Sri Lanka - Nature Culture & Adventure RR02
14 Days From £0 (1,845 USD)
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This two week tour of Sri Lanka takes you to all the main highlights of the island with the emphasis being on the wildlife and the culture. This place is packed with fantastic animals including elephants and historic temples abound. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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Tour Highlights
-1 night in a lake frontage private bungalow closer to the capital. Opportunities for nature and city explorations.
-Visit the world heritage site Singharaja Rain Forest -Nominee for the 7 wonders of nature.
-Visiting baby Elephant Transit home [orphanage!] and Udawalawe National Park where you could see the world’s largest Asian wild elephant herds throughout the year!
-Leopard Safari in the Yala National Park which is the world’s best place to see leopards.
-2 nights in a small nature & adventure resort in the mountains, exploring the real culture & nature that Sri Lanka can offer…
-Visit the national park at the highest altitude – Horton Plains and World’s End !
-1 night in the Cool Hills Nuwaraeliya – Little England
-1 night in the Hill Capital – Kandy
-2 nights in the cultural triangle – exploring the 2500 years old ancient civilization and ruin cities.
-1 night in a fabulous beach resort / Commercial city – Negambo/ Colombo
-Spices …… coconut …rubber … tea…. plantations!
-Public buses……trains… tuk tuks.…….. Experience locale transportation modes!
-Plenty of opportunities to mingle with locals and be locale!
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
-Accommodation at Hotels or similar hotels mentioned in the above itinerary (Sharing DBL rooms).
-Meal plan to be on Half Board basis for the entire tour except staying at Mahoora camp site which is on (FB).
-Transportation throughout the tour in an Air conditioned Car/Van/Mini Coach/Bus with English speaking chauffer Guide. Please note the total mileage calculated for this tour is for 1,450 Kms. [ which is quite sufficient ] If exceeded the above quoted mileage a supplement of US$ 0.4/ 0.4/0.6/1.00Per km will be charged.
-Canoeing in Bolgoda Lake.
-Entrance fees / Trekkers fees / at Sinharaja Rain Forest and experiential village walk /trek .
-Entrance fee for Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe.
-Entrance fees & Jeep safaris and all other fees at Udawalawe & Yala National parks.
-Entrance fee for Horton Plains National Park.
-Entrance fee for Dalada Maligawa & Cultural show in Kandy.
-Rail ride fee from Nanu Oya to Kandy.
-Fee for nature trail / canoe trail & museum visit at Belihuloya.
-Cost of the nature trail in Sigiriyal.
-Entrance fee Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa ancient cities.
-Service charges and all Government taxes.
-Drivers accommodation / Meals and all charges.
Excludes
-Flights
-Any extra beverages or food.
-Lunch during the tour except staying at Mahoora camp site (FB)
-Optional activities/Location visit
-Seasonal supplementary
-Any Tips to the staff.
-Any personal effects not mentioned here
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival… meet, greet and transfer to Bolgoda. • After a long journey leisure and relax If you do not have much of a jet lag why not do a little canoeing ride in the lake and then a dip in the pool! • Dinner and overnight stay at Medagama River Retreat at Bolgoda. | |
| After breakfast begin your journey to Sinharaja Rainforest, early in the morning via Ratnapura. Observe the ‘Pooja’ at Ratnapura Maha Saman Devala. • Visit Ratnapura Gem City. • Check in at Blue Magpie hotel or Similar in Sinharaja. • Village walk in the evening. • Dinner and overnight stay at Blue Magpie hotel or similar. | |
| After a very early breakfast, armed with our exploration kits and the correct attire we proceed in to the forest. • After forest exploration, come back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Blue Magpie Hotel or similar | |
| After breakfast, proceed to Udawalawe. Visit Elephant Transit Home at 12.00.noon • Arrive at the Park entrance and driven to Mahoora Safari Campsite by 4WD Jeep Enjoy the Sri Lankan lunch at the campsite. • Evening safari at Udawalawa National Park. • On conclusion, return to the Mahoora Safari Campsite which lit by, lanterns and the campfire. • BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at the Mahoora Safari Camp in Udawalawa National Park. | |
| Morning safari at Udawalawe National Park. • After finishing the safari, leave for Yala. • Check in at Priyankara hotel or similar in Tissamaharama. Evening relax at the hotel or optional – safari at Bundala National Park • Dinner & overnight stay at Priyankara hotel or similar. | |
| After an early breakfast, full day safari at Yala National Park. • Back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Priyankara hotel or similar. | |
| After the breakfast, proceed to Belihuloya Mountain area. Observe ‘Pooja’ at Kataragama en route. Check in at River Garden, Eco Team’s main activity centre in Belihuloya. • Evening at Leisure at the hotel/Camp or Optional – You are free to do a birding trail around the River Garden premises in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at the River Garden Cottages/Camp | |
| After an early breakfast, nature trail to Kinchiguna ancient village. Canoe trail at Samanalawewa. Evening visit to the Sabragamuwe University Museum. Dinner & overnight stay at the River Garden Cottages/Camp | |
| After breakfast visit Horton Plains National Park via mountain town Ohiya. Check in at Windsor hotel or similar in Nuwara Eliya – little England or Scotland !! . • Dinner & overnight stay at WIndsor Hotel or similar in Nuwara Eliya. | |
| After breakfast do an experiential /educational visit to a tea factory / plantation and learn about the tea culture. Leave to Kandy by Train with the locales ! Please note that this is done as a locale experience and no prior reservations are being done. • Afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy , including visit Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic & evening witness of Cultural dance show • Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel Topaz or similar in Kandy. | |
| After early breakfast, leave to Sigiriya. Start the Talakotewewa Nature Trail at 11.00a.m. • The trail will end at the foot of the Sigiriya Lion’s Rock. Climbing the Sigiriya Lion’s Rock. • Check in at Sigiriya Hotel or similar in Sigiriya. • Dinner & overnight stay at Sigiriya Hotel or similar. | |
| In the early morning, after breakfast, leave to world heritage site, Pollanaruwe ancient city capital. [Visits to different sites in the city capital could be done in cycles too.] Lunch at a suitable place in Polonnaruwa. Optional - Elephant back ride • Back to the hotel. • Dinner & overnight stay at Sigiriya Hotel or similar. Optional night walking nature trail | |
| After breakfast proceed to Colombo/Negambo. • Evening at leisure to relax at the beach / Hotel. If it’s in Colombo, City tour. • Dinner & overnight stay at a Galle Face Hotel or similar in Colombo /Browns Beach Hotel or similar in Negombo | |
| Proceed to airport to connect the departure flights. |
