The Wildlife of Ceylon
10 night wildlife and heritage tour of Sri Lanka
from £1,055
Our Highlights:
- Enjoy a 2 hour whale and dolphin watching experience
- Explore the fort town of Galle
- Visit a Elephant orphanage
Sri Lanka: a magical teardrop tropical island set in the vast Indian Ocean; justly renowned for its historic sights, rich culture, beautiful beaches and legendary diverse natural beauty both on dry land and in the surrounding oceans. Our new tour discovers Sri Lanka’s wildlife treasures taking you to a national park to encounter wild elephants, a visit to the turtle hatchery and our undoubted highlight, boat trip in search of whales and dolphins. We also include a visit to the historic town of Galle, a tea plantation and the ancient Kataluwa Temple.
Dolphin & Whale Watching
In recent years there have been consistent observations (in Nov-Apr) of whales by local fisherman off the south coast of Sri Lanka. Many different species have been spotted including the common blue whale, sperm whale, Bryde’s whale and spinner dolphins. Please note that we do not guarantee sightings of these beautiful creatures. Boat trips are always subject to local weather conditions
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Factfile
Duration
10 nights
Time Difference
GMT +6 hours
Climate
Sri Lanka has a complex climate with the monsoon occurring at different times of the year, depending on where you stay on the island. Udawalawe National Park is located in the south-east of the country and has a very dry climate with sporadic rain from October to December. The south-west coastal areas, including Galle, are blessed with beautiful warm weather and gentle sea breezes. The monsoon occurs mid-May to October
Did you know
Sri Lankan’s use the flower of the coconut tree to make the local drink toddy. Local men climb the coconut trees and tap the liquid from the flower. It is non-alcoholic when fresh, but ferments into a beverage similar to cider.
Extensions
- Tropical Villas Extension:
Extend your stay at the Tropical Villas hotel from £20 per person per night all inclusive
