Best Of Sri Lankan Wildlife & National Parks

Best Of Sri Lankan Wildlife & National Parks

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Best Of Sri Lankan Wildlife & National Parks

10 Days Starting and ending in Colombo

Visiting: Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park, Yala, Rawana Falls., Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Udawalawa, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Udawalawe National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Pettah, Rainforest

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

7839

Group size:

2 - 100

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2884 $2754 Exclusive Members Discount: -$130

NB: Prices correct on 17-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This wildlife tour of Sri Lanka will take you on a journey amidst nature and history. There are very few places that can offer an individual such a marvelous combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, teeming wildlife, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within a packed location.

Highlights

  • Early morning birding in Horton Plains, Safari in Yala National Park, The Elephant, Transit Centre in Uda Wallawe, Rainforest of Sinharaja, Markets & streets of Colombo

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Colombo

Location: Colombo

Accommodation Name: Fairway Colombo

Welcome to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Hope you had a good flight! Since it is your first day here we have kept the day aside for you to relax, as we begin our journey tomorrow. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 2 : Colombo Nuwara Eliya

Location: Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation Name: Araliya Green Hills Hotel

This morning we will drive to Nuwara Eliya (200kms/5hrs). Once we reach, you have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 3 : Nuwara Eliya Horton Plains Nuwara Eliya

Location: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation Name: Araliya Green Hills Hotel

After an early morning breakfast we will leave for Horton Plains. It is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka, as well as being a national park. Moreover, it is one of the few national parks in the country where one can walk around on foot. We will reach around 6 AM, as this is the best time to spot many rare and indigenous birds, such as the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush. You can also see many Sambar deer in the grasslands. After this first (and we hope memorable!) encounter with Sri Lanka’s natural heritage, we head back to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and spend the day at leisure. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya Yala

Location: Yala National Park, Yala, Rawana Falls.

Accommodation Name: The Ekho Safari Hotel

After breakfast we will drive to Yala National Park (160kms/4hrs 20mins), which is Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife park. En-route we will visit the popular Ravana Falls. Upon arrival at Yala we check into our pre-booked hotel. Overnight in Yala.

Day 5 : Yala

Location: Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Yala

Accommodation Name: The Ekho Safari Hotel

The entire day is going to be filled with the joys of the animal kingdom at the Yala National Park, which is famous for leopards. We have a fantastic jeep safari arranged for the entire day. Make sure to keep your cameras ready to capture the exotic and magnificent animals here! Whether you’re a shutterbug or content with point-and-shoot, you’re sure to capture some wonderful photos. Overnight in Yala.

Day 6 : Yala Uda Walawe

Location: Udawalawa, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන)

Accommodation Name: Grand Udawalawe

We will drive to Uda Walawe (150kms/3hrs), where we will visit the Elephant Transit Centre. Here we can see baby elephants playfully jostle their way to the gates. This home takes care of injured elephants, and after treatment and rehabilitation they release them back into the wild. Overnight in Uda Walawe.

Day 7 : Uda Walawe

Location: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawa

Accommodation Name: Grand Udawalawe

Rise and shine!! An early morning safari awaits you, so get your camera and binoculars ready. The Uda Walawe National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned of national parks in Sri Lanka, especially famous for its elephants and leopards. It is a haven for every wildlife and nature lover. After lunch we will proceed for another wildlife safari. Overnight in Uda Walawe.

Day 8 : Uda Walawe Sinharaja

Location: Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Accommodation Name: BLUE MAGPIE

After breakfast we will drive to Sinharaja (80kms/1hr 40mins), famous for its rich bio-diversity and rare birds. Upon reaching Sinharaja, we will check into our hotel and spend the day at leisure. Overnight in Sinharaja.

Day 9 : Sinharaja Colombo

Location: Colombo, Pettah, Rainforest

Accommodation Name: Fairway Colombo

This morning we will take a walk with an expert naturalist into the rainforest and witness a wide range of wildlife, including some wonderfully exotic insects and indigenous species of bird. In the afternoon we will drive to Colombo (180kms/3hrs 30mins), before visiting the market of Pettah, colorful and crowded with its narrow and busy streets. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 10 : Departure From Colombo

Location: Colombo

This amazing journey comes to an end with your flight from Colombo. We very much hope to see you again soon, and we hope you have a safe journey home!

What's Included

  • 09 Nights’ accommodation at the above mentioned hotels or similar.

  • Daily buffet breakfast at the resident hotels

  • Entrances for the monuments (Horton Plains - Yala National Park - Udawalawa Elephant Transit Centre - Udawalawa National Park - Sinharaja Eco Forest)

  • Transfers & sightseeing by an A/C medium car / Van / Mini Coach by trained well versed English speaking chauffer

  • Services of English speaking assistance at the airport / train stations

  • 02 bottles of mineral waters per day (500 ML)

  • Local sim card

  • Discount coupons for Lakarcade shopping complex

What's Not Included

  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping/ laundry/ telephone / fax calls/ alcoholic beverages/ camera / video camera fee at all monuments/ medical expenses/ airport departure taxes/ etc.

  • Lunch and dinner on tour

  • Compulsory supplements (X’mas gala dinner and New Year gala dinner)

  • Visa and other charges (Entry visa fees please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application)

  • Any other services not mentioned above

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

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