11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS From $3720.00* per person twin share

Explore the natural lakes of and search for Sri Lankan Leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of other wildlife; visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and spend time in , home to a large population of elephants; enjoy the beautiful flora of Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in Kandy; and spend the day at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Horton Plains.

Includes: • 10 nights' 4 star accommodation with breakfast daily • Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle • English-speaking driver guide • Entrance fees to Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Wilpattu National Park (1 Game Drive), Anuradhapura City Tour, Isurumuniya, Sri Maha Bodhi, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Kandy Temple, Cultural Show, Botanical Gardens, Nuwara Eliya City tour by Rickshaw, Horton Plains, , Galle Museum, Gal Oya National Park • Cost of Jeep at Minneriya, Yala National Park • Cost of Boat safari in Gal Oya

* Terms and conditions: Prices are per person in Australian Dollars on a twin share basis and subject to availability and currency fluctuation. This is an Independent itinerary with daily departures, package is exclusive of any airfares and valid for travel to 31 March 2021. Single supplements, Seasonal and Event surcharges apply. Yala National Park is usually closed 1 Sep - 15 Oct. Compulsory credit card fees apply. Other conditions apply, please discuss with your consultant.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 COLOMBO On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Embark on a walking tour via the bustling bazaar, Independence Square, the national museum and finishing at a Barefoot fair trade shop. Accommodation: Heritance Negombo or Similar

DAY 2 COLOMBO – WILPATTU (B, D) Depart for Wilpattu National Park, studded with natural lakes and home to a vast number of Sri Lankan leopards. Along with big cats there is the chance to see elephants, sloth bears and an array of other wildlife and flora on a jeep safari. Check in to your luxurious jungle camp. Accommodation: Leopard Trails or similar on a fully inclusive basis

DAY 3 WILPATTU - ANURADHAPURA – SIGIRIYA (B) Rise early for a morning jeep safari in Wilpattu. After lunch depart for Sigiriya via Anuradhapura, touring some of its Buddhist sites. Accommodation: Aliya Resort And Spa or similar

DAY 4 SIGIRIYA - MINNERIYA – SIGIRIYA (B) Visit Sigiriya’s impressive rock fortress this morning and then continue to Minneriya National Park. Spread over 8800 hectares, Minneriya is a sanctuary for elephants in particular, but also deer and birdlife. Return to Sigiriya. Accommodation: Aliya Resort And Spa or similar

DAY 5 SIGIRIYA – KANDY (B) After breakfast depart for Kandy. On arrival a city tour will showcase the heritage, culture and history of the region. In the late afternoon visit the revered Temple of the Tooth. Accommodation: Amaya Hills or similar

DAY 6 KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA (B) This morning tour the lush tropical botanic gardens at Peradeniya, then take a scenic train ride through the picturesque tea-growing highlands to Nuwara Eliya. Accommodation: Jetwing St Andrews or similar

DAY 7 NUWARA ELIYA (B) Spend the day at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Horton Plains. Incredible landscapes are uncovered as you trek through green pastures, evergreen and waterfalls sheltering all sorts of flora and fauna. You may even encounter herds of sambar or wild boar. The trek takes approximately four hours. Accommodation: Jetwing St Andrews or similar

DAY 8 NUWARA ELIYA - GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK (B) After an early breakfast transfer to Gal Oya Lodge, in a beautiful jungle setting. In the afternoon visit the nearby national park on a boat safari in search of the park's famous swimming elephants. Accommodation: Gal Oya Lodge or similar

DAY 9 GAL OYA - YALA NATIONAL PARK (B) This morning take a jeep safari into Gal Oya. On return, check out and drive to Yala National Park and your jungle accommodation. (B) Accommodation: Cinnamon Wild or similar

DAY 10 YALA NATIONAL PARK Today explore Yala's scrub and jungles in search of wildlife, including one of the world's most visible Leopard populations. Accommodation: Cinnamon Wild or similar

DAY11 YALA - COLOMBO This morning is at leisure depending on your flight time, before your transfer to Colombo airport. (B)