The first ever version of “Reach The Peak Sri Lanka hike“ reached its pinnacle when it drew a large number of hikers who were given a challenge to test their adventurous traits during the climb of Hanthana peaks . A total number of 150 hikers took part in the event and ventured out to cover some 12 kilometers across the Hanthana mountain range recently.
Delmege tours – the inbound and MICE arm of the Delair Travels organized this event with the support of several partners.
Delmege Tours observed that project was aimed at adding value to the country’s touristic profile which needed to be seen as a destination with myriad options for adventure and expeditions.
Head of Travels, Events and Corporate Affairs Delmege Tours, Mahesh Senananayake said, “our goal was to attract enthusiastic hikers in numbers and create an event of international precision which we could do. Thereby we wanted contribute to uplifting of the country’s image as a growing destination for adventure tourism”.
“The team from Sri Lanka Army Air mobile brigade led by Col. Nissnak Iriyagama and Major Rangana Gamlathge brought in a paradigm experience to the participants and i thank them for their strategic partnership. . I believe that in the future, there shall be a product of adventure tourism offered and handled by the Sri Lanka Army.”
Endorsed by Sri Lanka tourism and Sri Lanka Convention bureau, Reach the peak was supported by Mountain Dew – Official beverage partner, Pan Asia Bank – Official Banking partner, Amaya hills – Official hospitality partner amongst several other partners. All participants were given an insurance cover, Food and water and a medical team was stationed to facilitate any emergency.
A tree plantation ceremony too was held.
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