Wild About Sri Lanka - 10 days
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Wild About Sri Lanka

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WILDLIFE TOUR: Go wild in Sri Lanka as you head on safari in Yala, Udawalawe and Bundala national parks, searching for elephants and leopards. Go whale watching in Mirissa, tour the captivating capital of Colombo and take in the country's cultural highlights, from hilltop Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Throw in a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya and you've got the best of Sri Lanka in 10 incredible days!

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Tour overview

Duration10 days
StartsColombo
EndsColombo
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating4-5 star & heritage hotels
CountriesSri Lanka
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 9, Lunch: 1
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Children (0 - 17)
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Tour 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

Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
9 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Kandy, Yala, Bandula and Colombo
3 Jeep safari/game drives in Udawalawe NP, Yala NP and Bandula 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

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
Tipping Kitty: USD$60-$80pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.