Safari Holidays - Option XIV - Winter

Safari Holidays - Option XIV - Winter

The fortune should be with you to have a memorable wildlife experience in a national park anywhere in the world. However, 26 national parks and more than 50 wildlife sanctuaries in Sri Lanka will never make you unlucky. Nature’s whim to make wonderful wildlife encounters in Sri Lanka for every visitor is exceedingly high. Spotting the biggest animal on the planet or the biggest animal on the land is extremely possible in Sri Lanka.  This 14-day tour offers you a complete package of the cross-section of Sri Lanka’s wildlife and nature.

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DAY 1 & 2Sinharaja
DAY 3Mirissa
DAY 4 & 5Yala
DAY 6 & 7Ella
DAY 8 & 9Nuwara Eliya
DAY 10 & 11Knuckles
DAY 12 & 13Negombo

from USD 2,005

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

  • Trekking through hilly virgin Sinharaja rain forest, a world heritage site to explore Sri Lanka’s endemic wild wealth
  • Whales watching safari 
  • Adventure tour to block II, Yala national park, to explore hidden pre- historical treasures in Minihagalkanda and wildlife
  • Explore the natural beauty in Ella
  • Trekking through world’s end in Horton Plains national park
  • Explore wildlife in undulating hills and a lush verdant landscape in knuckles
  • Boat safari in Muturajawela wetland
  • Bird watching safari in Anawilundawa sanctuary

What's included

  • Accommodation for 13 Nights.
  • 13 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on BB 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 are directly paid at the site as per the 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 Sri Lanka
  • Transfer you to Sinharaja
  • Afternoon walking through the bird-watching trail in the Sinharaja rainforest
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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 next 14 days and transfer you to Sinharaja. Approximately 3 hours drive
  • Check in to the hotel and relaxing for few hours. 
  • Sinharaja the hilly virgin rainforest, the UNESCO World Heritage Site represents a biome that dates back to the Deccan Plate and consists of lowland, mid-elevation and montane rainforest. Out of a total of 830 indigenous flowering plants in the island, Sinharaja has nearly 500 plants and out of 27 native bird species in the country 17 species make Sinharaja their home. 
  • Afternoon walking through the bird watching trail where you will be able to see at least 10 endemic bird species.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Rain Forest Edge, Sinharaja
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Rain Forest Edge

Rain Forest Edge

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sinharaja Forest Edge

Sinharaja Forest Edge

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Sinharaja Forest Gate

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night


  • Full-day trekking through the Sinharaja rainforest
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  • Early morning around 6.30 am trek will start through hilly virgin rainforest. It will go through striking path and sparkling water streams with the hearing of chirping sounds of endemic birds. 
  • This 14 km teak will provide the best opportunity to observe some most rare birds and butterflies of Sri Lanka, a complex of ancient caves named “Gallen Yaya” and “Koskuklana Peak”.
  • Climbing” Singhagala Peak” would somewhat be challenging, but at the summit, the view of the surrounding virgin rain forest would be breathtaking. 
  • You can have a bath in a cool shallow water pool down the Kekuna Ella Water Fall
  • You should prepare for leeches and your guide will assist you with preparations.
  • Entire trek will take 7-9 hours. Picnic meals and drinks will be provided.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Rain Forest Edge, Sinharaja
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Rain Forest Edge

Rain Forest Edge

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sinharaja Forest Edge

Sinharaja Forest Edge

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Sinharaja Forest Gate

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night


  • Transfer you to Mirissa
  • En route visit Galle Fort, a world heritage site
  • Afternoon relax at the Weligama beach
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Mirissa. Approximately 2 and half hours’ drive.
  • En route visit Galle Fort, a world heritage site
  • Afternoon relax at the Weligama beach
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Parangi Weligama Bay resort
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Sailing Boat Cruise

Sailing Boat Cruise

US$ 231 + per night

Mirissa Dive Resort

Mirissa Dive Resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Triple O Six

Triple O Six

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Saltasia Boutique Beach Villa

Saltasia Boutique Beach Villa

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Morning Whales and Dolphins watching tour in Mirissa
  • Afternoon transfers you to Yala. 
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  • Morning Whales and Dolphins watching tour in Mirissa
  • During the months of December to April 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.
  • Afternoon transfers you to Yala. Approximately 2 hours drive.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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  • Full day safari in Yala National Park for wildlife and explore hidden historical treasures in block II
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  • Full day safari in Yala National Park for wildlife and explore hidden historical treasures.
  • 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.
  • Morning visit Yala Block II to explore the Prehistorical site at Minihagalkanda and the surrounding landscape which will mesmerise you. This is a hidden place in Yala National Park and merely a few tourists visit there because of the lack of knowledge about the site. 
  • Afternoon safari at Yala Block I.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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  • Transfer you to Ella
  • En-route explore Diyaluma waterfall and hike to the top of the waterfall. You can have a cool dip in one of the natural infinity pools at the top.  
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Ella. Approximately 3 hours drive.
  • En-route explore Diyaluma waterfall and hike to the top of the waterfall. You can have a cool dip in one of the natural infinity pools at the top.  
  • Overnight stay at Oak Ray Ella Gap
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Available Hotels

Oak Ray Ella Gap

Oak Ray Ella Gap

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ella Hide View

Ella Hide View

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Ella Mount Relax Cottage

Ella Mount Relax Cottage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

New Cabin Ella

New Cabin Ella

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Secret Ella

The Secret Ella

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

98 Acres Resort & Spa

98 Acres Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • Morning trekking to Little Adm's Peak and witnessing the stunning sun rising
  • Explore Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara railway loop, Ravana Ella Waterfall and the village with Tea Plantation
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  • Morning trekking to Little Adm's Peak and witness the stunning sun rising. The view from the top is incredible. Trek will pass through the surrounding countryside, tea plantations, railway lines and then up the hills until reached the peak. Approximately it will take 4 hours to complete the trek.
  • Late breakfast at the hotel.
  • Then you can explore Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara railway loop, Ravana Ella Waterfall and the village with Tea Plantation.
  • Overnight stay at Oak Ray Ella Gap
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Oak Ray Ella Gap

Oak Ray Ella Gap

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ella Hide View

Ella Hide View

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Ella Mount Relax Cottage

Ella Mount Relax Cottage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

New Cabin Ella

New Cabin Ella

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Secret Ella

The Secret Ella

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

98 Acres Resort & Spa

98 Acres Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer to Ella Railway Station for the train journey from Ella to Nanuoya
  • Afternoon visit Galway’s Land National Park
  • City walk at Nuwara Eliya
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Ella Railway Station for the train journey from Ella to Nanuoya through Sri Lanka’s central highlands gets up the elevation from 1,041m to 1897.5m at Pattipola and gets down to 1613m at Nanuoya through hilly mountains waterfalls and tea plantation. 

                        Entrain at 9.23 am from Ella Railway Station

                        Detrain at 11.58 am from Nanuoya Railway Station

  • You will be picked up by your Chauffeur guide at the Nanuoya Railway Station.
  • Afternoon visit Galway’s Land National Park near the Nuwara Eliya city. It is a most significant birding site which harbours 20 rare migrant birds and 30 residence species.
  • Afterwards, a city walk at Nuwara Eliya or on your own.
  • 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


  • Horton plains trekking tour through montane grassland and cloud forest on a circular trail to explore Baker's fall, World's End & Mini-world's End 
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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 highest plateau of country where it comes to a sudden end at the place called “the world’s end” which indeed an amazing sight to behold. This normal circular route covering World’s End and Bakers’ fall which takes 3-4 hours.
  • If you really interested in hiking, hike to Kirigalpotta Mountain one of the best nature trail in Sri Lanka which is a 14Km round hike will takes about 6-7 hours.
  • Picnic breakfast will be provided before start the hike or trek.
  • 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 Knuckles
  • Enjoy the atypical camping experience whilst indulging in nature amidst hazy hills in Knuckles 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Knuckles. Approximately 4 and half hours’ drive.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Wild Glamping Knuckles
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Wild Glamping Knuckles

Wild Glamping Knuckles

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • You can do either a waterfall trek, Corbett’s Gap trek or bird watching, or a nature walk at Knuckles
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • You can do either a waterfall trek, Corbett’s Gap trek or bird watching, or a nature walk at Knuckles.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Wild Glamping Knuckles
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Wild Glamping Knuckles

Wild Glamping Knuckles

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer to Negombo
  • En route visit Dalada Maligawa at Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Negombo. Approximately 4 and half hours’ drive if you drive directly
  • En route visit Dalada Maligawa at Kandy where the two surviving Relic of the Tooth of Lord Buddha is placed. And Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Overnight stay at Jetwing Thalahena Villas, Negombo
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Jetwing Thalahena Villas

Jetwing Thalahena Villas

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Pledge Scape

Pledge Scape

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Villa Hundira

Villa Hundira

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jetwing Lagoon

Jetwing Lagoon

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Heritance Negambo

Heritance Negambo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Boat ride to Muturajawela Wetland to explore wildlife and birdlife 
  • Afternoon relax walk in Negombo city
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Boat ride to Muturajawela Wetland to explore wildlife and birdlife 
  • Afternoon relax walk in Negombo city
  • Overnight stay at Jetwing Thalahena Villas, Negombo
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Jetwing Thalahena Villas

Jetwing Thalahena Villas

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Pledge Scape

Pledge Scape

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Villa Hundira

Villa Hundira

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jetwing Lagoon

Jetwing Lagoon

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Heritance Negambo

Heritance Negambo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Check out the hotel and proceed to Airport for the departure
  • Say goodbye to Sri Lanka
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  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Checkout and proceed to Airport for the departure. Approximately 20 min drive
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