On arrival you will be met by your Walkers driver guide and transfer directly to Ratnapura before checking into your hotel for your first night’s stay. Ratnapura is a city in South-western Sri Lanka. Known as the ‘City of Gems’, Ratnapura lies at the foot of Adam’s Peak and close to Sinharaja Rain Forest. Spend the day at leisure. Dinner included.
Accommodation:
Standard: Lake Serenity Ratnapura (Deluxe Room) or similar
Premium: Boulder Garden (Standard Room) or similar
Transfer time approximatey 3 hours.
Lake Serenity Resort & Spa
The Lake Serenity Hotel is a hidden dem offers magnificent views surrounded by paddy fields, tea plantations, rubber cultivations and the overlooking mountain range.
Enjoy an early morning excursion to Sinharaja Forest Reserve – one of the least disturbed and biologically unique primary lowland rain forests in Sri Lanka, covering an extent of over 11000 hectares. Of international significance and declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve (MAB) in 1978 when UNESCO included it in its international network of Biosphere reserves. It was subsequently designated a National wilderness area in 1988 and received full status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989. Situated in the lowland wet zone of the country with an average temperature of 23.6C and an annual rainfall of more than 2500mm the high level of endemism makes it an international rarity. More than 60% of the trees are endemic and it is home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. Of Sri Lanka's endemic birds, all 22 rainforest species are seen here, including the elusive Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie. Your guide will introduce you to the many sights. In the afternoon proceed to Beruwela for your next two nights stay where you can spend the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation:
Standard & Premium: Cinnamon Bey Hotel (Superior Room) or similar
Transfer time approximately 3 hours.
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is a luxurious state of the art getaway, placing the grandeur of a city hotel one hour away from Colombo on the beach. Visitors will be welcomed by a sprawling tropical Asian paradise fronted by a broad golden beach and surprised by the calming influence of the lagoon. The resort will pay tribute to its location, and give guests the opportunity to experience what is unique about Beruwala.
Enjoy an early morning optional whale watching excursion in Mirrisa (seasonal activity November -March) payable locally $70 per person. Mirissa is the closest point to where blue whales are inhabited because it has appropriate environmental conditions to live these giants. It was reported five types of whales (blue whale, bryde's whale, sperm whale, killer whale & pilot whale) & four kind of dolphins (spinner dolphin, bottle nose dolphin, stripped dolphin, Risso's dolphin) can be found in Mirissa. We cannot guarantee you will see them but if you do it’s an amazing experience. In the afternoon visit a Turtle Hatchery. The Turtle Hatchery is said to be the best place to see giant turtles and their babies and is endowed by Hasselblad cameras.
Accommodation:
Standard & Premium: Cinnamon Bey Hotel (Superior Room) or similar.
Transfer time approximatey 2 hours.
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is a luxurious state of the art getaway, placing the grandeur of a city hotel one hour away from Colombo on the beach. Visitors will be welcomed by a sprawling tropical Asian paradise fronted by a broad golden beach and surprised by the calming influence of the lagoon. The resort will pay tribute to its location, and give guests the opportunity to experience what is unique about Beruwala.
After breakfast proceed to Yala, where in the afternoon you wil take a jeep safari at Yala National Park.
Yala is Sri Lanka’s most known National Park is popular for Elephant, Leopard, Bear, Crocodile and Wild Boar. 97,800 hectares in extent, this is the second largest of Sri Lanka’s National Parks. Its open undulating terrain made it famous for elephants for many years, but recently the park has also received much fame through publicity by National Geographic and the Discovery TV channels, which focused on a leopard research/conservation and identification project. Claims have subsequently been made that Yala National Park has the world’s highest concentration of leopard per square kilometre. Vegetation is primarily grassland and shrub jungle with patches of dense growth while several salt and fresh water lagoons are a haven for a large variety of resident and migrant birds. Areas popular with leopard are rock strewn hillocks with dense shrub in which the animals hide.
Standard: Cinnamon Wild Yala (Jungle Chalet) or similar.
Premium: Jetwing Yalla (Deluxe Room) or similar.
Transfer time approximately 4 hours.
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Chaaya Wild is situated at Kirinda, bordering the Yala Wildlife Sanctuary and the Indian Ocean, on the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka. Spanning 10 acres of jungle and endless miles of beach, the Chaaya Wild is truly a nature resort of untamed beauty and unmatched luxury. Step out into the jungle from your luxury chalet to watch the elephants walking by or the illusive leopard sunning itself on the rocky outcrop close by.
After an early breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya on a nice drive through constantly changing scenery, passing the impressive Rawana Ella Waterfalls. On the way visit Udawalawe National Park. An estimated 450 elephants live here, with optimum viewing between May & September. Then head for Nuwara Eliya the heart of Sri Lankan hill country. It is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations. The climate, misty and the decidedly British Character make Nuwara Eliya a must on any Sri Lankan travel itinerary.
Accommodation:
Standard: Jetwing St Andrews (Superior Room) or similar.
Premium: Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya (Deluxe Room) or similar.
Transfer time approximately total 6 hours.
Jetwing St. Andrew's
Surrounded by mist swathed mountains in the centre of Sri Lanka, sits the hill capital Nuwara Eliya. Hotels and guest houses from the rustic to the grandiose dot the slopes and hide in lush green plantations. Tucked away, down its own little lane, close to the heart of town yet away from the bustle is the quaint old mansion of Jetwing St. Andrew’s.
Enjoy an early morning excursion to Horton Plains for a simple 2-3 hour walk to Worlds End and the beautiful Bakers Falls. Horton Plains is Sri Lanka’s highest plateau 7200 ft above sea level in the central mountain country. This “Fen’s” is a very scenic region with an astounding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka’s best flavored high grown teas are grown in the surrounding areas. Spectacular view from “Worlds End” where the plateau plunges a thousand feet in a straight sheer drop. Distinctive flora (many English field flowers grow on the plains) colourful butterflies and many rare highlands birds. Afterwards proceed to Kandy. En-route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory. Kandy is a lovely city in the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids.
Accommodation:
Standard: OZO Kandy (Superior Room) or similar.
Premium: Earls Regency (Deluxe Room) or similar.
Transfer time approximately 3.5 hours.
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Radisson Hotel Kandy welcomes you to the heart of Kandy. Our convenient location is ideal for business and leisure with plenty of attractions nearby. Relax in one of our 122 stylish rooms, each equipped with thoughtful and modern amenities to ensure your stay is a comfortable one.
Make sure you visit iconic attractions such as Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) or the peaceful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Everything you need is at your fingertips, including dining options at our on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, meeting spaces, pool and fitness center.
After breakfast return to the airport for your flight home or continue on to your beach resort or why not extend and stay on to discover Kandy. Breakfast is included.
Transfer time to the airport approximately 4.5 hours.
Tour operates daily from Colombo and there is a standard and deluxe option available.
What’s Included:
Six nights’ accommodation and meals as specified. Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and english speaking driver guide. Entrance fees to sites detailed (except the optional whale watching excursion in Mirissa). Pick up from Colombo airport and drop off at Colombo airport straight after your tour. Bottle of water per person per day.Your tour price does not include:
International flights. Tipping and other miscellaneous personal expenses. Transfers to beach hotels at the end of the tour if required. Lunches. Special camera and video permits.Personal sanitisation kits:-
Each guests will receive 2 x 50ml of hand sanitiser, 35 x 3 ply surgical face masks and 35 x surgical gloves.
If guests want a Wildlife Specialist Chauffeur guide this will be an extra £XX per tour.
