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From Colombo-Negombo-Bentota-Kalutara: Sinharaja Hike

1. From Colombo-Negombo-Bentota-Kalutara: Sinharaja Hike

Explore Sri Lanka's last remaining virgin rainforest with this private tour with pick up from cities in the Western province such at Colombo, Negombo, Bentota and Kalutara. Benefit from the flexibility of having a personal guide throughout the day that can provide your with facinating cultural information. Relax with a convenient pickup and drop-off service in a climate-controlled vehicle. Get a taste of the land with a local lunch. Spend 4 hours in the rainforest while visiting spectacular waterfalls, summiting Sinharaja's tallest peak, and hiking through the lush rainforest. Admire the jungle trees, orchids, and a large array of bird species.

From Colombo: 2-Day Tour with Jungle Trek & National Park

2. From Colombo: 2-Day Tour with Jungle Trek & National Park

The ultimate opportunity to immerse in Sri Lanka's fascinating wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking Sri Lanka hills country scenery on the world-popular blue train journey from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. This 2-day Sri Lanka tour is planned to visit Sri Lanka's south coast and the hill country. The tour includes the virgin rainforest of Sinharaja and the trip includes one of the most popular national parks of Sri Lanka, Udawalawe national park. The hill country blue train journey is a highlight for most travellers and it allows the travellers to see some of the most beautiful scenery on the island. The tour includes many activities including the hill country blue train journey from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, the wildlife safari of Udawalawe national park, the guided rainforest trek of Sinharaja, a tea plantation visit, visiting waterfall, visiting the hill country resort of Ella, visiting scenic tea plantations, and visiting tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. The tour covers the most scenic Sri Lanka hill country, south coast scenic countryside, and south coast wildlife park and you will be able to see the highest peak of Sri Lanka, Pidurutalagala and the beautiful city of Nuwara Eliya. Start your trip from the west coast and travel to the highest elevated city in Sri Lanka which sits 2800 meters above sea level. Day 1 The 2 days tour kicks off from your hotel on the west coast and you will cut through the scenic countryside of Sri Lanka's low country. It would take about 2 hours for you to reach the Sinharaja rainforest. Later our nature guide will show you fascinating trees, plants, veins, birds, waterfalls, and many other creatures that reside in the forest, during the rainforest trekking. Your jungle trek lasts 3-4 hours. After the rainforest trekking proceed further into the interior of the island to reach Udawalawe national park. Your Udawalawe National Park safari lasts 4 hours and it allows you to see many fascinating wild creatures such as Elephants, Bear, crocodiles, jackals, monitors, mungoes, wild buffaloes, deer, birds and we ll as many other creatures. After the Udawlawe safari proceed to the popular hill country resort of Ella. Check-in at the hotel and leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Ella Day 2 Early morning board the Colombo bound hill country train for Ella railway station. Your scenic rail journey lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. You will be guided to your seats in the hill country blue train by your guide. During the trip, you will touch the most scenic part of the hill country blue train journey and you will pass a tea plantation, patches of forest, vegetable plots, and green-capped mountains, isolated villages.. You will be collected by your guide upon reaching the Nanu Oya railway station. Later drive to a scenic tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya, en-route stop at Gregory lake esplanade. The tea factory visit lasts about 1 hour and afterwards proceed to your hotel on the west coast. End of the tour

From Colombo: 5-Day Private Wildlife Photography Tour

3. From Colombo: 5-Day Private Wildlife Photography Tour

Enjoy an action-packed photography tour through Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife sanctuaries, from Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Bundala National Park. Grab the chance to take photos of exotic animals and birds, while accompanied by a local guide. Relax knowing food and accommodation are taken care of. Day 1: Begin your adventure by getting picked up from Colombo, Galle, Bentota, Beruwala, Negombo, or Hikkaduwa. Relax, and enjoy the views in air-conditioned comfort as you head to the first stop, Sinharaja. After arrival in the late afternoon, follow your guide on a trekking tour in the Sinharaja Rainforest – one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. Photograph endless species of endemic flora and fauna. After a busy day of capturing shots of Sri Lankan nature, check in to the Sinharaja Rainforest Eco Lodge, located on a plot of land that was once used for tea cultivation. Spend the rest of your night at this sanctuary surrounded by lush forest, and get a good night’s sleep. Day 2: Wake up early and devour a continental breakfast while taking in the rainforest views. Get driven to Udawalawe and commence a game drive through Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. Take more wildlife photos. Once you’re feeling peckish, drive to Grand Udawalawe Hotel for lunch. After that, travel to Yala National Park and stay overnight at Leopard Nest for a luxury glamping experience at an environmentally friendly campsite. Day 3: Wake up early to freshly brewed Ceylon tea or coffee, then leave for a morning game drive in Yala National Park with your camera in tow. Look out for elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, crocodiles, and leopards, of which there are more per area than anywhere else in the world. Return from the morning trip to freshly squeezed juices from seasonal fruits followed by breakfast. After breakfast, take a nap on a hammock or check out some of the books about Sri Lankan wildlife conservation in the library. After lunch at the campsite, make your way to Bundala National Park, which is famous for its exotic migratory bird species. Explore marshes, lagoons, and sand dunes, and take photos of over 200 types of birds. Return to the Leopard Nest Campsite for another peaceful night’s rest. Day 4: Begin your day with another early start and Ceylon tea or coffee. Embark on a trek to a picturesque lake that offers breath-taking views and more bird-watching opportunities. Take photos of the abundant wildlife, including elephants, deers, palm squirrels, and wild boars. Eat breakfast at a private location by a lake while listening to the sound of singing birds and feeling the fresh breeze on your face. Afterward, explore the village and soak up the local atmosphere in the surrounding area. Return to the campsite for lunch. In the afternoon, start your game drive at Yala National Park and get another chance to photograph the leopards. Spend the evening at Leopard Nest Campsite reflecting on your past few days of adventure and marveling at the many photos you have taken of the experience. Day 5: After breakfast, get driven back to your hotel.

8 Day Tour Sri Lanka with Wildlife & Outdoor Experiences

4. 8 Day Tour Sri Lanka with Wildlife & Outdoor Experiences

Day 01 You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in the selected cities and greeted by your personal guide. We will drive to Bentota and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight at Citrus Waskaduwa or Similar hotel on B&B basis. Day 02 After breakfast you can enjoy a boat ride in Madu River. The bio-diversity of the Madu River is very significant when considering the wide ranges of aquatic and avian life as well as wetland dwelling amphibians, reptiles and mammals that inhabit this natural treasure. Afterwards you will be driven to Sinharaja (approx. 3 hours drive). In the afternoon you can proceed with a guided trekking tour in the Sinharaja Rainforest, which is a world heritage site and major ecotourism destination in Sri Lanka. Overnight at Rainforest Eco Lodge or Similar hotel on B&B basis. Day 03 After breakfast you will be taken to Udawalawe (approx. 4 hours drive) and check in to Grand Udawalawe. Late afternoon you will experience a game drive in the National Park. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. Overnight Stay at Grand Udawalawe or Similar hotel on B&B basis. Day 04 After breakfast you will be taken to Yala (approx. 2 hours drive). Upon arrival in Yala, we will go to a campsite where we will spend the night. In the late afternoon, you can enjoy a game drive at Yala National Park that is mainly famous for its leopards. Overnight at a campsite with a BBQ dinner in the Jungle. Day 05 After breakfast we will take you to Ella (approx. 3 hours drive). In the afternoon, you can do a trekking tour with your guide to see Ella gap, Little Adam's Peak and Rawana Waterfalls. Overnight Stay at Mount Heaven or Similar hotel on B&B basis. Day 06 After breakfast you will go to Horton Plains (approx. 2 hours drive), then take a guided walk along the nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. Overnight Stay at Grand Camellia or Similar hotel on B&B basis Day 07 After breakfast you will be taken to Kitulgala where you can enjoy a whitewater rafting at Kelani River. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a cycling tour in the village. Overnight Stay at Plantation Villa or Similar hotel on B&B basis. Day 08 After breakfast you will be taken to your hotel or the airport in the selected cities (please refer to Departure Point for details).

South coast wild wonders Sinharaja, Yala, River safari,Galle

5. South coast wild wonders Sinharaja, Yala, River safari,Galle

Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel, from where your driver/guide will take you to the Sinharaja Rainforest. You'll travel for about 3-4 hours from your hotel, driving through the beautiful countryside en route to your destination. In the afternoon Sinharaja trek, which lasts about 4 hours. From there your nature expert will take you through the forest whilst explaining important things to you along the way. On the same day, you will take a village tour in which you will also explore farmlands, lakes, temples, and much more. Later drive to the hotel in Yala, check-in and leisure. Day 2: Early morning leave for a wildlife safari of Yala national park. Your safari tour lasts between 4-5 hours. Later drive to the hotel in Colombo via the south and west coast of Sri Lanka, En route and stop at Galle fort for a guided walk and at Madu river estuary for a river safari.

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