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 Wild Encounters 

16 Days / 15 Nights

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The visual spectacle will take you through the rewarding experience of the Island. Immerse yourself in irresistible wild sanctuaries in each area, be it Elephants, Monkeys, Leopards, Sloth Bears or Spotted Deer…. 

 

Covering the north Peninsula, make your journey towards the east coast. Catch seasonal sites of Dolphins and Blue whales on the coastal lines or Snorkel into a mystic underwater world. 

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Make your way through cultural sites to the last Sinhalese Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy. 

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Visit one of the best beaches, for watching Sea Turtle hatchlings making their way to the open ocean across golden sands.

Day 01

  • Arrival at Colombo International Airport.

  • Met our tour representative and transfer to Negombo.

  • Accommodation at The Walawwa. The traditional manor house is the ideal steppingstone for your holiday.

  • Overnight at a hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • The Walawwa

  • Room Type: Walawwa Room

  • Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast Basis)

Day 02

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Check out and travel to Wilpattu.

  • Arrive at Hotel Backwaters Lodge. The cabins are made similar to tree houses.

  • Afternoon safari to Wilpattu National Park where the Leopard density is the highest in Sri Lanka.

  • Dinner & Overnight at the hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Backwater’s Lodge, Wilpattu.

  • Room Type: Back water’s room

  • Meal Plan: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 03

  • Breakfast and checkout.

  • Travel to Jaffna by Train (depending on availability)

  • Evening visit to Nallur Kovil (Hindu Temple)

  • Try some of the famous culinary dishes of Jaffna.

  • Dinner & Overnight at Hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Fox Resort, Jaffna

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 04

  • Breakfast at Hotel.

  • Visit point, Pedro, the furthest point north of the country.

  • Thereafter visit Keerimalai famous for freshwater pools with healing properties, right next to the sea.

  • During Bird Migration Season (Oct to March) clients can visit Chundikulam for a magnificent view of the Seabirds (gulls, turns & waders)

  • Dinner & Overnight at Hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Fox Resort, Jaffna

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half board Basis)

Day 05

  • After Breakfast travel to Trincomalee.

  • Rest & Relax after

  • Dinner & Overnight at the hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 06

  • Breakfast at Hotel.

  • During the months of June to October, try Whale Watching in Trincomalee in a shared vessel with B’fast, lunch, refreshments on board & snorkeling inclusive of snorkeling paddle

  • Note: Exclusive boat rental is also available on request

  • Dinner & Overnight at the hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 07

  • Breakfast & Checkout from Hotel.

  • Visit Hot springs and then head over to Dambulla

  • Arrive at the award-winning Kandalama Hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Heritance Kandalama Hotel 

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 08

  • Early morning visit to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

  • Return to Hotel for Breakfast.

  • Rest & relax

  • Afternoon Safari to Minneriya National Park (depending on the season, visit either Kaudulla or Eco-park)

  • Return to Hotel for dinner & overnight.

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Kandalama Hotel

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 09

  • Travel to Kandy en route visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple & Herb & Spice Gardens.

  • Arrive in Kandy.

  • Evening visit to the temple of the tooth relic

  • Dinner & Overnight at the hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Earl Regency

  • Room Type: Deluxe

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 10

  • Breakfast at the Hotel.

  • Morning leisurely walk in the Udawatte-kale Forest

  • Cook a meal with a family at a local house.

  • Enjoy a meal of Rice & Curry with your host.

  • Thereafter visit Kandy City.

  • Dinner & Overnight at Hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Earl Regency 

  • Room Type: Deluxe

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 11

  • Early breakfast at Hotel.

  • Train ride from Kandy (or Nanu Oya) to Ella, passing through scenic views of the hill country

  • Arrive in Ella.

  • Visit 9 Arches Bridge.

  • Transfer to Haputale.

  • Dinner & Overnight at the hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Melheim Resort & Spa

  • Room Type: Superior

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 12

  • Early morning visit Lipton’s Seat

  • Breakfast at Hotel.

  • Travel to Tissamaharama.

  • Check in to Cinnamon Wild, Hotel

  • Take a Safari to the Yala National park

  • Dinner & overnight at a hotel

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Cinnamon Wild

  • Room Type: Jungle Chalet

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 13

  • Breakfast at the camp.

  • Check out and transfer to the Galle Fort in Galle

  • Walk around Galle Fort and its vibrant streets

  • Thereafter visit a Turtle Hatchery

  • Check into a hotel for a beach stay

 

Accommodation:

 

  • Taru Rock Villa

  • Room Type: Deluxe

  • Meal Type: HB (Half-board Basis)

Day 14 - 15

  • Enjoy your beach stay

 

Accommodation:

 

Day 16

  • Conclude health & immigration formalities

  • Drop off at Bandaranayke International Airport for your departure

Complimentary Gifts

  • A Local Souvenir will be gifted per person in the way of a Traditional hand carved wooden Mask and/or Reed Bag

  • These gifts are from community projects that Holidayscapes support together with our local agents.

Cost Includes

  • 15 nights accommodation as per meal plans indicated

  • All transportation in an air-conditioned (a/c) coach during the tour except jeeps during safari (non-a/c) including arrival and departure transfers.

  • All entrance fees are mentioned as per the itinerary above.

  • English Speaking Chauffeur guide throughout the round tour

  • Hotel service charges and VAT.

  • 3 bottles of water (500ml) per person per day.

Cost Excludes

  • Any other services not specified above.

  • Refreshments

  • Optional tours and excursions

  • Tips and other expenses of a personal nature

  • Early checking in & late checkout (on availability)

  • Visa cost

  • PCR rest on arrival & Departure if applicable

  • Travel Insurance

Important Information

  • Please note rates are based on current taxes, rates & other conditions. In the event of any increases, Your quote will be revised and any changes will be notified

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