Transport

Air-Conditioned vehicle for the tour.

Guide

Service of English Speaking driver throughout the tour.

Accommodation

11 nights stay at 3-star hotels.

Others

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranayake International Airport. Visit spice garden and free herbal Tea/ Drinks & 15 minutes’ head massage. Visit a Tea Factory, Tea Plantation with Cup of Tea Each Person. Free Visit for Art and Craft center. Free Visit for Gem Museum and Lapidary. Free Visit for Ceylon Batik Factory. Free Entrance to Strawberry Farm. All related government taxes & service charges. One Mineral water bottle per day. All Parking Fees. Highway Charges.

Meals

Bed and Breakfast basis at 3-star hotels.

Not included:

Others

Entrance fees to sites. Jeep / boat hire for safaris. Lunch and Dinner Meals / beverages not stated in the itinerary. Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase). Optional tours and activities. Expenses of personal nature. Any other services not specified above. Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels (Check in & Check out time14.00to12.00 Noon). Gratuities (recommended). Cost of water sports. Any other expense not mentioned in Inclusions section.

Flights

Air fiar is not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Airport - Negombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Airport - Negombo

Welcome to the breathtaking lovely paradise of Sri Lanka. Our team representative from Overa

Tours will pick you from the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and you will proceed to your hotel then you can be relaxed at the hotel. (It depends with the hotel check-in time).

In the evening you can enjoy Negombo city.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Negombo.
Day 2 Day 2: Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Sigiriya

After mouthwatering breakfast, you will be driven to Wilpattu National Park. On arrival at Wilpattu National Park, you will enjoy a 3-hour safari filled with excitement.

Wilpattu is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu national park is well worth as a standalone attraction as it records the second-highest leopard density in Sri Lanka, after Yala and it is home to 31 mammals including the Sri Lankan sloth bear, water buffalo, spotted deer, ruddy mongoose, mugger crocodile, Bengal monitors, and mouse deer, all of which are threatened species. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to see Barred Buttonquail, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl, Indian Peafowl, Spot-billed Pelican, Little Grebe, Indian Cuckoo, Drongo Cuckoo, Orange Headed Thrush, Black Kite, Crested Hawk Eagle, Black Drongo and many more.

After the safari, you will be driven to Sigiriya for overnight stay.

If time permits, you will be able to visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 3 Day 3: Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya

Today after your delicious breakfast, you will be able to enjoy a thrilling safari in Minneriya National Park.

This half-day Minneriya National Park safari will give you the opportunity to witness a large number of Sri Lankan elephants who are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here are numbering around 150-200. Some reports account for the number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter of the park’s forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in the dry season.

Late afternoon visits the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. The name comes from its palace entrance through a massive brick sculpture of a lion head. Only the paws of this sculpture remain at the foot of the rock today. Sigiriya rock fortress is a fifth-century fortified palace complex, which was used by King Kassapa (477CE-493CE). The Sigiriya rock abruptly rises 600 feet high from the surrounding plains. The ruins of King Kassapa’s royal palace are scattered on the peak rock plateau. Some of them were constructed at the time of King Kassapa. The foothills and immediate surroundings of the Sigiriya rock were once an elaborate royal pleasure garden. The archaeological value of the site is immeasurable, perhaps unsurpassed in South Asia.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 4 Day 4: Sigiriya - Wasgamuwa National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sigiriya - Wasgamuwa National Park

After your breakfast, you will transfer to Wasgamuwa. On arrival at Wasgamuwa, you will be able to do an adventurous 3-hours safari in Wasgamuwa National Park.

Wasgamuwa national park is probably the best place to see sloth bears in Sri Lanka. The name Wasgamuwa derives from “Walas Gomuwa” which translates to Bear Forest. The sloth bear is a bear species specially adapted to a tropical omnivorous lifestyle. Insects are a delicacy for sloth bears. It is indigenous to the sub-continent region. The Sri Lankan sloth bear is an endemic subspecies present in the island’s dry zone forests. Deforestation is a major threat to the species because it exclusively depends on natural dry zone forests for food. The present wild population estimate is around 500. It is a highly threatened species. Interestingly, sloth bears share a common ancestor with leopards. Also, Wasgamuwa national park is home to a herd of 150 Asian elephants. A new species of Asian elephants known as the marsh elephants (Elephas maximus vil aliya), is thought to call Wasgamuwa their home as well. The park is also an important bird area (IBA) with 143 bird species recorded so far.

Late afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel in Wasgamuwa and spend at leisure.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Wasgamuwa.
Day 5 Day 5: Wasgamuwa National Park - Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wasgamuwa National Park - Kandy

The Next day, you will transfer to Kandy. You will be able to do a city tour in Kandy.

The Kandy one day tour will give you the chance of visiting the most important attractions in Kandy City and a Tea Factory where produced the world’s best tea. Kandy is the second most populated city in Sri Lanka. It is a heartland city surrounded by misty mountains and a winding river. Lush green forests, spice lands, and tea plantations dominate the Kandyan landscape. Historically, the ancient city served as the last Sinhalese capital until 1815. Today, it continues to be a bastion of Sri Lankan culture and way of life. You will visit, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Temple of the tooth relic, upper lake drive, Market Square and Gem Lapidary.

After the city tour, you will be taken to your hotel.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kandy.
Day 6 Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

After your breakfast, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya. Arrive at Nuwara Eliya, you will do a city tour.

En route, you will visit a tea plantation and tea factory. To this day the tea plantations at Nuwara Eliya are one of the most important locations for the production of Ceylon tea. At an elevation of 1868 meters above sea level and an annual temperature of 160C, tea produced at Nuwara Eliya retains a distinctive taste. This is sometimes referred to as the highland taste. Many tea factories, dating back to colonial times dot the panoramic views of Nuwara Eliya tea plantations.

On arrival at Nuwara Eliya, you will start your city tour.

Nuwara Eliya is a central highland city in Sri Lanka, with a picturesque setting and a temperate climate. You will visit Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and finally Hakkagala Botanical Garden during this city tour. After the city tour, you will be driven to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

After your lunch, you will visit Horton Plains National Park.

Horton Plains National Park is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. Horton Plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. It marks the southern boundary of the central highlands. The landscape of Horton plains is very different from the preconceived image of a tropical highland. The park views are dominated by panoramic rolling grass plains, with occasional peaks topped by patches of montane forests, which are blanketed by mists. You will also enjoy a scenic train ride from Ella to Ohiya which is one of the breathtaking train rides in the world.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Ella
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

After Breakfast proceeds to Ella.

Arrival at Ella, you will get the experience of Ella gap to form the top of both Ella rock and Little Adams peak & visit 9 Arch Bridge, one of the iconic bridges in Sri Lanka. Ella is highland Sri Lanka at its best. It has a pleasant temperate/monsoon climate and some of the finest highland views in Sri Lanka. Located at an elevation of meters, the mountain ranges of Ella form the Eastern ridge of the Welimada plateau. On clear days, many peaks at Ella offer distant views of the Eastern coastline.

After an enjoyable day, you will transfer to your hotel in Ella.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Ella.
Day 8 Day 8: Ella - Thissamaharama
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ella - Thissamaharama

After Breakfast, you will proceed to Tissamaharama.

On arrival, start your trilling three hours safari in Yala National Park with the opportunity of spotting a lot of wild life creatures including Leopards, Wild Elephants, Sloth Bears, Water Buffalo any many more. It consists of 215 bird species, 44 species of mammals, 47 reptiles, 18 amphibian species, 21 freshwater fish as per the records. If you are lucky, you will spot more of these wild animals.

After lunch. you will be taken to your hotel and spend relaxing the rest of the day.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Tissamaharama.
Day 9 Day 9: Tissamaharama - Bundala National Park - Tissamaharama
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tissamaharama - Bundala National Park - Tissamaharama

Today you will proceed to Bundala National Park for an exciting safari.

Bundala is a renowned wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka that is resident to endemic, migrant birds. he rare black-necked stork and the great thick-knee are usually the main highlights. Spotting the blue-tailed bee-eater, spoonbill, red shank, green shank, spot-billed pelican, blue-faced malkoha, brahminiy kite, crested-hawk eagle, and the brown strikes are easy. Bundala National Park is also a winter home to the greater flamingo, which can be seen between September and March.

Late afternoon you will visit Debara Wewa which is a large tank with aquatic vegetation along with adjacent paddy fields. You will spot some rare birds here including Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Lesser Whistling-duck, Cotton Pygmy, Goose, Painted Stork, Jungle Prinia, Grey-breasted Prinia and many more.

Overnigth stay at a 3-star hotel in Tissamaharama.
Day 10 Day 10: Tissamaharama - Mirissa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tissamaharama - Mirissa

Early morning proceed to Mirissa and enjoy a Whale watching tour.

Mirissa is one kingdom of Blue Whales and Sperm Whales, and watching these giants is one of the most thrilling and must-try adventurous water activities during your Sri Lanka holiday. Cute dolphins wandering shores are the real bonus here. Stunning Mirissa is the best location for whale watching in Sri Lanka.

After lunch, enjoy the time at Mirissa Beach exploring parrot Rock Island, coconut tree hills and the coastal nature of the Mirissa.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Mirissa.
Day 11 Day 11: Mirissa - Galle - Bentota
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Mirissa - Galle - Bentota

After Breakfast proceeds to Bentota. Enroute visit Galle Dutch Fort.

The Galle Dutch Fort is a seventeenth-century colonial fort in Sri Lanka. It stands on a rocky promontory facing the Indian Ocean. Rocky shores and an imposing landside rampart defend it on all four directions. It was the Portuguese who chose Galle as a permanent trading post in 1588. Following the siege of Galle (1640), the Dutch ousted them from Southern Sri Lanka. Then the Dutch extensively fortified the fort until 1729. Its present form was mainly conceived under Dutch company rule and hence the name Galle Dutch fort. In its heyday, the fortification also served as the island’s southern commandment of the Dutch East India trading company (VOC). Its sister cities were Colombo, Trincomalee, and Jaffna. The fort defended the main VOC trading port in Sri Lanka. In 1796, it was peacefully handed over to the British who maintained a military presence until 1948.

Afternoon visit Turtle Hatchery and enjoy a boat ride in Balapitiya Madu river.

The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Mirissa.
Day 12 Day 12: Bentota - Sinharaja Rain Forest - Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Bentota - Sinharaja Rain Forest - Airport

After Breakfast proceeds to Sinharaja Rain Forest.

It is a major eco-tourism destination in Sri Lanka and also declared as a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its uniqueness. In Sinharaja there are so many flora and fauna that can be never found in any other place. So there are endemic wildlife especially, birds and there are many mammals, insects, reptiles and butterflies which are endemic to Sri Lanka.

After memorable trekking, it is time to winding up of the 12 days of your Tour. Sadly, it comes to the last day of your journey but no regrets fore sure because your bag is full of memories to recall once your back home. Yet more waiting for the day proceed to Colombo have some sightseeing. Many more things awaiting before you give a bidding farewell to Sri Lanka.

You will be taken to Colombo International Airport to take your fly back to home.

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Itinerary of your trip Wild And Divine In Sri Lanka

Day 1: Airport - Negombo

Day 2: Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Sigiriya

Day 3: Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya

Day 4: Sigiriya - Wasgamuwa National Park

Day 5: Wasgamuwa National Park - Kandy

Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Day 8: Ella - Thissamaharama

Day 9: Tissamaharama - Bundala National Park - Tissamaharama

Day 10: Tissamaharama - Mirissa

Day 11: Mirissa - Galle - Bentota

Day 12: Bentota - Sinharaja Rain Forest - Airport

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