Luxurious Wildlife Retreat
- 16 Days / 15 Nights
The Luxurious Wild-life Retreat allows you to experience Sri Lanka’s beautiful wilderness and provides ample opportunities for rest and rejuvenation in luxurious and inspirational accommodation. This holiday steers-away from the well-trodden tourist trail to allow you to see Sri Lanka at its best.
DAY 1 & 2: ARRIVAL
On arrival, transfer directly to the luxurious Wallawwa, a boutique hotel set within refurbished manor house and just 15 minutes from the airport. This is an ideal haven for acclimatizing to Sri Lanka’s tropical climes.
DAY 3, 4 & 5: CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Wander the famous of heritage sites Polonnaruwa, of Sigiriya and Dambulla. Go on a jeep safari into Minneriya National Park. Stay in the acclaimed Jetwing Vil Uyana, an up market eco hotel with a sprawling natural setting.
DAY 6 & 7: HILL COUNTRY
A quick look at Colombo. RJourney to the central highlands a stirring land of tea covered hills, majestic peaks and rushing waterfalls. Explore Horton Plains National Park, more than 7,000 feet above sea level and home to numerous birds and other fauna and flora. Stay at Warwick Gardens, a colonial-style home in Ambewala.
DAY 8 & 9: UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
Travel to Udawalawe to seek elephants, buffalo and crocodiles. Stay at Kalu’s Hideaway just minutes away from the park entrance.
DAY 10 & 11: YALA NATIONAL PARK
Explore the jungle of Yala in search of elephants, sloth bear and the elusive leopard. Stay at Leopard Trails – an adventurous camping experience surrounded by nature.
DAY 12 & 13: SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST
Journey along the southern coast up to Galle and travel inland to Deniyaya situated about 3,500 ft above sea level. Stay at the Rain forest Eco Lodge bordering the Sinharaja Rain forest renowned as a hot-spot for bird-life.
DAY 14, 15 & 16: GALLE COAST
Journey further south to Galle and check into Kahanda Kanda, a luxurious boutique hotel set on a tea estate, located about 15 minutes inland. Swimming, surfing and snorkeling is
possible in Unawatuna and Mirissa. Go whale and dolphin spotting off the coast of Mirissa. Explore Galle’s 17C Dutch Fort. Head to the airport directly from Galle.
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