Travelpack

Highlights: Negombo - Wilpattu - Habarana - Polonnaruwa - Gal Oya - Yala - Unawatuna

Hotels Featured:
➤Goldi Sands Hotel 4*
➤Big Game Camp Wilpattu
➤Habarana Village by Cinnamon 4*
➤Gal Oya Lodge 4*
➤Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala 4*
➤Agnus Unawatuna 4*

Itinerary:
Mon 17 Mar 25: Sri Lanka
➤Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Katunayake Airport, Sri Lanka

Tue 18 Mar 25: Airport / Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport.
The Chauffer guide & your travel companion will meet you at the AirPort and You will be transferred to your accommodation for the Night in Negombo. (Approximate driving duration 20 to 30 minutes)
Check in to the hotel for the night.
➤Overnight accommodation at Goldi Sands or Similar.

Wed 19 Mar 25: Negombo / Wilpattu
Today after breakfast at the hotel proceed to Wilpattu (Approximate driving duration 03 to 04 Hours )
On Arrival Check in to the Hotel and relax, therefore proceed on a jeep safari at Wilpattu National Park
Experience the wonders of a jungle safari at Wilpattu National Park the largest and one of the oldest National parks in Sri Lanka. With over 30 species of mammals and an impressive variety of flora and fauna spanning its jungles and nature trails, a visit here is definitely something to remember for a lifetime. Wilpattu National Park is situated in the dry zone and is unlike any other wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. A unique complex of over 50 wetlands called Villu is the most prominent topographical feature of the national park. Villu are shallow natural lakes filled with rainwater surrounded by open grassy plains amidst the dense scrub jungle.
On completion return to the hotel for relaxation & and chill for the rest of the day and night.
➤Overnight accommodation at Big Game Willpattu or Similar.

Thu 20 Mar 25 - Wilpattu
Today after breakfast at the hotel proceed on a jungle safari at Wilpattu National Park Wilpattu National Park, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. With over 30 species of mammals and an impressive variety of flora and fauna spanning its jungles and nature trails, a visit here is definitely something to remember for a lifetime.
On completion return to the hotel for relaxation & and chill for the rest of the day and night.
➤Overnight accommodation at Big Game Willpattu or Similar.

Fri 21 Mar 25: Wilpattu / Habarana / Minneriya /Habarana
Today after breakfast at the hotel proceed to Habarana
On arrival check in to the hotel and relax, therefore proceed on a Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park. The afternoon Safari will commence at 2.30 pm.
Minneriya is yet another haven for the elephants that migrate from surrounding jungles to enjoy the lush grass fields on the banks of the Minneriya reservoir, during the dry season. Reports of elephant sightings range from a mere 100 to an astounding 700. The central feature of the park is the ancient Minneriya Tank (built in the 3rd century AD by King Mahasena). This tank is generally known as a place to observe the elephants that come to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds that come to fish in the shallow waters.
Later in the afternoon return to the hotel for relaxation & and chill for the rest of the day and night
➤Overnight accommodation at Habarana Village or Similar.

Sat 22 Mar 25: Habarana /Sigiriya Rock /Polonnaruwa /Habarana
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock. It's best to start the climb during the early morning hours to avoid the heat of the sun,
Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from the magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. On completion proceed on a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa Quadrangle complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walking tour of the complex reveals the impressive ruins of an ancient city and one-time capital. The highlights include the Vatadage, a circular relic house with intricate carvings, the Thuparama, a shrine with a reclining Buddha statue, the Gal Potha, an enormous stone slab with ancient inscriptions, and the massive Buddha statues of the Lankatilaka and the Rankoth Vehera stupas.
➤Overnight accommodation at Habarana Village or Similar.

Sun 23 Mar 25: Habarana / Gal Oya
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Gal Oya.
Proceed on a Boat Ride in Gal Oya and therefore proceed to Gal Oya National Park for Jeep Safari This Gal Oya park lies in the southeast of Sri Lanka and to the west of Ampara and was established mainly to protect the catchment area of the 'Senanayake Samudra' Reservoir. Considered a major eco-tourism venue, the national park is rich in flora and fauna.
➤Overnight accommodation at Gal Oya Lodge or Similar.

Mon 24 Mar 25: Gal Oya
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Gal Oya.
Proceed on guided bird walks, bike rides, and other select activities in and around the lodge 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. For birding enthusiasts, approximately 150 of Sri Lanka's 430 species of birds have been observed in this region.
➤Overnight accommodation at Gal Oya Lodge or Similar.

Tue 25 Mar 25: Gal Oya / Udawalawa / Yala
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Yala. (Approximate driving duration 03 to 04 Hours )
Route proceed to Visit Udawalawa Transit Home
The Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home is a facility within Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka that was established in 1995 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Its primary objective is to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release back into the wild. Although you can't get up close and personal with the elephants, seeing them at feeding time (from a viewing platform) is still a lot of fun. It's on the main lakeside road, about 5km west of the Udawalawe National Park entrance. Thereafter proceed to Yala
➤Overnight accommodation in a Leopard Nest or Similar

Wed 26 Mar 25: Yala
Proceed to Yala National Park for Jeep Safari for Full day
Yala National Park is located in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka and extends over two provinces Hambantota district of the southern province and Monaragala district in Uva province. The gateway to Yala National Park is Tissamaharama. A 20 km drive via Kirinda takes the visitors to the Palatupana. At Palatupana, the well-designed visitor center provides information to the tourists and assigns a tracker to all incoming vehicles. The park provides jeeps with softtops which gives the opportunity to view wildlife. Dawn and dusk bring about the best timing for Safari tours in the Yala National Park. Being located in one of the arid regions of Sri Lanka, the Climate of Ruhuna National Park is usually hot and dry. Yala National Park which consists of five blocks is the most visited and second-largest national park in Sri Lanka.
➤Overnight accommodation in a Leopard Nest or Similar

Thu 27 Mar 25: Yala / Unawatuna
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Unawatuna for your beach stay. (Private Transfer approximate driving duration 02- 03 Hours)
En route proceed on a city tour of Galle city.
Galle is Sri Lanka's most preferred destination amongst Foreigners and locals alike. Situated on the Southern coast, it features one of the most alluring beaches in Sri Lanka.
➤Overnight accommodation at Agnus Unawatuna or Similar

Fri 28 Mar 25: Unawatuna
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy your day in leisure.
➤Overnight accommodation at Agnus Unawatuna or Similar

Sat 29 Mar 25: Unawatuna /Airport
Today you will be transferred to the Airport to catch your flight home accompanied by all the happy memories of the tropical isle, Sri Lanka, Depart the hotel by 03 Hours before to catch the flight on time. (Private Transfer approximate driving duration 02 03 hours)
Note - (Standard Check time 14.00 pm & check out time 12.00 pm / Early check-in would be highly subject to availability)

Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £250pp
➤Z47427 Heathrow from £3179pp
➤Z47512 Manchester from £3149pp
➤Z47516/21 Glasgow/Birmingham from £3145pp
➤Z47526 Dublin from £3415pp
➤Z47513 Edinburgh from £3355pp

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