Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife - 10 days
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Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife

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PRIVATE WILDLIFE TOUR: Go in search of Sri Lanka's wonderful wildlife on game drives in Yala, Udawalawe and Bandula national parks. Go whale watching in Mirissa and explore the Tear Drop Isle's famous cultural triangle. Elusive leopards, herds of Asian elephants and Sri Lankan sloth bears. Verdant tea plantations, ancient Polonnaruwa and iconic Sigiriya Rock. Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and Dambulla's Rock Temple. All this and more in just 10 days.

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Tour overview

Duration10 days
StartsColombo
EndsColombo
RangePrivate
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group Size
Minimum age5 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsAny day of the year
Hotel Rating4-5 star & heritage hotels
CountriesSri Lanka
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 9
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in NZD
Per person from
$4,545.00
Deposit from
$2,842.00
From
$9,090.00

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
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
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 a professional chauffeur guide
Entrance and park fees to all included sites
Whale and dolphin watching boat cruise in Mirissa (01 Nov-30 April, approx $65pp 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
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture