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Wildlife Tour in Sri Lanka

The Department of Wildlife Conservation has declared 22 National Parks in Sri Lanka, making it a world renowned hotspot for its biodiversity. From Yala to Minneriya to Udawalawe, this Wildlife Tour in Sri Lanka covers animals of the wild in all popular regions of the country. Experience National Park hopping, exciting jeep safari rides and adventurous nights of camping within the national park vicinities on this adrenaline-filled tour of Sri Lanka!

At a glance

Wilpattu National Park

Minneriya

Kandy

Udawalawa

Yala

Mirissa


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Day 1    Wilpattu

Your wildlife tour in Sri Lanka will begin from pickup at airport, after which you will be driven to Anuradhapura. You will check into your room here, freshen up and in the evening you will be taken on an exciting jeep safari to explore the Wilpattu National Park.

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Day 2    Habarana

The next morning you will begin your journey to the Habarana. After you arrive to the Habarana you can visit to the village and you can enjoy bullock cart ride and catamaran boat ride. After that you will visit village house and have your traditional Sri Lankan Lunch. And after you can have a tuk-tuk ride.

In the afternoon, we have scheduled a jeep safari ride to visit the Minneriya National Park for an encounter with Sri Lanka’s wildlife. At the end of the day you will have a pure Sri Lankan Ayurvedic treatment for relaxation.

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Day 3    Kandy

The next morning you will begin your journey to the hill capital of Kandy. En route you will visit the Cave Temple in Dambulla, Matale Alu Viharaya Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple. Also visit a Spice Garden at Matale and Batik Factory where the ancient process of making batik by using wax as the main component could be seen. Once there, you can see the Kandy Lake, stop at Kandy viewpoint and also visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and there you can enjoy an evening show of the cultural dance of Kandyans.

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Day 4    Nuwaraeliya

In the morning you will visit the Royal Botanical Garden. This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala King and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. After that you will visit Gem Museum and wood carving factory and you will head off to Nuwaraeliya.

When you head towards the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya where you will come across several water falls on the way. Ramboda Falls is one visit we have scheduled for you. Along the way you can also visit the Tea Factory and the luscious tea plantations of the country. You will also be given a tour of Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”.

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Day 5    Ella

The following morning we have a beautiful train journey lined up for you from Nanu Oya to the Demodara. Take the most magical train journey through Sri Lanka’s tea country. A fabulous way to see Sri Lanka’s hill villages, tea country and see the daily lives of the local people. Train will going on Nine Arch Bridge and Demodara loop. Upon reaching to Ella, you can visit the “Little Adams Peak”, Nine Arch Bridge and the Rawana Water Falls.

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Day 6    Yala

On day eighth you will head towards the South of the island. On the way to the city of Yala, you will visit the Buduruwagala Buddha Statue. Once in Yala, you will be taken on an exciting Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park.

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Day 7    Yala - Mirissa

The next day you will be driven to the neighbouring city of Mirissa.

Mirissa is close to the most southern point in Sri Lanka and has become a very popular beach destination amongst tourists. Although it draws a crowd, there is a relaxing vibe on the beautiful stretches of golden sands. The waves are ideal for surfing and the sun and sand is just what you need for a perfect tan.

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Day 9, 10, 11    Mirissa – Galle - Bentota

Early next morning we will take you on a whale watching tour in Mirissa and then drive you to Galle, where you will explore the Galle Dutch Fort. Your next stop will be in Hikkaduwa, which is also on the southern coastline.

In Galle you also have the unique opportunity of taking part in a cookery class that teaches you how to make the authentic Sri Lankan Rice and Curry.

In the evening you can relax and swim with sea turtles on the Hikkaduwa beach.

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Day 12    Bentota – Colombo - Airport

The next morning you will begin your journey to the Colombo - the commercial capital of the island.

Depending on the time of the day in which you departure, you may be shown around the city and taken to visit the Gangarama Temple, Manning Market, Pettah and Fort area, Old Parliament Building, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, BMICH, Townhall and Lotus Pond area.