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superior 12 nights
/ 13 days tour program
In simple terms, an Eco Tour with Lanka blue serendib Tours is Ecological, Sustainable, and Responsible. With these three keywords in mind, our Eco Tour is created by combining some of the most unique experiences you can ever get, exploring the hidden escapes in Sri Lanka amongst the mighty nature around you.
itinerary
DAY
Welcome to sri lanka
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), you will be greeted and transferred to bentota
Check into your accommodation and relax after your journey.
Overnight stay in bentota
overnight stay @ bentota
DAY
bentota >> day 02
Early morning we will take you on a whale watching tour in Mirissa and then drive you to Galle, where you will explore the Galle Dutch Fort / visit turtles hatchery /
afternoon enjoy boat ride – madu river /relax on the beach
note – It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar. It also has a turtle hatchery, located on Induruwa beach (6 km from Bentota).
over night stay @ bentota
DAY
bentota >> sinharaja
Transfer to Sinharaja and enjoy a night trail with a naturalist.
The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988.
Overnight stay in the Wilderness of Sinharaja
DAY
sinharaja >> day 02
Embark on the main nature trail in Sinharaja Rainforest in the morning.
special – Etymology
Surrounded in dense fog, the mysterious Sinharaja forest is steeped in deep legend and mystery. The word Sinharaja means lion- king or kingdom , and a popular folk legend has it that a legendary lion lived in this protected forest.
explore the forest – over night stay @ sinharaja
DAY
sinharaja >> yala
Transfer to Yala and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting jeep safari in Yala National Park.
note – Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbors 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
DAY
yala >> wellawaya
transfer to wellawaya –
take a jeep ride in to the forest, experience the wonder, walk through the forest and see the elephant , listen to the bird song , sing around the campfire and watch the elephant walk around you and spend a wonderful night.
over night stay @ wellawaya eco camp
DAY
wellawaya > ella > nuwara eliya
transfer to nuwara eliya / visit rawana water fall -ella / visit nine arch bridge / feel the cold night @ nuwara eliya
The city was founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya’s climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse themselves in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket.
over night stay @ nuwara eliya
DAY
nuwara eliya>> kandy
starts early morning explore the stunning Horton Plains and the trail to the “World’s End” point./ heading to kandy / visit tea factory (blue field ) / visit kandyan culture show / visit relic temple of the tooth -thewawa ceremony
over night stay@ kandy
DAY
kandy >> knuckles >> kandy
Knuckles Mountain Range Hike
Transfer to the starting point of the Knuckles Mountain Range hike.
Trek through breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, valleys, lakes, and tea estates.
Return to your hotel @ kandy.
Relax at The Hotel
Overnight stay @ kandy
DAY
kandy >> sigiriya
transfer to sigiriya/ visit botanical garden /
visit Spice Garden with interesting interpretation about local herbs & spices / visit Gem Museum & Gallery, En route, visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple./Handycraft & Silk Gallery / transfer to hotel
over night stay @ sigiriya
DAY
sigiriya >> polonnaruwa >> sigiriya
after breakfast transfer to Polonnaruwa (est 50km/1,5h) – visit area with ruins of Ancient 2nd Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka / transfer to Minneriya National Park (est 35km/1h) – afternoon Jeep Safari for largest herds of wild elephants /Treat yourself to an herbal ayurvedic body massage for relaxation ./ back to hotel in Sigiriya
over night stay @ sigiriya
DAY
sigiriya >> colombo >> negombo
early morning or after breakfast – visit-Begin your day with an exploration of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
transfer to colombo- for city tour/
over night stay@ negombo
DAY
negombo >> airport
Transfer to katunayake for your departure flight from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).