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OVERVIEW
TRIP LENGTH

16 days/ 15 nights

BEST SEASON

Dec – Apr & Jul – Sep

ATTRACTONS

Anaiwilundawa Sanctuary

Munneshwaram Kovil

Chilaw sand pits

Wilpattu National Park

Sigiriya

Dambulla Cave Temple

Udawattakele Forest reserve

Temple of the tooth relic (Sri Dhaladha maligawa)

Gadaladeniya

Lankathilaka

Ambekke Dewālaya

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

Dambanna Veddah community

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Seetha Aman Kovil

Galwayas National Park, Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park

Udawalawa National Park

Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home

Yala National Park

Kataragama Kiri Vehera

Katharagma Dewalaya

Sithulpawuwa Buddhist Monastery

Mirissa

Hikkaduwa Marine National Park

Sea Turtles Conservation Center

Madu river

Sinharaja Rainforest, Kudawa

World 1st RAMSAR wetland city, Colombo

GROUP SIZE

Min. Group size : 2

Max. Group size : 20

KEY SPECIES

Leopard (Sri Lanka sub species), Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Blue Whale, more than 180 bird species.

MEALS

Authentic Sri Lankan food

ACCOMMODATION

Luxury

A Complete Tour - WQWC01

This carefully planned itinerary covers both Nature and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, with three famous National Parks Wilpaththu, Horton Plains and Yala. Also includes two botanical gardens, a rain forest, whale watching, Sea turtle hatchery, Hindu and Buddhist cultural sites, two world heritage cities and visit to a tribal community/ aborigine community (Veddahs community) in Mahiyanganaya. This is the longest tour package we have which cover almost all the cultural and natural aspects important for a tourist who visiting Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a hyper diverse country with both biologically and culturally. When you experience the rich culture in Sri Lanka you will be amazed about the historical artifacts and monuments you see. You can feel the true Sri Lankan essence of our culture where you will feel like that you also a Sri Lankan at the end of the tour. This is the best tour package someone should pick if he or she need to reveal the true spirit of Sri Lanka, the wonder of Asia.

ITINERARY
Day 01

Pickup from airport and travel to Anaiwilundawa Sanctuary for birding in the RAMSAR wetland (options Negombo fish market, Munneshwaram Kovil, Chilaw sand pits) lunch on the way and overnight stay in Wilpattu.

Day 02

Full day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park with packeted breakfast & lunch, overnight stay in Wilpattu.

Day 03

Full day Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, picketed breakfast and lunch, 1500hrs travel to Dambulla to overnight stay (Optional; Late night walk for Loris and other nocturnal animals in a manmade forest).

Day 04

After breakfast travel to Sigiriya, birding around Pidurangala area (Optional: Climb Pidurangala Rock to view Sigiriya Rock Fortress from a different angle). Climb Sigiriya rock A UNESCO world heritage site. Lunch in Dambulla, after lunch visit Dambulla Cave Temple, another UNESCO world heritage site. Evening travels to Kandy for overnight stay.

Day 05

Early morning bird watching in Udawatta kele Forest reserve, after breakfast visit Temple of the tooth relic (Sri Dhaladha maligawa). After lunch drive to see Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka ancient temple, Ambekke Dewālaya for world famous wood carvings. Later birding in the village for endemic birds, visit the gem museum in the evening, overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 06

After breakfast checkout and leave for Mahiyanganaya. En-route visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Overnight stay in Mahiyanaganaya.

Day 07

After breakfast visit the Dambanna Veddah community (Sri Lankan Tribal community) for cultural dances, Wedda museum, souvenirs shop, after lunch travel to Nuwara Eliya for overnight stay (Optional; Mahiyanganaya Sora Bora Tank).

Day 08

After breakfast visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens, on the way back stop at Seetha Aman Kovil, relax at the hotel after lunch. Evening bird watching in Galwayas National Park, Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay Nuwara Eliya.

Day 09

After early breakfast checkout and leave for Horton Plains National Park. Late lunch at Haputhale. Travel again to Udawalawa for overnight stay.

Day 10

Full day jeep safari at Udawalawa National Park, 1500hrs view baby elephant feeding at Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home. Evening travel to Yala for overnight stay.

Day 11

Full day Jeep safari in Yala National Park, evening viit Kataragama Kiri Vehera, Katharagma Dewalaya. Overnight stay in Yala.

Day 12

After breakfast visit Sithulpawuwa Buddhist Monastery, lunch at Yala and travel to Mirissa for overnight stay (Optional; Dewundara dewalaya).

Day 13

0600hrs Whale watching, lunch at Mirissa and travel to Hikkaduwa Marine National Park for coralreef watching (Optional: Scuba diving). Afterwards leave for Ahungalla, Sea Turtles Conservation Center to see the releasing of Sea Turtles. Overnight stay in Ahungalla.

Day 14

After breakfast checkout and leave for Sinharaja Rainforest, Kudawa (a world heritage site), en-route boat ride at Madu river (1-2 hour), overnight stay at Sinharaja.

Day 15

Early morning bird watching at Sinharaja Rainforest, Kudawa, after late lunch leave to Colombo for overnight stay. City tour and shopping in the late evening.

Day 16

After breakfast checkout and leave for departure, if time prevail bird watching in Colombo wetlands branded as World 1st RAMSAR wetland city, Colombo.

GALLERY
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IMPORTANT

Included – All accommodations as outlined in the itinerary, All main meals (generally offer Sri Lankan authentic meals, western, Italian, Indian, Thai or Chinese food can provide on pre-request), Services of the tour leader, All ground transport (including safari jeeps), Tour management cost, National Park entry fees, National Park guide fees,

Not included – Alcoholic beverages, Tips, Personal effects such as clothing, hats, rain coats, hydration pack/ water bottle, snacks, insect repellants, spotting optics and camera equipments are your personal choice and should be brought alone.

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