Singharaja rain forest – Udawalawe National Park – Yala National Park – Horton Plains – Kithulgala – Muthurajawela
Day 1: Singharaja
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from SHA Tours. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Singharaja.
The rich and unique animal and plant life in the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve is the reason why it was marked as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. Currently, the reserve spans 8864 hectares and the country plans to quadruple the size of the area to respect the ecological significance of the region. The hilly virgin rainforest is a treasure trove of endemic species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and of course, an abundance of trees and insects.
Overnight stay at Singharaja
Day 2: Singharaja / Udawalawe
After breakfast start Singharaja Rain Forest nature tour. You will be able to see rare Endemic species of Birds, Animals, Flora and Fauna etc. This is one of the world heritage sites. Overnight stay at in a simple lodge in Singharaja Rain Forest. (LKR 2000 Per person)
There after proceed to Udawalawe National Park (Per person $40) and visit Elephant Transit Home (LKR 500 per person)
Overnight stay at Udawalawe
Day 3: Yala National Park
After breakfast proceed to Thissamaharama. Afternoon safari by jeep at Yala National Park. It has one of the highest densities of Leopards in world.Yala is the best place in Asia to see leopards. Other large animals you may see include Elephant, Sloth Bear, mugger Crocodile, Spotted deer, sambhur, deer, Wild Boar and many birds, Reptiles. (USD 88 for 2 persons)
Overnight at Thissamaharama
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. visit Gregory lake and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, visit tea plantations and step into a tea factory and experience a glimpse of the Ceylon tea making process and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea.
Visit Hakgala Gardens (Per person LKR 1500) which is one of the most beautiful hill country botanical gardens in Asia. Do a panoramic tour in Nuwara Eliya city including a visit to the Golf Course.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Day 5: Horton Plains
Early morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park to see cloud forests and rare flora fauna which include the Endemic Rhino Horned lizard, Bearmonkey, Giant squirrel and Sambhur. We also look for endemic birds such as yellow-eared Bulbul, Hill white-Eye and Dull blue Flycatcher. walk though the grasslands to the view point know as Worlds End. (Per Person USD 28)
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Kithulgala
After breakfast proceed to Kithulgala for white water rafting crossing the Kelani River and walk thru Kithulgala forest path to see some birds life and nature. (Per person LKR 4,000)
There after proceed to Negombo for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Negombo
Day 7: Muthurajawela / Negombo
After breakfast visit Muthurajawela marsh land. (Lagoon Boat Trip US$ 65 per person)
Muthurajawel is one of the main bio diversity hot spots in Sri Lanka consisting wide array of endemic / residence & common flora & fauna species. Upon recognizing the ecological significance of Muthurajawela.
Overnight stay at Negombo
Day 8: Airport
After breakfast proceed to airport for departure or continue the stay at the beach.
Includes –
Transportation by private AC car
English speaking chauffeur guide
Excludes –
Beverages
Entrance tickets
Safari jeep
You can request to customize itinerary where you may choose locations, stay & sightseeing as per your taste & comfort.
Entrance fees for tourist sites in Sri Lanka
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