which is located away from the crowded main beaches of Sri Lanka.