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The Wildlife Experience - Sri Lanka

12 Days / 11 Nights, Winter (November - April)

Elephant at Yala National Park

Highlights of the Itinerary:

  • Boat ride at Muthurajawela to view mangrove habitats and water birds
  • Hike in the Sinharaja Rainforest for endemic flora and fauna
  • Seeking highland endemics and going on a scenic nature walk at Horton Plains
  • Guided safaris to Yala National Park in search of larger animals including Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Jackal and Mugger Crocodile as well as a number of dry-zone bird species
  • Oceanic safaris from Mirissa in search of Blue Whales and pods of Spinner Dolphins

Travel Map

Itinerary

Date Service Accommodation
Day 01

On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, transfer to Negombo (30 mins drive)

Spend 01 night at Jetwing Lagoon, Negombo

Jetwing Lagoon

Deluxe Room – H/B

Day 02

Early morning boat ride at Muthurajawela through the mangroves to watch a variety of waterbirds

Morning, leave for Boulder Garden in Weddagala near Sinharaja (4 ½ hour drive)

Late afternoon, excursion into Sinharaja Forest Reserve in search of endemic flora and fauna

Spend 02 nights at The Boulder Garden, Weddagala

The Boulder Garden

Standard Suite – H/B

Day 03

Early morning and late afternoon, guided walks into the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in search of mixed species bird flocks and other endemics

Overnight at The Boulder Garden, Weddagala

Standard Suite – H/B
Day 04

Morning, leave for Jetwing Warwick Gardens in Ambewala passing through Nuwara Eliya (5 hour drive)

Afternoon, visit Hakgala Gardens in search of the endemic Bear Monkey and other highland endemics

Spend 02 nights at Jetwing Warwick Gardens

Jetwing Warwick Gardens

Deluxe Room – H/B

Day 05

Morning, visit Horton Plains National Park in search of highland flora and fauna and trek to World’s End viewpoint

Afternoon – Leisure

Overnight at Jetwing Warwick Gardens

Deluxe room – H/B
Day 06

Morning, leave for Cinnamon Wild in Yala (5 hour drive)

Afternoon safari at Yala National Park

Spend 03 nights at Cinnamon Wild, Yala

Cinnamon Wild

Jungle Chalet – H/B

Day 07-08

Early morning and late afternoon safaris to Yala National Park for wildlife viewing

Overnight at Cinnamon Wild, Yala

Jungle Chalet – H/B
Day 09

Early morning, one last safari at Yala National Park

Morning, leave for Mosvold Villa, Ahangama (4 hour drive)

Spend 03 nights at Mosvold Villa, Ahangama

Mosvold Villa

Deluxe Room – H/B

Day 10

Morning – Whale and dolphin watching from Mirissa

Afternoon – Visit the Galle Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overnight at Mosvold Villa, Ahangama

Deluxe Room – H/B
Day 11

Morning – Whale and dolphin watching from Mirissa

Afternoon – Leisure by the beach

Overnight at Mosvold Villa, Ahangama

Whale watching from Mirissa
Deluxe Room – H/B
Day 12

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayaka (3 hour drive)

 

B&B = Bed and Breakfast Basis
H/B = Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast only)
F/B = Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
A/I = All Inclusive (All meals, selected beverages and selected excursions)

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