Infinity Lanka Tours

WILDLIFE & Nature TOUR - 12 Days

(option 1)

DAY 01 - negambo

Negombo is situated in west coast of Sri Lanka. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the main attractions of Negombo. And it’s in close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport. A boat trip winding through the lush mangroves down the Dutch Canal or Muthurajawela Marsh will reward you with sightings of monitor lizards and flocks of migrant birds.

Activities

  • Arrival in Colombo and meet Infinity Lanka representative at the Airport
  • Transfer to Negambo 30 Min drive approximately
  • Overnight stay in Negambo

DAY 02 - Wilpattu

Wilpattu National Park
The unique feature of this park is the existence of Natural lakes Natural, sand-rimmed water basins that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura, approximately 180 km north of Colombo. The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level.

Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard population and there are approximately 30 species of mammals in the Wilpattu National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Lankan Sloth Bear, Sri, Spotted Deer, Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose.

The lakes contain rainwater, important for resident and migratory water-birds and many wetland bird species found in the Wilpattu National Park and the park is also home for many Reptiles and Amphibians.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Transfer to Wilpattu national park which is 3 ½ Drive from Negambo (135 Km)
  • After lunch do an evening Jeep safari, Wilpatu national park which is Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest National Wildlife Park where you will get chance of experiencing some of the country’s most renowned wildlife highlights including the majestic Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bears and a host of endemic bird species.
  • Overnight stay at Wilpattu

DAY 03 - Minneriya Habarana

Minneriya National Park
Being part of the elephant corridor, which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Mineriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year it is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890-hectare park. In the afternoon jeep safari through National Park people can also see, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds other than Elephants.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Transfer to Habarana which is approx.2 hours’ drive (98 Km)
  • Do an afternoon jeep Safari at Minneriya national park, being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year it is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890 hectare park. You can also see, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds other than Elephants.
  • Overnight stay at Habarana

DAY 04 - Udawatta Forest Kandy

Udawatta Forest
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary or the Royal Forest Park of Kandy is situated on the hillside behind the Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic. This forest extents about 257 acres and is considered to be a vital Bio reserve the forest is rich with vegetation consisting with canopy, sub canopy and an underground layer. The dense plant life restricts sunlight reaching the ground soil surface. The underground layer mostly consists of the seedlings of the canopy layer species and creepers that reach to the top of canopy layer trees.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Transfer to Kandy which is approx.3 hours’ drive (95 Km).
  • Visit Udawattakale forest reserve.
  • Evening visit temple of the tooth relic where Lord Buddha’s secret tooth relic housed
  • Overnight stay at Kandy

DAY 05 - HORTON PLAINS

Horton Plains
Horton Plains is the coldest and windiest location in the country. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level and spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland this as declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Horton Plains, its surroundings, forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all major rivers. The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals representative of the country’s wet and Montane zones.

Horton Plains is spread over the southern ridge of the central highlands in between Nuwara Eliya and Haputale. On the southern edge of the Horton Plains at an altitude of 2140m is famous World’s End, an escarpment that fall sheer 900 meters.

The most frequent site of wildlife at Horton Plains are herds of Sambar Deer. Among the other mammals in the park are Strip-necked Mongoose, Long-tailed Giant Squirrel Wild Boar, the endemic Bear Monkey and Toque Monkey, Fishing cat, and Others.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Start early and transfer to Nuwaraeliya for Horton plains national park approx. 3 ½ Hrs
  • Visit Horton plains national park during the 9.5 Km round trip visit the World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m and Baker’s fall the round trip takes a leisurely three hours
  • Overnight stay at Nuwaraeliya

DAY 06 - UDAWALAWA

Udawalawe National Park
The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi)  and lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka

Udawalawe is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants, which are relatively hard to see in its open habitats with a herd of about 250 believed to be permanently resident and the park is also a good birdwatching site to endemic and rare migrants.

The Species recorded from the park include 94 plants, 21 fish, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 184 birds (33 of which are migratory), and 43 mammals. Additionally, 135 species of butterflies are among the invertebrates found in Udawalawe.

This is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Transfer to Udawalawe approx. 4 hours
  • Afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • Overnight stay at Udawalawe

DAY 07 - UDAWALAWA

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Do a morning Jeep safari at Udawalawe national park
  • Transfer to Yala approx.1 ½ Hrs
  • Overnight stay at Yala

DAY 08 - yala

Yala National Park
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and UVA Province. The park covers 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo.The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. Yala harbors 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Full day safari at Yala national park
  • Early morning safari will be done in the park with packed breakfast, you will be returning back to Hotel or a local restaurant for Lunch.
  • After lunch you will be again taken for the evening safari at park.
  • Overnight stay at Yala

DAY 09 - Mirissa

Mirissa
Situated 151km from Colombo, Mirissa is one of the main beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka. Mirissa is a perfect place to soak up sun for a day or two and its one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales.

Activities

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Transfer to Mirissa approx. 3 ½ Hrs. (140 Km)
  • You will be resting in the famous Mirissa beach today enjoying the Sun or enjoying the facilities available in the Hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Mirissa

DAY 10 - Mirissa

Early start in Mirissa you will be taken to Mirissa harbor at 6.00 Am for Boat Trip to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat these coastlines are known for some of the best locations globally for whale watching on their migratory path from the Horn of Africa to the Bay of Bengal. During the whale migration season it’s easy to spot Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins you may Sometimes can see turtles and various fish species

Activities

  • After the whale watching tour you will be taken back to the Hotel and transfer to Sinharaja rain Forest approx. 3 hrs. (100 Km).
  • Overnight stay at Sinharaja

DAY 11 - Sinharaja

Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot Located within Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces of the south-west lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka. The total area of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 18,900 acres or 7,648 hectares and ranges in altitude from 300m to 1,170m.

It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. This treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests eco region and was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, this was designated as World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988.

Activities

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Early morning Bird watching trail
  • Rain forest walk - Take a trek through the quaint paths of Sinharaja where placid undergrowth lie in wait for the appreciation of all who wish to indulge in the tranquil wilderness of Sri Lanka's world renowned rainforest.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at Sinharaja

DAY 12 - Transfer to Air Port

Activities

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • This completes the Sri Lanka 12 Days WildLife tour (Option-1) with infinity Lanka Tours and depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport directly from Sinharaja. approx. 4 hours’ drive (165 Km)

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on double sharing basis at Hotels with daily Breakfast.
  • Transport by private Air Condition Car/Van/Bus
  • English Speaking Chuffer
  • All Parking, taxes,Highway tall charges and fuel charges etc.
  • Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related to the Vehicle.

Exclusions

  • Medical and insurance of any kind.
  • All entrance fee.
  • Safari jeep fee, & any kind of activity fee
  • Monuments entrance fee
  • Lunch,Dinner and Cost of Extra Meals & Beverages
  • Laundry at any hotels
  • Personal nature Expenses i.e. Meal, Tipping etc
  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
  • Camera Fee at Monuments

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