Heart of the Wild: Sri Lanka
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Wild Life Tours
Heart of the Wild: Sri Lanka
7 nights & 8 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 8-day wildlife tours sample follows the Heart of the Wild Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowTriangle safaris and misty highlands
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the lagoon before wildlife drives in the Cultural Triangle.
DAY 02 Habarana >> Minneriya National Park >> Habarana
- Transfer to Habarana and afternoon Minneriya safari—elephants around the ancient reservoir.
- Return to your dry-zone lodge for dinner.
DAY 03 Habarana >> Hiriwadunna >> Sigiriya >> Habarana
- Village walk at Hiriwadunna, then Sigiriya Rock Fortress with flexible climb timing.
- Evening back at Habarana.
DAY 04 Habarana >> Wasgamuwa National Park >> Habarana
- Full-day Wasgamuwa safari—elephants, birds, and quiet forest tracks off the main circuit.
- Return to Habarana for the night.
DAY 05 Habarana >> Nuwara Eliya
- Climb into the hill country—tea estates and cool Nuwara Eliya air.
- Check in with time for a lakeside stroll or plantation visit.
DAY 06 Nuwara Eliya >> Horton Plains >> Nuwara Eliya
- Pre-dawn Horton Plains trek—World’s End and endemic birdlife in the cloud forest.
- Return to Nuwara Eliya for a relaxed afternoon.
DAY 07 Nuwara Eliya >> Colombo
- Descend to Colombo—the capital’s galleries, markets, and waterfront dining.
- City overnight before your departure flight.
DAY 08 Colombo >> BIA
- Private transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Heart of the Wild Route
Focused wildlife in the Cultural Triangle—Minneriya, Hiriwadunna village walks, Sigiriya, Wasgamuwa, and Horton Plains—before a Colombo city pause and airport departure.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Habarana
- Minneriya
- Hiriwadunna
- Sigiriya
- Wasgamuwa
- Nuwara Eliya
- Horton Plains
- Colombo
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