Leopards and Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka

Description

Join us and explore the best of inland Sri Lanka on this fascinating eight-day round-trip starting in Colombo City. This route covers some of Sri Lanka’s most inspiring and diverse national parks, as well as the beautiful Sinharaja Rainforest. It is the perfect tour for nature and wildlife lovers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Yala National Park: One of the oldest and most popular national parks in Sri Lanka, this nature reserve is home to a rich and unique collection of flora and fauna, including one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. It also houses several archaeological sites, as the region was the home to several sophisticated ancient civilisations.

The Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe: This wildlife conservation facility within Udawalawe National Park is an ethical elephant orphanage that rehabilitates orphaned, lost or injured elephants ready for their ultimate release back into the wild.

Sinharaja Rainforest: Recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Sinharaja Rainforest is quite unlike anywhere else on the island. This vast expanse of intertwined trees, ferns and lianas is one of the few virgin forests left in the world and home to a myriad of bird, reptile, insect and mammal species.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with an English-speaking wildlife guide on a shared basis

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 7 nights accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Colombo:

Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Grand 4* or similar

Day 2,3,4 Yala:

Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild 4* or similar

Day 5 Udawalawe:

Superior Hotel Category =  Grand Udawalawe 4* or similar

Day 6,7 Hikkaduwa:

Superior Hotel Category =  Rainforest Eco Lodge 4* or similar

MEALS: 

  • 7 breakfasts
  • 7 dinners

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transport throughout the tour
  • Arrival Airport transfer / Departure Airport transfer
  • Jeep safari in Yala National Park 

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Handunugoda Tea Estate (day 2), safaris in Yala National Park (day 3, 4), Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe National Park (day 5), treks in Sinharaja Rain Forest (day 7)

OTHER:

  • Meet and Greet on day 1

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Lunches throughout the tour 
  • Gratuities for drive and guide
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc
  • Video camera permits at Elephant Orphanage 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Colombo city tour, Galle tour

Know before you go

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

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