Best of Nature (15 Days)

By Lakpura LLC

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Overview

(SKU: LK10FBB011) Best of Nature is a nature lover’s ideal holiday experience. The tropics of Sri Lanka has many wildlife conservations, national parks, sanctuaries and jungles to explore. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and only rainforest in Sri Lanka, the majestic Sinharaja. Also, explore the wilderness of the Yala National Park and get a chance to spot the elusive leopard and rare Sri Lankan Sloth Bear alongside many other endemic and non-endemic fauna.

Activity location

Madu River
- Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, 941906362 Call And Contact
- 80550, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bandaranaike International Airport
- Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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08:00 AM, By Van (Standard) with A/C in Multilingual

LK10FBB012: Van (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (5) passengers and (5) check-in, (5) carry-on luggage.

Travelers

Price details

$978.00 x 1 Adult$978.00

Total

08:00 AM, By Van (Standard) with A/C in Multilingual

LK10FBB012: Van (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (5) passengers and (5) check-in, (5) carry-on luggage.

Travelers

Price details

$978.00 x 1 Adult$978.00

Total

08:00 AM, By Car (Standard) with A/C in Multilingual

LK10FBB011: Car (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (2) passengers and (2) check-in, (2) carry-on luggage.

Travelers

Price details

$876.00 x 1 Adult$876.00

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What's included, what's not

Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
Meal plan on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Accommodation at 3 Star Hotels.
Hotel Accommodation.
International / Domestic Airfare.
Any expenses of personal nature.
Entrance fees to the respective sites.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Airport > Galle

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Madu River

2h
Admission ticket not included

Go on a wonderful two-hour boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the waterbirds in their natural habitats.

Day 2: Galle

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Galle Fort

Explore the secrets of Galle where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the museums of Galle and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names and listen to your guide tell their stories. Relax with a king coconut or a cup of tea caressed by a breeze of the tropics.

Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara

30m
Admission ticket not included

Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.

Day 3: Galle > Sinharaja

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Handunugoda Tea Estate

1h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the Handunugoda Tea Factory which is also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn the history of the tea that this factory produces. Get to know how the famous Virgin White Tea is plucked and processed completely untouched by human hands. Engage in a tasting session with a delicious cup of tea and scrumptious chocolate cake. Get a chance to purchase some tea leaves as a souvenir.

Koggala

Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.

Day 4: Sinharaja

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

4h
Admission ticket included

Go on a jungle safari to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Experience the virgin forest with its dense evergreen type vegetation. Feel the adventure as you listen to the screeches of monkeys and see the glimpses of colorful forest birds. Feel the spine-thrilling chill as you watch a green pit viper wind itself amongst the foliage. A wonderful opportunity for those who wish to see Mother Nature at her wildest.

Day 5: Sinharaja > Yala

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Hummanaya Blow Hole

1h
Admission ticket not included

Explore the wonders of the Hummanaya, which could possibly be the second largest blowhole in the world. Watch the impressive spraying fountain of sea water near the village of Kudawella that is part of Sri Lanka's natural geology. Listen to the deep humming noise that gives the Hummanaya its name.

Day 6: Yala

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Yala National Park

This amazing half day Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Day 7: Yala > Ella

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Ravana Ella Falls

Rawana Ella: A beautiful natural wonder associated with legend is the Rawana Ella (Ravana Falls) located near the village of Udunuwara on the Ella-Wellawaya Road. A cave ("cave of gold") hidden behind the falls is believed to be one of several places where Rawana hid his lovely Indian Princess Sita after abducting her.

Ella Rock

This picturesque a three-hour hike takes you up to Ella Rock, which is one of the highest viewpoints in the area. Watch the distant Namunukula Range and Little Adam’s Peak along the way. Get to see some stupendous early morning views of the landscape from the top of the rock. Some of the identifiable landmarks that can be seen are the Bandarawala Range, Poonagala Hills, Narangala, the Ella Gap and the Badulla train tracks.

Day 8: Ella > Nuwara Eliya

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Nuwara Eliya

Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Horton Plains National Park

4h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya > Kithulgala > Kandy

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Adventure LK white water rafting kitulgala

3h
Admission ticket not included

Enjoy the thrill of adventure as you whitewater raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Bounce through the turbulent white-waters with the confidence and protection offered by proper safety measures. Let you adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget.

Day 11: Kandy

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show

1h
Admission ticket included

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Day 12: Kandy > Matale > Dambulla

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Dambulla Cave Temple

2m
Admission ticket not included

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

Minneriya National Park

3m
Admission ticket not included

This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

Day 13: Dambulla > Sigiriya > Colombo

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

2h
Admission ticket not included

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

1h
Admission ticket not included

Sigiriya is a little village that retains its authentic traditions and culture. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Day 14: Colombo

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Colombo National Museum

3h
Admission ticket not included

Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores. Enjoy the nightlife as you party till the morn.

Day 15: Colombo > Airport

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Katunayake

After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.

Location

Activity location

Madu River
- Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, 941906362 Call And Contact
- 80550, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bandaranaike International Airport
- Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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