Sri Lanka Wilderness and Misty Hills – Mini Hop (Private Tour)

5 Days

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Difficulty

Easy
Tour Type

Private Tour
Admission Fee

All site entrance fees and park fees are included
Best Season

Year around
Peak Period Supplements

Included
Language

Guides speaking other languages are available for an additional fee
Arrival City

Kandy | Airport Pickup included
Departure City

Colombo | Airport Drop included
Free Cancellation

Yes. Up to 45 Days
Mineral Water

Through all the day
Payment Method

Only 10% to confirm
Check Rates & Availability

Yes
Transportation

Car/ Van with A/C
Wifi

Available subject to the coverage

Overview

During this 5-day Sri Lanka Highlights and Wildlife Adventure of Sri Lanka, you will have loads of exciting wildlife encounters, visits to historic attractions, beauty of the hill country and plenty of delicious cuisines!

Sri Lanka is blessed with diverse and abundant wildlife throughout the island and in the seas around it. Thanks largely to the establishment of vast National Parks, the variety of wildlife encountered here is simply staggering, Elephants, Birds, Deers are just some of the more famous animals in Sri Lanka, but the island has a whole lot more to offer to all types of wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. During this tour you will visit one of the biggest National park, go on a Safari, explore Kandy and Colombo, and go on the most scenic train journey in the hill country.

Your accommodation will consist of handpicked hotels and glamping campsites, designed to minimize time spent in travel. This will allow you to have the maximum time to focus on your wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka and enjoy your accommodation, destinations, and the amazing cuisine.

Ideal For - Recommended for Solo Travelers / Couples / Friends / Families with kids and teenagers / Groups consisting of friends and family.

Highlights at a glance

Stay in the historic city of Kandy, a Unesco World Heritage site, and witness age-old Buddhist rituals.
Go on a train ride, climb the Little Adam’s Peak and witness the world famous Nine Arch Bridge.
Visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are nurtured and injured elephants are nursed back to health.
Meet the giants of the forests - the Sri Lankan elephants - as you explore Udawalawe National Park.
Stay at Tented Safari Camp bordering the National Park in Sri Lanka and experience guided safaris, candlelight dinners under the stars, night walks and delicious BBQ served by roaring campfires.
Colombo City exploration and great shopping experience prior to your departure.

Itinerary

Day
1

Arrive in Colombo, Drive to Hill Country; Kandy

Welcome to Sri Lanka!!! Your chauffeur will be waiting for you at the arrival lobby at the airport with a Paging board with your name on it. You will drive to Kandy soon after your arrival, there are few activities lined up for the evening half of the day. A visit to Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is the most venerated place in Sri Lanka by Buddhists are the first two activities of the day. The last activity of the day would be a cultural performance in a cultural center that would entertain you with a mix of cultural dances.
Day
2

Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella

Get ready in the morning for your next unforgettable experience, a scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella - one of the best train rides to make in Sri Lanka. You will pass tea plantations, mountains, misty forests, winding your way through local villages, waving at smiley locals standing in their backyards, or working in the fields, disappearing into smoky mountain tunnels and emerging into the cool rush of pristine mountainous air - a photo fest for you!
Day
3

Heading towards the land of elephants; Udawalawa

Your first stop after early breakfast will be the highly Instagrammed Nine Arches Bridge. Occasionally, the train pauses on the bridge to give visitors a special photo opportunity, so keep your fingers crossed for that. From there, you’ll be taken for a hike up Little Adam’s Peak where you can see more spellbinding scenery over the highlands.
Then we will head to the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe where over 50 elephants are being cared for, before being released to the wild. Next: an evening Guided Jeep Safari at Udawalawe. After dinner under the stars, you will be taken on a night drive at Udawalawe National Park to observe the nocturnal behavior of elephants.
Day
4

Drive to Capital City of Sri Lanka; Colombo

Leave for Colombo; the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The drive will take a maximum of 3 ½ hours.
A melting pot of cultures and commerce, Colombo is a lively city with the most fascinating history. Ancient Arab sailors frequented these ports to trade with the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonists that occupied the city. Today, Colombo has something from everyone! Visit impressive cultural sights, Buddhist Temples and Hindu Kovils scattered throughout the city and experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people. Drive through the city's commercial centre known as the “Fort”, where grand colonial era buildings stand alongside modern hotels and office structures. Explore the vibrant markets and bazaars in Pettah. Discover the Museums and Art Centres with their fine collections of antiques, arts and crafts of Sri Lanka. Or indulge in shopping and tasting Sri Lankan delicacies.
Day
5

Departure to Bandaranaike International Airport

We’ve reached the end of your 04-night short break in Sri Lanka and it is time to depart. Your Guide will take you to Colombo Airport in time to catch your departure flight. Or we could arrange you to private departure transfers depending on your flight schedule.

Includes

04 nights accommodation.
Bed & Breakfast at All Hotels expect Big Game Campsite on half board basis.
Transportation in an Air conditioned Vehicle with an English Speaking Guide throughout the tour including Airport Transfers.
Jeep Safaris in the above mentioned National Park in a Private Jeep including the entry permit costs & government tracker fees.
Cost of Train Ticket from Kandy to Ella.
Jeep cost of night drive at Udawalawe buffer zone.
Service charges at the hotels & current applicable taxes by the Sri Lankan Government.

Excludes

Any International or Domestic flights.
Any Visa fee or ETA fee. (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Christmas & New Year Eve dinner supplement. (24th & 31st December)
Perahera Supplement at Kandy Hotel during the Perahera Period.
Any additional beverage or food.
Early Check-in or Late Checkout Charges at Hotels.
Any tips to the staff.
Any expense of personal requirements telephone, laundry, hotel extra bills etc.)
Any additional expenses , other than mentioned in the inclusions list above.

FAQs

What happens after I confirm the tour?

When it comes to the accommodation, all the reservations are subject to availability at the time of confirmation, and as soon as we have received the payment, our Tour Operations Team will take in charge of your tour and proceed with the reservations. In case a hotel mentioned in your itinerary has no availability, we will find you an alternative. No changes will be done without your approval!

Will I receive a schedule with exact timings for my tour?

We will make a rough day-by-day schedule for your tour, but won’t set you exact timings for each and every activity - unless there is a an activity which start at a specific time. Since you will be traveling by private vehicle, with a knowledgeable driver-guide, we want you to have your part in decision making. With the help from him, you may tune the schedule to your rhythm.

Am I allowed to do any extra stops or visits?

Along the destinations included in your itinerary, you are free to take as many stops as you want to. When it comes to additional visits and destinations that are located out of the original route, the extra kilometers will be taken in consideration. For your journey, we will calculate a total mileage that is sufficient for the whole tour and mentioned in your itinerary. If this limit is exceeded, we will charge a supplement according the extra mileage.

Am I allowed to do any changes to my itinerary during the tour?

We’ll do our best to accommodate the programme in your needs and wishes, if something urgent occurs during your tour. In a situation that requires changing the accommodation, the cancellation policies of the hotels concerned are to be taken on account.

Will I need a visa?

Since the 1st of January 2012, all travelers must be in possession of a visa when arriving in Sri Lanka. Citizens from Singapore and The Maldives are the only exempt. Visitors can apply for the official Electronic Travel Authorization (visa) via www.eta.gov.lk, or upon arrival at the airport. There is a small fee to pay, and you must have at least six months left on your passport at the time of travel to obtain one.

Are credit cards widely accepted?

MasterCard and Visa are widely used and accepted by many local shops, restaurants and hotels, but it’s always better to double check. Other major cards such as AmEx and DinersClub are accepted often also.

Experiential Journeys: Pioneering Wildlife and Experiential Travel Founded in 2000 by visionary entrepreneur Anuruddha Bandara, Experiential Journeys has grown into the leading specialist in Wildlife Tourism and Experiential Travel across Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives. With five specialised accommodation brands in Sri Lanka, we offer the country's most unique Tented Accommodations and Lodges. Our shift from mass-produced packages to personalised tour solutions reflects our deep understanding of evolving global travel trends. Committed to responsible tourism, we focus on community benefits, conservation, minimal carbon emissions, and preserving local culture. Celebrating 24 years of innovation, we proudly collaborate with over 140 national and international partners, continuing to make a positive impact worldwide.

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