Elephants in Sri Lanka
Elephants in Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock aerial view & Minneriya wildlife
Sigiriya Rock aerial view & Minneriya wildlife
Nuwara Eliya landscapes & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Nuwara Eliya landscapes & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Horton Plains Nature Reserve wildlife glimpses
Horton Plains Nature Reserve wildlife glimpses
Udawalawe National Park & Yala National Park wildlife
Udawalawe National Park & Yala National Park wildlife

Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour

Half Board 7 nights from €2,359 per person Including Flights

Overview

Take advantage of this half board seven-night private guided tour where you will go to 3 of Sri Lanka's incredible National Parks in search of herds of elephants, leopards, crocodiles, sloth bears & many more animals. Along the way stop off at some of Sri Lanka's must see places, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic & Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Highlights

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Minneriya National Park
  • Horton Plains Nature Reserve
  • Udawalawe National Park
  • Yala National Park

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Whats included?
  • Flights & taxes
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Checked baggage
  • CAR licensed & bonded
  • In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
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Day 1

Arrive in Sri Lanka

You will be met by representatives of Jetwing Travels and transferred to Dambulla for the remainder of the day at leisure.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake, Dambulla (Deluxe Room)

 

Day 2

Sigiriya & the Minneriya National Park

After breakfast, take a transfer to Sigiriya to climb the Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya – is a World Heritage Site and the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed area should not be missed.

Later, enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park - This National Park with 8889 hectares is famous for it large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and lake area. You might also spot wild buffalo, wild boar, spotted deer, sloth bears, sambhur and jackals. There are more than 160 species of birds, 26 varieties of fish and 78 varieties of butterflies.

Transfer back to your hotel

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake, Dambulla (Deluxe Room)


Day 3

Nuwara-Eliya & Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

After breakfast this morning, transfer to your hotel in Nuwara-Eliya. En route visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka, hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing St. Andrews, Nuwara-Eliya (Superior Room)

 

Day 4

Horton Plains Nature Reserve

After an early breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a Nature walk in Horton Plains Nature Reserve, which is approximately 10,000 hectares. Here you will see elk, deer, giant squirrels, wild boar, wild hares, porcupine, and a variety of migratory birds, unique to this region. According to a recent count there are 16 leopards in Horton Plains.

Transfer back to your hotel

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing St. Andrews, Nuwara-Eliya (Superior Room)

 

Day 5

Udawalawe National Park

After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Udawalawe.

Afternoon enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe (Deluxe Room)

 

Day 6

Udawalawe National Park

After an early breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park has an area of 30,821 hectares and covers the catchment area of uda Walawe reservoir. The Haputale and Kaltota mountain ranges, can be seen from the park and give a picturesque view. It provides a home for displaced animals from the Walawe Development Project. Rich in elephant population the park has an estimated 500 or more elephants. They roam about in herds of 50-100 at times. The park is known to be a good breeding ground for baby elephants.

Later on, transfer to your hotel in Yala.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Yala, Yala (Superior Room)

 

Day 7

Yala National Park

Morning is at leisure.

Evening enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari at the Yala National park.

Yala National Park is 378 square miles and was established in 1938 from what originally was a shooting reserve. This is the most famous and well developed National Park where wild animal and birds can be observed. The wild animals include elephants in herds of varying sizes, leopards, wild boar, wild buffalo, crocodile, peacocks, jackal, sloth bear and other animals. The bird-life comprises of about 130 species including painted strokes, paradise flycatcher, grey herons, serpent eagle, sea eagle, black-necked stork, spoonbills and pelicans.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Yala, Yala (Superior Room)

 

Day 8

After breakfast at the hotel, tranfer to the Airport or your preferred beach resort.

  • International flights
  • Meeting & assistance at the Airport
  • Hotel accommodation with dinner & breakfast included
  • All internal transport in an A/C Car for 1 and 2 persons and Micro Van for 3-5 persons & 08 Seated Micro Van for 6-7 persons with the services of an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • All entrance fees as per the above itinerary
  • 2 x Water bottles per person per day
  • All applicable taxes & service charge

Sri Lanka is a largely Buddhist country and you will often find restrictions on alcohol in place. On Full Moon Poya days and public holidays the government prohibits the serving of alcohol, but guests are able to enjoy pre-purchased drinks or those from the hotel minibar. To see which days are affected, please see here.

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