This island tour has been specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts and available all year around except for three weeks in the months of August and September due to the closure of Yala National Park.
Sri Lanka has a very high rate of biological endemism in the world whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world.
You will be starting your tour by spending one night in the vibrant Colombo and then heading to the misty mountains covered with lush green tea bushes and splendid waterfalls.
You will be visiting the Horton Plains National Park and the Sinharaja Rain Forest, the two natural UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Both Horton Plains National Park and Sinharaja Rain Forest are rich in biodiversity and many species found are endemic. Horton Plains is an important bird area and large herds of Sri Lankan Sambar deer is spotted here. Sinharaja Rain Forest is home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.
Further you will be visiting famous Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe National Park and Yala National Park by a safari jeep where you will be able to see many animals in their natural habitat. You will be able to spot many species of mammals found in Sri Lanka including Asian elephants, sloth bear, leopards, sambar, wild buffaloes, red slender Loris, Toque Macaque, and Purple-faced Langur. Also, Yala National Park boasts the highest leopard density in the world and the chance of spotting a Leopard is high.
You will visit the amazing fortifications of Galle Dutch Fort ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and further you will visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda and go on a river safari in Maadu River. You will be ending this tour by relaxing on the world famous south coast beaches.
| An English speaking Chauffeur/Guide |
| Transfers from pick up at Airport until drop off at airport |
| Accommodation on half board basis at round trip hotels |
| Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis in a Colombo hotel |
| Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary |
| City Tours – Colombo & Nuwara Eliya |
| Tea plantations and Tea factory visit |
| Famous Waterfalls – Bakers Falls, St Clair's Waterfall and Devon Waterfall |
| Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), Highest peak in the Island |
| Horton Plains National Park |
| Sinharaja Rain Forest |
| Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe |
| Jeep Safari to Udawalawe National Park |
| Morning or Afternoon Jeep Safari to Yala National Park |
| Galle Dutch Fort |
| Stilt fishermen in Weligama |
| Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda |
| River Safari in Maadu River in Balapitiya |
| South Coast beach |
| Nuwara Eliya Golf Club |
| Buduruwagala Temple |
| A Full Day Safari in Yala National Park could be arranged |
| Kataragama Temple |
| Colombo – 1 Night |
| Nuwara Eliya – 2 Nights |
| Sinharaja – 1 Night |
| Udawalawe – 1 Night |
| Yala – 2 Nights |
| Ahungalla / Bentota / Beruwala – 2 Nights |
| The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14:00 hrs. |
| The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 hrs. |
| Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk and you are strongly advised to obey the instructions given by the interpreter and the Wild Life Officers while you are seeing animals. |
| Safari Vehicles available are non-air-conditioned and basic. |
| It is advisable to have sunglasses, sun-block lotion, insect repellent and personal effects for warm, windy and rainy conditions. |
| Respect the local customs and accept the differences. |
| Please obtain Online Visa Authentication prior to arrival by visiting www.eta.gov.lk |
| The quoted rates are nett and are inclusive of all government taxes. |
| The quoted rates includes accommodation as per the itinerary, transfers (Air conditioned vehicle) and chauffer guide, entrance fees to sites as per the itinerary. |
| Price excludes all lunches during the round trip & lunch and dinner at Colombo Hotel. |
| Price excludes flights, visa fees, optional activities and entrance fees to sites not specified in the itinerary. |
| Price excludes cost of beverage throughout the tour and expenses of a personal nature. |
| Price excludes Camera and Video Camera permits where applicable. |
| Price excludes Tips and porterage and any other services not specified in the itinerary. |
| These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy. |
| All Tour rates are per person sharing Double Room basis. |
| 21 days or less - 100% cancellation charge. |
| Between 21 days and 30 days - 50% of the tour given price. |
| Above 30 days - No cancellation charges |
Day 1
Airport – Colombo
Day 02
Nuwara Eliya
Day 03
Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains
Day 04
Nuwara Eliya – Sinharaja Rain Forest
Day 05
Sinharaja - Udawalawe
Day 06
Udawalawe National Park - Yala
Day 07
Yala National Park
Day 08
Weligama – Galle – South Coast
Day 09
South Coast - Balapitiya
Day 10
South Coast – Airport
