Day 01

Day 02

On arrival in Sri Lanka travel to the idyllic village of Anamaduwa where The Mudhouse is located. The road to the North West Coast follows a long line of coconut palms with traditional fishing villages that are dominated by huge Roman Catholic churches.

Day 03

Anamaduwa

The Mudhouse

Cycle Rides To Local Villages
The Mudhouse is one of the few places where its possible to get a fairly authentic experience of real village life in rural Sri Lanka.

Located well off the tourist trail in a pretty corner of the island, you can explore the countryside and villages by bike. Take a picnic to some of the pretty local lakes, and spend an afternoon swimming, kayaking and wildlife spotting.

A ride away by bicycle is the rock temple at Mulegama, with its stunning views over the local countryside and the Thonigala Rock inscription, considered to be one of the longest in Asia.

Day 04

Anamaduwa

The Mudhouse

You can choose to do as much or as little as you like when staying at The Mudhouse. Beyond relaxing in the comfort of your huts and hammocks there is a wide range of interesting and exciting local excursions and activities. Swim and kayak in local lakes, climb ancient rock temples, cycle on jungle trails, learn to cook Sri Lankan food and enjoy picnics in a plethora of picturesque natural settings.

Day 05 – Day 09

Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya Beaches
Kalpitiya gives you a unique side of Sri Lanka never to be missed. The area is well known for its picturesque lagoons, popular for shallow sea fishing and prawn farming activities. The whole area is a marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from the Bar Reef, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangroves swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches.

For keen scuba divers and snorkellers, the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka (‘Bar Reef') is only an hour's boat trip from Kalpitiya. This beautiful reef is home to an incredible variety of tropical fish as well as offering sighting of Manta Rays, Reef Sharks and the occasional Turtle! This reef has recovered remarkably from the El Nino bleaching in the 1990's.

But one of the best things to do in Kalpitiya is to go Dolphin Watching! While pods of Dolphins 10-20 strong are almost always encountered a lucky few may encounter 200-300 strong shoals!

The beach site is good for swimming, wake kiting, boat riding, deep sea fishing, wind surfing, scuba diving, canoe trips, diving, catamaran sailing, wake boarding, and snorkeling. There are also shore games like beach volleyball, and the beautiful sunset view here is also an added attraction.

Leisurely boat rides up the lagoon and canoe trips down the river are a pleasant way of exploring the coastline, whilst 4WD jeep rides along the deserted sand dunes between the ocean and the lagoon offer a unique way of watching the colourful evening sunsets.

Despite its natural beauty, Kalpitiya is remarkably untouched by tourism. With the small close-knit fishing community dominating the lives of the local people, visitors can get a real insight into village life. After watching the night fishing boats return in the morning, a visit to one of the fish markets offers the opportunity to choose the evening meal direct from the fresh catch! The Dutch Fort and St Peter's Kerk church in the town itself are interesting examples of Sri Lanka's rich history and colonial past.

NOTE: You can choose as many beach nights as you require.

Depart Sri Lanka

Depart Sri Lanka – Daytime flights arrive back in UK the same day.