Sri Lanka Adventure Tour
Jeep Safari to see Elephants + Jeep Safari to see Leopards + Water sports or relax
We will pick you at Colombo airport and transfer to hotel in Colombo next day Experience a Jeep ride in a park where herds of Elephants roaming around n 2nd day. There are approximately between 300-400 Elephants living in the park. Besides Elephants you could also come across Deer, Samber, Hornbills, Peafowl and various other mammals and birds. Visiting Sri Lankan Leopard locally known as Kotiya will be the unforgettable experience for you on fourth day early morning, it is one of the eight known subspecies of leopard is living. Relax on the beach or arrange enjoyable and trilling water sports. This holiday package can be changed according to your holiday dream. Holiday highlights
- Herds of Elephants in Udawalawe National park
- Leopards in Yala National park
- Water Sports in Bentota River
- Relax on the beach
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Warmly welcome on arrival and proceed to Taj Airport Garden Hotel
(Approx travel time 10 Minutes)
Day 02: Transfer to Udawalawe and Evening Jeep Safari - Overnight stay in
Kalu's Hideaway
Day 03: Transfer to Thissamaharamaya (Yala) ? 02 Nights stay in Priyankara
Hotel
Day 04: Stay in Yala ? Half day Jeep safari in Yala National park
Day 05: Transfer to Bentota ? 02 Nights stay in Serendib Hotel
water sports in Bentota or stay at leisure on the Beach
Day 06: Day free for Optional tours
Day 07: Departure transfer from Bentota to Airport (Approx travel time 03 hrs)
End of the Tour.
Cost
Standard Package 498.00 Per person based on group size 2 or more people
US$ 310.00 Per person for group size 6 or more
Cost will be reduced if you are a group of 4 or more people please contact us for details
Single room supplement USD 120.00
Triple room discount USD 22.00
Activities and Excursions
Udawalawe National park ? Jeep Safari
The Udawalawe National Park situated in the dry zone of the country and
belonging
to Sabaragamuwa & Uva provinces. The park area is 30,821 ha. The park was
established in 1972. The park lies within dry zone and small segment lies within
intermediate zone. The long dry season is characteristic feature. Main source of
rainfall is southwest monsoon and mean annual rainfall is about 1520mm. the mean
annual temperature is around 29?C. Park consists of dry lowland forest, riverine
forest, thorny scrublands and grasslands. One special attraction of the park is
the
Udawalawe reservoir and the Walawe River which flows through the park. This park
is
a home for herds of Elephants. There are approximately between 300-400 Elephants
living in the park. Besides Elephants you could also come across Deer, Samber,
Hornbills, Peafowl and various other
mammals and birds.
Yala National park ? Jeep Safari
Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's premier eco tourism destinations, lies
24km
northeast of Tissamaharama and 290km from Colombo on the southeast coast of Sri
Lanka, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares over the Southern and Uva Provinces. The
vegetation in the park comprises predominantly of semi-arid thorny scrub,
interspersed with pockets of fairly dense secondary forest. Small patches of
mangrove vegetation also occur along the coastal lagoons. The park is renowned
for
the variety of its Wildlife (most notably its many elephants) and its fine
coastline (with
associated coral reefs). It also boasts a large number of important cultural
ruins,
bearing testimony to earlier civilizations and indicating that much of the area
used to
be populated and well developed. This is the park where the Sri Lankan Leopard
locally known as Kotiya is one of the eight
known subspecies of leopard is living. It is thought to be one of the largest,
although research is still to confirm this. Its coat
is tawny or rusty yellow; stamped with dark spots and rosettes a recent study
has shown that Yala (Ruhunu) National Park,
Block 1 has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world.
Bentota Water sports
While you are stay in Bentota you can get activities designed to make your stay
as
thrilling as possible. With the river on one side and the ocean on the other,
this
location gives you the rare chance to enjoy best of both worlds. For starters, a
host of
water sports that include Water Skiing, Wind Surfing etc is available for you to
indulge
in. For recreation, you can take part in Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Table Tennis,
Aqua
Gymnastics and Jogging along the golden sands of the Bentota beach. Go deep sea
fishing with the local fishermen and Dive into the depths of the deep blue ocean
with
our diving instructors. Cruise along the river and watch birds along the nature
trails of
the jungle.
Your Accommodation profile:
Taj
Airport Garden Hotel Colombo
Near Airport, Standard AC rooms
Situated in the midst of a 38-acre coconut plantation bordering the famous
Negombo
lagoo, this hotel is a haven of spacious comfort and top-notch amenities 120
centrally
air-conditioned and sound-proofed rooms including 14 suites, offering modern
amenities and gracious hospitable service. Luxuriously appointed two-room suites
composed of a bedroom and living room, offering panoramic views of the lagoon.
Kalu's
Hideaway, Uda Walawe - Standard AC rooms
Accommodation Profile: It is a welcoming and comfortable small hotel in the
heart of Uda Walawe's wilderness. Spacious rooms, comfortable beds and crisp
white linen, good Sri Lankan rice and curries and welcoming smiles, makes it a
wonderful place to come back to after a jungle safari. Kalu's has five en-suite
bedrooms - three doubles and one triple on the ground floor and one double on
the upper floor. The rooms are furnished with solid timber single beds. The
upper-floor double room, which is reached through a rustic staircase, has great
views of the surrounding landscape and a private covered balcony. Birds,
butterflies, and insects abound, making it ideal for nature lovers.
Priyankara
Hotel, Tissamaharama ? Deluxe AC rooms
Accommodation Profile: Priyankara, a three star hotel, lies in the Deep
South, close to the south coast's collection of sandy coves. The serene and
tranquil town of Tissamaharama was the capital of the ancient Ruhunu Kingdom in
the 2nd century B.C. Tissa, named after King Kavantissa. Wildlife enthusiasts
will be particularly taken by Priyankara, which has a restful location close to
the Tissmaharama tank. From your private balcony, relax on colonial-style cane
chairs and watch an array of birds in the nearby rice fields, as well as the
timeless rituals of paddy farming. For nature Lovers, It's an ideal place to
explore Tissa's ancient cultural heritage as well as the jungle shrine of
Kataragama, and the Yala National Park.
Serendib
Hotel, Bentota ? Standard AC rooms
Accommodation Profile: The Serendib Hotel is located on the broad beach of
Bentota & one of the most expansive sandy beaches in Asia. It is not the
largest, or the most ornate hotel in Bentota, but it is undoubtedly among
the best of the mid-market options and offers particularly good value. Ninety
a/c rooms with private balcony or terrace with sea views and ensuite bathrooms
with h/w showers. Rooms are furnished with double beds, writing desk and chair
and also have satellite TV, IDD telephone & minibar. There is a Swimming pool
and children's swimming area in large palm-fringed gardens with sun beds.
Serendib Hotel is a much loved family resort on Sri Lanka's popular south-west
coast.
Rates are valid for Asian Country passport holders. Prices are in USD per
person net, rates valid from 01 May to
31 Oct 2011
Standard Package 498.00 Per person based on group size 2 or more people
US$ 310.00 Per person for group size 6 or more
Cost will be reduced if you are a group of 4 or more people please contact us for details
Single room supplement USD 120.00
Triple room discount USD 22.00
August USD 55.00 per room
Compulsory Supplement for peak period 16 July 31
Package price includes:
06 nights accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis, on Twin room sharing
basis in above mentioned
Categories. (Upgrades available on small supplement on the above given price).
Service of English speaking chauffer guide for groups up to 06 pax and English
Speaking National guide for groups above 07 clients
Transport by A/C car or Micro Van for groups up to 06 pax and A/C Mini Coach
for 07-14 groups
Transport include from arrival to departure for full stay
Entrance fees for one Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park and one half day
Jeep safari in Yala National park.
All the Government taxes
Package price excludes: Expenses in personal nature. Cost of
additional excursions other than mentioned above Cost of water sports in Bentota
Cost of Dinners and Lunches Return air tickets Tipping & baggage handling
Remarks: Hotel checking-in 2pm & check-out 12 noon Rooms are subject to
availability at the time of confirming your holiday. Above prices are subject to
change due to new government taxes and levies or increase of fuel prices.
