7N / 8D
Wildlife
Family
7 Nights Sri Lanka Explorer: Wildlife, Hill & Beaches
Heriketiya(1N) → Arugam Bay(3N) → Ella(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Colombo(1N)
$ 530
$ 545
2% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Complete immigration formalities
- Meet and greet by our representative
- Transfer to Dickwella, visiting Galle Dutch Fort en route
- Check into the hotel in Dickwella
- Evening visit to Nilwella Beach (if time permits)
- Overnight stay at Heriketiya
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Arugam Bay. En route, visit the Bird Park in Hambantota.
- Continue the journey to Arugam Bay.
- Upon arrival, check into the hotel in Arugam Bay.
- In the evening, enjoy a stroll along Arugam Bay Beach.
- Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Enjoy a morning surf session at Arugam Bay Beach, one of the world's most popular surfing destinations.
- Later, visit the following attractions:
- Pottuvil Lagoon
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya (ancient Buddhist temple)
- Return to the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.
- Early breakfast at the hotel (around 06:00 hrs) or take breakfast packs.
- Proceed for an excursion to Kumana National Park.
- En route, visit:
- Crocodile Rock
- Elephant Rock
- Panama View Point
- Afternoon jeep safari begins around 13:00 hrs (the jeep will be waiting at the park entrance).
- Duration: approximately 3-4 hours.
- Wildlife highlights include:
- Large herds of wild Asian elephants
- A wide variety of birdlife, including pelicans, painted storks, and egrets
- Possible sightings of leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles
- Scenic lagoons and wetlands unique to Kumana
- After the safari, transfer back to the hotel in Arugam Bay.
- Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Ella. En route, visit:
- Ravana Falls
- Little Adam's Peak (viewpoint overlooking the Ella Gap)
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Upon arrival, check into the hotel in Ella.
- In the evening, enjoy a stroll around Ella town and experience the local nightlife.
- Overnight stay in Ella.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Proceed to Ella Railway Station for a scenic train journey.
- Arrive at the station by 09:30 hrs.
- Travel to Ambewela Railway Station (arrival around 12:00 noon).
- Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up and proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
- En route and in the city, visit the following:
- Nuwara Eliya Post Office (Colonial Pink Post Office)
- Seetha Amman Temple
- Gregory Lake
- Continue the journey to Kandy. En route, visit the following:
- Labukele Tea Centre
- Ramboda Falls
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
- Check into the hotel in Kandy.
- Overnight stay in Kandy.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Colombo. En route, visit:
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy View Point / Gem Museum
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Spice Garden
- Check into the Colombo hotel and take a break.
- In the evening, proceed with a Colombo city tour, visiting:
- Gangaramaya Temple / Seema Malaka Temple
- Galle Face Green / Colombo Lighthouse
- Lotus Tower (outside view)
- Shopping at Pettah Market or selected malls
- Return to the hotel in Colombo.
- Overnight stay.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for departure
- End of the tour
- Please note that the above itinerary may be adjusted slightly based on your arrival and departure flight times.
Stay & Meal Details
Arugam Bay
1 night
SALT HOUSE
Breakfast Included
Arugam Bay
3 nights
NIKARA BEACH VILLAS
Breakfast Included
Ella
1 night
ALPINE ELLA
Breakfast Included
Kandy
1 night
CEYLONI CITY
Breakfast Included
Colombo
1 night
THE OCEAN COLOMBO
Breakfast Included
2% off
Package Policies
- Pickup from the airport and drop-off at the airport at the end of the tour.
- All transfers will be on a private basis, using a comfortable, air-conditioned car. The same driver and vehicle will accompany you throughout the tour.
- An English-speaking driver will be provided.
- Hotel accommodation will be as mentioned in the itinerary, with standard room categories.
- Daily breakfast and dinner will be included throughout the tour, except at the Heriketiya Hotel.
- Government tax/VAT is included (please note that this may change if the government alters its tax policy).
- Parking and toll charges are covered.
- Tourist visa
- International flight ticket charges
- Entrance fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra meals or beverages not mentioned in the itinerary (lunch)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses (telephone and laundry services)
- Early check-in or late check-out charges
- Additional transfers and sightseeing
- Travel insurance
- 500 ml of bottled water per person per day during the tour.
- Souvenir gift and a 15 GB SIM card included.
- ETA visa registration provided.
- A 15% advance payment is required upon booking confirmation.
- 0 to 15 days before the arrival date: 100% of the total amount
- 16 to 21 days before the arrival date: 50% of the total amount
- 22 to 30 days before the arrival date: 25% of the total amount
- More than 30 days before the arrival date: No cancellation fee
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