Widelife and Nature Tour

• Habarana Elephant Back Jungle Safari
• Minneriya National Park
• Nalanda Gedige
• Ella Region Trekking
• Buduruwagala

Welcome & assistance at the airport transfer to Negombo. Visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the islands fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. Negombo is the Old Dutch Fort, which was built in 1672. It is situated near the shore and offers a glimpse into the colonization history of Negombo. However, the Fort is now in a state of disrepair. Relax leisurely at the beach & stay overnight.

Day at leisure.

Morning (Optional boat trip in Negombo Channel) leave to Sigiriya. Optional Elephant Ride in Habarana.

Habarana Elephant Back Jungle Safari (with safari tickets) Habarana for an elephant back safari, Spend some times with elephant’s and joy ride in Habarana Jungle where you will have ample opportunities to take photographs of birds, animals, reptiles etc… Elephant Safari – the tour will take you along the forest trail, across the river, through the village and back to your lodging all on the elephant back ride.

In the afternoon evening climb the rock of Sigiriya located in the north-central part of Sri Lanka, preserves the architectural tradition of the country. The town is famous for its Rock, Gardens and Sanctuary. Sigiriya has spectacular importance in Sri Lanka. An ancient palace complex, erected during the reign of King Kasyapa, has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. Many experienced tourists call Sigiriya the most favourable place in Sri Lanka to visit. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Morning visit Polonnaruwa by bicycle. Polonnaruwa is the second ancient capital city for three centuries, is one of the most interesting places in Sri Lanka with many well preserved ruins of palaces and monasteries. It will take your breath away with its unbelievable beauty! Late in the afternoon visit Minneriya National Park. Minneriya is a small town in Sri Lanka, and is famous for two things, for the great Minneriya lake build by King Mahasen and for the Minneriya National Park which is a hot spot for safari lovers because of the abandons of Elephants. The 8890 hectares of MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK is an ideal eco-tourism location in Sri Lanka. The park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is home to Sri Lanka’s favourites such as deer, leopards and elephants. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast leave for Kandy en- route visit Dambulla. In Srilankan history Dambulla cave complex dates back to 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. It was known even before the making of the complex as one of the largest monasteries in Sri Lanka and the caves became a major religious centre too. Dambulla is best known for its wonderful cave temple complex dating back to 2nd century BC and it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It’s also known for bird watching. You can visit Nalanda Gedige the Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka. Nalanda Gedige is one of a number of remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. On your way to Kandy you would visit a spice garden & a batik factory in Matale. In the evening arrive at Kandy, the centre of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka and visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast leave for Pinnawela & visit the elephant Orphanage. The orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants abandoned by their mothers. During the drought period the young ones often fall into pits and ravines in their quest for water. Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast you can visit city of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara eliya the centre of hill country and en-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous Ceylon tea. Gregory Lake is one of attractive locations in Nuwara eliya & it was built by Governor William Gregory during 1872- 1877 periods and Shanthipura (the city view point). Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After Breakfast leave by vehicle to Ella and from Ella station go by train to Badulla or vice versa one way as per the availability of the train. The journey is one of the most beautiful routes to be travelled on by train as its a combination of a joy train ride complemented by the beautiful view of the misty mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations & other vegetation. In the evening pay a visit to a place near Badulla and witness the Dunhinda waterfalls. Return to Ella for the overnight stay.

The small town is used as a base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding countryside. A taste of the breath-taking scenery of Ella could be witnessed, if you walk into the Garden of the Grand Ella Motel (Formerly Ella Rest House), where you seem to be standing at the edge of the world, and everything around you seems to disappear at your feet. Some of the places you could see in Ella are the Ella Gap, Rawana Ella Falls, Little Adams Peak and Bambaragala Peak among many other varied pleasant walks with stunning scenery. Trekking in Ella area and stay overnight in Ella.

Get ready and leave for Tissamaharama and en route visit Buduruwagala the seven colossal figures carved out of a rock face at Buduruwagala are reached by a side road to the west, five kilometres south of Wellawaya, on the road to Tissa. The rock itself resembles a kneeling elephant with its head bowed and the end of the folded trunk is its mouth. At PM enjoy a wild safari in the Yala Park (by jeep). The elephants are undoubtedly the best-known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park too. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur monkey live and play on the treetops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar would startle you with their presence & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience! The peacock is easily one of the most famous birds at Yala. Proceed to Tissamaharama. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast leave to Unawatuna. Relax at your own pace. Relish a delicious dinner & stay overnight at the hotel.

Relax leisurely at the beach hotel with breakfast & dinner.

After Breakfast leave for Colombo en-route stop at Weligama and see the Stilt Fisherman & the city of Galle Dutch Fort, museum & Church. Dutch Fort: Built in 1663, the fort still retains the atmosphere and charm of Dutch days. Many old Dutch buildings are still intact inside the fort. The best way to see the fort is by walking around at the time of sunset. Dutch Museum: The Dutch Museum which is housed in a restored Dutch mansion of the time, contains paintings, prints, documents, furniture and ceramics from the Dutch colonial era. Dutch Reformed Church: Built by a Dutch Army officer at the site of a previous Portuguese church and in 1754 the church is situated close to the new entrance to the fort. P.M City tour in Colombo Visit the fascinating city of Colombo, which links the past with the present. You will visit the Fort area, the commercial centre, and Pettah Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, Cinnamon gardens that comprises of large residences and later on enjoy your free time in Colombo. Stay overnight in a Colombo hotel.

After breakfast you would transfer to the airport to connect flight for departure.

• Negombo – Camelot Beach Hotel
• Sigiriya – Camellia Resort & Spa
• Kandy – Thilanka Hotel
• Nuwara Eliya – Glenfall Reach Hotel
• Ella – Ella Mount Heaven
• Yala – Chandrika Hotel
• Unwtuna – Calamander
• Colombo – Mirage Hotel

£ 1265

• Welcomed at the airport by our representative.
• The accommodation in Double/Twin rooms in the hotels mentioned or similar.
• Bed & B’ fast basis for 11 Nights & 02 nights at Beach on Half Board Basis (Dinner & Breakfast included).
• Check-in Check-out 12h00.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking chauffeur will be provided. (Private Tour).
• Bicycle for Polonnaruwa visits & Train tickets for joy ride in Hill Country included. (Seats subjected to availability not guaranteed)
• The chauffeur will look after his meals & accommodation by himself.
• Basic Jeep to visit reserve Yala and Mineriya included (Entrance fees for the reserve to be paid directly by clients).
• Vehicle will not be provided on free days at the beach hotel but on the departure day the transfers include.

• Airfares (international and domestic).
• Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities.
• Does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
• Camera Fee & Entrance Fees to Monuments.
• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
• Visa, Insurance and Mediclaim.
• All entrance fees as per program to be paid directly in Sri Lanka Rupees and it will cost around USD 200 per person without extra optional mentioned.
• Please change Foreign currency in to SLRS at the airport after customs there are many 24hrs bank counters at the airport as all these payments have to be made only in SLRS
• No credit card payments are accepted in these places.
• USD 01 is around SLRS 144 & Euro 01 is around SLRS 155 at the moment. (Subject to change slightly sometimes details are provided with rates as applicable at the moment)