Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife 9-Day Tour

Day-by-day itinerary

1st Day –Airport/ Kithulgala

Pick up from the airport and drive to Kithulgala (2 hours 30 Minutes). Have a nature walk. Stay in a hotel at Kithulgala.

[Kithulgala is a famous for adventure base sport activities such as White Water Rafting, Waterfall Abseiling, and Canoeing. It is 2 hours away from Colombo. Kithulgala is known as one of the wettest places in the country which gets two monsoons each year. There is a relaxing environment with full of nature. Bird Watching, Cycling and Night Camping are the sum of activities can be done in Kithulgala.]

2nd Day – Kithulgala / Nuwaraeliya

White Water Rafting. Drive to Nuwaraeliya. On the way visit a tea factory and a tea estate. Explore Nuwaraeliya. Stay in a hotel at Nuwaraeliya. (2 Hours 30 Minutes’ Drive)

[Nuwaraeliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft.) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliya is the coolest area in Sri Lanka having the annual temperature of 16 ⁰C (61 ⁰F). In the winter months, there can be frost at night, but it warms up rapidly during the day because of the high sun angle.]

3rd Nuwaraeliya/ Horton Plains /Ella

Early in the morning drive and visit Horton Plains National park (1 Hour 15 Minutes’ Drive). Explore the Horton Plains, Worlds End and Bakers Water fall. (9 km walk in a nature trail). Have a train ride from Ohiya to Ella. Stay in a hotel at Ella.

[Horton Plains National Park is in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100-2,300 m (6,900-7,500 ft.) It is a grassland and also a cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Ohiya. The World’s End, Baker’s Waterfall are being the key attraction.]

4th Day – Ella (2nd day)

Visit Nine Arches Bridge. Climb the Mini Adam’s Peak at Ella. Night walk and dinner at Ella town. Stay relaxing in the same hotel at Ella. (15 Minutes’ Drive)

[Ellais approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft.) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.]

5th Day – Ella/Thissamaharama (Yala)

Drive to Thissamaharama (2 Hours 15 Minutes’ Drive) and evening jeep Safari to Yala National Park (4 Hours Safari). Stay overnight in a hotel at Thissamaharama.

[Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and aquatic birds. Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world]

6th Day- Thissamaharama/Udawalawe

Drive to Udawalawe. Watch the baby elephant milk feeding at Elephant Transit home. Afternoon jeep safari to Udawalawe National Park. Stay in a hotel at Udawalawe. (1 Hour 30 Minutes)

[Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. The town is the main entry point in to the Udawalawe National Park which is a major National Park in Sri Lanka which is renowned for its high population of wild Asian elephants. The Udawalawe National Park located approximately 160 km (99 mi) away from Colombo. It is the closest national park to Colombo.]

7th Day – Udawalawe / Sinharaja / Bentota

Drive to Sinharaja. (2 Hours 30 Minutes’ Drive) Explore the wild life and nature at Sinharaja Forest Reserve with a local Guide. Drive to Bentota (2 Hours’ Drive). Stay in a hotel at Bentota.

[Sinharaja Forest Reserve is Sri Lanka’s most famous tropical rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the south – western part of the island, Sinharaja is renowned for its rich biodiversity, dense rainforest, endemic plants and wildlife. The forest offers visitors an opportunity to experience Sri Lanka’s natural environment through guided walks, bird watching and rainforest exploration.]

8th Day – Bentota

Have a boat ride at Bentota River and explore the nature and wild life. Stay relaxing the day at Bentota.

[Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern band of the Bentota River mouth. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.]

9th Day – Bentota/ Airport (End of the tour)

Drive to the airport for the departure. (2 Hours’ Drive)

Above Tour Package Include

• Hotel Accommodation for 8 Nights.
• 9 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners.
• Transport by a Car/Van (Air conditioned) from Airport pickup to the departure drop for the 9 days with the English speaking Tourist Driver.
• Safari Jeeps with a driver for the 2 Safaris.
• Entrance tickets to all places mentioned in the tour itinerary including the 2 safaris and Activities.
• Train Tickets.
• Unlimited Drinking water while traveling.

Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife 9-Day Tour Map