Tropical Discovery Sri Lanka Tour offers some of Sri Lanka highlights and relaxing stay in the hill country & beach. In Sri Lanka this tour covers culture, nature and wildlife. You will have your own personal chauffeur guide with car or van in Sri Lanka, so you can experience Sri Lanka at your own pace.
“Ayubowan” & “Vanakkam” – Welcome to tropical paradise. You will be welcomed and greeted by your guide on arrival at Colombo International Airport and transferred to Wilpattu.
Travel time: approximately 3 hours depending on road traffic.
Location: Wilpattu
Hotel: Ibis
Room: Standard
Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you will take a full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park with picnic lunch (included).
Wilpattu is the largest and oldest national park in Sri Lanka, covering 140,000 hectares of dry zone forest and coastal belt. It is one of the best places to see leopards and diverse wildlife.
Wildlife includes:
- Leopards
- Elephants
- Sloth bears
- Water buffalo
- Crocodiles
- Endemic birds and butterflies
Wildlife is often seen near lakes in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Location: Wilpattu
Hotel: Ibis
Room: Standard
Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you will take a full day safari in Wilpattu National Park with picnic lunch (Included). Wilpattu National Park (‘Land of Lakes’) is situated in the Northwest coast near the ancient city of Anuradhapura. It is the largest and oldest National park in Sri Lanka consisting 140,000 hectares of mostly dry zone evergreen forest cover and coastal belt to the West. This is one of best places see leopards in Sri Lanka alongside Yala National Park. The open grassy plains set within the thick dense scrub jungle. The wetland includes around 48 shallow natural lakes known as Villus, natural basins that are filled up with rainwater and two salt water lakes. These natural lakes are the most important parts of the complex eco-system in the park.
The park is home to elusive Leopards, elephants, Sloth bears, Water Buffalos, Mugger Crocodiles, Spotted and Barking Deer, Wild Boar and Pythons. Alongside these wild animals you will be able to see many endemic birds include the Ceylon Junglefowl, Brown-capped Babbler, Ceylon Woodshrike and Black-capped Bulbul in riverine habitats. Butterflies recorded include the Great Eggfly, Great Orange Tip, Glad-eye Bushbrown, Blue Mormon, Common Mormon, Common Rose and Crimson Rose. As well diverse varieties of colourful butterflies can be seen in the park as well.You will see the wild animals particularly elephants near lakes in the early morning and late afternoons. The wild life id abundant around lakes and coastal belt such as White Ibis, Open Bills, Painted Storks Spoonbills, Egrets, Whistling Teals, Kingfishers and you can also see the water buffalos, monitors and crocodiles.
Location: - Wilpattu Hotel: Ibis Room: Standard Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast you will travel to Habarana (approximately 2 hours).
Habarana lies in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
En-route visit: Dambulla Cave Temple
The cave temple dates to the 1st century BC and contains over 2,000 square metres of ancient paintings and more than 150 Buddha statues. It is the largest painted cave complex in the world and a UNESCO site.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Location: Habarana
Hotel: Sun Green
Room: Family
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast you will climb Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s greatest historical monuments.
Highlights:
- Lion Stairway
- Mirror Wall
- Water Gardens
- Ancient monastic complex
Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to Polonnaruwa (not included).
Location: Habarana
Hotel: Sun Green
Room: Family
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast you will travel to Gal Oya (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes).
In the late afternoon you will walk with the indigenous Veddha community and learn about their traditional way of life, medicinal plants and ancient forest knowledge.
Location: Gal Oya
Hotel: Gal Oya Lodge
Room: Family Bungalow
Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning boat safari in Gal Oya National Park – the only national park in Sri Lanka where you can observe swimming elephants from a boat.
The park surrounds Senanayake Samudraya and contains diverse ecosystems of forest, savannah and wetlands. Wildlife includes elephants, birds and aquatic species.
Location: Gal Oya
Hotel: Gal Oya Lodge
Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast travel to Ella (approximately 3 hours).
Rest of the day at leisure.
Location: Ella
Hotel: 98 Acres
Room: Premium Deluxe
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
At leisure to explore Ella’s scenic hills and tea country.
Optional activities:
- Little Adam’s Peak hike
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
- Tea plantation walks
Location: Ella
Hotel: 98 Acres
Room: Premium Deluxe
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
Morning at leisure. After breakfast travel to Udawalawe (approximately 2 hours).
Afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park, known for its large elephant herds and open grasslands.
Location: Udawalawe
Hotel: Grand Udawalawe
Room: Deluxe
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
Travel to Mirissa (approximately 2 hours).
En-route you may observe the traditional stilt fishermen near Weligama – a centuries-old sustainable fishing method.
Location: Mirissa
Hotel: Paradise Mirissa
Room: Suite
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
Early morning optional whale watching (seasonal).
After breakfast travel to Ambalangoda (approximately 1½ hours).
Location: Ambalangoda
Hotel: R Degrees
Room: Deluxe
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
Full days at leisure to relax on the southern coast.
Location: Ambalangoda
Hotel: R Degrees
Room: Deluxe
Board: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Travel time: approximately 2 hours.