SRI LANKA WILDLIFE TOUR

LUXURY TOUR PACKAGE
This fast tracked Luxury tour is designed to get the best out of Sri Lanka in a 6 night / 7 day period.​
Meals on Half Board Basis

DAY 01 - ARRIVAL COLOMBO

(34km/41 min drive)
Welcome to Sri Lanka.
Our Airport Representative will meet, assist and transfer you to the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.
No activities planned if your arrival is late evening. If your arrival is during the morning hours we can organise a City tour for you after you have checked in to your hotel.
​Overnight stay  5*****- Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo

DAY 02 -  UDAWALAWE

(172 km - 3hrs)
After Breakfast leave for Embilipitiya via the Gem city of Ratnapura. Commence an afternoon safarI through the Udawalawe National Park. This Park covers an area of 306 sq.km. There are over 400 Elephants in this park.
There are also recorded sightings of leopards: However due to their elusive nature spotting them requires considerable luck and patience. 
​Overnight stay at Luxury Wild Trails Camping

DAY 03 - YALA

(82 KM - 1 Hr/16 mins)
Pass through Embilipitiya, a rapidly growing town in Ratnapura. In the 1970s it was a small town with two or three small boutiques. Under the Udawalawe development project, Embilipitiya transformed into a major town  showcasing modern architecture.
Take a morning drive south to Yala. En Route stop at Elephant Reach Hotel for lunch. Later that afternoon take part in a jeep safari through the Yala National Park. Apart from elephant and leopard you will see other species of animals such as the sloth bear, axis deer or spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, toque macaque, mongoose, Lizard, Crocodile, Water Monitors, Tortoises, Turtles and many species of snakes. Yala is also a bird watchers paradise with around 230 residents including migrant and endemic species of birds that have been recorded. Please note the Yala National Park is closed to visitors around September and October, during this period the Yala safari drive will be replaced with a safari drive in the Bundala National Park ​​
Dinner and over night stay at Cinnamon Wild Hotel, Yala

DAY 04 -  NUWARA ELIYA

(186KM- 2HRS/41MINS)
After breakfast proceed uphill to one of the trip’s most scenic drives. You stop at Ella, the departure point for mountain hikes. Head for Nuwara Eliya, a township home to rolling hills and spectacular tea plantations. Nuwara Eliya was once a popular holiday spot for British colonials. After lunch enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour around the city. 
Over night stay at Heritance Tea Factory ​

DAY 05 - KANDY

(75.4km/1hr 12min)
After breakfast leave for Kandy en-route visit a tea plantation & Factory. 
Arrive at your hotel in Kandy in time for lunch and check in.
An optional excursion to a local cultural show with Drummers, Dancers & Fire walkers shows are available for those of you who would like to experience some local entertainment.
Overnight at Overnight at Earl's Regency, Kandy ​

DAY 06 - PINNAWELA

After breakfast proceed to the Pinnawela Elephants Orphanage. Most of the Elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country’s jungles.
After lunch visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden which was a pleasure garden to Sinhalese Royalty before the British arrived. The Orchid house has probably the largest variety of orchids found in the area. 
Continue to Kandy & commence a city tour visiting the colourful and busy Market place, the upper lake drive, Gem Museum: where you can view a documentary of how the precious stones are mined, cut & polished. Visit the arts and crafts centre where you can witness the amazing creativity of the craftsmen at work.
​Visit the famous Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the tooth relic of the Buddha)
Overnight at Earl's Regency, Kandy 

DAY 07 - AIRPORT

(distance 159 km - 2.30 hour drive)
​Your tour ends today. You will be dropped at the airport in time to catch your departing flight 
Included in price 
  • Five Star Accommodation (Twin sharing).
  • Half board basis on tour (day 01 starts with dinner/ last day ends with breakfast) - (depending on time of arrival in Colombo)
  • Air-conditioned transportation with English speaking chauffeur guide from Ceylon tourist board.
  • ​Van insurance in Sri Lanka (Sri Lankan standards)
  • All the Government Taxes
  • ​Entrance fees to
  • Udawlawa National Park
  • YalaNational Park
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
  • Temple of Tooth Relic                                                                                                                       
Not Included
  • Personal travel medical insurance
  • Airport departure tax
  • ​Cultural Show
  • ​Elephant rides
  • Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.).
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Video and Camera permits.
  • Lunch, Mineral water or other beverages throughout the tour.
  • ​Compulsory peak supplements
Important!!!!!!

The above Star classification is based on local industry standard & it’s not based on the International standards.

Price is based on per person twin share basis.
Prices are net in USD and inclusive of applicable taxes as at date.
Rates may change without a notice if a significant currency fluctuation , Fuel
Increase or Revision of taxes occurs
Rooms will be on availability & if in case if the said hotels are fully booked
due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or
Nearest location.

Cancellation Policy (Based on hotel cancelation policy)

30 days prior to arrival, no cancellation
15 days - 29 days prior to arrival, 50 % of the Room cost
01 - 14  days prior to arrival, 100 % of the Room