Compare Sri Lanka Express by G Adventures vs Sri Lanka Untouched Wildlife by SkyHaven Tours
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| Duration | 8 days | 20 days |
| Price From | $ 874 | $ 2,200 |
| Price Per Day | $ 109 | $ 110 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included | 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners |
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Discover Sri Lanka's incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation. |
A wild and untamed Sri Lanka filled with natural wonders The natural world and those animals and plants which call it home seem increasingly under threat from the ravages and enterprise of mankind. Sri Lanka, however, is a world leader in conservation with 13% of the country having protected status as either National Parks, reserves, sanctuaries and jungle corridors. Unlike the rest of the world this isn’t a recent attitude and as long ago as the 3rd century BC Buddhists monks established the world’s first wildlife sanctuary on the island. In the jungles you can still encounter majestic herds of elephants and playful troops of monkeys, waterfalls plummet down from the highlands which are home to hundreds of species of exotic bird and from the golden beaches Blue Wales and Sea Turtles can be seen in the clear turquoise waters. If you wish to really explore this diversity hotspot, this is the trip for you. |
Day 1 Negombo
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2 Negombo/Kandy
Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.
Day 3 Kandy
Explore Kandy with a free day.
Day 4 Kandy to Ella area
Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley. Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!
Day 5 Ella area
In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.
Day 6 Ella/Udawalawe National Park
Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, head to a tented camp by the lake on the boundary of National Park and relax with a BBQ dinner around the campfire.
Day 7 Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna
After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast.
Day 8 Unawatuna
Depart at any time.
The Colombo airport can be reached by taxi or there are train and bus connections from nearby Galle for much less. Your CEO can help you arrange a transfer.
Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka
Arrive at Colombo International airport and transfer to the nearby beach resort of Negombo for Relaxation Overnight in Negombo
Day 2: Wilpattu National Park
After breakfast drives north along the coast road to the WillPattu National Park in time for lunch (4 hours). and join Afternoon jeep safari and 2 overnights in the Park.
Day 3,4: Full Day Jeep Safari
Full day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park.
Day 5: Anuradhapura Sighseening
After breakfast drive to Anuradhapura.The birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world’s largest archeological sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th century BC.then drive to Sigiriya for Overnight
Day 6,7: Minneriya & Kaudulla National Park Jeep Safari
Full day jeep safari in the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Park (famous for large herds of wild elephant)
Day 8: Climb Sigiriya Lion's Rock
After Breakfast drive to Climb the Lion’s Rock at Sigirya then Drive to to Kandy en route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. after lunch continue to Temple of the tooth relic, afternoon Drive to Nuwara Eliya for overnight
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya Sightseening
After Breakfast Visit Gregory Reservoir ,Working Tea Factory.Visit near by Ramboda Waterfall. and walk around the tea estate and see St. Clair’s falls.lunch in Nuwara Eliya, free afternoon for sightseeing. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Day 10: Horton Plain National Park
Early morning trek into the Horton Plains National Park to see the amazing view at “World’s End”and the unusual flora/fauna of this special Park. catch the 3:00 PM train on the scenic route to Ella.Overnight.
Day 11: Leisure in Ella
Visiting the Ravanna Waterfalls and Climbing Little Adam’s peak,Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge Demodara. Later visit Lipton Seat. Afternoon Drive to the Tissamaharama Lake District Near the Yala National Park for Overnight.
Day 12,13: Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Early in the morning We will take you to Yala National Park for a jeep Safari. It is home to the world’s highest density of leopards, as well as a wealth of other species
Day 14: Morning Game Drive in Yala
After half day safsri in Yala National park Searching WildLife drive to the Mirissa beach Resort for Overnight
Day 15: Whales & Dolphin Watching
Today We will arrange a sea safari for Blue whale & Dolphin watching. Option to experiance night snorkeling in this Stunning Beach destination. Overnight in Mirissa
Day 16: Sinharaja Rainforrest
After Breakfast drive to the Sinharaja Rainforest to join afternoon forest trek or relax
Day 17: Guided Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
Full day for expertly guided trekking following different themes.
Day 18: Sightseening in Galle
Today morning drive to UNESCO world heritage of galle for Sightseening. Galle is blessed with stunning white sandy beaches,Dutch colonial buildings and have and oppertunity to enjoy a number of adventure activities and water sports.
Day 19: Sea Tutrle Hachery
Full Day Exploring the Colorful Colonial city of Galle plus visit to a Turtle hatchery. Option to enjoy snorkeling,Diving and many water sports. Overnight in Galle
Day 20: Deaparture
Airport Drop Off. End of Tour
