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Lifetime Journey

Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with a warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport. You'll be transferred to the vibrant coastal town of Negombo, known for its golden beaches and Dutch-era canals. Spend the evening unwinding by the beach or take an optional boat safari through the lush Muthurajawela Wetlands, a sanctuary teeming with birds, butterflies, and reptiles.

Highlights:

• • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
• • Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town near the airport
• • Relax on the beach or visit Muthurajawela Wetland by boat (optional)

Journey north to Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park, renowned for its leopard population. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon jeep safari through dense forest patches, open grasslands, and natural lakes ("villus"), observing leopards, sloth bears, barking deer, and colorful bird species in their natural habitat.

Highlights:

• • Travel to Wilpattu National Park (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
• • Afternoon safari in Wilpattu – famous for leopards, sloth bears, and endemic birds

After breakfast, head towards the Cultural Triangle, stopping at the ancient city of Anuradhapura (optional), a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with Buddhist temples, ruins, and sacred stupas. Continue to Habarana, where you’ll embark on an evening jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (based on elephant movement). Witness the world-famous “Elephant Gathering,” one of the largest wild elephant congregations in Asia.

Highlights:

• • Morning transfer to Habarana via Anuradhapura (optional stop at ancient ruins)
• • Evening: Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park Safari (seasonal elephant gathering)

Travel through scenic countryside to Wasgamuwa National Park, a lesser-known gem ideal for those seeking a tranquil safari experience. In the afternoon, explore the park on a jeep safari, spotting wild elephants, buffaloes, spotted deer, purple-faced langurs, and a rich diversity of birdlife including endemic and migratory species.

Highlights:

• • Morning travel to Wasgamuwa National Park (approx. 2 hrs)
• • Afternoon jeep safari – known for wild elephants and biodiversity

Leave the wilderness behind and head to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. En route, soak in views of the Knuckles Mountain Range. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species and a paradise for birdwatchers. Optionally, enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance show in the evening.

Highlights:

• • Scenic drive to Kandy
• • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya (rich birdlife)
• • Cultural show in the evening (optional)

Take a scenic drive through lush tea plantations and misty hills to reach Nuwara Eliya, fondly known as “Little England.” Stop at waterfalls and colonial landmarks along the way. In the afternoon, stroll through Victoria Park, an excellent spot for observing endemic highland bird species in a peaceful garden setting.

Highlights:

• • Morning transfer to Nuwara Eliya via tea plantations and waterfalls
• • Afternoon at leisure or short walk in Victoria Park (ideal for birdwatching)

Rise early for a hike in Horton Plains National Park, a cloud forest plateau over 2,000m high. Visit the dramatic World’s End and scenic Baker’s Falls, spotting sambar deer and endemic birds. In the evening, enjoy the scenic train ride to Ella through misty hills and tea plantations.

Highlights:

• • Early morning trek to World’s End and Baker’s Falls
• • Look out for sambar deer and endemic species like the Sri Lankan whistling thrush
• • Nanu Oya to Ella train journey through tea fields, mountains, and misty valleys.

Rise early for an exciting safari in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier destination for leopard sightings. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from scrub jungle to lagoons, while watching for elephants, crocodiles, jackals, and a wide variety of birdlife. In the evening, transfer to Thangalla for your overnight stay, preparing for the next day's tranquil wildlife experience in the kalametiya.

Highlights:

• • Morning Safari in Yala National Park – Sri Lanka’s best park for spotting elusive leopards
• • Wildlife Encounters – Chance to see elephants, crocodiles, jackals, and over 200 bird species
• • Evening Transfer to Thangalla – Scenic drive to the south coast for your beachside retreat

Start your day with an early morning visit to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, a serene coastal wetland renowned for its diverse birdlife, including migratory and endemic species, as well as mangroves and tranquil lagoons. Enjoy a peaceful birdwatching experience by boat or on foot in this lesser-known gem of southern Sri Lanka. After the sanctuary visit, return to your hotel for breakfast and a brief rest.Later in the afternoon, proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your evening departure.

Highlights:

• • Early morning birdwatching at Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, a peaceful coastal wetland teeming with migratory and endemic bird species.
• • Explore the tranquil beauty of one of Sri Lanka’s oldest bird sanctuaries.
• • Afternoon transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your evening departure.