Sri Lanka Elephant Safari & Blue Whale watching

Itinerary

Day 01: Colombo Airport - Mirissa

Arrival and welcome by our representative at the airport
Arrive at Mirissa and check-in at the hotel
Relax at the hotel/beach
Overnight stay at the Mirissa hotel

You will be welcomed at the airport by our representative and lead to Mirissa- the perfect travel destination for those who love a generous dose of sun, sea, and sand. This destination provides excellent accommodation, an endless amount of excursions - all on the golden sandy beaches. You can also watch stilt fishermen visit the rubber and coconut plantations in the area or wander through the ancient temples and spice gardens. The entire day is yours to explore the beauty of Mirissa.

Day 02: Mirissa Bech - watching in Mirissa beach

Early morning whale-watching in Mirissa beach following breakfast
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at Mirissa hotel

whale-watching in Mirissa On your second day you will indulge in the ultimate experience in Mirissa - whale watching. Nature’s largest creature - the blue whale, and many other awe-inspiring sea creatures can be seen in the waters of Mirissa. Witnessing large colonies of this incredibly rare species and others such as dolphins and sperm whales all in one location is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After an exciting morning, you can return to your hotel and relax and unwind for the day.

Day 03: Mirissa -Tangalle

Transfer from Mirissa to Tangalle following breakfast
Check-in at Tangalle hotel
Early dinner followed by a visit to Rekawa beach for turtle watching
Overnight stay at Tangalle Hotel

Your third day in Sri Lanka will include a visit to Tangalle where you will check in to your hotel and prepare for an exciting night. The highlight of this day is sure to be the turtle sightings. Five of the 7 species of marine turtles visit a few shores in Sri Lanka - among which Rekawa is the most important. The in-situ conservation that takes place on this shore ensures that you get to see turtles and their eggs in a perfectly natural habitat. Even if you miss the opportunity to see turtles you are sure to have a memorable night's adventure at the beautiful beach.

Day 04: Tangalle - Udawalawa

Transfer from Tangalle to Udawalawa following breakfast
Visit the elephant transit home at 12:00 noon to watch baby elephant feeding
Check-in at Udawalawe Hotel/Camping site
Late afternoon Safari at the park

The next day you will make your way from Tangalle to Udawalawa. Your first stop will be the elephant transit home in Udawalwa that provides refuge to orphaned elephants. You will be able to witness a large group of elephants who are all under the age of 5 making their way to drink milk and showing truly heartwarming and playful behavior. Following this, you will check-in at a hotel/camping site in Udawalawa and prepare for a late afternoon safari at the park. The Udawalawa National Park which extends across a large area is home to over 600 elephants including tuskers. It is the country’s main destination to see this magnificent creature year-round. In addition to elephants, you can also witness spotted deer, crocodiles, leopards, slot bears, and an array of birds and reptiles at the park. You will retrieve it at the hotel after the safari for your final night in Sri Lanka.

Day 05: Udawalawa - Colombo Airort

Following a heartwarming breakfast, you will be guided to the airport well before departure.