Sri Lanka Elephant, Yoga and Conservation
February 8 - 28, 2018; Two Part Tour: Sri Lanka, Tour of Compassion "Elephants, Yoga & Conservation" Join beloved Sweethome Teacup (Teacup Yoga) and Executive Director Philip Price in the enchanting landscape of Sri Lanka. Philip will guide you to the front lines of Asian elephant conservation & Sweethome will assure you are “fully present” in heart, mind and spirit! A fully immersive experience!
February 5 - 14, 2018: Sri Lanka, Tour of Compassion, part 1 - This 10 day tour can be taken alone or in combination with Sweethome’s Thailand tour of Jan 27 - Feb 4.
February 15 - 26, 2018: Sri Lanka, Tour of Compassion, part 2 - During this half of the Sri Lanka experience, we will periodically engage with the rangers and veterinarians of the Department of Wildlife as they conduct dart medication and periodic translocations of wild elephants.
Tour Plan for Sri Lanka: We meet in Colombo, commencing our loop of the island, visiting the unmatched cities of antiquity, Kandy, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa - presenting some of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. Upon arrival, you will get grounded in Hiikkaduwa - a surfing mecca. After visiting Kandy’s “Temple of Buddha’s Tooth, we will spend time among the 70 or so elephants of the nearby Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. We will also visit the elephant orphanage of Uda Wallawe, where unlike Pennawala, the orphans are raised to be enabled to return to the wilds. The nearby Yala National Park will offer the greatest opportunity to witness wild elephants, while we are being guided by our ranger friends and a wildlife veterinarian. Upon our return route to Colombo we will enjoy the hill country and the Ayurveda/herbal gardens, and world famous tea plantations.