GENTLE GIANTS 06 NIGHTS/ 7 DAYS

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Overview

  • Duration:9 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Beach Tours, Wildlife Tours
  • Language:English
The Gentle Giants tour will take you to some of the most prominent wildlife destinations in this magical island. From bottle feeding baby elephants to witnessing the magnificent blue whales roaming the south coast. Embark on an exhilarating Jeep safari at the Yala National Park to spot the rare Sri Lankan leopard, colourful peacocks and wild elephants roaming freely. Add to all these a hint of cultural experiences, crystal blue beaches and glorious sunrises up in the lush green tea mountains.
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Highlights

  • Mirissa Whale Watching – Witness magnificent blue whales, humpback whales, and fin whales in their natural habitat.
  • Yala Wildlife Safari – Spot endangered Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, peacocks, and diverse wildlife species.
  • Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Bottle-feed baby elephants and watch gentle giants during their river bath.
  • Lipton's Seat Sunrise – Experience a breathtaking sunrise over tea plantations from this iconic viewpoint.
  • Kandy Cultural Experience – Visit the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple and enjoy vibrant traditional dance performances.

Includes/Excludes

  • Transportation in a private air conditioned Vehicle
  • Services of a English speaking chauffeur (Other language speaking chauffeurs could be arranged on request subject to availability)
  • Accommodation in Star class hotels (As per the selected category)
  • Daily Breakfast throughout the tour
  • Bottle drinking water during the entire tour (Available in the vehicle)
  • All expenses of the vehicle including - Fuel for the entire tour, Expressway tolls, Parking fee.
  • All expenses of the chauffeur including- Meals and accommodation.
  • Air fares and visa fees
  • All entrance fees at the places of interest as per the selected itinerary.
  • Meals during the entire tour except for daily breakfast.
  • All personal experience such as laundry, beverages, entertainment ... etc.

Cancellation policy


• No Shows: The 50% advance payment is non-refundable.
• Within 14 Days: 25% of the advance payment will be charged.
• Over 21 Days: Free of charge

Itinerary

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DAY 1 – AIRPORT/MIRISSA

Your chauffeur/guide from Barefoot Lanka Holidays will meet and greet you upon your arrival. You will then be transferred to your chosen accommodation in Mirissa. Rest and recover after your flight, preparing for the amazing journey ahead.
Overnight accommodation in Mirissa.

DAY 2 – MIRISSA

After breakfast, set off on a memorable whale-watching excursion. Witness the magnificent blue whales rising to the surface to catch a breath and gliding past you. If you’re lucky, you may also be able to see humpback whales and fin whales. After the excursion, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day leisurely.
Overnight accommodation in Mirissa.

DAY 3 – MIRISSA/YALA

After breakfast, transfer to Yala. In the afternoon, hop on a jeep and take the rugged roads of the Yala National Park to experience an unforgettable wildlife safari. Spot the endangered Sri Lankan leopard, wild elephants, water buffaloes, colourful peacocks, and many other species of animals.
Overnight accommodation in Yala.

DAY 4 – YALA/HAPUTALE

After breakfast, transfer to Haputale. En route stop at the milky white Diyaluma Falls for some snapshots. Proceed to Haputale, where you will spend the night in the hill country surrounded by lush green tea plantations.

Overnight accommodation in Haputale.

DAY 5 – HAPUTALE/KANDY

Rise early and take an amazing drive through tea plantations to reach Lipton’s Seat. Be enthralled by the glorious sunrise and capture some amazing pictures of the stunning scenery. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to Kandy. In the evening, visit the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha) and witness a cultural show performed by colourful traditional dancers.
Overnight accommodation in Kandy.

DAY 6 – KANDY/NEGOMBO

After breakfast, transfer to Negombo. En route, visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. These orphaned elephants are taken in for a river bath twice daily by their human foster fathers. Interact with these gentle giants during their regulated bathing sessions and bottle feed the little jumbos. Proceed to Negombo. Evening rest and relax on the Negombo beach while you recall all the beautiful memories of your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Overnight accommodation in Negombo.

DAY 7 – NEGOMBO/AIRPORT

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport – End of Tour.

Extra Services

CANCELLATION POLICY

• No Shows: The 50% advance payment is non-refundable. • Within 14 Days: 25% of the advance payment will be charged. • Over 21 Days: Free of charge

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