Magical Island Wildlife tour - 13 Nights - 14 Days

Discover this exclusive holiday package by Sri Lanka Holiday Air Ltd, meticulously crafted to showcase the island’s exquisite beauty and provide you with a journey of a lifetime. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and adventure, designed to be fully customizable according to your personal preferences. Experience the breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and thrilling activities that make Sri Lanka a unique travel destination.

Route Plan: Airport / Wilpattu / Knuckles / Mahiyanganaya / Galoya / Yala / Udawalawe / Sinharaja / Mirissa / Airport

Highlights 

• Bird-watching tour in Muthurajawela Sanctuary

• Half Day game drive at Wilpattu National Park

• Short trekking in knuckles 

• Meemure Village Tour with Sri Lankan Lunch 

• Guided waterfall trekking tour with water activities 

• Sorabora Lake experience with breakfast 

• Half Day Jeep safari at Maduruoya National Park. 

• Galoya National Park by Boat and Jeep. 

• 2 Half Day Jeep safaris at Yala National Park. 

• Half Day Jeep safari at Bundala National Park. 

• Half Day Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park. 

• Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest 

• Whale Watching tour in Mirissa 

Day 01: Arrival at Airport – Negombo (Approx. 30 mins | 20 km)

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your chauffeur guide and transferred to your hotel in Negombo. Spend the day at leisure relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities.Negombo is famous for its wide beaches and rich Christian heritage, reflected in its grand churches and Catholic shrines throughout the town. The Dutch transformed Negombo into an important commercial center by building a canal used to transport cinnamon and other spices from the interior to the coast for export.Overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 02: Negombo – Wilpattu (Approx. 3.5 hrs drive)

Begin with a wetland bird-watching tour at Muthurajawela Sanctuary, home to hundreds of bird species and diverse flora and fauna.Proceed to Wilpattu and check into a luxury camping villa at Thamaravila.Enjoy an afternoon game drive at Wilpattu National Park, the largest and one of the oldest parks in Sri Lanka, known for its leopards and unique natural lakes called “Willus.”Return to your campsite for an overnight stay on a Half Board basis.

Day 03: Wilpattu – Knuckles (Approx. 4 hrs drive)

Travel to the Knuckles Mountain Range and check into Dumbanagala Chalet.Take a short trek to explore the lush evergreen forest, home to a diverse range of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.Overnight stay at Dumbanagala Chalet on a Half Board basis.

Day 04: Knuckles

Visit Meemure Village for a walking tour and enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a village house.Go on a guided waterfall trekking tour with optional water activities.Relax at your hotel in the evening.Overnight at Dumbanagala Chalet on a Half Board basis.

Day 05: Knuckles – Mahiyanganaya (Approx. 3 hrs drive)

Travel to Mahiyanganaya.Enjoy a village tour including traditional pottery making, followed by a visit to two hidden waterfalls, Kaluwa Wetuna Ella and Rathna Ella.Overnight at Keven’s Casa Hotel on a Half Board basis.

Day 06: Mahiyanganaya

Witness sunrise at Soraborawewa Lake and enjoy a traditional catamaran ride with breakfast served on a rock boulder overlooking the lake.Spend leisure time before heading out on an afternoon safari at Maduruoya National Park, known for its Asian elephant herds.Return to Keven’s Casa Hotel for overnight on a Half Board basis.

Day 07: Mahiyanganaya – Gal Oya (Approx. 2 hrs drive)

Travel to Gal Oya and check into Galoya Lodge.Enjoy a unique game drive at Gal Oya National Park by boat and jeep, where you may see elephants swimming between islands.Overnight at Gal Oya Lodge on a Half Board basis.

Day 08: Gal Oya – Yala (Approx. 3 hrs drive)

Travel to Yala and check into Leopard Nest.Enjoy an afternoon safari at Yala National Park, home to the world’s highest density of leopards, along with other wildlife like sloth bears and wild water buffalo.Dine under the stars with a BBQ dinner.Overnight on a Full Board basis.

Day 09: Yala

Early morning safari at Yala National Park followed by leisure time and lunch.Afternoon safari at Bundala National Park, a key wintering ground for migratory water birds such as greater flamingos.Evening BBQ dinner under the stars at Leopard Nest.Overnight on a Full Board basis.

Day 10: Yala – Udawalawe (Approx. 3 hrs drive)

Travel to Udawalawe and check into Grand Udawalawe Hotel.Enjoy an afternoon safari to spot Sri Lankan elephants and diverse wildlife.Overnight on a Half Board basis.

Day 11: Udawalawe – Sinharaja Rainforest (Approx. 4 hrs drive)

Travel to Sinharaja Rainforest and check into The Rainforest Ecolodge.Enjoy an evening trekking tour.Overnight on a Half Board basis.

Day 12: Sinharaja – Mirissa (Approx. 3 hrs drive)Travel to Mirissa and check into Triple O Six.Spend the day at leisure.Overnight on a Half Board basis.

Day 13: MirissaEnjoy a whale-watching trip from Mirissa Harbour, one of the best places globally to spot Blue and Sperm Whales, along with dolphins and turtles during their migration season (November to April).Spend the rest of the day at leisure and overnight at Triple O Six on a Half Board basis.

Day 14: Mirissa – Airport (Approx. 3 hrs drive)Morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of your tour.

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