Wild Life Mega Tour

After breakfast leave for Sinharaja & trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests Eco region, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as Kingdom of the Lion. leave for Udawalawe. Afternoon safari in Udawalawe National park. Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. The park is 165 kilometres from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. Dinner & overnight stay at , Udawalawe or similar.

After breakfast visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. The main objective of this facility is rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants to ultimately release them back into their natural habitat. Up to three elephants per week are killed in Sri Lanka due to conflicts with humans, often leaving behind orphan calves. The elephants are kept at part of the Udawalawe National Park vs to maintain familiarity with their habitat, but have access to both food and medical care. All care at the facility is by trained staff, and efforts are made to minimize contact between elephants and humans to keep the elephants from becoming acclimated to humans. Although visitors can watch the elephants being fed, they are not allowed to touch or otherwise interact with them. Afternoon leave for Kataragama. Late afternoon visit Kataragama Temple for the ceremony at 1900 hrs. Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also come there to worship. Kataragama stirs into life during the puja times, the Pooja’s are held at 0500, 1030 and 1900 hrs. Dinner & overnight stay at , Tissamaharama or similar.

After breakfast safari in Yala National Park. Yala National Park – is an important national park in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This popular reserve has more than 400 wild Asian Elephants, which are relatively easy to see in this open habitat. Yala also has a dozen or so Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore requires considerable luck. There are good numbers of Crocodiles, Golden Jackals, Water Buffalo and Grey langurs amongst other large animals. The open parkland attracts birds pf prey such as White-bellied Sea Eagle Crested Serpent Eagle, Fish Eagle Booted eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle and the wetlands have waders and Painted Storks. Land birds are in abundance, and include Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, Malabar Pied Hornbill. Afternoon leave for Dickwella . Dinner & overnight stay in , Dickwella or similar.

After Breakfast proceed to Dondra & visit the Dondra Head Lighthouse & the Vishnu Temple Dondra Head Lighthouse, is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka. The lighthouse is near the village of Dondra. The name Dondra is a synonym for “Devi-Nuwara” in the local Sinhala language, “Devi” meaning “Gods” and . “Nuwara” meaning “City”. Dondra is therefore derived to mean “City of the Gods”. There is a great and magnificent temple that is known as the Temple of Vishnu. It is also the only Vishnu temple that is in the area of Dondra. Due to this it is very famous and popular amongst the community of Vishnu preachers. This temple also leads to a wide and broad road that contains many styles and abundance of the coconut trees. Thereafter leave for Dickwella & visit Wewurukannala Temple. The Wewurukannala Vihara temple is dominated by an image of a seated Buddha. It is 160ft high, the largest statue in all of Sri Lanka and dates back to the time of King Rajadhi (1782 — 1798). Afternoon commence a brief walk around the city area of Dickwella. Dinner & overnight stay in , Dickwella or similar.

Dinner & overnight stay in , Dickwella or similar

Early in the morning leave Whale Watching in Mirissa. At 06:30 hrs clients join the boat to set course to the Whales. Along the way chef will serve you a freshly prepared full breakfast. The Moment the guide spots the whales, you will be invited to the front of the boat or the top level for the best views. After the whale watching, catamaran will head towards Weligama Bay again. Catamaran will anchor close to Snake Island and Traprobane Island and give the you the chance to jump in the water & to enjoy. Around 1200 noon, the anchor will be lifted & start sail again. In the last part of the cruise, you will enjoy a three course lunch while you admire the view of the cliffs, the lighthouse and the beach.

After breakfast leave for Airport or beach resort