NATURE CAMPING SRI LANKA  11 DAYS

NATURE TOUR SRI LANKA  (10N/11D)
CODE: STNATT100E

Enjoy this scenic drive through country townships in quiet settlements of areas where agriculture is a dominant feature. Your journey meanders through forests and valleys and waterfalls hidden in pristine jungles and away from the hustle and bustle of the developed towns. The rainforest is UNESCO heritage listed. Your visit here will be tranquil as you trek through the pathways of the forest surrounded by endemic flora and fauna. Wildlife observation and safaris are an added feature to your overall experience on this tour. Have fun!
DAY 01: ARRIVAL/COLOMBO
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WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
Program for the day
On arrival our representative will welcome you at the airport.
You will receive assistance with your transfer to your hotel in Colombo. 
​Check into your hotel & relax
Your Hotel:
Galadari Colombo
Meals: Bed & Breakfast 
Distance: 32 km - 36 min
DAY 02: KALAWANA
Program for the day
  • After an early breakfast, travel to Kalawana, a small town located near the Sinharaja forest reserve, (a Unesco World Heritage Site). This forest reserve is also the last remaining tropical rain forest in Sri Lanka.
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Visit a gem mine (optional)
  • Check into your hotel 
  • ​Go trekking & bird watching
Your Hotel:
The Rain forest Edge ​​​
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Distance: 163 km - 3 hr 23 min​
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Kalawana, a small village that lies at the northern gateway to Sinharaja rain forest, The landscape is amazing for photography. You will pass through the Gem mining town of Ratnapura, rice fields, rubber and tea plantations.
DAY 03: SINHARAJA
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Enjoy a guided trek through the rain forest. Watch endemic birds, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians and many species of plants.
  • Wear appropriate clothing to avoid leeches

Your Hotel:
The Rain forest Edge ​​​
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast ​
Distance: 19 km - 1 hr 10 min
Sinharaja is a relatively undisturbed remnant of a tropical evergreen forest of Sri Lanka. I t is now a world heritage listed forest. The flora found here are remnants of the 300 million year old Gondwanaland and remains part of an important scientific study of the processes of biological evolution. It is definitely worth a visit.
DAY 04: UDAWALAWE
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Enjoy a safari in the morning at the Udawalawe national park. You can watch wild animals at a very leisurely pace. No need to rush around to look for animals unlike in Yala, which is very rushed and disturbing to wild animals.
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Check into your hotel & relax
Your Hotel:
Grand Udawalawe Hotel ​ ​
Meals: dinner/breakfast
Distance: 15 km - 36 min
DAY 05: BUNDALA/YALA
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Drive to the Bundala bird Sanctuary for a safari in the largest wild life reserve in Sri Lanka.
  • Proceed to Yala National park known for its highest population of leopard in Sri Lanka. Yala is also popular for bear, wild elephant, spotted deer, crocodile, and many birds species.
Your Hotel:
Chaarya Resort Udawalawe
Meals: Dinner/Breakfast​
​Distance: 75 km - 1 hr 23 min​
DAY 06: YALA NATIONAL PARK
Program for the day
  • Wake up very early in the morning to begin your safari around 6:30 am. We wish you good luck at spotting most of the animals in this park.
  • You will be given a sandwich pack for breakfast at the sanctuary​
  • Return to your hotel & refresh
​Your Hotel:
Chaarya Resort Udawalawe
​Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 07: MIRISSA
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed to Mirissa, a coastal town renowned for spotting blue whale and sperm whales. Many tourists flock here to watch the whales.​
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Check into your hotel & relax
​Your Hotel:
Mandara Resort Mirissa
​Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
​Distance: 128 km - 2 hr 46 min
DAY 08: GALLE
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Today you can start your whale watching tour . Your boat will start off at Mirissa fisheries harbour. Your guide will book your seat in one of the whale watching boats.
  • If you are one that gets sea sick please make sure you take a preventive tablet or ask for a tablet from one of the guides on the boat.
  • ​Lunch own arrangement
  • Visit the historic Dutch Fort
  • ​Check into your hotel & relax
​Your Hotel:
Fairway Sunset Hotel Galle
​Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Distance: 35 km - 40 min
DAY 09: GALLE
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  •  In the morning, proceed to Kosgoda, A small town famous for turtle hatcheries.
    ​These hatcheries were established to protect Sri Lanka’s Sea Turtles from extinction.
  • Go on a boat ride at Maadu Oya
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • ​Return to your hotel & relax
Your Hotel:
Fairway Sunset Hotel Galle
​Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Distance: 35 km - 40 min
DAY 10: COLOMBO
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Check out of hotel
  • Proceed to Colombo
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Do a city tour of Colombo
  • Check into your hotel & relax
​Your Hotel:
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
​Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
​Distance: 127 km - 1 hr 15 min
DAY 11: DEPARTURE HOMELAND
Program for the day
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check out of hotel
  • Your holiday comes to and end today
  • We will transfer you to the airport for your departure
Please note: Travellers on late night departures can request a day room close to the airport. Extra charges will apply.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Accommodation on twin share basis
  • Meals as stated in the program
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Incredible sightseeing as per the itinerary (Sinharaja trekking/Udawalawa wildlife safari / Bundala bird watching safari / 02 Yala wildlife safaris ( Evening and Morning)/  Whale watching tour / Galle fort/ turtle center / Madu river boat safari/ Colombo city tour)
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking chauffeur guide service
  • All Porterages and all government Taxes
NOT INCLUDED
  • International airfare, Visa fee and Travel Insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature
  • Tips
  • 24th  night Christmas supplement & 31st December New Year supplement in hotels
  • Kandy Perahera period compulsory hotel supplements
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional tour prices
CANCELLATION POLICY (HOTELS)
  • Cancellation policy
    Travelers may cancel up to 30 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund, and between 15-07 days to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Child Policy: 
  • Children between 3-11.99 years 60% will be charged from the adult per person rate.  (Only if share the room with adults)
  • Children are below 3 years free of charge​​
Emergency Contacts 
Airport Representative – 24-hour hotline (Mobile: +94 (0) 77 369 8650)
Operations Manager - Reg de Livera (Mobile +61 421 705 852)