Wildlife and Nature Tour (18 Days , 17 Nights)
Sri Lanka, known for its culture, beaches, highlands and tea. But is less known for its wildlife. This tour will show you some of Sri Lanka's birdlife, wildlife and marine life. We would be exploring land and sea, visiting national parks where we would see beautiful wild life style and much more. Also we will sail on a privately chartered boat into the Indian Ocean where you will be able to witness the Blue whales, Sperm whales and sometimes Dolphins in their natural habitat
ItineraryDay 1: Negombo Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Our staff will be there to warmly welcome you at the Airport, Take an overnight flight to Colombo. After your flight, you make the short 20 minute transfer to your first night’s accommodation in Negombo. Here you can relax after your long flight and acclimatize near the pool or in the gardens of your hotel. Overnight Stay in Negombo.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: First night's arrival day our company supplements accommodation provide to you! beach side hotel
Day 2: Negombo Beach Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in the coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. canoe near the seashore, for Viharamahadevi who was pregnant with the prince Dutugamunu. Because of this, the place was named "Mee-Gomuwa,"Negombo" is the Portuguese corrupted name of its Tamil name Neerkolombu Overnights’ Stay at beach Hotel Negombo
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at same hotel
Day 3: KalpitiiyaStop At: Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, North Western Province
AfterBreacfast leave From at 6.30Am to kalpitiya ,En route visit Sri Lanka is rich in nature birds sanctuaries wet Ramzanland Sri Lanka is rich in nature, with a number of sanctuaries and national parks to protect the wildlife that inhabits the many varied ecosystems here.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in KalpitiyaHotel
Day 4: Dolphin watching Kalpitiya Stop At: Dutch Fort Of Kalpitiya, Palavi-Kalpitiya Rd., Kalpitiya 61360 Sri Lanka
Leave for Dolphin watching excursion in the morning and every once in a while, something happens and maybe even changes your perception of life and the world around you. Watching the playful dolphins could do just that and you will return with a greater understanding of the oceans around us and why we need to do all we can to protect it and these wonderful animals "like no other". Other species of Dolphins seen here at times are Bottlenose, Spotted, Striped, Humpback, Risso, and Fraser in the Sea. Afternoon relax on Beach
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at hotel Kalptiya
Day 5: Wilpattu National parkStop At: Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park, North Western Province
Leave from Hotel early in the morning 5 .00 Am transfer to full day game drive at Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at hotel Habarana
Day 6: Anuradpura Heritage CityStop At: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Transfer to Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka located in north-central province of Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka which was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. UNESCO world heritage site in 1982 under the name of Sacred City of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is greatest monastic city of the ancient world that dates back to 5th Century BC remained the majestic seat of the kingdom of Sri Lanka until the 11th century A.D.Anuradhapura flourished as the Capital of Lanka from 377 BC to the end of the reign 1017 AD and was the Royal Seat for 1400 years under 130 kings as the capital of the Country.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay close to Habarana hotel
Day 7: Habarana & Minnerya National ParkStop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Early in the morning leave to Visit Habaran National park half Day Game drive And afternoon Visit Minnerya National Park most of the elephants live at Minnerya park in the evening all moving lakeside of Minnerya & nice view. Minneriya National Park is reported as the Largest known wild Asian Elephant Gathering at one place in the World.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnights Stay at Habarana hotel
Day 8: Sigiriya UNSCO heritage SiteStop At: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
After Breakfast Leave to Sigriya Lion Rock & pedurangala Rock climbing after village tour The history of Sigiriya is a long story. The rock came into being as a result of a rivalry between two brothers. The great rock fortress, Sigiriya was built by the King Kashyapa.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay Habarana hotel
Day 9: Dambulla World Heritage SiteStop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Leave to Dambulla Visit Golden temple & cave temple, Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site
Duration: 6 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Dambulla hotel
Day 10: TissaMaharama via Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping Stop At: Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, Southern Province
TissaMaharama via Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping
After transfer to Thissmaharma though jungle area crossing to Tissamaharama via Yala national park .Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Full day game drive at Yala National Park. Overnight stay close to Yala. Magampura hotel
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Magampura. Hotel
Day 11: Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping
Early in the morning leave from hotel at 5.00am Yala Notional Park Full day Game Drive En route Enjoyed Breakfast &Short Lunch break Time will Enjoyed Srilankan Style tridisonal Lunch at the Yala Park relaxing point.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Magampura. Hotel
Day 12: Bundala National park Second wet water Ramzan land Hambantota Stop At: Bundala birds paradise, No152/2,Akkara 80,Uduwila Tissamharama, Tissamaharama 82600 Sri Lanka
Bundala National park Second wet water Ramzan land Hambantota
Sri Lanka is rich in nature, with a number of sanctuaries and national parks to protect the wildlife that inhabits the many varied ecosystems here. Bundala National Park Wetland Sanctuary is one of the more obscure sanctuaries, which lie on the coastal belt between Hambantota Most of bird’s cocardalies & Birdlife in Bundala park,
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Mirissa. Hotel Silan mo
Day 13: Udawalawe Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping Stop At: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping Udawalawe National Park
'Udawalawe national park is a one of the greatest among all the national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area that is a home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants.
Duration: 7 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Udawalawa hotel
Day 14: Transfer to Beach side Mirissa Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Transfer to Beach side Mirissa
After breakfast leave to Mirissa. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin Sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to Sea. Visit to the Famous for its stilt fishermen lifetime experience enjoyed
overNights Stay at Mirissa Hotel
Duration: 7 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: OverNights Stay Hotel Mirissa
Day 15: Whales and Dolphin watching MirissaStop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Whales and Dolphin watching Mirissa
Excursion for Whales and Dolphin watching in the morning. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Some time you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays, and even sharks.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnights Stay at Mirissa Hotel
Day 16: Galle via Ambalangoda Stop At: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Leave for Galle in the morning architectural heritage UNESCO Site .Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Moonstone Mines and Gem Palace, Mitiyagoda Front of School, Batapola Road, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka
Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ariyapala Mask Museum, 426 Main Street, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka
Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maduganga River, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation And Research Center, Ahungalla 80550 Sri Lanka
Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weight 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnights stay at Balapitiya hotel
Day 17: Transfer to colomboStop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Leave for Colombo in the morning. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. Transfer to airport According to the Brookings Flight Schedule, Colombo Afternoon city tour in Colombo
Overnight stay in Colombo Hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: OverNights stay at Colombo Hotel
Day 18: Colombo BIA air portStop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Colombo Transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and transfer according to your flight schedule
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
08:00 AM
Duração: 18 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick up all guests from the Bandaranaike International Airport
Airports- Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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