The Big 5 in Southern Coast Season (7 Days)

The Big 5 in Southern Coast Season (7 Days)

A truly wild experience in the south of Sri Lanka. Enjoy sights of Sri Lanka's renowned top 5 mammals. The Blue whale, Sperm Whale, Leopard, Sloth Beer and Elephant. Through Mirissa, to Yala with a stop in Udawalawe en-route to Colombo, this tour takes you through two wild safaris, one exhilarating boat trip to watch the whales and 1 full night of relaxing in the warm tropical City of Colombo. (SKU:LK10061700)

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport > Mirissa

Pass By: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffeur guide from Lakpura After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle and proceed to Mirissa and check in to the hotel and relax.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Mirissa

Day 2: Mirissa

Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa, Harbour Road, Mirissa, Weligama 81740, Sri Lanka
This tour gives you an opportunity to see the biggest mammals on earth, the whales, in their natural habitat. Get a chance to see blue whales, sperm whales and fin whales as they swim in the waters to the south of Sri Lanka. Gain more knowledge about the whales as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible whale watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Mirissa

Day 3: Mirissa > Yala

Stop At: Bundala National Park, A 2 Road .bundala Junction Hambantota, Weligatta 82000 Sri Lanka
Each and every species of water bird found in Sri Lanka is believed to visit Bundala National Park. Nearly 200 species of birds have been recorded within the park, out of which 58 species are migratory birds.

During September and March, hordes of migrants arrive in Bundala; among them are Marsh and Curlew Sandpiper, Curlew and Greenshank Golden and Kentish Plover, Large and Lesser Sandplovers. While the Broad-billed Sandpipper and Red-necked Phalarope are the rare visitors, the most famous migratory bird is greater flamingo. Hordes of flamingoes are one of the most common sights. In this period over 10,000 shore birds might be feeding at any one day.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Dinner: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Yala

Day 4: Yala

Stop At: Palatupana, Yala National Park Sri Lanka
This amazing full day Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Yala

Day 5: Yala > Udawalawe

Stop At: Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
Enjoy a evening safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Udawalawe

Day 6: Udawalwe > Colombo

Stop At: Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
Enjoy a morning safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Colombo

Day 7: Colombo > Airport

Stop At: Colombo City Centre, 137 Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 00200 Sri Lanka
Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green and the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
No accommodation included on this day.