Sri Lanka: wildlife and beach
ID: GYG784795-1259027
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Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
4 days
Description
This 4-day itinerary combines Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife experiences with its beautiful southern coastline. Highlights include: Udawalawe and Yala National Parks, mirissa beach, whale-watching.
This tour blends the stunning southern coastline of Sri Lanka with its amazing wildlife experiences.
Highlights consist of:
Elephant calves left orphaned might receive rehabilitation at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.
Yala National Park is home to a variety of bird species, including elephants, crocodiles, and leopards, making it one of the greatest spots on Earth to see them.
Mirissa is a charming seaside village well-known for its relaxed atmosphere and possibilities for whale watching.
Whale Watching: One of the best spots in the world to observe sperm and blue whales is the waters off Mirissa.
Galle Fort: This 16th-century fort, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, exhibits a distinctive fusion of South Asian and European architectural elements.
Discover the conservation efforts being made to save endangered sea turtles in sea turtle hatcheries.
Day 1: Colombo to Yala National Park
Early morning departure from Colombo
Visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe National Park en route
Afternoon leisure in the hotel.
Overnight near Yala
Day 2: Yala to Mirissa
Morning safari in Yala National Park
Afternoon drive to Mirissa
Evening at leisure on the beach
Overnight in Mirissa
Day 3: Whale Watching and Galle
Early morning whale-watching excursion
Afternoon Mirissa sightseeing tour to visit rurtle beach, coconut Hill, etc.
Overnight in Mirissa
Day 4: Coastal drive back to Colombo
Morning at leisure on the beach
Visit sea turtle hatchery, Galle Fort, Bentota river and mangrove lagoon en route
Evening return to Colombo
Highlights
- 2 safaris based on most popular national parks in Sri Lanka yala and udawlawe
- Spend time leisurly on teh south coast beach in Mirissa
- Whale watchign tour to see blue whales, sperm whales, dolphin and sea turtles
- Galle fort guided tour to see medieval period ancient city
- Bentota river and lagoon safari to see monitors, crocodiles, monkes, snakes etc
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.