About the Activity:
- Embark on a day tour to Sinharaja rain forest reserve to see the nature's gifts being lulled and preserved.
- Get picked up from your hotels in Sabaragamuwa at around 6 AM and start your tour by taking a walk in the tea plantation estates and delight in the lush-greenery surrounding you.
- Aftermath, start your exploration of Sinharaja Rain Forest, which is rich in vivid range of flora and fauna, and enjoy the presence of various animals and reptiles delighting in this wild experience.
- Continue your journey, drive to the beautiful paddy fields and acquaint yourself more about the local rice cultivation, methods and later pay a visit to the rubber plantation and know more about this local produce.
- End this delightful day trip by paying a visit to the solacing Big Buddha Temple before getting dropped to your hotels in the evening.
Pick up/Drop off: Hotel in Sabaragamuwa
Type of transfer: Shared
Tour Duration: 8 hours(approx.)
Tour starting time: 06:00 AM
Prepare to ‘get wild’ on this day trip in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. All national park fees and a jeep safari with a driver-guide are included.
About the tour:
-After picking up from the hotel, you will be head to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka.
- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats.
- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes.
- You can also spend time fishing at the national park for an added cost.
- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place.
- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment.
- An English-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout the tour. After the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
You can choose a pick-up location from any of these three cities: Colombo, Kandy, and Galle.
Timing: 8 hours between 7 am - 7 pm
Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.
What To Expect
Visiting Yala National Park
This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons.
Thrilling private Jeep Safari
Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.
Hassle-free round-trip transportation
Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.
Wildlife Guide
You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods.
Know Before You Go
Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private
Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle
Pick-up time: 3:30 am
Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm
Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)
Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years
Insider Tips:
Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems
Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun
About the Activity:
- Starting your hiking early in the morning from Le Petrin in Plaine Champagne you will take a scenic track through the Maccabée forest .
- Enjoy this opportunity to discover the breathtaking views on the island with possibilities of many snapshots along the way..
- Catch a glimpse of the endangered Echo Parakeet or even the Pink Pigeon, both native birds of Mauritius, exclusively found in the black River national park.
- Enter the Black River through an ancient hike trail and enjoy the delicious lunch at a kiosk. Then take 45 minutes hike to exit at the Black River National Parks Forestry.
About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour:
- You will be picked from your hotel at 8:00 am for a tour to Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy where you can enjoy a daylong adventurous expedition.
- Spend a day amid the elephants and explore the largest home of wild Asian elephants in the world.
- Behold the large herds of captive elephants roaming around freely, bathing pleasingly, wading slowly, and cuddling each other affectionately.
- Relish the fun of watching calves playing with each other happily and rushing here and there aimlessly.
- Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal.
- Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens.
- Play with elephants, caress them, feed them, click snaps with them, and enjoy watching them bathe in a river.
- In your Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage tour, you’ll also get a chance to learn how this orphanage caters elephants, provides them food, and treats the injured ones.
- Also, visit Royal Botanical Garden and witness a huge collection of orchids of numerous varieties. At 4:00 pm you will be drop off to your hotel
About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:
Witnessing a large herd of elephants is not a usual thing. So, if you want to make your day unusual by seeing plenty of elephants, visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy. Being the largest home of captive elephants in the world, this orphanage has many wonders to throw your way. Pinnawala elephant orphanage is not just an orphanage but also a nursery and the captive breeding earth for the Asian elephants.
The institution was home to nearly 10,000 elephants in 2011. Since then, the number is increasing only. No wonder why it is because Pinnawala elephant orphanage does a lot for the orphaned elephants. Once you’re there, you yourself can see how institution cares, rescues, and treats the elephants.
In this elephant orphanage, you’ll get an opportunity to play with elephants and feed them. You can also delight in the herd of elephants wading, bathing, and cooling them off pleasantly in the riverside. Before finishing your tour, head to Kandy View Point and capture the breathtaking vista of the entire city from the high above. In the end, take a stroll in Royal Botanical Garden and admire the glory of nature.
Opening Hours:
Daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm
- 9H
- Port Louis
- 9H
What to Expect
Visit the island's biggest ship model factory
Visit the Historic Marine, which is famous for being the biggest ship model factory in Mauritius. The factory is centuries-old and still preserves the old techniques of shipbuilding. It is a great place to travel back in time.
Visit the southern Mauritian tip of Gris Gris
Different from the beautiful emerald beaches in the north, the southern tip of Mauritius is gilded by Gris Gris. It is home to fierce waves & charcoal cliffs, as well as the wave-cut Pont Naturel.
Enjoy glass-bottom boat trip and snorkelling
You will also be stopping at Blue Bay which is home to colourful aquatic life. Enjoy glass-bottom boat ride and snorkelling at this place. These activities will give you an amazing view of the vibrant aquatic life.
Visit Grand Basin & Trou aux Cerfs volcano
You will be taken to Trou & Cerfs which is a dormant volcano surrounded by lush green tropical forest located in Curepipe. Then you will be going to the Grand Basin which is also known as Ganga Talao. It is a crater lake located in a secluded mountain region and is a sacred lake and a pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is surrounded by shrines and temples including the highest statue in Mauritius, the elegant 33 meters tall Shiva.
Know Before You Go
Hotel Pick Up for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: Approximately 8:30am
Exact pick up time will be displayed on your voucher upon booking confirmation
Drop off for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: 5:00 PM
Drop off time will depend on the location of your hotel
- Child ticket: Ages 4-9
- Infant ages 0-3 can travel for free with a
Insider Tips for South Island Tour Mauritius
- Experience Grand Bassin two ways: with devotees making their pilgrimage throughout end-February to March, or during other, quieter months in the air
- To thank your friendly guides, gratuities of approximately USD5 for the driver and USD5 per person for the tour guide is the average rate in Mauritius paying adult
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Bundala National Park.
-As you reach there, you will start your game drive to the national park which is home to more than 197 species of birds.
-After the first round of safari, you can enjoy your picnic lunch in a nice location. Now proceed with the second round of your safari to spot some more animals. Occasional Elephant, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman Langur, Toque Monkey, Stripe-necked and Ruddy Mongooses, Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Land, and Water Monitor and Marsh Crocodile can be seen during your Safari.
-As the tour concludes, you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Timings: 5:00 am - 4:30 pm
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 6 people are required to book this tour.
Experience a side of Sri Lanka other tourists rarely see in this waterfall-trekking tour of Knuckles Mountain Range. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has one of the most adventurous trekking paths in the country. The trek is about 10 KMs both ways. The journey begins and ends with a memorable Tuk Tuk ride which will add value to your adventure.
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel via Tuk-Tuk and transferred to the Knuckles mountain range.
-As you reach there, you will be with your nature guide who will provide a brief description of the route and the hike. And from here, your trekking tour will begin. During this trekking, you will have the opportunity to witness many of these species.
-As it gets towards midday, you will stop en route for a hearty picnic lunch and then continue to a hidden waterfall where you will get an opportunity to have a bath in the crystal –albeit slightly chilly – water.
-Now its time to climbing down with your guide and meet your TukTuk driver who will take you back to the hotel.
Timings: 5:00 am - 6:30 pm
Time duration:13.5 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your hotel from Kandy
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
About the Udawalawe National Park Safari:
- After getting picked up from the hotel in the morning at 8:00 am, you will be heading to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a 10-hour long, guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka
- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats
- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes
- You can also spend time in fishing at national park for an added cost
- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place
- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment
- An English-speaking driver guide accompanies you throughout the tour. You will be drop off at approx. 6:00 pm
Note: Tips and gratuities are optional.
- Indulge in a turtle observation tour in the Rekawa beach and it is an ideal location for turtle watching.
- Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for mealtimes, this is camping in style.
- After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
- Aftermath, get ready for the turtle watching activity and followed by fishing in the near by river.
- Explore the surrounding area on the jeep safari and stroll around to acquaint yourself more about the area.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
- In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire.
- The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast.
Tour duration: 2 days and 1 night
Meeting point: Rekawa beach
How to Reach: You can reach the Rekawa beach for the activity easily via public or private transport.
Visit one of the largest and oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka- Wilpattu National which is very much popular and world-renowned for its leopard population. This adventure and the fun-filled tour includes breakfast, picnic lunch, and round transportation.
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:45 am and drive to Wilpattu national park by customized game viewing vehicle.
-As you reach there, your safari will begin at 6:30 am. A safari in Wilpattu is very different from any of the other major national parks. The unique feature of this park is the existence of Willis (Natural lakes) - Natural, which gives Wilpattu a wonderful, and genuine, wilderness feeling.
-Around 12:30 pm, picnic lunch will be served.
-After having lunch, now it's time to explore the afternoon adventure of the national park. Here you can also find huge swathes of dense, dry country woodland, masses of birds and, with a little luck, an impressive array of wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild pigs, and crocodiles. Whilst enjoying the game drive, you will be able to have a light breakfast and refreshments.
-As the safari concludes, you will be taken back to your hotel in Anuradhapura.
Timings: 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
Duration:10 - 12 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your Hotel from Anuradhapura.
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 6 people are required to book this tour.
-Children of age 5 years and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
-All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Get picked up from Colombo Katunayake International Airport and reach Kithulgala after two hours drive.
- Enjoy white water rafting for some time and reach to
Hatton where you will be accommodated at the Tea Hills Bungalow.
- Fill your second day with the lovely view of Devon and St. Clair Water falls and trekking is also possible there.
- Reach the Tea Castle to see a demonstration of tea production and enjoy your lunch there.
- Arrive at the famous Kandy Hills for a better shopping experience and enjoy a traditional dance show there and relax yourself at Kandy Hills Bungalow.
- Get driven to the Sigiriya Lion rock and climb up to the top and enjoy the overwhelming views on the top.
- Listen to various tales about Sri Lankan cuisines while you visit the Spice garden and get relaxed with a herbal head and foot massage before you get back to your hotel.
- On the last day visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, enjoy an elephant ride too before getting dropped off to airport.