Air port to Colombo (Overnight stay at Colombo)
At the airport you will be greeted by your chauffeur guide who will take you into the capital city of Colombo. Once at the comforts of your hotel, relax and recover from any jet lag.
Day 2
Colombo to Gal Oya National Park (Overnight stay at Gal oya)
After breakfast proceed to Gal Oya National Park. In the evening or the following morning, explore the Gal Oya National Park
GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK lies in the southeast of
Sri Lanka and to the west of Ampara. It was established in 1954 by the
Gal Oya Development Board mainly to protect the catchment area of the
'Senanayake Samudra' Reservoir, and then handed over to the department
of Wildlife Conservation in 1965.
Considered as a major eco
tourism venue, the national park is rich in flora and fauna. About 45%
of the park is covered by evergreen forest and a further 33% is taken up
by savanna areas. The 25,900 hectare park has about 32 species of
mammals including common langur, endemic toque macaque, leopard, sloth
bear, elephant, wild boar, water buffalo and 3 species of deer.
GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK lies in the southeast of
Sri Lanka and to the west of Ampara. It was established in 1954 by the
Gal Oya Development Board mainly to protect the catchment area of the
'Senanayake Samudra' Reservoir, and then handed over to the department
of Wildlife Conservation in 1965.
Considered as a major eco
tourism venue, the national park is rich in flora and fauna. About 45%
of the park is covered by evergreen forest and a further 33% is taken up
by savanna areas. The 25,900 hectare park has about 32 species of
mammals including common langur, endemic toque macaque, leopard, sloth
bear, elephant, wild boar, water buffalo and 3 species of deer.
Day 3
Gal Oya National Park to Kumana National Park (Overnight stay at Kumana)
After breakfast proceed to Kumana National Park. In the evening or the following morning, explore the Kumana National Park.
Located in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, the 18,149 hectare KUMANA (YALA EAST) NATIONAL PARK is a well-known eco tourism attraction and bird sanctuary where a multitude of birds breed and roost. One of the most significant features of the park is the 'Kumana Villu' - a 200 hectare natural swamp lake, fed by the 'Kumbukkan Oya' through a half mile long narrow channel. It is at this mangrove swamp that many water birds nest in May and June. Regular sightings include such species of bird as pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets and little cormorants. The very rare black-necked stork has also been spotted at the swamp. Besides the prolific birdlife, Kumana is also home to some of the mammals found in the larger YALA NATIONAL PARK (west) park, such as elephants and leopards.
Located in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, the 18,149 hectare KUMANA (YALA EAST) NATIONAL PARK is a well-known eco tourism attraction and bird sanctuary where a multitude of birds breed and roost. One of the most significant features of the park is the 'Kumana Villu' - a 200 hectare natural swamp lake, fed by the 'Kumbukkan Oya' through a half mile long narrow channel. It is at this mangrove swamp that many water birds nest in May and June. Regular sightings include such species of bird as pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets and little cormorants. The very rare black-necked stork has also been spotted at the swamp. Besides the prolific birdlife, Kumana is also home to some of the mammals found in the larger YALA NATIONAL PARK (west) park, such as elephants and leopards.
Day 4 & 5
Kumana National Park to Yala National Park (Overnight stay at Yala)
After breakfast proceed to Yala National Park.
Yala National Park is one of the largest national park in Sri Lanka, where you can watch closely Leopard, Elephants and unique varieties of Birds. At Ajith Safari we do arrange Tours to watch birds, flamingoes, leopards and pretty much anything to do with wild animals, during the tours we also visit Udawalawa Park, which is also becoming a famous attraction for Safari Tours in Sri Lanka with many wild animals.
Yala National Park is one of the largest national park in Sri Lanka, where you can watch closely Leopard, Elephants and unique varieties of Birds. At Ajith Safari we do arrange Tours to watch birds, flamingoes, leopards and pretty much anything to do with wild animals, during the tours we also visit Udawalawa Park, which is also becoming a famous attraction for Safari Tours in Sri Lanka with many wild animals.
Day 6
Yala National Park to Udawalawa National Park (Overnight stay at Udawalawa)
After breakfast proceed to Udawalawa National Park
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country
Day 7 & 8
Udawalawa National Park to Sinharaja Rain Forest (Overnight stay at Sinharaja)
After breakfast proceed to Sinharaja Rain Forest
Sinharaja Rain Forest is a world heritage site, which can also be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest. Whatever its ‘technical’ name, it is undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Bird Watching in this ecosystem is particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka! Named as a world heritage site in 1989, this lowland evergreen rain forest is steeped in deep legend and mystery. The word ‘Sinharaja’ means, Lion (Sinha) King (Raja), and it is popular belief that the legendary origin of the Sinhala people is from the union between a princess and the lion king who once lived in the forest!
Sinharaja Rain Forest is a world heritage site, which can also be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest. Whatever its ‘technical’ name, it is undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Bird Watching in this ecosystem is particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka! Named as a world heritage site in 1989, this lowland evergreen rain forest is steeped in deep legend and mystery. The word ‘Sinharaja’ means, Lion (Sinha) King (Raja), and it is popular belief that the legendary origin of the Sinhala people is from the union between a princess and the lion king who once lived in the forest!
Day 9
Sinharaja Rain Forest to Colombo (Overnight stay at Colombo)
After breakfast we will make our way to Colombo. In the evening you can relaxing in the hotel and taking advantage of its inhouse facilities and ayurvadic spa treatments as well as Colombo city and shopping tour.
Day 10
Colombo to Air Port
As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortable take you back to the Colombo International airport for a safe return journey with happy Sri Lankan memories
COST OF THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
After breakfast we will make our way to Colombo. In the evening you can relaxing in the hotel and taking advantage of its inhouse facilities and ayurvadic spa treatments as well as Colombo city and shopping tour.
Day 10
Colombo to Air Port
As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortable take you back to the Colombo International airport for a safe return journey with happy Sri Lankan memories
COST OF THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in standard rooms at superior level accommodation
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour from airport
- Services of an English speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
- Breakfast through the tour
COST OF THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Video and Camera permits.
- Charges for activities such as water sports.
- Cost for hiring diving equipment.
- Beverages throughout the tour.
- Tips and porterage.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other cost which is not mentioned in the ‘Cost of this tour includes’ field above.
