Transport

Transport by fully insured a/c vehicle (limousine or mini bus).

Meals

Breakfast and dinner (half-board) at the hotels shown in the tour itinerary.

Others

Driver Accommodation & Meals 24/7 Customer Hotline

Accommodation

Selected 3* or 4* hotels as shown in the tour itinerary.

Guide

Experienced, English speaking driver/guide with required guiding permit. French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese speaking guides can be booked for small surcharge.

Optional

Wi-Fi Free Baby Seat Free Wheelchair Free Baby Cot (below 3 years)

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Insurance

Full vehicle / passenger insurance by Sri Lanka Insurance Coperation Ltd. Medical / Travel Insurance is the responsibility of the client(s).

Flights

Others

Entrance Fees Safari Vehicles Transportation surcharge for Solo Travelers (US$ 200)

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Day 1 Day 1: Colombo / Wilpattu National Park / Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Colombo / Wilpattu National Park / Anuradhapura

After meeting you at the airport or your hotel on Sri Lanka’s West Coast, we’ll drive to Anuradhapura, visiting the Wilpattu National Park on the way. The Wilpattu wildlife sanctuary is located close to the historical city of Anuradhapura and was declared a National Park in 1938. Home to a population of roughly 50 wild leopards, it is also important for resident and migratory water-birds due to the natural lakes. The history of the park is also of interest with ancient ruins pointing to a queen named “Kuweni” (considered to be the mother of the Sinhala race) who is said to have lived in a place known as Kalli Villu. Historical evidence also shows the fact that Prince Saliya, son of King Dutugemunu lived in Wilpattu over 2,000 years ago.

Overnight at the Gamodh Citadel Resort or Miridiya Lake Resort, Anuradhapura
Day 2 Day 2: Anuradhapura / Trincomalee / Kanniya Hot Springs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Anuradhapura / Trincomalee / Kanniya Hot Springs

Anuradhapura is the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. This city is the repository of several priceless treasures of Buddhism and as a World Heritage site definetly a MUST to every visitor to Sri Lanka. One is the dagoba of Thuparama, an immense spire-topped dome that is believed to enshrine the collarbone of the Buddha, himself. The base of the temple is surrounded by a frieze of elephants in bas relief. Another remarkable treasure in Anuradhapura is the sacred Bo Tree said to have been grown from a branch of the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. As the story goes, a sapling of the ficus religioso that sheltered the Buddha was brought from the Magadha Kingdom of ancient India to Sri Lanka in a golden bowl 2,250 years ago and planted on this spot in Sri Lanka, bowl and all. It is said to be the oldest authenticated tree in the world. Later we proceed to Trincomalee on the East Coast. Trincomalee is an important port city since ancient times. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built initially by the Portuguese and captured in 1639 by the Dutch. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline. In the late afternoon you will visit Kanniya Hot Wells. The seven hot water wells in Kenniya revolve around myth and legend of Ramayana. It is believed the springs appeared after King Ravana struck the ground seven times with his sword. The water in each well varies in heat and sometimes bubbles up like a pot of boiling water. The water is believed to contain healing properties which cure skin ailments and arthritis. Overnight at the Anantamaa Hotel or JKAB Beach Resort, Trincomalee
Day 3 Day 3: Trincomalee / Whale Watching / Snorkeling / Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trincomalee / Whale Watching / Snorkeling / Beach

Just off the coast of Sri Lanka swims the majestic blue whale, the largest creature on earth. Nowhere in the wold is it possible to see these ocean giants so close to shore. Depending on the conditions, this gives you the opportunity to watch blue whales along with sperm whales, orcas, playful spinner and bottlenose dolphins, turtles and whale sharks in their natural environment. Whale Watching can be done from the shore or on-board an excursion boat. In the afternoon it’s time to enjoy the truly tropical beach. Nilaveli is facing the Pigeon Island Marine National Park and is perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. Bright corals and colorful fish swarms can be seen directly through the crystal clear waters.

Overnight at the Anantamaa Hotel or JKAB Beach Resort, Trincomalee
Day 4 Day 4: Trincomalee / Sightseeing / Snorkeling / Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trincomalee / Sightseeing / Snorkeling / Beach

Free Day to relax on the beach and/or enjoy some Trincomalee Sightseeing.

Overnight at the Anantamaa Hotel or JKAB Beach Resort, Trincomalee
Day 5 Day 5: Trincomalee / Sigiriya / Negombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trincomalee / Sigiriya / Negombo

Climb the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka’s ‘Cultural Triangle’, where you will have a chance to gaze over the stunning views of Central Sri Lanka. Sigiriya (sometimes called Lion’s Rock) is the ruins of an ancient palace in a 200m high rock fortress, overlooking the beautiful plains of North-Central Sri Lanka. Built for an exiled Indian prince, the breathtaking ruins are one of Sri Lanka’s main tourist attractions and date back to AD 477. Despite its age, Sigiriya still retains much of its former beauty and features some of the finest examples of ancient art in the form of wall paintings, as well as a network of attractive gardens and reservoirs, and Sigiriya’s namesake – a gigantic pair of lion’s paws cut into the rock. With its fascinating history and unerring beauty, Sigiriya is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world and the UNESCO-sponsored Central Cultural Fund has even restored Sigiriya’s 5th century Water Gardens, so that you can get a glimpse of what Sigiriya might have been like thousands of years ago.

Negombo Beach was Sri Lanka’s first beach resort and is the ideal place to start or end your holiday in Sri Lanka. Enjoy watching the old world fishing crafts like the outrigger canoes and the catamarans bringing a variety of marine fishes like seers, skipjacks, pomfrets and amber-jacks. In the lagoon lobsters and prawns are caught and served as fascinating delicacies in the restaurants.

Overnight at ’The Beach’ Boutique Hotel or Camelot Beach Hotel , Negombo
Day 6 Day 6: Airport / Colombo Or Any Other Destination On Sri Lanka’S West Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Airport / Colombo Or Any Other Destination On Sri Lanka’S West Coast

Depending on your plans or your departure time, you can leave after breakfast directly for the airport or spend the waiting time on a Negombo sightseeing Tour. Near the waterfront you find the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort and the Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The neoclassical St. Mary’s Church features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings. End of Tour.

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Private Sri Lanka Whale Watching Tour 2024

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Itinerary of your trip Private Sri Lanka Whale Watching Tour 2024

Day 1: Colombo / Wilpattu National Park / Anuradhapura

Day 2: Anuradhapura / Trincomalee / Kanniya Hot Springs

Day 3: Trincomalee / Whale Watching / Snorkeling / Beach

Day 4: Trincomalee / Sightseeing / Snorkeling / Beach

Day 5: Trincomalee / Sigiriya / Negombo

Day 6: Airport / Colombo Or Any Other Destination On Sri Lanka’S West Coast

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