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7-Day Wildlife and Adventure

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Overview

Sri Lanka is one of the best wildlife watching countries in South Asia. The country may be small in size, but the variety of habitats and the wildlife found there, would do justice to a country many times its size.

Spending 7 days in Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to visit the Yala National Park which is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.

During this journey, you'll also experience some of Sri Lanka's iconic landmarks, such as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, The Temple of the Tooth and the city of Nuwara Eliya in the tea country hills, also known as the Little England of Sri Lanka.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Your 7 Days in Sri Lanka

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Welcome to Your 7 Days in Sri Lanka

Upon arrival at the airport, you'll meet your driver and proceed to Sigiriya. En route, you'll stop to visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided with an insight into an age-old industry of spice production. You'll also make a stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple and to have a traditional lunch before arriving at your hotel for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Kassapa Lion Rock Resort Digampathaha

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    New Ranweli Spice Garden Kandy

    Dambulla Cave Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Dambulla

Day 2

Sigiriya to Kandy

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Sigiriya to Kandy

After breakfast, you'll proceed to Kandy. En route, you'll stop to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the mighty sacred rock which has become a symbol of Sri Lanka. Afterwards, you'll proceed to Kandy which is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. Upon arrival, you'll head out to explore the city and attend a traditional dance show in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Topaz Kandy3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion Rock

    Kandy

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Kandy

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Sigiriya

Day 3

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, you'll proceed to Nuwara Eliya which is known as the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is a mountain station at 1,868 metres altitude, in a splendid landscape. En route, you'll pass by wonderful mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the Island but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night.

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    Accommodation

    Araliya Green Hills Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Glenloch Tea Factory

    Nuwara Eliya

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Ella

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Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Ella

Continue your 7 days in Sri Lanka today by proceeding to Nuwara Eliya to explore and to have some lunch. Then, after lunch, you'll head to the Nanuoya railway station to take the train to Ella. The train journey to Ella is the most famous stretch of train travel in Sri Lanka and is nearly a tourist attraction in itself. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from Ella train station and taken to Ravana Falls, before proceeding to your hotel in the Yala National Park.

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    Accommodation

    Cinnamon Wild Yala4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hakgala Botanical Gardens

    Seetha Amman Temple

    Ella

    Ravana Falls

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    Transportations

    Train from Nanuoya Railway Station. to Ella

    Private Driver from Ella to Yala National Park Sri Lanka

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Central Province

    Seetha Eliya

    Ella

    Uva Province

    Palatupana

Day 5

Explore Yala National Park & Proceed to Mirissa

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Explore Yala National Park & Proceed to Mirissa

Early in the morning today, you'll proceed to Yala National Park on a special Jeep safari. You'll hope to spot lots of wild animals on this safari including the rarely-spotted but abundant, leopards. After lunchtime, you'll proceed to Mirissa. En route, you'll stop to visit Mirissa beach and see the famous stilt fishermen. You'll have dinner and stay overnight in Mirissa before continuing on your journey in the morning.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort Mirissa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Yala National Park

    Mirissa Beach

    Stilt Fishermen

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    Restaurants

    Refresh Seafood RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yala National Park to Mirissa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Palatupana

    Southern Province

    Tissamaharama

    Matara

    Mirissa

    Galle

Day 6

Galle to Colombo

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Galle to Colombo

Early in the morning, you'll go on a whale-watching excursion. Mirissa is the best place to experience these beautiful animals in their natural habitat in Sri Lanka. After this adventure, you'll proceed to the exciting city of Colombo, stopping en route to visit Galle Fort which was built by the Portuguese in the early 16th century and also to visit the Kosgaga turtle hatchery. In the evening, you'll have plenty of time to explore Colombo.

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    Accommodation

    OZO Colombo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Whale Watching in Mirissa

    Galle Dutch Fort

    Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mirissa to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matara

    Mirissa

    Galle

    Kosgoda

    Colombo

Day 7

Colombo City Tour and Departure

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Colombo City Tour and Departure

This is the last day of your 7 days in Sri Lanka. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. You'll head out on a city tour of Colombo before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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    Activities

    Gangaramaya Temple

    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

    Independence Square

    ODEL Shopping Complex

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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