Wilderness Escapades
Are you looking for an unforgettable adventure? Look no further than Sri Lanka! This beautiful island country is home to a wealth of natural beauty, from lush rainforests to stunning beaches. And with our 14-day Wilderness Escapades tour, you’ll get to experience it all.
ITINERARY
Day 01 -
Arrival / Colombo
Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be taken to Colombo, a vibrant city with great restaurants, malls, casinos, and nightlife.
Check into your hotel and relax before starting your Sri Lankan adventure.
Check into your hotel and relax before starting your Sri Lankan adventure.
Travel Highlights
Go on an exciting safari in the national park and see the animals that rule the land
Spend the night camping, next to a camp fire, under the stars and experience the wild-side of the island
Spend the night camping, next to a camp fire, under the stars and experience the wild-side of the island
Day 02 & 03 -
Colombo / Wilpattu National Park
Your journey into the wild begins! We leave Colombo and head to Wilpattu National Park, the largest forest reserve in Sri Lanka.
This stunning reserve is home to a wide range of mammals, birds, and reptiles. We pick a safe camping spot and get ready for our adventure.
We'll be exploring over 1000 square kilometres of wilderness, so be prepared to see some amazing wildlife.
We might spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and many more. Who knows what we'll find?
This stunning reserve is home to a wide range of mammals, birds, and reptiles. We pick a safe camping spot and get ready for our adventure.
We'll be exploring over 1000 square kilometres of wilderness, so be prepared to see some amazing wildlife.
We might spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and many more. Who knows what we'll find?
Travel Highlights
Go on a thrilling evening safari in Minneriya National Park to witness the many creatures that live there.
Day 04
Wilpattu / Sigiriya
Journey to the Minneriya National Park! After Wilpattu, we head to Sigiriya, which is not too far away from this stunning park.
Minneriya is filled with evergreen forests, wetlands, and grasslands, covering over 8,000 hectares. It is home to a wide variety of animals, including leopards, elephants, spotted deer, wild buffalo, and many more.
Day 05
Sigiriya / Kandy
Climb to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress! After a restful night, we'll take you on a morning climb to the top of this massive rock fortress.
The history behind this structure is a powerful family drama, where it is alleged that King Kashyapa built the rock castle after murdering his father to take over the throne. Experience all of this and more, when you climb to the top of this amazing monument and take in the history of the location, while you try to catch a glimpse of how the sun touches the surrounding land.
The history behind this structure is a powerful family drama, where it is alleged that King Kashyapa built the rock castle after murdering his father to take over the throne. Experience all of this and more, when you climb to the top of this amazing monument and take in the history of the location, while you try to catch a glimpse of how the sun touches the surrounding land.
Travel Highlights
Before visiting Kandy, take a morning trek to the summit of Sigiriya or Lion Rock to learn about the history of the site and to marvel at the creativity and resourcefulness of ancient Sri Lankans.
In Kandy, take a little guided tour around the city to learn about the local culture and see how contemporary lifestyles coexist peacefully with traditional ways of life.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses Lord Buddha's solitary surviving item.
In Kandy, take a little guided tour around the city to learn about the local culture and see how contemporary lifestyles coexist peacefully with traditional ways of life.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses Lord Buddha's solitary surviving item.
Day 06
Botanical Gardens / Nuwara Eliya
From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya! After a day in Kandy, we'll head to Nuwara Eliya, a beautiful hill town lovingly called "Little England". It's home to stunning tea estates, waterfalls, flower gardens, and colonial-era architecture.
Before we leave Kandy, we'll visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. This stunning garden is home to over 4,000 plants and attracts over 2 million visitors each year.
Before we leave Kandy, we'll visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. This stunning garden is home to over 4,000 plants and attracts over 2 million visitors each year.
Travel Highlights
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy, which attracts millions of people each year.
While sipping a lovely cup of steaming tea, visit a tea plantation and learn about the manufacture of genuine Sri Lankan tea.
While sipping a lovely cup of steaming tea, visit a tea plantation and learn about the manufacture of genuine Sri Lankan tea.
Day 07
Horton Plains / Bakers Falls / Nuwara Eliya
Explore Horton Plains National Park! This protected area is rich in biodiversity and covered by grasslands and cloud forests. It's a popular tourist destination for hiking and camping, making it one of the most visited locations in Sri Lanka.
While exploring Horton Plains, we'll take a moment to admire the beauty of Baker's Falls. This waterfall measures 70 feet and is named after the naturalist and explorer, Sir Samuel Baker, making it one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Later, we'll make our way back to Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay.
While exploring Horton Plains, we'll take a moment to admire the beauty of Baker's Falls. This waterfall measures 70 feet and is named after the naturalist and explorer, Sir Samuel Baker, making it one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Later, we'll make our way back to Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay.
Travel Highlights
Explore the natural beauty of Horton Plains National Park
Marvel at the magnificence of Baker’s Falls
Marvel at the magnificence of Baker’s Falls
Day 08 & 09
Nuwara Eliya / Ella / Udawalawe National Park
After a relaxing stay in Nuwara Eliya, we head to Ella, the trekking capital of Sri Lanka. This beautiful town is surrounded by rolling hills, cloud forests, and waterfalls. The natural beauty of Ella attracts thousands of tourists each year to go on hikes, climb mountains, or party all night long.
From Ella, we head to Udawalawe National Park, a popular wilderness destination for safaris and camping. This forest area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and birds. Udawalawe National Park is the third most visited national park in Sri Lanka.
From Ella, we head to Udawalawe National Park, a popular wilderness destination for safaris and camping. This forest area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and birds. Udawalawe National Park is the third most visited national park in Sri Lanka.
Travel Highlights
In Ella, go on a hike to top of Little Adam’s Peak, which gives you a stunning 360 degree panoramic of the surrounding area or go on a hike towards Ravana Ella Falls
In Udawalawe, go on an exciting safari and later, spend the night camping, next to a camp fire, under the stars and experience the wild-side of the island
In Udawalawe, go on an exciting safari and later, spend the night camping, next to a camp fire, under the stars and experience the wild-side of the island
Day 10 & 11
Udawalawe / Yala National Park
After our camping experience in Udawalawe, we head to Yala National Park, the second-largest reserve in Sri Lanka. This park is famous for its high concentration of leopards, making it one of the best places in the world to see these elusive cats. Yala also has a wide variety of other wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, and birds.
Travel Highlights
Visit the national park and go on a thrilling safari to view the creatures that govern the country.
Spend the night camping under the stars, close to a campfire, and discover the island's untamed side.
Spend the night camping under the stars, close to a campfire, and discover the island's untamed side.
Day 12 & 13
Yala / Bundala / Sinharaja National Park
After Yala, we head to Bundala National Park, the bird capital of Sri Lanka. This park is a world-renowned wintering ground for migratory water birds, including the greater flamingo. Bundala National Park is also a biosphere reserve, making it an important protected area for wildlife.
Next, we visit Sinharaja National Park, the last remaining tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka. This park is home to a wide variety of rare and endangered species, including over 50% of Sri Lanka's insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Sinharaja National Park is the oldest reserve in the country and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, we visit Sinharaja National Park, the last remaining tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka. This park is home to a wide variety of rare and endangered species, including over 50% of Sri Lanka's insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Sinharaja National Park is the oldest reserve in the country and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel Highlights
Go on a safari in Bundala National Park and witness some of the most beautiful migratory birds that visit the area
Go on a unique hike in the Sinharaja rain forest and take in the natural beauty of this very old rain forest
Go on a unique hike in the Sinharaja rain forest and take in the natural beauty of this very old rain forest
Day 14
Sinharaja / Departure
After our stay in Sinharaja National Park, we head to the airport for your flight home. We hope that you enjoyed your trip to Sri Lanka and that the memories you made will stay with you forever.
PRICES
Rates will depend on the time of travel.
Inclusions
Accommodation in Standard (3-star standard) / Deluxe (4-star standard) hotels or similar on HB (Half Board) basis
Transport in an air conditioned vehicle to all mentioned locations on the program
Assistance of a chauffeur guide
Government taxes
Wi-Fi in the vehicle throughout the tour
1 SIM Card with a returnable phone (reload of US$ 5.00 inserted)
Exclusions
Entrance fees to any sights in Sri Lanka
Airfare and visa fees
Early check-in and late checkout charges
Tips & porterage
Lunch & any other meals that are not mentioned
Any services that are not mentioned on the Inclusions section
Value added services from Flavours of Ceylon on complimentary basis
- Free Wood Carvings visit
- Free Silk & Batik shop visit
- Free Gem Factory visit and explanation about the gem history & mining process
- Free head and shoulder massage at a Spice Garden
- Free Tea plantation & Tea factory visit
- Discount cards at Gem Shops & Spice Garden.
Note :
- The above-mentioned program and the rates can be customised upon the client’s request
- The above mentioned rates are indicative rates only
- Rates can change depending on the dates of booking
- Bookings will be done after a 50% advance payment has been made by the client
| PERIOD OF NOTICE | CANCELLATION FEE |
|---|---|
| > 30 days notice | Deposit is forfeited & No retention (-) bank charges |
| 30 - 21 days | 50% of tour package cost |
| 21 - 14 days | 75% of tour package cost |
| < 14 days/No-shows | 100% of tour package cost |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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