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sri lanka Tours Elephants, Rainforest & Beach Extension
Elephants, Rainforest & Beach Extension
See more of the country’s flora and fauna on this extension, before enjoying time by the beach.
- Style: Private Tour
- Duration: 6 days/5 nights
- Starts in: Nuwara Eliya
Guide Price £579
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- Nuwara Eliya
- Udawalawe NP
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- Bentota
- Colombo
Itinerary:
Day 1 Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe NP
Leaving Nuwara Eliya, head south to Udawalawe National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive. The park is known for its herds of elephants, but it is also home to other animals such as macaque and langur monkeys, sambar deer and crocodiles.
Day 2 Udawalawe NP to Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Start the morning with a visit to the engaging Elephant Transit Home, a small facility supported by the Born Free Foundation which cares for orphaned elephants until they are ready to be released into the wild. Afterwards continue to your lodge next to the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. This virtually undisturbed lowland rainforest has a plethora of exotic plants and wildlife including the purple-faced leaf monkey, giant squirrel and the Sri Lankan blue magpie. After lunch set off on a guided trek into the rainforest to discover the variety of flora and fauna of this lush area.
Day 3 Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Bentota
Depart for your beach hotel in Bentota.
Days 4-5 Bentota
Enjoy a couple of days at leisure to unwind in the comfort of your beach hotel. One of Sri Lanka’s most established beach resorts, Bentota boasts a picturesque wide golden arc of sand, a handful of local restaurants and a choice of watersports.
Day 6 Bentota to Colombo
Drive north to Colombo airport.
Departs:
DailyYour Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.
Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Private vehicle & driver/guide (except small group trek at Sinharaja)
- 5 nights hotel accommodation
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
Not Included
- International flights
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