The Wildlife Experience - Sri Lanka

12 Days / 11 Nights, Summer (May – October)

Peacock at Yala National Park

Highlights of the Itinerary:

Dolphin watching off Trinconalee
Watching 'The Gathering of Elephants' at Minneriya, ranked amongst the world’s top wildlife spectacles
Primate watching at Polonnaruwa
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Seeking highland endemics and going on a scenic nature walk at Horton Plains
Guided safaris to Yala National Park in search of larger animals including Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Jackal and Mugger Crocodile as well as a number of dry-zone bird species

Travel Map

Itinerary

Date	Service	Accommodation
Day 01	On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, transfer to Negombo Spend 01 night at Jetwing Beach, Negombo	Deluxe Room – B&B
Day 02	Morning, leave for Jungle Beach in Trincomalee via Anuradhapura (5½ hour drive). You have the option of going on a guided tour of this ancient capital. Remainder of the day at leisure. Spend 02 nights at Jungle Beach, Trincomalee	Lagoon Cabin – B&B
Day 03	Morning, go dolphin off Trincomalee. Blue whales are seen intermittently. Overnight at Jungle Beach, Trincomalee
Day 04	Morning, leave for Cinnamon Lodge in Habarana (2 ½ hour drive) Afternoon, visit Minneriya National Park to view 'The Gathering of Elephants' Spend 02 nights at Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana	Deluxe Room – H/B
Day 05	Morning, visit the ancient ruins in Polonnaruwa with an added focus on looking for primates which include Toque Macaque, Grey Langur and the Purple-faced Leaf Monkey Afternoon, visit Minneriya National Park to view 'The Gathering of Elephants' Overnight at the Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana	Deluxe room – H/B
Day 06	Early morning, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress Morning, leave for Jetwing Warwick Gardens in Ambewala passing through Nuwara Eliya (5 ½ hour drive) Spend 02 nights at Jetwing Warwick Gardens	Deluxe Room – B&B
Day 07	Morning, visit Horton Plains National Park in search of highland flora and fauna and trek to World’s End viewpoint Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Jetwing Warwick Gardens	Deluxe Room – B&B
Day 08	Morning, leave for Cinnamon Wild in Yala (5 hour drive) Afternoon safari at Yala National Park Spend 03 nights at Cinnamon Wild, Yala	Jungle Chalet – H/B
Day 09-10	Early morning and late afternoon safaris at Yala National Park Overnight at Cinnamon Wild, Yala	Jungle Chalet – H/B
Day 11	Early morning, one last safari at Yala National Park Late morning, leave for the Uga Residence, Colombo (6 hour drive) Spend 01 night at the Uga Residence, Colombo	Park Suite – B&B
Day 12	Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (1 hour drive)

B&B = Bed and Breakfast Basis
HB = Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast only)

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COST: Please request for rates

Cost per person based on air conditioned car with English speaking naturalist chauffer guide throughout the tour.

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