Safari Holidays - Option XIII - Winter

Safari Holidays - Option XIII - Winter

There is no better place to experience true wildlife outside Africa other than Sri Lanka. Its long tradition of kindness and compassion to all its living creatures has enriched the wild wealth of Sri Lanka. Most of the present-day forest reserves were created by ancient Kings under their concept called “Tahanam Kele”. According to the concept flora and fauna can grow and live without any interruption from outside and nobody allowed to enter those forestry areas. A consequence of that Sri Lanka abundance with Wildlife. 

This 21-day tour programme will give you fantastic experience of Sri Lankan wildlife and nature together with the understanding of local culture and traditions.

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DAY 1Chilaw
DAY 2 & 3Wilpattu
DAY 4 & 5 Mannar
DAY 6, 7 & 8 Jaffna
DAY 9, 10 & 11 Polonnaruwa
DAY 12 & 13 Nuwara Eliya
DAY 14 & 15Yala
DAY 16 & 17 Tangalle
DAY 18, 19 & 20Hikkaduwa

from USD 2,650

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

  • Visit Hikkaduwa – Mirissa – Tangalle - Yala – Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Mahiyanganaya – Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya – Dambulla – Mannar - Chundikulam – Delft Island  - Wilpattu - Negombo
  • Snorkeling to explore Hikkaduwa marine national park.
  • Boat ride to Madu Ganga wetland for bird watching 
  • Full-day trekking at the Kanneliya Rain Forest
  • Explore the old town of Galle and its fortifications
  • Visit Rumassala
  • Mirissa Whales and Dolphins watching tour 
  • Climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings
  • Boat ride to Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary for bird watching
  • Night turtle watching at Rekawa
  • Visit Ussangoda national park
  • Safari at Bundala national park 
  • Full day safari in Yala national park 
  • Off-road adventure tour to block II, Yala national park
  • Visit Buduruwagala rock carvings of Bodhisatva cult,  
  • Explore Bomburu Ella waterfall
  • Visit Hakgala botanical garden and Seetha Amman temple 
  • Visit Horton Plains national park
  • Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya
  • Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines
  • Cycling tour inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Elephants watching in Minneriya national park 
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple 
  • Climb Sigiriya rock fortress 
  • Boat ride to the first islet of the Adams’ Bridge marine national park for bird watching
  • Visit to see the Dorick Bungalow
  • Visit Mannar Fort
  • Bird watching in Vankalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bird watching in Chundikulam national park
  • Explore Delft Island and national park inside the island
  • Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura 
  • Full-day safari in Wilpattu national park

What's included

  • Accommodation for 20 Nights.
  • 20 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on HB (breakfast and dinner) basis as per itinerary. 
  • Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanying throughout the tour.
  • Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
  • Local transfers
  • Government tax and service charges
  • Entrance and activity charges directly pay at the site as per itinerary 

What's Not included

  • All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go. 
  • International airfares.
  • Lunch, snacks & beverages.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / driver / assistant
  • Visa fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature.
  • Video camera and still camera fees
  • Permits at some locations
  • Welcome to Sri Lanka. Transfer you to Chilaw
  • Relax walk in Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary
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  • At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 21 Days and transfer you to Chilaw. Approximately 1 and half hours’ drive
  • Afternoon relax walk in the Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw
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Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw

Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Morning bird watching walk in Anawilundawa sanctuary
  • Transfer you to Wilpattu
  • Safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city
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  • Morning bird watching walk in Anawilundawa sanctuary
  • Late breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 hours drive
  • Afternoon safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The BackWaters Lodge, Wilpattu
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The Backwaters Lodge

The Backwaters Lodge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Wilpattu Safari Camp

Wilpattu Safari Camp

US$ 231 + per night


  • Full day safari at Wilpattu national park
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  • Full day safari at Wilpattu national park
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu
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The Backwaters Lodge

The Backwaters Lodge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Wilpattu Safari Camp

Wilpattu Safari Camp

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Mannar
  • En-route visit Tanthirimale cave templeDoric Bungalow at Arippu and Mannar fort
  • Afternoon bird watching tour in Vankalai sanctuary
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Mannar. Approximately 3 and half hours’ drive if you drive directly.
  • En-route visit Tantirimale Cave Temple, Doric Bungalow in Arippu, and Mannar fort. Thanthirimale is an ancient Buddhist monastery sprawling extensive boulders spreading over a huge area in the midst of thick forest which gives a panoramic view.  The caves at Thanthirimale had been inhabited by the Megalithic man in Sri Lanka where Paleolithic cave paintings and some primitive drawings done by Veddah people were discovered. 
  • Afternoon bird watching tour in Vankalai sanctuary.
  • During the migratory season (December, January) lots of birds can be seen in the shallow waters of Vankalai Lagoon. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Agape Mannar.
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Hotel Agape

Hotel Agape

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Athi Hotel

Athi Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Vayu Resorts Adams Bridge

Vayu Resorts Adams Bridge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Palmyrah House

The Palmyrah House

US$ 231 + per night


  • Boat ride to explore islets of Adam’s bridge and bird watching, Adam’s bridge marine national park
  • Afternoon try out kitesurfing in Talaimannar
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  • Early breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the naval base to take the boat to Adams’ Bridge national park for bird watching and explore the islets of Adam’s bridge
  • The Indian epic Ramayana speaks of a bridge, Setubandhanam, a bridge over the ocean connecting India with Sri Lanka. Today it is called Adam’s Bridge and there are 16 islets of 8 belonging to Sri Lanka. Due to the shallowness of the sea in the area, the maritime biodiversity is very high and marine mammals such as Dolphins, Whales, and Dugong can be seen in this area and the diversity of fish is also very high therefore the area was declared as a Marine national park and the second islet can be visited. 
  • Afternoon try to get some experience on Kitesurfing at Talaimannar beach
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Agape Mannar.
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Hotel Agape

Hotel Agape

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Athi Hotel

Athi Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Vayu Resorts Adams Bridge

Vayu Resorts Adams Bridge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Palmyrah House

The Palmyrah House

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Jaffna 
  • En-route you will be visiting sand dunes at Kawatharimunai in Pooneryn
  • Afternoon visit Nallur kandaswamy Temple
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Jaffna - approximately 2 hours’ drive
  • En-route you will be visiting sand dunes at Kawatharimunai in Pooneryn.
  • In the afternoon relax at the hotel and visit Nallur kandaswamy Temple famous Hindu temple in Jaffna.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Thinnai, Jaffna.
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Jetwing Jaffna

Jetwing Jaffna

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Thinnai Organic Farm

Thinnai Organic Farm

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

FOX JAFFNA

FOX JAFFNA

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Fort Hammenhiel Resort

Fort Hammenhiel Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

The Thinnai

The Thinnai

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Jetwing Jaffna

Jetwing Jaffna

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Explore Delft Island and Delft Island horses in Delft Island national park 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Kurikkaduwan Jetty, one hour drive from the hotel where the ferry service starts to Delft Island. 
  • Delft Island is about 35 Km away from Jaffna mainland. The whole island was based on coral and limestone. The roots of Portuguese and Dutch occupancy on the island are more prominent.  The Fort, Hospital, Castle, Horse breeding centre, and Pigeon houses with a stone cote are among the archaeological remains of the colonial period.  
  • The ancient Buddhist ruins can also be seen on the island.  Three inscriptions belonging to the 1st and 2nd centuries and the 14th and 15th centuries are being discovered recently.
  •  There are about 450 wild ponies, believed to descend from horses kept on the island from the time of Portuguese occupancy that is significant on the island. 
  • The Van was arranged at the island for an Island tour. Picnic lunch will be served. The return ferry started at 2.30 pm from the island.
  • Overnight dinner and stay at The Thinnai, Jaffna.
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Jetwing Jaffna

Jetwing Jaffna

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Thinnai Organic Farm

Thinnai Organic Farm

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

FOX JAFFNA

FOX JAFFNA

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Fort Hammenhiel Resort

Fort Hammenhiel Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

The Thinnai

The Thinnai

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Jetwing Jaffna

Jetwing Jaffna

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Chundikulam national park, Jaffna 
  • Afternoon bird watching in Chundikulam national park
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Chundikulam national park, Jaffna. Approximately 1 and half hours’ drive.
  • Chundikulam national park is a famous bird sanctuary, located at the South Eastern tip of the Jaffna peninsula bordering the sea and lagoon. The land area of the Park is with the lush greenery of the shrub jungle together with a water villus where plenty of seasonal birds is flocking together during the season.
  • Afternoon bird watching in Chundikulam national park.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Nature Park Holiday Resort, Chundikulam.
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Nature park holiday resort

Nature park holiday resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night


  • Transfer you to Sigiriya via Anuradhapura.
  • Explore Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World Heritage site 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Polonnaruwa via Anuradhapura. Approximately 5 and a half hours’ drive if you drive directly.
  • Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa
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Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Hike Danigala Alien mountain
  • Afternoon wildlife safari in Maduruoya national park and explore ancient Maduru Oya sluice
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Aralaganwila to hike Danigala Alien mountain. At the top of Danigala, the circular shape and its’ vegetation brought up some favourable question marks regarding UFO sightings in this area. 
  • Afternoon wildlife safari in Maduruoya national park and explore ancient Maduru Oya sluice
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa
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Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Cycle tour to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Afternoon wildlife safari in Angammedilla national park
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Cycle tour to explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Afternoon wildlife safari in Angammedilla national park
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa
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Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Nuwara Eliya via Mahiyanganaya
  • Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, the place believed to be the Load Buddha first visited in Sri Lanka
  • Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Nuwara Eliya via Mahiyanganaya. Approximately 2 hours to Mahiyanganaya and another 3 hours’ drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • En-route visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, the place, believed to be the Load Buddha first visited in Sri Lanka 
  • Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze
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The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

US$ 231 + per night

Little England by Celeste

Little England by Celeste

US$ 231 + per night


  • Early morning visit to Horton Plains national park, a world heritage site for a fantastic trek around the park. You will be able to explore the Mini world’s end, World’s end and Baker’s falls at the Horton Plains national park.
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  • Transfer to Horton Plains National Park at 5 am – approximately 1 and half hours’ drive.
  • The Horton Plains National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Sri Lanka where you will find scenery unlike anywhere in the country. The Horton Plains National Park is at the highest plateau of the country where it comes to a sudden end at the place called “the world’s end” which is indeed an amazing sight to behold. This normal circular route covers World’s End and Bakers’ fall which takes 3-4 hours.
  • If you are really interested in hiking, hike to Kirigalpotta Mountain one of the best nature trails in Sri Lanka which is a 14Km round hike that will take about 6-7 hours.
  • Picnic breakfast will be provided before starting the hike or trek.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze, Nuwara Eliya
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The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

US$ 231 + per night

Little England by Celeste

Little England by Celeste

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Yala
  • Afternoon safari at Bundala national park the 1st “Ramsar” wetland in Sri Lanka   
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Yala. Approximately 4 hours’ drive.
  • Afternoon Safari at Bundala national park was the 1st “Ramsar” wetland in the country renowned for sightings of the rich aquatic wildlife including migratory birds and rare species of crocodiles. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Full day safari in Yala national park
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  • Full day safari in Yala national park.
  • You will be picked up from the hotel at 5 am for the full day safari in Yala National Park with all picnic meals and refreshments.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Tangalle
  • En-route visit Ussangoda national park
  • Night turtle watching at Rekawa
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  • Transfer you to Tangalle. Approximately 1 and half hours' drive
  • En-route visit Ussangoda national park. It has exclusive soil formation and flora and is also a site of Prehistoric settlement
  • In the evening around 6.30 pm went to Rekawa 10 km from Tangalle to see turtles. Between 8 pm to 12 midnight, you can watch the turtles laying eggs or returning to the sea.
  • Five marine turtle species including Green, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Olive ridley, and Leatherback can be found at the low season from October to January and high season from April to July in Rekawa. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle Bay, Kalametiya.
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Nuga Eden

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night


  • Boat ride to Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary for bird watching
  • Visit Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings
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  • Early morning boat trip through Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, a stunning place for bird watching.
  • Late breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings.
  • Afternoon relaxing at the Tangalle beach.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle Bay, Tangalle
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Nuga Eden

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night


  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa for Whales and Dolphins watching tour
  • Then transfer you to Hikkaduwa
  • En-route visit Rumassala and Port city of Galle, UNESCO World heritage site
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  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa for Whales and Dolphins watching tour. Approximately 1 and half hours' drive
  • During the months of December to April, a large number of sperm and Blue Whales and pods of Dolphins are common a few kilometers from the Mirissa beach. 
  • Tour will take 4-5 hours.
  • Then transfer you to Hikkaduwa. Approximately 1 and half hours' drive
  • En-route visit Rumassala and Port city of Galle, UNESCO World heritage site
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Citrus Hikkaduwa
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Citrus Hikkaduwa

Citrus Hikkaduwa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Full-day trekking at the Kanneliya Rain Forest 
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  • Full-day trekking at the Kanneliya Rain Forest, one of the 2 Rain Forest available in Sri Lanka With picnic meals and refreshments.
  • Kanneliya Rain Forest, UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve home for a large number of fauna and flora species including endemic flora species and several waterways and falls. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Citrus Hikkaduwa.
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Citrus Hikkaduwa

Citrus Hikkaduwa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Negombo
  • Full-day relax at the Hikkaduwa beach while exploring Hikkaduwa marine national park
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Full-day relax at the Hikkaduwa beach.
  • You can do snorkelling to explore Hikkaduwa marine national park.
  • It was home to different species of hard corals and beautiful reef fish. Though it is bleached still the marine life is fantastic to explore
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Citrus Hikkaduwa
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Citrus Hikkaduwa

Citrus Hikkaduwa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Airport to say goodbye to Sri Lanka.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Airport for the departure. Approximately 2 and half hours' drive
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