Wild About Sri Lanka (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Udawalawe National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants
• Yala National Park - Safari in search of Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan krait, crocodiles and elusive leopards
• Bundala National Park - Spot colourful birds and Asian elephants in this picturesque coastal National Park
• Mirissa/Galle - Go whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Mirissa (01 Nov - 30 Apr) or visit Galle with its impressive fortress (01 May - 31 Oct)
• Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
• Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
• Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
• Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
• Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
• Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale
• Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride, tour the Giragama Tea Factory and watch a cultural performance
• Nuwara Eliya - Spend a night in this highland community, referred to as 'Little England', surrounded by Central Sri Lanka's picturesque tea country hills
• Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and lush tea plantations en route

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
• 9 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
  
• Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Kandy, Yala, Bundala and Colombo
• 3 Jeep safari/game drives in Udawalawe NP, Yala NP and Bundala NP
• Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips
• Escorted by an English-speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or less)
• Whale and dolphin watching boat cruise in Mirissa (01 Nov-30 April, approx $35pp to pay locally). Visit to the Dutch Fort at Galle (01 May-31 Oct)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 10
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flights and visas
• Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: USD$260-$290pp, paid in USD

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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