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Sri Lanka Holidays Nature Tour
offered by supplier M17033 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Sri Lanka
Specialty Categories:
Birdwatching
Sightseeing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 620 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 930 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Colombo:
On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met at the international airport and taken into the capital city of Colombo. Depending on flight times there may be time to do a little sight-seeing in Sri Lanka’s capital. Overnight in Colombo (Hotel).
Day 2: Colombo - Wasgamuwa:
This morning you will leave the capital for the drive to Wasgamuwa. The journey passes through beautiful forested foothills where one can really appreciate the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival in Wasgamuwa you will check in at the hotel and the rest of the day will be spent relaxing and acclimatizing in preparation for the next day’s safari. Overnight in Wasgamuwa (Hotel).
Day 3: Wasgamuwa - Nuwaraeliya:
After breakfast you will depart for the delightful hill top town of Nuwaraeliya. Nuwaraeliya was established during the colonial era and once had a regular fox hunt and polo events. The town is often referred to as ‘Little England’ as it has retained many of its colonial buildings. You will have the chance to visit a tea plantation and have a tour of the tea factory. Overnight in Nuwaraeliya (Hotel).
Day 4: Wasgamuwa - Nuwara Eliya:
After breakfast you will depart for the delightful hill top town of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya was established during the colonial era and once had a regular fox hunt and polo events. The town is often referred to as ‘Little England’ as it has retained many of its colonial buildings. You will have the chance to visit a tea plantation and have a tour of the tea factory. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya (Hotel).
Day 5: Nuwaraeliya - Kitulgala:
On the way to Kitulgala you will stop at the Horton Plains Nature Reserve and have a guided tour with a resident naturalist guide. Horton Plains is another wildlife hot spot, the vegetation cover here is open, grassy woodland, home to species such as the sambar, leopard and endemic purple-faced langur. From here you will continue to Kitulgala where you will be staying in beautifully deigned eco-lodges overlooking the Kelaniya River. Overnight in Kitulgala (Lodge).
Day 6: Kitulgala - Singharaja:
Today you will drive out to Singharaja National Park which is of international, ecological significance and has recently become a world heritage site. The area has some of the best preserved virgin rainforest on earth, saved from commercial logging due to its inaccessibility. Overnight in Singharaja (Lodge).
Day 7: Singharaja:
The day will be spent exploring the Singharaja rainforest. Due to the dense vegetation cover wildlife viewing is difficult and the elusive mammals such as the leopard are rarely seen. You may see some of the brightly coloured birds of the region which tend to move through the jungle in mixed feeding flocks. In the afternoon you can relax at the Singharaja eco-lodge. Overnight in Singharaja.
Day 8: Singharaja - Udawalawe:
Early in the morning you will travel south to Udawalawe. This large national park was designed to protect the diverse catchments area of the Udawalawe Reservoir. The vegetation here is different again; mainly compose of open parkland with some mature teak trees. The park is home to around 400 wild elephants which are easy to spot and there are also good numbers of golden jackal, crocodile and buffalo. The afternoon will be spent out on safari in the national park. Overnight in Udawalawe.
Day 9: Udawalawe - Yala:
This morning you will head to the south-east corner of the island. Yala National park is the most famous of all Sri Lanka’s parks. It contains an amazing variety of habitats from Open Park to dense jungle, and also contains fresh water rivers and lakes as well as beaches. Yala’s greatest claim to fame is that it has the world’s highest concentration of leopard (though this still does not guarantee seeing any!) Yala was badly affected by the Tsunami in 2004 which destroyed the visitor’s centre and tourist lodge and resulted in the loss of many human lives. Interestingly the park records show that the animal numbers were little affected. In the afternoon you will set off on safari in the Yala National Park. Overnight at (Hotel).
Day 10: Yala and Beach:
Today you will travel to your final destination. Your journey will take you along the coast where destruction caused by the Tsunami is still evident in some places. On the way you can visit the famous community of stilt fisherman, En-route visit Galle. Visit the Old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of Galle still takes place from the fort. The view from the ramparts is superb. Visit a village in an island by boat in Madhu Ganga and visit one of the sea turtle Hatcheries before arriving at your resort. Overnight at Beruwela (Hotel).
Day 11: Beach:
Beruwela is a relaxed and friendly beach resort in the south-west of the island. The name in local dialect means ‘the place where the sail is lowered’ It is the start of a sandy beach which stretches for 130km and where the water is good for swimming all year. The next two days are for total relaxation, the hotel has many facilities including pool and a range of treatments and therapies to relax and rejuvenate you after a busy tour. Many water sports are also on offer and there is a coral garden just off the coast which makes for great diving and snorkeling during November to April. Overnight (Hotel).
Day 12: Beach:
Another day of relaxing and enjoying the sun and sea if you want to explore further a field it is possible to hire a boat to take you over to the lighthouse situated on an off-shore island. A steep climb to the top offers fantastic views of the Sri Lankan coast. Overnight at (Hotel).
Day 13: Beach, Negombo:
After breakfast leave for Negombo En-route stop at Muthurajawella for bird Watching boat trip. Overnight at hotel in Negombo.
Day 14: Beach:
Tour ends Today, a transfer vehicle will be provided to take you to the airport for your onward flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* Welcome at the airport by our representative.
* Tour based on Bed & Breakfast Basis (Room + Bfast for Thirteen Nights).
* The accommodation in half twin / Double in the hotels mentioned or similar.
* The excursions and Sightseeing & visits as per program without Entrance Fees & jeep hire charges to visit reserves.
* English-speaking chauffeur in air-conditioned private Vehicles will be provided.
* Fuel and Local assurance for the vehicle included.
* Last day gift for all clients.
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