tour details

Nature and wildlife tourism - This is an element of Sri lankan travel industry centered around observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. It include eco- and animal-friendly tourism, safari hunting and similar high-intervention activities which fall under the umbrella of wildlife tourism. Nature and wildlife tourism, in its simplest sense, is observing the flora and wild animals in their natural habitat, without disturbing them in any manner.

Itinerary

Duration:
7 Days & Nights
Starting Point:
Airport / Colombo
Ending Point:
Airport / Colombo

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Day

1 Airport – Colombo (35 Km | 45 Min)

Pick my journey representative will warmly welcome and assist you upon arrival, and drive you to Colombo.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Colombo.

2 Colombo – Pinnawala – Kandy (135 Km | 3 Hrs)

After breakfast check - out from the hotel visit the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage on the way to nuwaraeliya. At the elephant orphanage you can take wonderful photographs with the largest mammal in Land.

Attractions: Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala | Spice Garden |Temple Of Tooth Relic | Gem Museum | Cultural Show

Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

3 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (100 Km | 3 Hrs)

After breakfast check - out from the hotel, visit a functioning Tea Factory while heading to the Nuwatraeliya. Take part in a tea tasting session to explore the art of grading tea, and find your favourite ‘flavour’ of pure Ceylon tea. After this, the tour will continue to the famous little england of Sri Lanka. On the way you can enjoy nature and scenic view of tea estates, lakes and waterfalls. Aditionally if time permits you can visit the victoria park and the race course.

Attractions: Sita Amman Temple | Gregory Lake | Race Course | Golf Course

Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

4 Nuwara Eliya – Yala - Tissamaharam (190 Km | 04 1/2 Hrs)

After breakfast check - out from the hotel and head to Yala. In the afternoon proceed to Yala National Park.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Tissa.

Attractions: Yala Jeep Safari

5 Tissa – Bundala – Tissa

After breakfast check - out from the hotel and head to the Bundala National Park. Bundala National Park is one of the best places for birdwatching in Sri Lanka, especially between December and April as this is the park’s peak season. Beautiful lagoons, mesmerising waterways, thorny scrub jungles and dazzling dunes make Bundala’s landscape particularly eye-catching. In the evening visit Kataragama Temple.

Attractions: Bundala National Park | Kataragama Temple

Overnight stay at Hotel in Tissa.

6 Tissa – Bentota (210 Km | 05 Hrs)

After breakfast check - out from the hotel. Visit the Galle fortress on your way to bentota.

The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Attractions: Galle Fort | Dutch Museum |Turtle Hatchery | Madu River Boat Safari – Optional | Water Activities – Optional

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota.

7 Bentota – Airport (110 Km | 02 Hrs)

After breakfast check - out from the hotel and head to the Airport.

Fly Back Home with Unforgettable Memories!!!!

Route

Inclusions

Transport in A/C vehicle - Colombo / Kitulgala / Colombo

03 star Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Transport in A/C vehicle + services of an English speaking chauffeur/ guide

Sightseeing as per the itinerary

Recommended Hotel

GSH or similar hotel at Colombo

Devon or Similar hotels at Kandy

Stamford Star or similar-Nuwaraeliya

Elephant Eye or Similar at Tissamaharama

South Beach Villa @69 or Similar-Bentota

Exclusions

All entrance ticket fees for sites & places of interest

Cost of extra meals

Visa fee if needed

Miscellaneous

Expenses of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, telephone, fax, email & internet charges

Personal gratitude or tips

Please refer to our Cancellation Policy and to cancel a tour please fill and send Cancellation Request Form to info@pickmyjourneys.com.

Nature & Wildlife