Rainforests and Ruins-Nature & Adventure Escape ( 10 Days & 9 Nights)
(10 Days & 9 Nights)
Destinations covered
Bandaranayke International Airport – Colombo – Sinharaja – Udawalawa – Yala –
Nuwara Eliya – Minneriya – Wilpattu – Negombo – Bandaranayke International
Airport
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 Arrival (Bandaranayke International Airport & Transfer to Sinharaja)
Day 2 A Day in Sinharaja
Day 3 Sinharaja to Udawalawa
Day 4 Udawalawa to Yala
Day 5 Yala to Nuwara Eliya
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya to Minneriya
Day 7 A Day in Minneriya
Day 8 Minneriya to Wilpattu
Day 9 Wilpattu to Negombo
Day 10 Departure (Negombo to Bandaranayke International Airport)
Tour Highlights
- Sinharaja Rain Forest
- Village tour near Sinharaja
- Udawalawe National Park
- Yala National Park
- Tissamaharama temple
- Horton Palins
- Strawberry Farm & Gregory Lake
- Minneriya National Park
- Wilpattu National Park
- Village tour in Minneriya.
- Relax In The Beach & Negombo City Tour
Warmly Welcome to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Rainforest is perhaps Asia’s best-kept secret.
Sinharaja is one of the least damaged and rare rainforests in Sri Lanka. It is of international importance and has been designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. People who love the beauty of nature go to the forest to explore and enjoy the charm of the forest. There are many views. There are cool waterfalls, streams and clear waters. Nowadays, great care and attention is paid to the preservation of the treasures of Sinharaja.
• Arrival at Bandaranayke International Airport with warm welcome and transferred to Sinharaja.
• Check-in beautiful hotel in inside jungle.
• Start your tour with this amazing paradise.
• Relax with the calm sound of beautiful Sinharaja.
• It was a long journey. So, let’s relax with this beautiful nature.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Sinharaja.
Day 2 Day in a Sinharaja
• Wake up to the sound of nature in Sinharaja
• Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel with Sri Lankan fruits.
• Exploring the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
• If you like adventure, you can take thrilling hikes on the different trails in the forest. So, enjoy hikes inside in Sinharaja Rain Forest with one of professional guide.
• In evening, take a village tour near Sinharaja. It will be a great experience.
• Enjoy Sri Lankan dinner & night spends at the hotel.
Day 3 Sinharaja to Udawalawa
Udawalawe National Park is located in Ratnapura District, 231 kilometers from Colombo & 69 kilometers from Sinharaja. The National Park was established in 1972. You can see nearly 100 Asian elephants here. leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, water buffaloes, and spotted deer can also be seen here. Udawalawe is also a great place for bird watching in Sri Lanka.
• After breakfast, we leave the hotel in the morning and head towards Udawalawe National Park.
• Collect memories with its wondrous wild animal’s beauty.
• Next move to the Jeep safari in Udawalawe. It will be an Approximately 2 – 3 hour drive.
• After, check-in to elegant rustic hotel.
• Be relax with calm rustic nature.
Day 4 Udawalawa to Yala
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park as it hosts a large number of leopards. Yala is Sri Lanka’s most famous national park. With a total forest area of 1268 square kilometers, light forests, grasslands and saltwater lakes, wildlife is plentiful and you will almost always encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffalos and monkeys.
• Wake up to the calm sound of beautiful bird chirpings in Udawalawa.
• Enjoy a Sri Lankan style breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel and leave the beautiful rustic nature.
• Heading to the Yala National Park.
• This is Safari time in Yala National Park.
• After the safari, you will check-in the hotel in Tissamaharama.
• In evening visit to the famous Tissamaharama temple to relax your mind.
Day 5 Yala to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya (Holtan Plains National Park) is located in the highlands of central Sri Lanka and is a tourist destination not to be missed during your vacation in Sri Lanka. Since Sri Lanka is a tropical country with high humidity, Nuwara Eliya was favoured by the British during the colonial period due to its unusually cool climate. Therefore, European flora and fauna and European fruits such as strawberries were cultivated. In your Sri Lanka honeymoon tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the this amazing climate in Sri Lanka. Also, can visit a strawberry farm while enjoying the unique climate of this tropical country. Elegant mountains shrouded in mist, sparkling waterfall streams, beautiful parks and rivers make for a perfect Tour in Sri Lanka.
• Wakeup up with a beautiful morning in Yala.
• Enjoy a breakfast and refresh with warm cup of tea.
• Check out from the hotel in Yala.
• Proceed to Nuwara Eliya Called “Little England”.
• En route, visit the passing views & collect memories by visiting beautiful scenic beauty in the
hill country.
• Check-in to hotel in chill Nuwara Eliya.
• It’s time for take little relaxation with this wonderful climate.
• An evening visits to the “Strawberry Farm” & “Gregory Lake” premises with scenic beauty
and enjoy beauty of sunset in hill country.
• Relax with warm dinner in cool Little England.
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya to Minneriya
Holtan Plains National Park – This is the highest altitude mountain forest. It is 2,000 meters above sea level. You can see a lot of mountain grass here. It is home to many plants and animals. Holtan Plains National Park is located in Nuwara Eliya District, 185 kilometers from Colombo. This is a great place for bird watching and hiking.
• Wake up to the beautiful chill morning with warm cup of coffee.
• Spend morning with walk around chilly Little England.
• Enjoy grand breakfast.
• In morning, visit “Holtan Plains National Park”.
• After lunch in Nuwara Eliya it’s time to proceed Minneriya.
• It will be a 4hr 33min long journey. Please spend your time with beautiful passing views.
• After long journey it’s time for check-in to calm hotel in Habarana.
• Relax with warm dinner & overnight stay at Habarna hotel.
Day 7 Day in a Minneriya
Minneriya National Park – This national park is located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is 188 kilometers from Colombo. Minneriya is famous for its largest community of elephants. During June and September, you can see between 150 and 300 Asian elephants. Minneriya lake and the surrounding forests create an ideal habitat for wildlife. Besides elephants, you can also see deer, leopards and 130 species of birds.
• Wakeup up with a beautiful morning in Habarana.
• Enjoy a breakfast and refresh with warm cup of tea.
• After breakfast go on a Jeep Safari to Minneriya national park.
• Proceed to “Minneriya National Park”.
• En route, visit the passing views & collect memories by visiting beautiful scenic beauty in the
rustic nature.
• In the afternoon a village tour in Minneriya.
• Relax with delicious Sri Lankan dinner.
Day 8 Minneriya to Wilpattu
Wilpattu is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is spread over three districts: Puttalama, Anuradhapura and Mannar. The distance from Colombo to Wilpattu is about 190 kilometers & minneriya to wilpattu is about 121kilometers. The park called “Villu” has many wetlands. Sloth bears, leopards, red deer, elephants and jungle birds are the wild animals in the park. Wilpattu is another great bird watching spot in Sri Lanka.
• Wake up to the calm sound of beautiful bird chirpings in Habarana.
• Enjoy a Sri Lankan style breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel and leave the beautiful rustic nature.
• Heading to your next stop called “Wilpattu”.
• This is Safari time in Wilpattu National Park.
• After the safari, you will check-in the hotel.
Day 9 Wilpattu to Negombo
Negombo truly encapsulates the beauty and charm of Sri Lanka’s western coast. With its stunning beaches, rich history, cultural diversity, and delectable cuisine, the city offers a unique and immersive experience for travelers. The economy of Negombo is mainly based on its centuries-old fishing industry.
• Wake up to the sound of wild animals in the jungle.
• After breakfast, it’s Time to say goodbye to that lovely wild life.
• Heading to Negombo city.
• Check in at the beautiful beach hotel and refresh.
• In afternoon visit the Negombo City Called “Little Rome” & Negombo “Fish Market”. (If you
are an animal lover, Please ignore this)
• Back to hotel for overnight stay.
• Enjoy Sri Lankan grand dinner buffet at the hotel.
Day 10 Departure (Negombo to Bandaranayke International Airport)
Enjoy delicious breakfast.
Hope had a great vacation with beautiful nature in Sri Lanka.
Proceed to Bandaranayke International Airport. It’s time for departure flight.
Wishing you a Safe Flight!!!
SPECIAL REMARKS
• Stick to marked trails.
• Keep noise to a minimum.
• Avoid feeding or disturbing wildlife.
• Ensure you carry out any waste you bring in.
Remember, all forest reserves are more than a tourist destination. It is an important
ecosystem and repository of biodiversity that deserves our respect and concern.