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Sri-Lanka Wildlife Tour In 14 Days
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Safari, Whale Watching, Wildlife

  • Duration

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Join up for this journey for a closer look at Sri Lanka's Big Five; the blue whale, sperm whale, Asian elephants, leopards and sloth bears for a fascinating fortnight. For a small island barely noticeable in the world map, Sri Lanka is indeed a real surprise for its varied wildlife, a hot spot for photography and eco-tourism. 

Highlights
  • Witness the blue whales and sperm whales
  • Visit Mirissa fisheries harbour, located in the Weligama Bay
  • Explore Yala National Park, area of forest, grassland and lagoons
  • Go to Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks
  • Walk around the Alankuda beach, a stretch beach in Kalpitiya 
  • Day 1- Galle expand_more
    • Arrive at the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

    • Transfer to Closenberg Hotel at Galle for three nights.

  • Day 2- Blue whales expand_more
    • Out of the total Big Five, start off the day by visiting two biggies in the aquatic world. Sri Lanka is renowned as one of the best sizzling spot for seeing blue whales and quite famously the most convenient and ideal location to see both blue whales and sperm whales together.

    Dining and overnight stay at the Closenberg Hotel, Galle.

  • Day 3- Mirissa Fisheries Harbour expand_more
    • Drive to Mirissa Fisheries Harbour, located in the well-protected Weligama Bay. It is complete with all Marine Structure and Shore Facilities.

    • Sail over the sea in search of blue and sperm whales.  

    Dining and overnight stay at the Closenberg Hotel Galle.

  • Day 4- Yala National Park expand_more
    • Catch up your rest for the remainder of your morning and prepare for an afternoon game drive to Yala National Park in search of leopards, sloth bears and the adorable Asian Elephant. Though the rest of the Big Five can be contacted here, you will see more of leopards than any other since Yala National Park is world-famous for its highest density of leopards.

    • Look forward to the Journey to Chaaya Wild for three consecutive nights.

    Dining and overnight stay at the Chaaya Wild.

  • Day 5- Yala National Park expand_more
    • Explore the unexplored areas of Yala National Park in search of more beautiful sightings of leopards and sloth bears.

    Dining and overnight stay at Chaaya Wild.

  • Day 6- Yala National Park expand_more
    • Take a safari tour of the Yala National Park to spot more animals. 
    • Explore the wildlife and embark on the beautiful flora of the park.
  • Day 7- Udawalawe National Park expand_more
    • After feasting on a delicious breakfast, leave for Kalu's hideaway for one night stay, and step on to another forest reserve named Udawalawe National Park for more sightings of Asian Elephants and the others.

    • Explore the park that was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir.

    Dining and overnight stay at Kalus hideaway.

  • Day 8- Kandy expand_more
    • Leave for the Amaya Hills Kandy for one night. Its time for a break. After a series of hedonistic experiences, reminisce the pleasant moments of the past 7 days here.

    • Go to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.

    Dining and overnight stay at Amaya Hills Kandy.

  • Day 9- Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park expand_more
    • Leave Amaya Hills for the Palm Garden Village at Anuradhapura for the next 3 nights.

    • Go for thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park in search of sloth bear and leopard and also beautiful barking deer, spotted deer, sambar, jackal, Asiatic buffalo and some mammals.

  • Day 10- Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park expand_more
    • Go for thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park.
  • Day 11- Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park expand_more
    • Take including thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park.
  • Day 12- Alankuda beach expand_more
    • After the jungle thrills are over, head to Alankuda beach hotel for three nights to visit the marine giants at Kalpitiya.

    • Spend the morning and afternoon on boats looking out for sperm whale. It is the largest toothed whale in the world. The deep-sea off the Kalpitiya provides an ideal habitat for these giant marine hunters.

    • See spinner dolphins, where pods are regularly seen within a few kilometres of the shore.

  • Day 13- Alankuda beach expand_more
    • Explore Alankuda Beach, the busiest and best beach for non-kitesurfing.

  • Day 14- Departure expand_more

    Transfer to the airport to journey back home. 

What's Included
  • Accommodation on HB basis (Breakfast and Dinner)

  • Transportation in an A/C car (Up to 02 Pax)

  • A/C microvan (03 - 06 Pax)

  • Airport transfers

  • English-speaking naturalist Sri Lankan chauffeur guide

  • Entrance tickets for all activities mentioned above

  • Jeeps for safaris where mentioned

  • Government taxes

Know before you go
  • This is a seasonal tour

  • The recommended period for travel would be November - April

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 GBP 1950 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 2492 / person