3 Day All Inclusive Wildlife Tour in Belihuloya and Yala, Sri Lanka

Day 1: Colombo - Belihuloya

• 07:30 You will be picked up from your hotel (inquire for the departure points) and driven approximately four hours to reach Belihuloya.
• 12:00: Arrive at Tree House Chalets and check in for lunch. After lunch, you will enjoy the surrounding of the hotel and spend couple of hours at leisure.
• 15:00: You will start your walking trail to the village with your guide. You will walk through beautiful paddy fields and the friendly welcoming breeze that blow through. (Unpaved muddy path and possible leech bites can be expected) Meet the villagers and peep into the rural village life. Enjoy a tea session with them before say goodbye!
• 18:00: Arrive back at your hotel refresh with worm water shower before enjoying your BBQ dinner at roof terrace. Spend the overnight Stay at Tree House Chalet.

Spend the overnight stay at Tree House Chalet.

Day 2: Belihuloya - Yala

• Wakeup early in the morning and experience the sunshine over the mountains whilst discovering the wonder of nature surrounded by the hotel.
• Wake-up early in the morning and experience the sunshine over the mountains whilst discovering the wonder of nature surrounded by the chalet.
• 07:30 Enjoy your breakfast.
• 08:30 Your guide will take you through another memorable walking trail to Pahantudawa Falls, a marvelous creation of nature in a mini canyon like geographical setting nowhere can be seen in Sri Lanka, located about 1.5 km from the hotel (involves a somewhat adventurous, challenging short climb walks).
• 10:30 Arrive back at the hotel and get refreshed before leaving to Yala.
• 12:00 - 13:00 You will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Yala.
• 15:00 Arrive at Yala Junction where you will start your evening game drive at Yala National Park to experience the wildlife treasure in one of the best homes for leopards and other animals in Asia.
• 18:30 Check in to Leopard Nest Campsite and enjoy your private alfresco shower followed by drinks and appetizers around the campfire.
• 21:00 Dinner will be served at one of many locations available through the camp. Dine under the stars for an unforgettable evening meal in the jungle experience.

Stay overnight at the Leopard Nest.

Day 3: Yala - Colombo

Wake up around 5:00 am to freshly brewed Ceylon tea or coffee. Leave the campsite at 05:30 am and start to trek through thick bushes with a pathway access to a wonderful lake which offers breath-taking views and bird watching opportunities. If you are fortunate enough, you will encounter wildlife like elephants; Deers; palm squirrels; wild boars; etc. Also, you will confront both endemic and migratory birds; butterflies and lizards and land monitors slithering around the lake. Capture the splendid views of wildlife and nature to take back home. Don’t forget to ask your naturalist to share his adventures in the wild during the trek. Enjoy breakfast at a private location by a lake whilst listening to the singing of birds and feeling the fresh breeze. Return from the nature trail and check-into the campsite to refresh your souls before leave. You will check out at 11:00 am and be transferred back to your hotel.

This tour will take you through Belihuloya and Yala National Park.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is situated in Sri Lanka’s dry zone, made up of scrub jungles, water reservoirs, brackish lagoons, and riverine habitats. It has the highest population density of leopards in the world, and is also home to a herd of 300 to 350 elephants. As well as leopards and elephants, keep an eye out for animals including sloth bears, black-napped hares, spotted deer, sambar, hanuman langurs, toque monkeys, stripe-necked and ruddy mongooses, wild boar, and golden jackal. You may also see the enormous land and water monitors and, of course, marsh crocodiles.

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Two dinners, two lunches, and two breakfasts with a barbecue dinner at the Leopard Nest will be provided. Wine and beer at Leopard Nest are also included. Vegetarian option for the meals is available, please advise Beyond Escapes at time of booking if required.

• 2 nights’ accommodation in unique options
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation by an air conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
• Service of English speaking driver during the entire tour
• 2 trekking tours in Belihuloya with a guide
• 2 game drives in Yala National Park
• All park entry fees
• 1 barbecue dinners, 2 breakfasts, and 2 lunches
• Wine and beer at the Leopard Nest
• All government taxes

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities (recommended)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.