Best Of Sri Lankan Wildlife & National Parks
Best Of Sri Lankan Wildlife & National Parks
$2884
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 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
Itinerary
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
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09 Nights’ accommodation at the above mentioned hotels or similar.
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Daily buffet breakfast at the resident hotels
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Entrances for the monuments (Horton Plains - Yala National Park - Udawalawa Elephant Transit Centre - Udawalawa National Park - Sinharaja Eco Forest)
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Transfers & sightseeing by an A/C medium car / Van / Mini Coach by trained well versed English speaking chauffer
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Services of English speaking assistance at the airport / train stations
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02 bottles of mineral waters per day (500 ML)
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Local sim card
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Discount coupons for Lakarcade shopping complex
What's Not Included
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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.
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Lunch and dinner on tour
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Compulsory supplements (X’mas gala dinner and New Year gala dinner)
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Visa and other charges (Entry visa fees please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application)
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Any other services not mentioned above
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Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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