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Sri Lanka
S RI L AN K A
11 days
Trip Code: SGS
Habarana
Dambulla Rock temple
Religious Studies
Geography
Natural Science
Activity
Negombo Dolphin watching (Nov-Apr)
Polonnaruwa Ancient city KnucklesMountainRange Hiking Kandy Hill country
Colombo
Sri Lanka
from £1,399pp
Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals
2 teachers go free.
Based on 20 students.
Bursting with rich cultures, amazing biodiversity and a memorable history, the small island of Sri Lanka offers students a real educational extravaganza. See the effects of the varied climate on the landscape, visit Buddhist temples and help researchers at a primate conservation project. Your school group will also learn about sustainable travel and the impact of tourism on this exciting and dynamic trip - perfect for geographical and cross-curricular studies.
Subject focus overview
· KS3-4 Development of tourism in a less
economically developed country.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 Overnight flight to Colombo Day2Katunayake Transfer to
Katunayake with time to relax Day 3 Sigiriya Travel to Sigiriya, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, stopping to visit a coconut processing plant. Day 4 Sigiriya Travel to Sigiriya through villages and on forest trails beside dry zone lakes. Climb to the summit of Lion Rock in the morning. Afternoon elephant back safari.
Fact file
Day6KnucklesMountainRange
Travel to your camp in the Knuckles Mountain Range, passing remote villages. Anyone in good health should be able to take part in this busy itinerary. The trek in the Knuckles Mountain range is on rough tracks but takes only around 4 hours. Roads in Sri Lanka are narrow and quite often twisty, meaning some journeys can be longer than anticipated given the distance to be travelled. Related subject areas Geography, Culture, Religion, Natural Sciences, Activity Transport Chartered bus, Boat, Elephant Accommodation 6 nights hotel, 1 night basic lodge, 2nights camping Meals included Full Board
· KS4-5 learn about and experience first hand
the primate conservation project.
Day7KnucklesMountainRange
Trek to the small farming community of Meemure and learn about their traditional way of life. Day8KandyDrive to Kandy, passing Corbets Gap for superb views. At Kandy enjoy a city tour and cultural evening show. Day9Kitulgala Visit the Royal Botanical gardens and travel to a guesthouse in Kitulgala by the river. Take a boat trip across the river to explore the rainforest. Day 10 Colombo Transfer to Colombo and explore the vibrant commercial capital. Day 11 Fly Home
· KS4-5 Impact of colonisation on economic
development and trade.
· KS4-5 Interacting with members of the local
community, understanding the cultures and daily challenges of Sri Lanka.
Student outcomes
· Developlifeskillsinteamworkandleadership skills whilst trekking. · GainanappreciationofBuddhismandHinduism and how a multicultural society interacts. · Experiencefirsthandconservationworkto protect primates and the challenges faced by the researchers running the project in this developing country. · Contributetoanunderprivilegedcommunity during the short trek.
Colombo Average Daily Max Temp °C 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 8 9 9 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7
Day 5 Primate Research Camp
Visiting Polonnaruwa Lake and watch the fishermen bring in their catch. Assist Dr Dittus at a primate research centre, collecting data on the monkeys that live in the ruins.
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For more information call 0845 564 6259 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/schools
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