Sri Lanka Wildlife Highlights

On arrival you will be met by your driver/guide and transferred in your private vehicle approx. 45mins to the village to spend 1 night at The Notary’s House, a luxury six bedroom, boutique hotel set amidst large gardens and featuring traditional Sri Lankan architecture – what a start!

Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Today your adventure really starts, as you head north to Wilpattu National Park to enjoy a jeep safari in the park. Keep an eye out for some amazing wildlife!

You will then exit the park to spend 2 nights at The Ibis Lodge Wilpattu, a rustic property that will allow you to experience absolute peace and be surrounded by the noises of the local species of birds.

Fancy something less rustic? This is just a starting point idea to give you a flavour of what we can do. Contact us today on 01273 923 100 to start planing your dream holiday.

The next day you will enjoy a full day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park. One of the oldest and less known national parks in Sri Lanka, Wilpattu is dotted with many “villus” or natural lakes that support a variety of wildlife including elephant, leopard, sloth bear, endemic jungle fowls, mugger crocodiles and Indian pythons.

This morning you will have the morning to enjoy one of the complimentary activities at Ibis Lodge, such as enjoying a refreshing dip in the nearby river, taking a boat ride across the lake in search of the local bird life, or setting off on a bicycle to explore the beautiful scenery that surrounds the property.

You will then drive into the Cultural Triangle region of the country to the incredible Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest temple cave complex in Sri Lanka.

After a fantastic day you will head to Kumbukgaha Villa to spend the next 2 nights – a secluded hideaway surrounded by wilderness and paddy fields, you can expect to experience the best of Sri Lankan hospitality. Settle in to your jungle oasis this afternoon!

This morning you will be collected by your guide and driven to the iconic Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. A great opportunity to burn off your lovely breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating UNESCO complex and a hike to the top to enjoy the stunning scenery.

This afternoon you will then head into Minneriya National Park for a jeep safari in search of the large elephant herds, sambar deer and purple faced langur monkey.

Contact us on 01273 923100 for more info on the famous Elephant Gathering.

This morning you will be driven south to the scenic city of Kandy, heading to the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace where you will enjoy a guided tour and walk by Kandy Lake.

You will then spend 1 night at Villa Rosa, a unique hotel located away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city – enjoy a Sundowner by the infinity pool this afternoon!

Today will be driven 7km south of Kandy to the station where you will board the train south through the stunning tea plantations and many local villages to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. On arrival, you will be met and taken to spend 2 nights at Oliphant Boutique Villa, a luxury villa surrounded by lush tea estates, beautifully kept gardens, and a backdrop of stunning mountains.

The following day you are free explore this beautiful region with your guide and vehicle at your disposal. No trip is complete to this region without a visit to a tea factory and if you are feeling active we definitely recommend a nature hike in the Horton Plains National Park to the “Worlds End”!

An incredible drive today will take in the Ella Gap with stunning views of the southern plains (definitely a stop for a few photos!) as you head down to Yala National Park to continue your safari with 2 nights at Jetwing Yala. Settle in to your room, head to the pool for a refreshing swim, or visit the spa for a relaxing treatment. Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari in the park which is prime leopard country!

The following day you will head on a full-day jeep safari in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most visited reserve and home to the world’s highest density of leopards. Alongside these elusive big cats, you may also encounter elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, and a rich variety of birdlife as you explore the park’s varied landscapes of forest, lagoon, and scrub.

This morning you will rise early and head to your final wildlife hotspot, Udawalawe National Park. Enjoy a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park – the perfect environment for the Asian elephant, this is a fantastic spot to view these majestic creatures in the wild!

You will then continue west to the UNESCO Galle Fort to spend your last night at The Bartizan – the hotel is in an old dutch structure and has been renovated to feature modern bedrooms in a fantastic location.

There are plenty of wonderful things to do in or around Galle Fort. Talk to us about the different options.

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your holiday

Following a final breakfast in the fort you will be transferred north to Colombo Airport for your flight back to the UK. Or add-on a few nights at the beach for a relaxing end to your holiday.

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