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21 Days from$6470 p/p in USD
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DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Sri Lanka,
Tour Type
Guided, Large Group, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
On this incredible safari stay in safari lodges and tented camps in some of Sri Lanka’s top wildlife spots; experience fantastic bird watching in Sinharaja Rain Forest, Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary, Bundala National Park, Makandawa Forest and Kitulgala; search for leopards in Yala National Park and Wilpattu National Park; see large elephant herds in Minneriya National Park, go whale watching in Marissa and dolphin watching in Kalpitiya. Activities inlcude a catamaran ride for bird watching and a night safari to find nocturnal species.
General Information
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Safari types:Birding Safari, Photo Safari, Whale Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:Yala National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Minnieyera National Park, Sinharaja National Park, Bundala National Park, Mirissa, Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary, Kitulgala, Kalpitiya, Makandawa Forest
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Wildlife:Leopard, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Toque Macaque, Birds, Wild Boar, Langur, Jackal, Dolphin, Whale, Monkey, Mongoose
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Activities:Game Drive, Nature Walk, Optional Activities, Birding, Whale Watching
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Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
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Start/end:Start/end in Colombo
Highlights
- Birds and trees in Sinharaja Rain Forest
- Birds in Kithulgala
- Catamaran boat ride in Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary
- Leopards in Yala National Park & Wilpattu National Park
- Elephants in Minneriya National Park
- Sloth bears in Yala
- Whale watching in Mirissa
- Dolphin watching in Kalpitiya
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 6,470 per person, based on double occupancy
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Services of a guide
- Transfers with an English speaking driver
- Activities as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Meals not included in itinerary
- Visas and travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Sri Lankan Expeditions‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Sri Lankan Expeditions‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
- Arrival in Sri Lanka and meet with our driver at the arrival lounge
- Transfer to Colombo – 1 hour drive approximately
- Overnight stay in Cinnamon Red Colombo
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Deniyaya, an unspoilt zone of Sinharaja Rain Forest – 5 hours drive approximately
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sinharaja Forest Edge Guest House
- Early morning bird watching trail
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Trek in Sinharaja Rain Forest in the afternoon
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sinharaja Forest Edge Guest House
- Early morning bird watching trail
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Continue the trek in Sinharaja Rain Forest with picnic meals
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sinharaja Forest Edge Guest House
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Mirissa – 3 hours drive approximately
- Afternoon at leisure by the beach
- Dinner and overnight stay at Paradise Beach Club
- Morning whale watching trip in the Indian Ocean at 6.30 am in a chartered boat with a picnic breakfast
- Back to the shore by noon
- Transfer to Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary for a catamaran ride in the lagoon for a bird watching trip, 4 -6 pm – 1½ hours drive approximately
- Dinner and overnight stay at Paradise Beach Club
- Morning whale watching trip in the Indian Ocean at 6.30 am in a chartered boat with a picnic breakfast
- Back to the shore by noon
- Transfer to Tissamaharama (Yala) – 3 hours drive approximately
- Dinner and overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp
- Morning safari in Bundala National Park at 6 am for bird watching with a picnic breakfast
- Afternoon safari in Bundala National Park at 3 pm for bird watching
- Dinner and overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp
- Full day safari in Yala National Park with picnic meals from 6 am to 6 pm
- Dinner and overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp
- Full day safari in Yala National Park with picnic meals from 6 am to 6 pm
- Dinner and overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp
- Breakfast at the camp
- Checkout and transfer to Kitulgala – 4 hours drive approximately
- Overnight stay in Plantation Hotel in Kitulgala
- Morning bird watching trail in Makandawa Forest in Kitulgala
- Back to the hotel for breakfast
- White water rafting (optional)
- Afternoon bird watching trail in Makandawa Forest in Kitulgala
- Overnight stay in Plantation Hotel in Kitulgala
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Habarana – 4 hours drive approximately
- Safari in Minneriya National Park at 3 pm to see large herds of elephants
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sorowwa Resort in Habarana
- Nature trail in Sigiriya Sanctuary for bird watching with a picnic breakfast
- Relax at the hotel
- Safari in Minneriya National Park at 3 pm to see large herds of elephants
- Night safari in Habarana Jungle to see wild elephants and other nocturnal species
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sorowwa Resort in Habarana
- Nature trail in Habarana Jungle for bird watching with a picnic breakfast
- Transfer to Anuradhapura – 2 hours drive approximately
- Dinner and overnight stay in Palm Garden Village Hotel in Anuradhapura
- Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park with picnic meals from 6 am to 6 pm
- Dinner and overnight stay in Palm Garden Village Hotel in Anuradhapura
- Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park with picnic meals from 6 AM to 6 PM
- Dinner and overnight stay in Palm Garden Village Hotel in Anuradhapura
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer to Kalpitiya – 2½ hours drive approximately
- Relax in the afternoon
- Dinner and overnight stay at Bar Reef Resort in Kalpitiya
- Dolphin watching trip in the Indian Ocean at 6.30 am in a chartered boat
- Back to the hotel by mid day
- In the afternoon visit Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary
- Dinner and overnight stay at Bar Reef Resort in Kalpitiya
- Dolphin watching trip in the Indian Ocean at 6.30 am in a chartered boat
- Back to the shore by noon
- Relax in the afternoon
- Boat trip in Kalpitiya Lagoon
- Dinner and overnight stay at Bar Reef Resort in Kalpitiya
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Airport for departure – 2 hours drive approximately