| Excursion |
Description
|
Price
per person
US$
|
Elephant
Drive
– 4 hours |
The
grassy plains of Minneriya
and Kandulla National Park are home to large herds of elephants
that wander around in the evenings looking for water. Experience
nature’s most beautiful creatures as they bond and frolic
for hours.
|
45
|
Bird
Watching
– 3 ½ hours |
Sri
Lanka is truly a nature lover’s paradise with 240 species
of birds hovering amidst the azure sky. Early morning excursions
end with a hearty late breakfast
by the lake.
|
30
|
Bush
Walk
– 3 hours |
See
the many facets of Sri Lanka as your guide takes you on trails,
which open up to endless vistas and invite you to keep a look
out for some intriguing jungle wildlife.
|
30
|
Night
Safari
– 2 hours |
Witness
a different side of the rainforest as it comes alive after
dark – a jolly good time to spot elephants near paddy
fields.
|
35
|
Wildlife
Park Safari
– Full Day |
Journey
through Wasgamuwa National
Park, home to the sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, buffalo
and elusive crocodile. This thriving oasis is a must for all
wildlife enthusiasts.
|
80
|
Country
Life
– 4 hours |
Experience
Sri Lanka’s bazaars, temples, paddy fields and the countryside
through the eyes of the local villagers.
|
40
|
Champagne
& Sky
– Free & Easy |
Your
own crimson sky, your very own paradise. You even have a personal
chef and butler serving you an unforgettable breakfast
or dinner with champagne.
|
50
|
Sundowners
(Cocktails)
– Free & Easy |
Sip
your favorite cocktail, mocktail or thirst quencher against
a sunset that is often picture-postcard
perfect.
|
40
|
Country
Lunch
– 2 hours |
|
35
|
Polonnaruwa
– 4 hours |
A
magnificent ruined city dating back to the 11th century A.D.
– that’s more than 1,000 years ago! Check out
the impressive remains of a seven storey palace, stupas and
the legendary Gal Viharaya rock.
|
45
|
Sigiriya
Rock Fortress
– 5 hours |
Considered
by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World, this huge rock
was a palace to one of Sri Lanka’s kings in the 5th
century A.D. Its magnificent rock setting and structure still
baffle architects to this very day!
|
45
|
Dambulla
Cave Temples
– 4 hours |
Visit
the largest cave temple in South East Asia containing beautifully
restored paintings and statues from the 1st century B.C. Hear
the echo of your own footsteps bounce off the ancient wall
frescoes – surreal!
|
45
|
Anuradhapura
– 9 hours |
Explore
Sri Lanka’s oldest ruined city and first ancient kingdom
dating back to the 5th century B.C. One of the highlights:
Sri Maha Bodhi – a sapling from the very Bo Tree under
which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
|
70
|
Heritage
Hopping
– Full Day |
For
the bona fide archeology enthusiast, visit Sigiriya, Dambulla
and Polonnaruwa in a full marathon day, with a stop-over lunch
at Deer Park.
|
120
|
