Wildlife Tour 4
3 Nights Mount Lavinia, 1 Night Nuwara Eliya, 2 Nights Yala, 1 Night Udawalawe, 1 Night Deniyaya, 1 Night Tangalle, 1 Night GalleRoute :
Mount Lavinia
Nuwara Eliya
Yala
Udawalawe
Deniyaya
Tangalle
Galle
Tour Details
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast this is the tour for you. We cover almost the best possible wildlife parks in Sri Lanka. A wildlife and Nature photographers dream tour.
- StartsBandaranayaka International Airport
- EndsColombo
- Hotel Rating4, 5 star & heritage hotels
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*Kindly note that the above tour programs are samples only. We can tailor made your program as per your request.
Itinerary
Day 1
Airport > Mount Lavinia
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by our Magic Asia representative and transfer to your hotel in Mount Lavinia for overnight stay.
Day 2
Mount Lavinia > Nuwara Eliya
Drive to Nuwara Eliya After breakfast, stopping for lunch at Kitulgala where the film The Bridge Over the River Kwai was filmed. In the afternoon join a tour of the city of Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya: Set in a mountain valley some 1800 metres above sea level, it is surrounded by rolling hills covered in vast tea plantations Approx. journey time 4½ hours, 124 miles.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3
Nuwara Eliya > Yala
After an early departure, you’ll arrive at Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains: The plains are characterised by rolling hills, forest and grasslands and are undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s best eco-tourism venues and nature reserves. It is home to an array of wildlife and is ideal for bird watchers with over 87 species, 14 of which are endemic. A three-hour trek over relatively challenging terrain takes you to the renowned World’s End precipice where you can enjoy incredible views over the surrounding countryside.
Then continue your journey south to Yala National Park to Get a close to the wildlife as well as the beach. Overnight stay at a hotel in Yala.
Day 4
Yala
After Early breakfast depart to enjoy a full day safari at Yala.
Yala: The park boasts the highest density of leopards not only in Sri Lanka but in the whole world, which is why it is commonly considered to be the best place to film and photograph these elusive beasts. The park also boasts a stunning array of other creatures, from Sloth Bears, Golden Palm Civet cats and Wild Water Buffalo to Hornbills, Black-capped Bulbuls and peacocks.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5
Yala > Udawalawe
After breakfast Leave to Udawalawe, In the afternoon visit the Elephant transit home.
Elephant Transit Home: The transit home was established by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1995 as a rehabilitation centre and here you’ll find a number of orphaned elephants being cared for before being released into the wild. Although you won’t get to interact with the elephants, this half-hour visit is a great opportunity to see the animals and discover the important and tireless work that’s done to get them back into the wild
Check in to the hotel in Udawalawe for overnight stay.
Day 6
Udawalawe > Sinharaja
Depart to udawalawe national park before breakfast for an early morning safari. This afternoon you will be transferred to Deniyaya and in the afternoon. enjoy your first trek into the Sinharaja rainforest.
Udawalawe National Park: Lightly vegetated, the park is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to spot a variety of wildlife species including buffalo, elephants, and occasionally a leopard or two.
Sinharaja Rainforest: The only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, the Sinharaja rainforest offers guests the chance to walk amongst beautiful flora and fauna.
Return to the hotel in Deniyaya for the overnight stay.
Day 7
Deniyaya > Tangalle
Depart to Tangalle After breakfast. In the afternoon Visit the turtle hatchery. return to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 8
Tangalle > Mirissa > Galle
After early breakfast proceed to an unforgettable whale-watching excursion in Mirissa.
Whale Watching: The blue whales – the earth’s largest creatures – are the real draw off the part of this Sri Lanka coast, however you may also be lucky enough to spot orca, humpback whales, turtles and dolphins.
