Tour Itinerary in Sri Lanka 10 Days

Tour Itinerary in Sri Lanka 10 Days

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Tour Itinerary in Sri Lanka 10 Days

10 Days Starting and ending in Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Visiting: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains (lasang), Kitulgala Adventure Sports, Udawalawa National Park ( Elephant Watching), Yala National Park Safari, Unawatuna Beach

Tour operator:

Ceylon Classic Tours

Recommended For:

18-30 somethings, Couples, Family-Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Sri Lankan

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka takes you on an unforgettable journey across the island known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, with an emphasis on its natural wonders: its many national parks and the best beaches in the country. This 10 Days and 9 Nights tour travels to several parts of the country, traverses different terrains and climates, and ends up on the best place to relax – a gorgeous beach. The tour starts in the cultural epicenter of Kandy. From Kandy, you will get to see the first elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, and take a safari tour on the back of an elephant. Hop on a train for the next leg of the journey and enjoy a scenic ride through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Visit a tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya to see how tea is processed. From picturesque Nuwara Eliya, make a visit to the mysterious Horton Plains National Park, an area of serene beauty. On the way downhill, go white water rafting and “canyoning” at Kithulgala. Visit Udawalawe National Park for a great wildlife experience watching all sorts of wildlife including herds of elephants. The takes you to Yala National Park, the best place in the world to see leopards in the wild. Days 8 and 9 are spent in the deep south of the island, in the southern capital of Galle, and the resort town of Unawatuna, home to one of the best beaches in the world. Leave on the last day with your batteries recharged, mind rejuvenated, and cameras full of pictures.

Highlights

  • While having a Lonely Planet experience you get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will

  • Experience the best of what Sri Lanka has to offer in this amazing journey capturing the most attractive sights in the emerald isle. For such a small country, Sri Lanka has a lot to offer in terms of culture, heritage, wildlife, and of course, beaches.

  • Enjoy 4x4 Jeep safaris through stunning National parks, home for Asian wild elephant families. Capture a hunting Leopard in flesh is unforgettable

  • Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka promises that this tour will be among the greatest and most memorable escapes to a tropical island that you have taken in your life

Places You'll See

Kandy City View

Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy City

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Yala Safari

Udawalawa National Park

Galle Dutch Fort

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Colombo Airport - Kandy
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard
Accommodation Name: 4 Star Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner

One of our representatives will meet you at the airport and you will be taken to Sri Lanka’s hill capital of Kandy. The first day will mainly be for relaxation after your long flight and road trip to Kandy. Your overnight stay will arrange at a hotel in Kandy.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

Day 2 : Kandy City Tour
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4 Star Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast you will proceed to Udawatta Kele is known as a birder’s paradise with its plethora of bird species and its easy accessibility. You will be able to see species including the Layard’s Parakeet, Yellow-fronted Barbet, or even the Crimson-backed Golden back.

In the evening there are more history and culture await you with the visit of the Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa). The Temple is the most sacred site for Buddhists the world over, as this is where the most important object in the Buddhist world, a tooth fragment recovered from the funeral pyre of the Buddha, is located. The relic itself is kept in a golden casket amidst heavy security in the Inner Chamber of the temple. The temple complex is adorned with paintings and sculptures depicting the life of the Buddha and a museum documenting its history.

Kandy also offers the opportunity to see a few traditional Kandyan dances at one of several cultural performance centres. These shows generally last about an hour in non-air-conditioned venues. A team of dancers accompanied by drummers, all attired in colourful costumes, will give you a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing embracing both grace and speed, unique to the Hill Country. Your overnight stay will be.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

Day 3 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4 Star Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Along the railway, you will be transferred to Nanu Oya, (Availability of Train Tickets are highly applicable to change)  the closest point to Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lanka’s Tea Country, that was named ‘Little England’ by the British. For the next few hours, your journey will take past the most beautiful parts of the Sri Lankan Hill Country. At several points, you will get a view of the majestic Adam’s Peak.

Passing Hatton, you will enter the Poolbank Tunnel. This 562-meter-long tunnel is the longest tunnel on this journey, and it curves in the middle so that one end of the tunnel cannot be seen from the other end. As you emerge out of this tunnel, you will notice a contrasting change in the surrounding environment: you are in the area of the best tea in the country - perhaps in the world.

Sri Lanka is one of the biggest and best tea producers. Tea is an integral part of the culture since it goes hand in hand with hospitality and every household offers tea to guests every time without exception.

Take the opportunity before checking in to Nuwara Eliya Hotel to visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to see first-hand how tea is processed from raw leaves to the final product. Your overnight stay will be arranged at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 : Horton Plains National Park
Location: Horton Plains (lasang)
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast it's time to have a wonderful nature walk in Horton Plains National Park is something special. Considered one of the world’s best nature reserves, it is an area of serene beauty and is known to have very high biodiversity. The sambar deer, spotted deer, giant squirrels, wild boar, and the rare Horton Plains slender loris – and endemic, small primate to the national park – call this area home. The grasslands are interspersed with montane forest, giving it a unique position among Sri Lanka’s National Parks. For the sake of the conservation of the National Park and its many inhabitants, vehicles are strictly prohibited in the area, and the only way you can see this amazing National Park is a guided nature walk. Unmissable sights in Horton Plains are Baker’s Falls, the Chimney Pool, and World’s End - a 3700 ft (1130m) sheer drop providing fantastic views of the area below. Your overnight stay will arrange at the same hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 5 : Nuwara Eliya - Kitulgala
Location: Kitulgala Adventure Sports
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leave Nuwara Eliya after breakfast and head to Kithulgala. Kithulgala is famously known as the location used for the acclaimed film “The Bridge on the River Kwai”, made in 1957. After checking in to the hotel you can stay relaxed till evening times. We have arranged an evening Nature Walk in Makandawa Rain Forest which is Spanning over 192 hectares, Makandawa Forest Reserve is one of the oldest forest reserves in the country. This area has very unique biodiversity, and the rare and endemic birds (such as the black eagle, the trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler, Chestnut-backed owlet, the blue magpie, and the Red-Faced Malkoha) make it a must for all the bird enthusiasts!. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kitulgala.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kitulgala.

Day 6 : Kitulgala - Udawalawe
Location: Udawalawa National Park ( Elephant Watching)
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Kitulgala to Udawalawe. We have arranged an Evening Safari for you. Udawalawe National Park is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. It is not uncommon to see a whole herd of elephants at a watering hole during your visit. An afternoon/evening safari tour will let you see elephants and many other animals, such as water buffalos, water monitor lizards, saltwater crocodiles, deer, monkeys, and even the occasional leopard. The Park is also ideal for bird enthusiasts, as it is home to several hundreds of bird species. Your overnight stay will be arranged in Big Game Camp Site Udawalawe

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Udawalawe

Day 7 : Udawalawe - Yala National Park Safari
Location: Yala National Park Safari
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Udawalawe to Yala. After checking in to Big Game Camping Site Yala, It's time to experience an evening safari in Yala National Park.  It is the most visited and second-largest National Park in Sri Lanka. The Park is made up of five areas – known as blocks – of which two are now open to the public. Situated in the south-eastern dry zone of Sri Lanka, it is famously known as the best place in the world to see leopards in the wild. Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka promises you the best leopard safari experience, as our experienced naturalists and guides will take you to the areas known for leopard activity. Leopards are nocturnal, so the best chance of seeing one in the wild is either at dawn or at dusk. This experience gives you an evening safari, enabling you to see leopards as they come out of their daytime slumber. Leopards may be the star attraction at Yala, but elephants, sloth bears, deer, jackals, wild boar, and a few hundred varieties of birds can be found throughout the National Park. Your overnight stay will be arranged in Big Game Camp Site Yala.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Yala

Day 8 : Yala - Unawatuna Or Galle
Location: Unawatuna Beach
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You will be transferred from Yala Unawatuna/Galle for a relaxing beach stay on the best beaches in southern Sri Lanka. From the afternoon to the evening hours, enjoy a relaxing time at one of the best beaches in the world. The calm waters of Unawatuna Bay and Thalpe offer you a chance to catch some sun, go for a long walk on a beautiful beach, or just dive in the still waters and enjoy diving and snorkeling. Your overnight stay will be arranged in a hotel near to the beach.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Unawatuna or Galle

Day 9 : Leisure On The Beach - Unawatuna Or Galle
Location: Unawatuna Beach
Accommodation: Hotel, 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Full day stay leisure on the beach. You are free to have a walk along main attractions in Galle include the 17th Century Dutch Fort; a World Heritage Site with a culture and style all its own. Rustic houses and shops in the Dutch colonial style still exist within the Fort’s walls. Galle city itself is a bustling metropolis, and due to its location on the coast, is a major hub for fishing, transport, and culture in Sri Lanka.

It will be the last leg of this busy tour is designed to be a relaxing experience on one of the most pristine beaches in the world. It will help you revitalize your body and soul, and the fresh seafood is an experience to be indulged in wholeheartedly.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Unawatuna or Galle

Day 10 : Colombo Airport
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast

You will transfer from Galle or Unawatuna to the Bandaranaike International Airport for your departing flight.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

    (1 L per person per day)

  • Accommodation

    4 Star Standard accommodation with Half Board

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Fully Guided

    English-speaking driver/Guide

  • Meals – Half Board

    Breakfast / Dinner

  • Local Taxes

    All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour

  • Transport by private (A/C) vehicle

  • Local insurance for the vehicle/passengers

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fees

    All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase

Check out our Q&As

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, above five years old

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Not required

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes if you confirm the booking

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 Star Standard accommodation with Half Board

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Not Included

  • What is the maximum group size?

    2 to 6 person

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Not Included

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Most of the hotels provide Free WiFi

  • All visas can applied online?

    Yes (www.eta.gov.lk)

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes Fully Air Condition

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    If available Minimum quantity will departure

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Not Included

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Good Healthy fitness

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Not mandatory Our Vision is to win people through people and to become a leader in the field of tours and traveling both locally and internationally and to set a mark to be the best in the travel and tourism industry while increasing the popularity of our beautiful isle in the world. Our Mission To provide a traveling experience matching individual expectations and be the best at it.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes as your request

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Not allow for another country passengers

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Required ( what is your needed bring that thing only)

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Ceylon Classic Tours allows you to make 5 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Ceylon Classic Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform ceylon classic tours, 7 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Ceylon Classic Tours requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 2 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ceylon classic tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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