This island tour has been specially designed for Wildlife, Cultural & Heritage enthusiasts and available all year around. 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 coastal city of Chilaw. You will be visiting the Wilpattu National Park, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe National Park during this tour. You will be doing two jeep safaris in the two National Parks where you will be able to see the animals in their natural habitat. You will get a chance 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.
You will be visiting six out of eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including archeological relic sites in Anuradhapura to witness enormous Dagabas (dome-shaped structures), world famous frescoes at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Cave Temple Complex of Dambulla, Horton Plains National Park, the amazing fortifications of Galle Dutch Fort and Kandy City, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka and the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Horton Plains National Park and Sinharaja Rain Forest is 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.
You will be visiting Nuwara Eliya also called "Little England" where you will be amazed by the misty mountains covered with lush green tea bushes and splendid waterfalls.
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 |
Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary |
City Tours – Kandy & Nuwara Eliya |
Archaeological Relic Site of Anuradhapura |
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
Cave Temple Complex of Dambulla |
Jeep Safari to Wilpattu National Park |
Jeep Safari to Udawalawe National Park |
Elephant Transit Home Udawalawe |
Spice Garden in Matale |
Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy |
Kandyan Dance Performance & Cultural Show |
Tuk Tuk Ride |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya |
Gem Lapidary |
Tea plantations and Tea factory visit |
Horton Plains National Park |
Galle Dutch Fort |
Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda |
River Safari on Maadu River in Balapitiya |
South Coast beach |
Train ride from Kandy to Nanuoya |
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), Highest peak in the Island |
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club |
World's End Precipice (we recommend you to leave hotel approximately 5.30 am with packed breakfast on Day 7) |
Chilaw – 1 night |
Habarana – 2 nights |
Kandy – 2 nights |
Nuwara Eliya – 2 nights |
Udawalawe – 1 Night |
Bentota / Beruwala – 3 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 – Chilaw
Day 02
Wilpattu National Park – Anuradhapura - Habarana
Day 03
Sigiriya - Habarana
Day 04
Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Day 05
Kandy – Peradeniya
Day 06
Nuwara Eliya
Day 07
Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains
Day 08
Tea Plantations - Udawalawe
Day 09
Udawalawe – Galle – South Coast
Day 10
South Coast
Day 11
South Coast
Day 12
South Coast - Airport