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Starting from $2025 ITINERARY

WILD LIFE TOUR 12DAYS / 11NIGHTS

Any Day (Decide you)
Public Wild Life,
Nature
12 Days

Day 01: Airport / Habarana

Arrival, welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen and transfer to Chaaya Village in Habarana.
Take an afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the famous ‘Gathering’ of wild elephants.
Overnight stay at the Chaaya Village, Habarana

Day 02: Habarana / Minneriya

After breakfast visit Sigiriya Sanctuary for a morning of delightful birdwatching. In addition to seeing the typical dry zone species the ‘tanks’ around Sigiriya host an array of birds associated with water. The more interesting ones include Spot-billed Pelican, Oriental Darter, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Grey-headed Fish-eagle, SHAHEEN (the local race of the Peregrine, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, sri lanka Green-pigeon, ‘Square-tailed’ Drongo-cuckoo, sri lanka Grey Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Blackrumped Flameback, CRIMSON-BACKED FLAMEBACK, sri lanka Swallow, Large Cuckooshrike, Black-headed Cuckooshrike, sri lanka woodshrike, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, White-rumped Shama and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Afternoon jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park for a second chance to witness the famous ‘Gathering’ of wild elephants Overnight stay at the Chaaya Village, Habarana

Day 03: Habarana / Sigiriya / Minneriya

An early breakfast is needed today in order to climb to the summit of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress ahead of the mid-day heat. View the ruins of the citadel of King Kashyapa (500 AD) and the breathtaking vista right around the rock from 200 m above the plateau.
In the afternoon either rest or visit Minneriya National Park once more to witness the assembly of elephants. The tank just outside your hotel and hotel’s bird trails also present a relaxing birding session.
Overnight stay at the Chaaya Village, Habarana

Day 04: Habarana / Kandy

After breakfast leave for the hill capital, Kandy where the Temple of the Tooth Relic stands The Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is the most important sacred relic in the island and is an object immensely venerated by all Buddhists.
After lunch, we relax for some hours to prepare ourselves for a grand evening. Today is our day of witnessing the world famous pageant ‘Esala Perahera’ of Kandy. We will have reserved seats for the parade and it will be well past midnight when we return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy

Day 05: Kandy / Hakgala / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya visiting a Tea Factory en route
Afternoon – birding in Hakgala Botanic Garden.
Birding highlights include sri lanka Woodpigeon, Crimson-backed Flameback, pied flycatcher shrike, Yellow-eared Bulbul, indian Blackbird, sri lanka Whistling-thrush, Dusky Blue Flycatcher, gre-headed canary flycatcher, sri lanka scimitar babbler, sri lanka bush warbler, great tit, sri lanka White-eye and black-throated munia.
Overnight stay at the St. Andrew’s Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Day 06: Nuwara Eliya

A predawn start with a packed breakfast to reach the Horton Plains at first light to see the elusive Whistling Thrush and for a morning of great birding Species to lookout for: Ceylon Woodpigeon, Crimson-backed Flameback, Hill Swallow, Pied flycatcher shrike, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Indian Blackbird, sri lanka Whistling-thrush, Dusky Blue Flycatcher, Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher, Pied Bushchat, sri lanka Scimitar-babbler, Sri Lanka Bush-warbler, sri lanka White-eye and Black-throated Munia.
Possible Mammals: Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, Sambar and Dusky Striped Squirrel.
Return to Nuwara Eliya for lunch and spend the afternoon birding around Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight stay at the St. Andrew’s Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Day 07: Nuwara Eliya / Kitulgala

After breakfast leave for Kitulgala.
In the afternoon birding in the Kitulgala village area
Species to look for are: Sri Lanka Green-pigeon, Sri Lanka Hanging-parrot, Layard's Parakeet, Green-billed Coucal, Serendib Scops-owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Ground-thrush, Sri Lanka Rufous Babbler, Orange Minivet, Legge's Flowerpecker and Black-throated Munia.
Overnight stay at the Plantation Hotel, Kitulgala or similar

Day 08: Kithulgala

Full day birding in the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve
Birding highlights of Kitulgala will include Sri Lanka Green-pigeon, Sri Lanka Hanging-parrot, Layard's Parakeet, Green-billed Coucal, Serendib Scops-owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Spot-winged Ground-thrush, Sri Lanka Rufous Babbler, Orange Minivet, Legge's Flowerpecker, Black-throated Munia and sri lanka crested drongo.
Overnight stay at the Plantation Hotel, Kithulgala or similar

Day 09: Kithulgala / Sinharaja

After breakfast leave for Sinharaja Rainforest (a UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness Area).
Have lunch at the Lodge and spend the afternoon birding in Sinharaja Forest.
Possible species: Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Hanging-parrot, Layard's Parakeet, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Serendib Scops-owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Malabar Trogon, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Lesser Yellownape, Black-rumped Flameback, Crimsonbacked Flameback, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Square-tailed Black Bulbul, Spot-winged Groundthrush, Sri Lanka Scaly Thrush, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Brown-capped Babbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler, Dark-fronted Babbler, Sri Lanka Rufous Babbler, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Legge's Flowerpecker, Sri Lanka White-eye, Black-throated Munia, White-faced Starling, Sri Lanka Hill-myna, Sri Lanka Crested Drongo Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.
Overnight at The Blue Magpie Lodge, Sinharaja
(A Rustic and basic lodge with electricity, running hot and cold water in attached shower room cum toilet. Rooms have ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Excellent location and simple Sri Lankan food!)

Day 10: Sinharaja

Full day birding at Sinharaja Rainforest with picnic lunch. Sinharaja is Sri Lanka’s last remaining rainforests and is home to most of the island’s endemic birdlife. Species to lookout for: Crested Goshawk, Shikra, Besra Sparrowhawk, Black Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Crested Hawk-eagle, Mountain Hawk-eagle, Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Woodpigeon, Sri Lanka Hanging-parrot, Plum-headed Parakeet, Layard's Parakeet, Greenbilled Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Serendib Scops-owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Malabar Trogon, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Lesser Yellownape, Black-rumped Flameback, Crimson-backed Flameback, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Square-tailed Black Bulbul, Spotwinged Ground-thrush, Sri Lanka Scaly Thrush, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Brown-capped Babbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler, Dark-fronted Babbler, Sri Lanka Rufous Babbler, Velvetfronted Nuthatch, Legge's Flowerpecker, Sri Lanka White-eye, Black-throated Munia, White-faced Starling, Sri Lanka Hill-myna, Sri Lanka Crested Drongo and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie. Overnight at The Blue Magpie Lodge, Sinharaja

Day 11: Sinharaja / Negombo

After breakfast bird around the Lodge for some time and leave for a hotel near the Airport
Overnight stay at the Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo

Day 11: Negombo / Airport

Transfer to the Airport for departure

Basic Terms & Conditions

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50% of Payments must be deposited for reservation.
Prices are in the assumption of full payment before the trip commences.
Prices are in assumption no changes in current Park fees or Park regulations.
If any unexpected changes in park or camps fees there will be a surcharge.
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Refund Policy or Cancellation

Depositing money to us is an indication of readiness to make use of the tour and travel arrangements and accommodation we reserve on your behalf. All cancellations are subject to a certain charge based on estimated losses properly calculated as follows:

If you cancel your trip 91 days to departure, 20% is forfeited.
61 days to 90 days, 30% of the safari cost is forfeited.
40 days to 60 days 60% of the tour cost is forfeited.
31 days to 39 days, 80% of the safari cost is forfeited.
If cancellations are done one month (30 Days) to the trip or No show, 100% of the safari is forfeited.
For payments not paid in full to the date of the departure, and failure of making final payments, reservations will be cancelled and no refund will be availed.

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