3 Day Discovery Private Wildlife Tour in Deniyaya, Southern Province

Day 1: Colombo - Sinharaja

• 08:00: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven approximately four hours to reach Sinharaja.
• 12:00: Arrive at Rainforest Eco Lodge in time for lunch. After Lunch, check in to the hotel and spend a couple of hours at leisure enjoying the surrounding of the hotel.
• 15:00: Your guide will take you on a memorable nature trail in Sinharaja that can be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest. Whatever its 'technical' name, it is undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka's endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
• 17:30: Arrive back at your hotel with wonderful photographs and spend rest of the day at leisure.

Enjoy your dinner and spend the overnight at Rainforest Eco Lodge.

Day 2: Sinharaja - Yala

• 05:00: You will get your wakeup call that gives you the message to get ready for the morning trekking tour that will start at 5:30 a.m. This early morning trails will provide maximum opportunity to witness the beauty of the rainforest.
• 07:30: You will arrive at your hotel in time for breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and proceed to Yala.
• 12:30: Upon arrival at Tissamarama, you will be collected by the Leopard Nest jeep and driven to Leopard Nest.
• 13:00: Arrive at the Leopard Nest campsite and check in to one of the nests in the campsite followed by a short introduction by the camp manager on everything you need to know about the campsite.
• 13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy Lunch at the main restaurant in the campsite or at one of many outdoor locations available in the campsite. After lunch you can relax and unwind by taking a nap in the hammock or checking books about wildlife in the library.
• 15:00: 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: Arrive at the 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 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.

Sinharaja Rainforest

Sinharaja Rainforest is a world heritage site and major ecotourism destination, which can also be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest which covers an extent of approximately 11187 hectares. Whatever its ‘technical’ name, it is undoubtedly a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species found nowhere else in the world.

Bird watching in this ecosystem is particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka, named as a world heritage site in 1989. This lowland evergreen rain forest is steeped in deep legend and mystery. The word ‘Sinharaja’ means, Lion (Sinha) King (Raja), and it is popular belief that the legendary origin of the Sinhala people is the union between a princess and the lion king who once lived in the forest. You will be privileged to learn of geology, plant lives and animal lives during the trekking with a naturalist.

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 ecofriendly options
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Round trip transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of an English-Speaking driver
• 2 nature trails in Sinharaja
• 2 game drives in Yala National Park
• Service of a naturalist during the trekking tours and game drives
• 2 dinners, 2 lunches, and 2 breakfasts
• Barbecue dinner at the Leopard Nest
• Wine and beer at the Leopard Nest
• All entry fees
• 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.