Big 5 Tour in Sri Lanka

Big 5 Tour in Sri Lanka

Introduction

Sri Lanka is a hot-spot for wildlife after Africa. Sri Lanka has over 20 wild-life national parks and few of them are very popular around the world including Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Kawdulla National Park, Gal Oya National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park, and Minneriya National Park. Sri Lanka is blessed with a variety of animals including elephants, water buffaloes, leopards, sloth bears, herds of deer, sambar, crocodile and 492 species of birds of which 219 are breeding residents and 47 are endemic.

Some of the memorable moments this Big 5 Tour can offer you are: Muthurajawela wetland bird watching; whale watching in Mirissa Beach; visiting Galle Fort; visiting elephant transit home in Udawalawe, a safari at Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and Bundala National Park; enjoying the wild at Buttala- Wildescape; cycling through the village and vegetable cultivations; enjoying river bath, BBQ dinner by the river and overnight; jungle drive; walk through the park; hike to the Makara river mouth; boat safari on Sri Lanka’s largest lake in Kandy and visiting ‘Temple of Tooth Relic’.

Amazing Views

Family Friendly

Professional Guide

Shuttle Included

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1: AIRPORT/NEGOMBO
A Warm welcome awaits you at the Arrival lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. Your personal driver guide will give you a brief introduction and commence the trip to Negombo. Check in to hotel and relax.
Accommodation at Ranweli Holiday Village
DAY 2: NEGOMBO/MIRISSA
Muthurajawela wetland bird watching. Thereafter proceed to Mirissa en route visit Gall Fort. Check in to hotel and Relax by the beach.
Accommodation at Paradise Beach Club Mirissa
DAY 3: MIRISSA/YALA
Early morning whale watching in Mirissa Beach ( Time 6.30 am to 12.00 noon- 1.30 pm) Proceed to Yala. Accommodation at Big Game Camp.
DAY 4: YALA
Afternoon safari at Yala National Park.
Accommodation at Big Game Camp
DAY 5: YALA
Morning Safari at Bundala National Park Return to hotel and relax and thereafter enjoy Afternoon safari at Yala National Park.
Accommodation at Big Game Camp
DAY 6: GALOYA
Proceed to Galoya (Approximately 5 hrs Drive). Jungle Drive and Walk Through the Park ( 4 hours ) Hike to the Makara river mouth with one of our expert naturalists. (Optional)
Accommodation at Gal Oya Lodge.
DAY 7: GALOYA
Enjoy Boat Safari on Sri Lanka’s Largest Lake ( 5 hours ). Scenic 40-minute drive from the lodge to the lake is perfect to explore the national park and surrounding villages.
Accommodation at Gal Oya Lodge.
DAY 8: GALOYA/KANDY
Proceed to Kandy. (Approximately 3 hrs drive) Check in to hotel and relax. Evening visit Temple of Tooth Relic Sri Dalada Maligawa.
Accommodation at Hotel Topaz.
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Morning visit Udawatta-Kale Proceed to Colombo International Airport for Departure.

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What Includes
  • Hotel Accommodation and meal plan at mentioned hotels as per the itinerary
  • Transportation by an Air Conditioned vehicle with an English speaking naturalist
  • Entrance fees of all excursions
  • 02 mineral water bottles per person per day
  • Highway Toll where applicable
What Not Includes
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, spa, porters, etc.,
  • Meals not included in the itinerary
  • Optional visits
  • Camera & video permits
  • Visa Fee
  • All tips & portages
  • Any other beverages or meal and expenses

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