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    Wildlife Tour of Sri Lanka

    From USD 3400 per person

    Leopards, Elephants and exotic birds. A relaxing journey exploring Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity. The Honeymoon Guides' best Wildlife Tour is a mesmerising nine-day Sri Lankan tour featuring the island’s best wildlife parks for spotting Leopards and Elephants in Wilpattu and Minneriya, a walk-through Horton Plains National Park and birdwatching in Muthurajawela Lagoon. This enchanting tour will also take you through the spellbinding hill country estates and secluded beaches for an unforgettable island tour.

    9 Day itinerary - Negombo, Wilpattu, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo

    When Forbes ranked Sri Lanka as the best wildlife destination apart from Africa, it’s true-Sri Lankan wildlife has its own Big Five, unforgettable experiences, lush green forests, and unique animals to spot. This tour covers many exciting places and wildlife experiences at the most popular and best wildlife parks in Sri Lanka.
    Inclusions
    • Boutique Luxury Hotel stays
    • All Transfers within Sri Lanka
    • Services of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide
    • Entrance tickets to the visits in the tour
    Exclusions
    • Tips and other incentives
    • Snacks, extra meals and other consumables
    • Alcoholic beverages and beer
    • Sri Lanka entry Visa
    • International Airfare
    Day One
    • Colombo Airport
    • Negombo (30 mins drive)
    Beautiful beach

    Welcome to the start of your Tropical Getaway in Sri Lanka. Upon arrival at Colombo’s International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to Negombo, a small fishing coastal town near the Colombo International Airport.

    Key Experiences:

    • Arrival Transfer
    • Negombo Beach
    • Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary
    • Dutch Canal Boat Ride

    Meals:

    • Dinner
    Day Two
    • Negombo
    • Wilpattu (Approx. 4 hours drive)
    Wilpattu Ntional Park

    Sri Lanka is home to many endemic animals, and one of the best places to see its unique wildlife is the country’s largest park, Wilpattu National Park. Travel from Negombo to Wilpattu and enjoy an evening safari. See leopards in their natural habitat, be amazed by the herds of elephants, and witness many other wildlife wonders.

    Key Experiences:

    • Evening safari at Wilpattu National Park
    • Visit Manavari Kovil
    • Visit Salterns at Puttalam

    Hotel Options:

    • Thamaravilla Wilpattu
    • Villu by Taru Villas

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Three
    • Wilpattu
    • Sigiriya (Approx 2 hours drive)
    Elephant safari sri lanka

    Even though Wilpattu National Park is Sri Lanka’s largest National Park, the largest Asian elephant gatherings happen at Minneriya National Park. Travel from Wilpattu to Sigiriya and check in at the resort. Then, engage in an evening safari at Minneriya National Park.

    Key Experiences:

    • Safari at the Yala National Park

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Four
    • Sigiriya
    Sigiriya

    One of the most iconic places in Sri Lanka is the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. A climb which amazes you with the ancient ruins and palace remnants from 500 AD and the planning of a palace back in the day makes every visitor fall in love with Sigirya’s Rock Fortress.

    Key Experiences:

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    • Hiriwadunna Village Tour

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Five
    • Sigiriya
    • Kandy (Approx. 3 hours drive)
    Temple of tooth

    Kandy was the island’s last Kingdom before the British conquered it in 1815 AD. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kandy is a hub for travelling to different parts of Sri Lanka and the home of the country’s most famous temple, Dalada Maligawa.

    Key Experiences:

    • Spice Garden Visit at Matale
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Cultural Dance Show
    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    • Dinner with a Local Family

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Six
    • Kandy
    • Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 4 hours train ride)
    famous for producing the world-renowned Ceylon Tea

    A train ride in the Hill Country is among the best experiences and is often called one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. Passing tea estates, tunnels, and mountains covered in mist, you will reach Nuwara Eliya, a summer town of the colonial era, which is now one of the most photogenic and romantic towns in Sri Lanka.

    Key Experiences:

    • Train ride in the Mountains
    • Tea Factory visit and process exploration
    • Afternoon High Tea Experience

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • High Tea
    • Dinner
    Day Seven
    • Nuwara Eliya
    The World End

    Horton Plains National Park is located on the outskirts of Nuwara Eliya. High in the mountains, this cloud forest offers a different landscape and experience. No vehicles are allowed inside the park, and the entire trail is on foot. Visit exciting points such as the World’s End and Bakers Field Waterfall, and enjoy the beautiful flora and the occasional elusive sambar deer in the distance.

    Key Experiences:

    • Horton Plains National Park
    • High Tea at a Colonial Hotel
    • Gregory Park visit

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Eight
    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Colombo
    Gangaramaya bridge

    The journey from the green jungles to the quiet lagoon mangroves of Muthurajawela Sanctuary. Enjoy an evening boat ride and catch a glimpse of the lagoon’s local fishing culture and the sanctuary’s amazing range of birdlife.

    Key Experiences:

    • Muthurajawela Boat Ride

    Meals:

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Day Nine
    • Colombo
    • Colombo Airport (Approx. 1 hour drive)
    Departure transfer to the airport
    Sunrise
    Departure transfer to the airport

    Terms and Conditions

    • Sharing 01 Double Room // in AC Car // 02 Pax traveling
    • Peak Supplements and seasonal rates are added depending on travel dates.
    • Hotel selections might change the final package pricing.
    Speak to Our Concierge
    Telephone
    +94 76 757 8865
    Address
    2D,
    Inner Bagatalle Road,
    Colombo 03,
    Sri Lanka.
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