Wilderness to the Beaches Trail:
15 Days | 14 Nights
This package is specially designed for travelers who desire the dazzling beaches & watersports activities on the deserted Chilaw & the East Coast Shorelines and the exploration of the extreme wild country of animals in their own habitats. Jeep Safaris into the top notch Wildlife National Parks are incorporated in this package which includes Wilpattu, UdaWalawe & Yala Wildlife National Parks. It highlights the immersive experience of exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, cultural encounters, and unique activities, Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb, Anomalies, fun picnics & Elephant Safaris.
Spotting Leopards, Blue Whales, ‘play’ with Dolphins, sightseeing ‘uncommon’ attractions like Arugam Bay Beach / Surfing & Gal Oya where one can see ‘Swimming Elephants’, are included in this package providing an opportunity to customize the itinerary based on traveler preferences.
Day 01
Arrival / Kalpitiya:
⦁ Welcome reception at Bandaranaike International Airport.
⦁ Transfer to Kalpitiya beach hotel.
⦁ Relax on the warm , sandy beach.
⦁ Sightseeing in Kalpitiya, visiting the holy temples, and a fishing village.
⦁ Evening: Relax in the steam bath / sauna / pool.
Overnight Accommodation at Kalpitiya Beach Hotel.
⦁ Transfer to Kalpitiya beach hotel.
⦁ Relax on the warm , sandy beach.
⦁ Sightseeing in Kalpitiya, visiting the holy temples, and a fishing village.
⦁ Evening: Relax in the steam bath / sauna / pool.
Overnight Accommodation at Kalpitiya Beach Hotel.
Day 02
Relax on the Pristine Beach of Kalpitiya:
⦁ Option: Dolphin watching & interaction.
⦁ Evening: Transfer to Wilpattu camping.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Wilpattu Protected Campsite with bonfire & fireflies.
⦁ Evening: Transfer to Wilpattu camping.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Wilpattu Protected Campsite with bonfire & fireflies.
Day 03
Explore Wilpattu National Wildlife Park:
⦁ Protected jeep safari in Wilpattu Wildlife National Park.
⦁ Spot leopards, bears, rabbits, deer, crocodiles, elephants etc.
⦁ Hiking, bird watching, and nature experience.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Wilpattu Protected Campsite.
⦁ Spot leopards, bears, rabbits, deer, crocodiles, elephants etc.
⦁ Hiking, bird watching, and nature experience.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Wilpattu Protected Campsite.
Day 04
Wilpattu / Habarana -- Transfer:
⦁ Enroute: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
⦁ Stargazing at the clear night sky to view the Milky Way galaxy.
⦁ Relax in the steam bath / sauna / pool.
⦁ Overnight Accommodation at Sigiriya boutique Hotel.
⦁ Stargazing at the clear night sky to view the Milky Way galaxy.
⦁ Relax in the steam bath / sauna / pool.
⦁ Overnight Accommodation at Sigiriya boutique Hotel.
Day 05
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress for Sunrise:
⦁ Afternoon: Minneriya National Park and Habarana elephant safari.
⦁ Hiriwadunna remote village tour & authentic cookery class.
⦁ Overnight at Sigiriya boutique Hotel.
⦁ Hiriwadunna remote village tour & authentic cookery class.
⦁ Overnight at Sigiriya boutique Hotel.
Day 06
Sigiriya / Gal Oya Transfer:
⦁ Enroute: Polonnaruwa ancient city tour.
⦁ Overnight Outdoor Camping at Gal Oya Campsite with bonfire.
⦁ Overnight Outdoor Camping at Gal Oya Campsite with bonfire.
Day 07
Explore Gal Oya Wildlife National Park:
⦁ Protected jeep safari in Gal Oya National Park.
⦁ Spot 'swimming elephants' , unique to Sri Lanka.
⦁ Afternoon: Transfer to Arugam Bay beachfront.
⦁ Overnight at Arugam Bay beach hotel.
⦁ Spot 'swimming elephants' , unique to Sri Lanka.
⦁ Afternoon: Transfer to Arugam Bay beachfront.
⦁ Overnight at Arugam Bay beach hotel.
Day 08
Relax on the Arugam Bay Beach:
⦁ Evening: Transfer to Kumana Bird National Park.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Kumana National Park. Campsite with bonfire.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Kumana National Park. Campsite with bonfire.
Day 09
Explore Kumana Bird National Park:
⦁ Protected jeep safari in Kumana Bird National Park.
⦁ Evening: Transfer to Uda Walawe National Park.
⦁ Overnight camping at UdaWalawe National Park. Campsite with bonfire.
⦁ Evening: Transfer to Uda Walawe National Park.
⦁ Overnight camping at UdaWalawe National Park. Campsite with bonfire.
Day 10
Protected jeep safari into the wild country of Uda Walawe National Park:
⦁ Afternoon: Transfer to Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Sinharaja campsite with bonfire.
⦁ Overnight Camping at Sinharaja campsite with bonfire.
Day 11 & 12
Sinharaja Forest Reserve:
⦁ Jeep safari into Sinharaja Forest Reserve to spot wild leopards, bear, elephants, and the diverse wildlife of the reserve.
⦁ Overnight camping at Sinharaja campsite with bonfire.
⦁ Overnight camping at Sinharaja campsite with bonfire.
Day 13
Relax on the Mirissa Bay beach:
⦁ Optional: Whale watching & dolphin spotting.
⦁ Optional: Water sports – scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing.
⦁ Overnight at Mirissa beach hotel.
⦁ Optional: Water sports – scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing.
⦁ Overnight at Mirissa beach hotel.
Day 14
Mirissa / Galle Transfer:
⦁ Relax on the beach.
⦁ Optional: Visit Galle Dutch Fort – UNESCO World Heritage Site; Cycle ride into a remote village.
⦁ Overnight at Unawatuna beach hotel.
⦁ Optional: Visit Galle Dutch Fort – UNESCO World Heritage Site; Cycle ride into a remote village.
⦁ Overnight at Unawatuna beach hotel.
Day 15
Departure:
⦁ End of the 15-day Wilderness to the Beaches Trail.
Tour Highlights
- ⦁ Specially designed for travelers desiring dazzling beaches & watersports activities on the deserted Chilaw & East Coast shorelines.
- ⦁ Jeep safaris into the stunning wildlife national parks: Wilpattu, UdaWalawe & Yala.
- ⦁ Sigiriya rock fortress climb, anomalies, fun picnics & elephant safaris.
- ⦁ Spotting leopards, blue whales, 'play' with dolphins, sightseeing at Arugam Bay beach / surfing & Gal Oya where one can see 'swimming elephants.'
- ⦁ Trek through wildlife national parks, watch mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
- ⦁ Observe marine turtles nesting on Sri Lanka's south coast.
- ⦁ Boat excursion for whale and dolphin spotting.
- ⦁ Jeep safaris and camping under the stars at Wilpattu, Gal Oya & Yala National Parks.
- ⦁ Seek tropical birds & uncommon creatures in the rainforest surroundings.
- ⦁ Explore the dazzling beaches of Chilaw, Arugam Bay, Unawatuna & Mirissa.
