WILD XP SRI LANKA

Arrive at Colombo International Airport and meet with our representative at the arrival lounge. Then proceed to Sinharaja. Enjoy dinner & an overnight stay in the Rain forest.

Take part in some early morning bird watching in the Sinharaja Rain Forest, which is home to over 25 endemic species and a myriad of others, Sinharaja is fondly referred to as a bird watcher's paradise. Indulge in the sound silence of the leafy everglades, in wait of the Blue Magpie or the Sri Lanka White Eye. Then enjoy some breakfast before heading out on a rain forest walk. Trek through the quaint paths of Sinharaja where placid undergrowth lies in wait for the appreciation of all who wish to indulge in the tranquil wilderness of Sri Lanka's world-renowned rainforest. Return back for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Today trek in the rain forest through the thick canopy of trees along with more adventures jungle trails. This gives to you an unmatched opportunity to explore the dense forest. This trail leads you to two waterfalls, namely Kekuna Ella and Pathan Oya. Proper jungle clothing is appropriate because the torrential rain might be challenging sometimes. You will have to expect leeches but your guide will assist you in preparations. You can have a bath in cool shallow water pool down the Kekuna Ella Water Fall. You must be prepared with swim suits. The entire tour will take a maximum of 7 hours and you will be out of the jungle before sunset. Dinner & overnight stay in the Rain forest.

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Tissamaharama. Later on enjoy an evening safari at Bundala National Park. The biodiversity of this park is immense: A total of 383 plant species have been recorded from the park, including 6 endemics and 7 species that are considered nationally threatened. It is also home to 32 different species of mammal, 5 of which are classified as threatened. The birdlife is also diverse. For keen bird-watchers, the complex wetland system harbours a rich bird life (approximately 197 species), including several species of migratory waterfowl. This has led to the declaration of the park as Sri Lanka's first ‘Ramsar' wetland – one of great international importance especially for migratory waterfowl. Afterwards be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in Yala.

Today embark on a full day safari at Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's premier eco-tourism destinations, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares over the Southern and Uva Provinces. The vegetation in the park comprises predominantly semi-arid thorny scrub, interspersed with pockets of fairly dense secondary forest. Small patches of mangrove vegetation also occur along the coastal lagoons. Overnight stay in Yala National Park.

Today do a bird-watching trail in Tissa Tank and the Village. Then proceed to Udawalawe where you'll take part in an evening safari at the National Park before making your way to your hotel/lodge for an overnight stay.

Do a morning safari at Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards proceed to Kitulgala where you'll do an evening bird watching tour in Kitulgala Village. Afterwards be transferred to your accommodation for an overnight stay in Kitilgala.

Take part in an early morning bird watching trail in Makandawa rainforest patch. Bird watching in Kithulgala is considered as the main interest of a nature lover and can result in you seeing many of the country's endemic bird species such as Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler and chestnut-backed owlet, as well as reptiles such as green pit viper and earless lizard and a variety of butterflies. This evening stay in Kitilgala overnight.

After breakfast at your hotel transfer to Habarana. This evening take part in a safari at Minneriya National Park, the 8890 hectares is an ideal eco-tourism location in Sri Lanka. The park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is home to Sri Lanka's favourites such as sambar deer, leopards, and elephants. However, the central feature of the park is the ancient Minneriya Tank (built-in 3rd century AD by King Mahasena). Afterwards check in to your Polonnaruwa hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at your hotel take part in bird watching at Sigiriya Sanctuary, which surrounds Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya sanctuary is a well protected area as it is a UNECO World Heritage Site, waterways and thick canopied forests make it a heaven for birds. You will be accompanied by our expert bird watching naturalist for the birding trip in Sigiriya Sanctuary in the morning. Afterwards proceed to Kalpitiya where you'll check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Today do a Chartered dolphin watching excursion. Watching the delightful dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat, riding waves in perfect synchronization and twirling and leaping out of the water in a joyous display, is a magnificent experience and one that will be cherished for years to come. Later on in the evening take part in bird watching in Anawilundawa Wetland. What makes Anawilundawa so special is the fact that it sits at a point where three very distinct eco-systems collide. This results in a huge diversity of resident and migratory species of animals and birds. There are over 150 species of birds known to inhabit the sanctuary. Afterwards return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel embark on a lagoon trip in the Kalpitiya Lagoon. Your boat ride will take you across the pristine waters of the Lagoon in Kalpitiya towards the sand dunes and Salt Pans in a distance. Afterwards proceed to Negombo for an overnight stay.

This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out and taking part in a Colombo City Tour. Once this is complete receive transfer to airport for departure.