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Sri Lanka’s Natural Wildlife Wonders

12 days from £7,570 for 2024 per person

Natural Wildlife Wonders of Sri Lanka is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Family-friendly Itineraries.

What better way to experience the natural beauty and astonishing diversity of this island than exploring its rivers, lakes, mountains, jungles and beaches? Staying in a wide range of accommodation ranging from boutique hotels to mud huts, tree houses and caves (yet without sacrificing on comfort) this trip is ideal for nature lovers of any age with a good sense of fun and adventure.

Go white water rafting down the warm Kitulgala River surrounded by dense tropical jungle, trek on the misty Horton Plains, reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, sleep in a treehouse or even a mud hut on the banks of a gem filled river (you can go prospecting too!) and relax in its natural Jacuzzi beneath the waterfall. Next, explore the fauna and flora in Sinharaja, recognised by UNESCO as being a unique habitat, see herds of elephants and possibly even leopards in Yala National Park.

For the grand finale go whale and dolphin watching where you have excellent chances of seeing both blue whales and dolphins. Enjoy a hard earned rest by finishing the trip on the most beautiful of beaches with a choice of water sports on the nearby river.

This tour is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal holiday in Sri Lanka. If you'd like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Honeymoons as well as our favourite Wildlife, Active, Trekking and Beach itineraries.

Itinerary details

12 days from £7,570 for 2024 per person

Day 1 - Maniumpathy - Colombo
Arrive in Colombo and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - Thotalagala - Haputale
Take an early morning visit to Horton Plains.
Day 3 - Thotalagala - Haputale
Morning visit to Lipton's Seat and tea factory tour. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4 - Leopard Trails, Yala - Yala National Park
Drive to Yala National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Day 5 - Leopard Trails, Yala - Yala National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 6 - Rainforest Eco Lodge - Sinharaja
Drive to Sinharaja. Go sightseeing around Sinharaja.
Day 7 - 42 Lighthouse Street - Galle
Drive to Galle. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 - 42 Lighthouse Street - Galle
Morning whale watching trip followed by an afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 - The Villa Bentota by KK Collection - Bentota
Take a guided walk through the rainforest. Drive to Bentota.
Day 10 - The Villa Bentota by KK Collection - Bentota
Day at leisure.
Day 11 - The Villa Bentota by KK Collection - Bentota
Day at leisure.
Day 12 - In transit.
Return flight home.

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Sri Lanka’s Natural Wildlife Wonders

12 days from £7,570 for 2024 per person

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12 days from £7,570 for 2024 per person

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