Sri Lanka boasts of one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world | Travel Plan and budget added

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Wildlife

Despite its small size Sri Lanka boasts of one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world. Of the ninety-one species of mammals found in Sri Lanka Asian elephants, sloth bear, leopards, sambar and wild buffaloes engage the majority of the attention of wildlife enthusiast. Yet the rarest mammals of Sri Lanka are the red slender Loris, Toque Macaque, and Purple-faced Langur, who according to IUCN clarifications are endangered due to habitat loss.

Meanwhile, the ocean around Sri Lanka is home to large families of cetaceans including the mighty blue whales, sperm whales and lively dolphins. Altogether 26 species of cetaceans rule the waters surrounding the country, making it one of the best locations for whale and dolphin watching. 

Despite the mighty elephants and rare amphibians found in the country birds are the glory of Sri Lanka’s wildlife. Boasting nearly 433 bird species of which 233 are residents Sri Lanka holds 20 endemic species while another 80 species have developed distinct Sri Lankan races, compared to their cousins in Indian mainland.

 Although less celebrated, Sri Lanka has one of the richest diversity of amphibians in the world, containing over 106 species of amphibians of over 90 of which are endemic. The country has long claimed to have the highest amphibian species density in the world with a high concentration in the Sinharaja rainforest.





Travel Itinerary.

Day 01: Greetings and Meeting @ Bandaranayake International Airport

  • Proceed to Wilpattu
  • Evening Safari in Wilpattu national park
  • Overnight stay @ Wilpattu

Day 02: Proceed National Namal Uyana

  • Walk Through the Jungle
  • Do hiking to the Top of the Rose Quarts mountains
  • Overnight stay @ Dambulla

Day 03: Proceed to Sigiriya

  • Visit Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Visit Minneriya national park
  • Overnight stay @ Dambulla

Day 04: Stay leisure

  • Stay relax
  • Overnight stay @ Dambulla

Day 05: Proceed to Kandy

  • Visit Udawaththakele Sanctuary in the evening
  • Visit the Temple of the Lord Buddha in the late evening
  • Overnight stay @ Kandy

Day 06: Proceed to Peradeniya botanical garden

  • Visit the botanical garden
  • Overnight stay @ Kandy

Day 07: Proceed to Ella

  • Visit a Tea factory in Nuwaraeliya
  • getting to the train to Ella
  • Overnight stay @ Ella.

Day 08: proceed to Lipton Seat

  • Visit Diyaluma Waterfall
  • visit nine arch bridge
  • Overnight stay @ Ella.

Day 09: Proceed to Yala

  • Visit Ella mini Adams peak in the morning
  • Visit Yala National Park in the evening.
  • Overnight stay @ Yala

Day 10: Proceed to Mirissa

  • stay relaxed on the beach
  • Overnight stay @ Mirirssa

Day 11: Do a whale watching

  • Overnight stay @ Mirirssa

Day 12: Proceed to Bentota

  • Visit Madu river and Boat Safari
  • Visit turtle care centers
  • Overnight stay @ Bentota

Day 13: Relax on the beach

Day 14: Proceed to Bandaranmayaka international airport

  • Visit Colombo city
  • proceed to BIA airport

Package Inclusive:

  • Day 14 | 13 Nights
  • Halfboard Meal Plan
  • Four Star Hotel Accommodation
  • Hotel Transfers & Sightseeing
  • English Speaking Chauffeur
  • Entrance Tickets

PRICE

  • 1500 USD Per Person 2PAX
  • 1300 USD Per Person 4 PAX





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