Tour Ratting
Tour Category
Price Range
Location
Katunayake
Duration
14 Days 13 Nights
Location
Katunayake
Duration
14 Days 13 Nights
Tour Ratings
Magical Island Wildlife Tour 13 Nights & 14 Days
Experience Sri Lanka's incredible wildlife and natural wonders with this thrilling itinerary. Witness majestic whales off the coast of Mirissa, visit rescued elephants at the Ath Athuru Sevena Transit Home, and explore the breathtaking biodiversity of Udawalawe, Yala, and Bundala National Parks through exhilarating safaris. This journey offers unforgettable encounters with nature at its finest.
- Itinerary
- Includes
- Excludes
- Conditions
- Know before you go
Itinerary
1 Day
Katunayake - Negombo
• On arrival at the Bandaranaike International airport, you will be warmly greeted by your very own chauffeur guide and transferred to Negombo. (Approx. 30 min. drive). On arrival in the hotel, spend the day at leisure relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities. • Spend overnight at a hotel in Negombo on Bed & Breakfast basis.
2 Day
Negombo - Wilpattu National Park
• 06.30: Early Breakfast at Hotel • 07.00: Wetland bird-watching tour in Muthurajawela Sanctuary • 10.00: Proceed to Wilpattu • 13:30: Check in to a Campsite in wilpattu. • 14.30: Enjoy a game drive at Wilpattu National Park • 18:00: Arrive back to your campsite and enjoy the overnight stay on Half Board Basis. Experience the diverse wildlife of Sri Lanka with a Wetland bird-watching tour in Muthurajawela Sanctuary, home to 102 bird species, including migratory and endemic birds. Then, embark on a thrilling 3-hour game drive at Wilpattu National Park, famous for its leopards and natural lakes, where you may encounter sloth bears, spotted deer, wild pigs, and crocodiles, all while immersing yourself in the park's untamed wilderness.
3 Day
Wilpattu National Park - Knuckles
• 07.30: Breakfast at the campsite • 08.30: Proceed to Knuckles Mountain Range • 12.30: Check in to hotel. • 15:30: Enjoy a short trekking to experience the diversity of an evergreen forest. • Spend overnight at a hotel in Knuckles on Half Board basis. The Knuckles Mountain Range, named for its resemblance to clenched knuckles, spans approximately 21,000 ha and is part of the Central Highlands World Heritage site. Rich in biodiversity, it is home to 128 bird species, 20 amphibians, 53 reptiles, 15 freshwater species, and 31 mammals, with their distribution influenced by factors like food availability, climate, and elevation.
4 Day
Knuckles - Meemure
• 07.30: Breakfast at the Hotel • 08.30: Proceed to Meemure Village and enjoy a walking tour. • 12.30: Enjoy a Sri Lankan Lunch at a village house • 14:00: Guided waterfall trekking tour with water activities (Make sure that you take additional cloths for water activities). • 17.30: Arrive at your hotel and spend rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities Spend overnight at a hotel in Knuckles on Half Board basis. Meemure, one of Sri Lanka’s most remote villages, offers a glimpse into traditional rural life surrounded by lush forests and beautiful waterfalls. With a population of about 400, the village retains its unique culture, with eco-friendly houses made from clay and ‘Illuk.’ Visiting Meemure provides a community and biological experience like no other. The waterfall trekking tour in Knuckles adds an adventurous twist, challenging your confidence and physical abilities while enjoying thrilling water activities, all guided by an experienced and safety-conscious professional.
5 Day
Meemure - Mahiyanganaya
• 07.30: Breakfast at the hotel. • 08.30: Proceed to Mahiyanganaya • 12.00: Enjoy a Sri Lankan Lunch at a Village house • 13:00: Start a trekking tour in the village and then proceed with waterfall trekking tour. • 18:00: Arrive at a Hotel in Mahiyanganaya for the overnight stay. • Spend overnight at a Hotel on Half Board basis. The village tour begins with a short trek passing paddy fields to a village house where you can see and engage traditional pottery making. When the trail progress you can see some wonderful sceneries and many more activities performed by the villagers. On completion of the short village tour, your journey to two magnificent waterfalls will be commenced. Kaluwa wetuna Ella and Rathna Ella are hidden gems located in undiscovered Mahiyanganaya.
6 Day
Mahiyanganaya - Mahiyanganaya
• 05.30: Proceed to witness the sunrise from the Soraborawewa Lake • 06:00: Enjoy a traditional catamaran ride in the lake. • 08.00: Sri Lankan breakfast will be served on a rock boulder. • 09.30: Arrive back to the hotel and spend couple of hours at leisure before starting your safari in the Maduruoya National Park. • 14:00: Leave the hotel and enjoy the afternoon safari at Maduruoya National Park. • 18:00: Arrive at a Hotel in Mahiyanganaya for the overnight stay. • Spend overnight at the Hotel on Half Board basis. Maduru Oya National Park, designated in 1983, offers a stunning and unique experience, showcasing the natural beauty of Mahiyanganaya. Visitors can enjoy a picturesque sunrise over the East Plains, followed by a serene catamaran tour of the lake, where you can observe wildlife, including elephants and other animals, as well as the fishing activities of local villagers. The adventure concludes with a delightful breakfast on a rock overlooking the lake. The park, designed to protect catchments of five reservoirs, serves as a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, with its herds of Asian elephants being a major highlight.
7 Day
Mahiyanganaya - Gal Oya
• 07.30: Breakfast at the hotel • 11.00: Proceed to Galoya • 13:00: Arrive and Check-into hotel in Gal Oya. • 14:30: Enjoy a Game drive at Galoya National Park by Boat and Jeep. • Spend overnight at a hotel on Half Borad basis. Enjoy the only experience in Sri Lanka that allows you to spot wildlife from the water. It’s a unique way to immerse yourself in the animals’ habitats. With a little luck you could spot elephants swimming between islands or bathing at the lake’s edge.
8 Day
Gal Oya - Yala
• 08.00: Breakfast at the hotel • 10.00: Proceed to Yala • 13.00: Check-in a hotel for lunch • 14.30: Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park • 19:30: Enjoy a BBQ dinner in an outdoor location under the stars. • Spend overnight at a hotel on Full Board basis Enjoy the thrilling adventure of Wildlife with a safari tour in Yala National Park which has the highest density of Leopards in the world. You will explore this beautiful national park with so many other animals including sloth bear, elephant, and wild water buffalo with many varieties of endemic Flora and Fauna.
9 Day
Yala - Yala
• 05.30: Proceed to Yala National Park (snacks will be provided) • 10.00: After breakfast at the campsite, enjoy couple of hours at leisure. • 13.00: Enjoy your lunch • 14.00: Proceed with an afternoon safari in Bundala National Park • 19:30: Enjoy a BBQ dinner in an outdoor location under the stars. • Spend overnight at a hotel on Full Board basis Embark on an exciting wildlife safari in Yala National Park, home to the world’s highest density of leopards. Discover a diverse array of animals, including sloth bears, elephants, and wild water buffalo, while exploring the park’s rich variety of endemic flora and fauna.
10 Day
Yala - Udawalawa
• 08.00: Breakfast at Hotel • 09.00: Proceed to Udawalawe • 12.00: Arrive at a hotel in Udawalawe. • 14.30: Afternoon Safari at Udawalawe National Park • Spend overnight at a hotel Udawalwe on Half Board basis. Afternoon you will proceed to do a game drive in Udawalawe National Park where you will encounter Sri Lankan Elephants, which are relatively hard to see in its open habitats. Other than the Elephants, the park is home to water Buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys and the occasional Leopard, as well as it is an exciting location for Bird enthusiasts.
11 Day
Udawalawa - Sinharaja
• 07.30: Breakfast at the hotel • 09.00: Proceed to Sinharaja • 13.30: Lunch at Hotel (Payment direct) • 15.00: Evening Trekking at Sinharaja Rainforest • Spend overnight at a hotel in Sinharaja on Half Board basis. You will get your wakeup call that give you the message to get ready for the morning trekking tour that will start at 5:30am. This early morning trails will provide maximum opportunity to witness the beauty of the rainforest. Sinharaja rain forest is a UNESCO world heritage site. This Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest is undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of endemic species. Bird Watching in this ecosystem is particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka. This lowland evergreen rain forest is steeped in deep legend and mystery.
12 Day
Sinharaja - Mirissa
• 08.00: Breakfast at Hotel • 09.00: Proceed to Mirissa • 12.30: Check in and spend the rest of the time at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities in Mirissa. • Spend overnight at a hotel in Mirissa on Half Board basis
13 Day
Mirissa - Mirissa
• 05.00: Pick- up from Hotel & proceed to Mirissa Harbour (Packed breakfast from Hotel or boat) • 06.00: Enjoy Whale watching trip in Mirissa • 11.30: Arrive back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. • Spend overnight at a hotel in Mirissa on Half Board basis.
14 Day
Mirissa - Katunayake
• Breakfast at the hotel • Free at leisure till departure • As all good things come to an end, you will be safely driven to the airport for your flight back home having sweet memories of the tour with Beyond Escapes!!!👋
Includes
- 13 nights’ Accommodation in above hotels or similar as per the mentioned basis
- Transport is based on 01 Air-conditioned Luxury private vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking Chauffeur / National Guide during sightseeing tours
- Bird-watching tour in Muthurajawela Sanctuary
- Afternoon safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Trekking at Knuckles, Village tour and Waterfall activities and lunch at a village house in Knuckles
- Village tour, waterfall tour and lunch at a Village house in Mahiyanganaya
- Sunrise experience, traditional catamaran tour, lakeside breakfast on the rock in Mahiyanganaya
- Maduruoya National Park Safari
- Safari at Gal Oya National Park by Boat
- 02 Safaris at Yala National Park
- Safari at Bundala National Park
- Safari at Udawalawe National Park
- Evening Trekking at Sinharaja Rainforest
- Whale watching tour in Mirissa
- All current taxes as on date
- Parking and highway tickets
Excludes
- Sri Lanka Visa
- Compulsory X’mas evening dinner supplement per person (24th Dec)
- Compulsory New year Gala dinner supplement per person (31st Dec)
- Cost of Lunch & Dinner during the tour (if not mentioned in the itinerary)
- Any International Airfare / Airport taxes
- Any change in tax structure resulting from the hike in published tariff.
- Items of personal nature like tips, laundry, phone calls etc.
- Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
- Any other item not explicitly mentioned under price includes.
- Bar, telephone and laundry bills
- Tips to guides, restaurants, and hotel lobby. Tipping is expected.
- Any others expense
Conditions
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30 Days prior to the scheduled starting date: No Cancellation Fee
- 29-21 Days prior to the scheduled starting date: 50% Cancellation Fee
- 14-20 Days prior to the scheduled starting date: 75% Cancellation Fee
- 13 Days prior to the scheduled starting date: 100% Cancellation
- Fee. No Shows - 100% Cancellation Fee.
Know before you go
• Airport pick up will be arranged based on your flight details.
• You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
• Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
• Accommodation in above mentioned hotels will be subjected to availability at the time of booking. If any case the mentioned hotels are not available, similar grade hotels will be provided.
Starting From
USD
2640.00
2640.00
Deal
55
5
Day Tours
See more
See less
Round Tours
See more
See less
Things To Do
See more
See less