Wildlife of the South

Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s local flora and fauna in the south of the island.

Itinerary

/ 10 Days
Day 1: Welcome to Sri Lanka

You will be welcomed by our representative who will take you to a hotel in Galle where you can relax rest of the day.

Day 2: Into the wild: Yala National Park

After breakfast you will start by exploring the core of Galle, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site: Galle Dutch Fort.

Afterwards travel to Yala National Park, the best known and most visited park of Sri Lanka.

As you travel towards south, you will experience the change of scenery where the lush tropical greenery of hill country gives way to the much dryer and arid landscape of the dry zone.

Day 3: A day in Yala National Park

Today will be an early start. The jeep safari through Yala national park will take place early morning with the possibility to see elephants, leopards, sloth bears, the most exotic inhabitants of the park, will be found coming to the watering holes.

Day 4: Meeting Elephants

Today you will be heading to Udawalawa National Park which is one of the best places to see wild Asian elephants throughout the year. The safari will take place in the afternoon and you will conclude the day with a visit to the Elephant Transit Home orphaned elephant calves are taken care of until they are independent and able enough to be released back to the wild.

Day 5-6: Sinharaja Rainforest

After breakfast travel to Sinharaja Rainforest, a well-known biodiversity hotspot and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dense vegetation makes the spotting of animals difficult but serves as a real treat to wildlife enthusiasts who want to travel deep into the forest in search of the rare wildlife present here.

During your stay, you will be going on a trekking trip which will be a unique experience.

Day 7-9: Ocean breeze and mind at ease

Today you will head to your beach hotel where you can lay back and enjoy the beach. You can spend the days at your own pace and leisure and unwind by the beautiful coast of the Indian Ocean.

During one of these days, you will be going on a whale watching trip.

Day 10: It’s never a goodbye

Today is your last day in this beautiful little island. At an arranged time, you will be taken to the airport for your flight back home.

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