Wildlife field trips Sri Lanka – 12 nights

  • Duration 13 Days / 12 Nights

  • On arrival at Colombo International Airport, you will meet & greet by Ceylon Expeditions Tour Manager.
  • After discussing the trip plan we will privately transfer you to the Negombo. (30 Min drive)
  • Relax and un-wind after long flight at the one of most recommended Beach Hotel in Negombo Sri Lanka  

  • After breakfast, leave for Vilpattu National Park (4 Hrs) and start afternoon safari till 6 PM.
  • Leave from National park and check-in to hotel 

  • Full day safari at Vilpattu National Park

  • After breakfast, check-out and leave for Anuradhapura ancient city (A UNESCO World Heritage) till 12 noon.
  • Leave for Dambulla and check-in to Dambulla Hotel.
  • Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress (A UNESCO World Heritage) in the afternoon 

  • Aftre breakfast proceed for Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage) (1.5 Hr) and explore until lunch.
  • Aftrenoon upon completion of Polonnaruwa, enjoy lunch and proceed to Minneriya National Park.  
  • Back to Dambulla Hotel before dusk

  • Early morning visit Udawatta Kale Sanctuary in Kandy city and back to hotel.
  • After breakfast check-out and leave for Nuwara Eliya (2 Hrs).
  • En root visit Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy.
  • Enroot visit Tea Estate and Tea Factory   

  • Early morning by 5.30 AM leave for Horton Plains national Park (45 Min drive) with packed breakfast and back to hotel by 11.00 AM
  • Check-out and leave for Yala (4 Hrs) and check-in to Yala Hotel.

  • Early morning 5.30 AM leave for wildlife jeep safari in Yala National Park with packed breakfast.
  • This is full day safari and back to hotel before dusk  

  • Transfer to Uda Walawe - Early morning 5.30 AM leave for wildlife jeep safari in Yala National Park with packed breakfast. 
  • This is full day safari and back to hotel before dusk 

  • Transfer to Sinharaja Rain Forest - Morning safari at Uda Walawe National park till 11.00 AM and leave for Sinharaja Rain Forest. 
  • Evening walk through Sinharaja Village  

  • Explore Sinharaja Rain Forest full day.
  • Transfer to Mirissa Beach hotel   

  • Leave for Whale Watching by 5.30 AM and back to hotel by 11.AM.
  • No activities are scheduled for today afternoon and leisure on beach. 

  • Leave for Colombo and en-root visit Dutch Fort Galle (A UNESCO World Heritage) / Enjoy Madu River Boat Ride and transfer to Colombo.
  • Sightseeing city tour and leave for airport as per tour departure flight times.   

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Educational field trip – Wildlife

 

  • Type of the tour – Educational field trip – Wildlife
  • To whom – University students / MSc researchers / Secondary level students
  • Duration – Generally 12 nights but can be tailored according to your focus / requirement
  • Is this a guided tour – Yes, these educational field trips are consist with professionally qualified subject specialist (Naturalist / archeologist / biologist etc
  •  Do you provide certificate – Yes those who completed the program, we issue a “Certificate of participation” with the details of lessons learnt
  • How this tours are operate – In depth practical experience at National Parks with subject specialist and also class room presentations also available whenever required.
  • Safety – Ceylon expeditions has carefully assessed the security concerns and we have dedicated team to ensure safety measures of each tour and with 24 x7 operational assistance from Colombo
  • Is this program affiliated with educational institutes / universities – Yes most of Ceylon Expeditions field study holidays are affiliated / endorsed by the respective faculties of government universities of Sri lanka
  • Accommodation – Clean air-condition accommodation and upon request we could provide star hotels.
  • Transport – Luxury air condition transport with medical kit
  • Meals – Generally we provide both breakfast & dinner depend on the trip, we provide full board

 

 

Highlights

 

  • Wilpattu National Park
  • Sacred city of Anuradhapura (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Golden Temple of Dambulla  (Cave temple) (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
  • Luxury most scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (To be booked one month ahead)
  • Nuwara Eliya Tea Country / Tea estate & factory visit
  • Sacred City of Kandy – (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
  • Horton Plains National Park (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Yala National Park
  • Bundala national Park (Birds)
  • Uda Walawe National Park
  • Sinharaja Rain Forest (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Mirissa Whale Watching tour
  • Galle Dutch fort (A UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Turtle Hatchery Kosgoda
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