Wild life and Beach Tour

Set in the heart of the popular cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is mostly known for its incredible elephant migration, which is one of Asia’s finest wildlife experiences. During the drier months of June to September, as many as 300 elephants congregate in the Minneriya National Park around the ancient Minneriya water tank (which dates back to 3rd Century AD), taking advantage of the receding waters that provide an important water source. The gathering of the elephants is a wildlife enthusiast’s joy and photographer’s dream. Small herds gather around the water tank, forming one giant mass of elephant grey. Watching the playful jumbos drink, bathe, jostle and hustle is heart-warming and a great memory within what will be a varied itinerary of contrasting highlights. Not just a playground for jumbos, you may also catch sight of some of the other 24 mammals that make their home in the park, including toque macaque monkeys, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild buffalo, porcupine, wild boar and mongoose. Leopards are also found in the park, although less prolific than those found in Yala. Arrival to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, ‘Sri Lanka’ and Warm welcome at the Colombo International Airport by representative and driver Proceed to Minneriya, situated in the heart of the popular cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 04 Hours. Check in at the hotel & refresh. Visit Minneriya National Park is mostly known for its incredible elephant migration, which is one of Asia’s finest wildlife experiences. Minneriya Safari experience. Overnight stay at Minneriya. Don't miss out • Enjoy Sri Lankan traditional culture at Village experience • Safari jeep tour to see wild elephants • Lush greenery with birds cooing a song Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Airport to Minneriya - 4 hours (approx.) Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

The last Sinhalese kingdom, Kandy is central to the history of Sri Lanka and is home to many of the island’s cultural gems. Meaning ‘hill’, Kandy once stood as an impenetrable fortress against invading colonial powers, withstanding all attempts of invasion until the British finally deposed the king in 1815. Kandy houses the world-famous Temple of the Tooth, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years. As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake, stroll through the stunning Botanical Gardens – created by the British in the 19th century and still one of the most beautiful gardens in Asia – and visit Kadungannawa Tea Factory. Kandy is one of the best places to explore the art history of Sri Lanka and travelers should take the time to see a Kandyan cultural show. Leave for Kandy, the well-praised site among those of the Buddhist faith. This journey will take about 3 hours. Check in at the hotel & refresh. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Peradeniya which is famous for its collection of a variety of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Overnight stay at Kandy. Don't miss out • Evening Experience the Cultural Show • Experience Sri Lanka Spice Village Trip • Walk around beautiful Kandy Lake • To enjoy true Sri Lankan cuisine • To enjoy relaxing mildly cool weather Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Minneriya to Kandy - 4 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometer(190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. This is a leopard country, and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that’s higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side. Leave for Yala National Park, the second-largest national park on the island of Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 4 hours. Enjoy scenic waterfalls enroute to Yala. Experience wonderful wildlife by safari Jeep. Visit the world famous Kataragama Hindu temple. Visit to Gregory Lake and see beautiful sunset. Overnight stay at Yala. Don't miss out • The enchanting peacock dance • Wild spotted deer in the jungle • Magnificent leopards in Yala Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Kandy to Yala- 3 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Mirissa is one of the most popular beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka, and for a good reason! The area has it all, beautiful Sri Lankan beaches, great waves for surfing, and waters teeming with marine life, from turtles to big blue whales. Spend your days enjoying fresh coconuts in your hammock, eating delicious food from beachside restaurants, and zooming around by motorbike. Four days is the perfect amount of time to absorb the laid back culture of this sunny beach town, enjoying all the top things to do in Mirissa. Fringing two sandy bays separated by a rock island reachable at low tide, Mirissa feels hidden away compared to Sri Lanka’s other busier resort towns. While the quiet sands are sprinkled with bars and surf rentals, it’s Mirissa’s May-to-November whale-watching boat trips that steal the show. Leave for Mirissa, one of the most popular beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 3 hours. Visit to Secret beach in Mirissa. Enjoy swimming at Mirissa beach. Relax at Coconut tree hill. Visit to Weligama for surfing. Overnight stay at Mirissa. Don't miss out • Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet • To take a sip of the local toddy • Whale watching at Mirissa Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Yala to Mirissa - 3 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Bentota began life as a settlement built around a small Portuguese fort on the estuary of the Bentota River. In the 19th century, the British converted the fort into a rest house, where civil servants would come to relax in the grounds under the shade of the tamarind trees. Still welcoming those who crave a break, it’s now one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beach resorts. Bentota is spread along Sri Lanka’s west coast, with a cluster of hotels to the north that gradually thin out as you travel south. The lengthy stretches of golden sand are shaded by corkscrew palms, the occasional granite outcrop, and little else. While this is a popular beach resort, there are no beach bars or restaurants lining the sand, just hotels, villas and luxury resorts tucked behind the palms at discrete distances from each other. Leave for Bentota, the city famous for golden sandy beaches and watersports including surfing. This journey will take about 3 hours. Experience adventurous fun water sports activities. Romantic boat ride to the nearby Madu River. Overnight stay at Bentota. Don't miss out • Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet • To take a sip of the local toddy • Beautiful Sunset on the sandy beach Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Mirissa to Bentota - 2 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Situated in the western province of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the island’s capital. Diverse and vibrant, the city is the administrative and economic center of the country. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city, home to around a million people is also one of the busiest ports in the South Asia. Colombo was the capital for over two hundred years until the capital was shifted to nearby Sri Jayawardenepura, but remains the hub and heart of the city. The city offers historical monuments, colonial architecture, beaches, fine dining, vibrant night life and lots of shopping. Its architecture has been influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonization and is very visible in the buildings surrounding the city. The New Parliament is situated at Sri Jayawardenapura on the outskirts of Colombo, while the Old Parliament on Galle Road is now the Presidential Secretariat. The Galle Face Green promenade is currently a 5 hectare ribbon strip of land between Galle Road and the Indian Ocean, which is now the largest open space in Colombo. There are many large hotels that border the strip and its surroundings have been earmarked for city development including many more 5 start hotels. The city is also cluttered with temples, mosques, and churches catering to the diverse population that enrich the culture of the city. With many boutiques filled with international brands and local art and fabrics Colombo is the best place to do the last minute shopping and then it’s best to retire to Galle face, Colombo’s playground for some Kottu or Wade. Leave for Colombo City, the capital of Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 2 hours. Visit to a turtle hatchery enroute. Enjoy City tour in Colombo. Shopping in the best shopping malls in Sri Lanka. Visit to the charming Gangarama Temple. Visit to Colombo National Museum. Overnight stay at Colombo. Don't miss out • Enjoy Sri Lankan Ayurveda spa session • Nightlife in Colombo • Walk on the Galle-face green and watch Beautiful Sunset. Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Bentota to Colombo -2 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Drop at the Airport. This journey will take only half an hour.