Primates in Sri Lanka
Tour Packages

Primates in Sri Lanka

15 Days
14 Nights
Colombo, Wasgamuwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Sinharaja, Negombo
Jetwing Colombo 7
Far Cry Resort
Jetwing Vil Uyana
Cinnamon Citadel
Jetwing St. Andrew’s
Jetwing Yala
Rainforest Edge
Jetwing Blue
Sri Lanka has three species of diurnal primates (two are endemic) and two species of nocturnal primates (two lorises with one endemic). It is probably the best places in the world to observe the social dynamics of diurnal primates. The endemic Toque monkeys have been studied in one of the longest running fields in the world.
Tour Activities
Safari at Wasgamuwa national park
Visit to Polonnaruwa
Visit Dambulla cave temple
Excursion to Knuckles
Visit to Horton plains
Safari at Yala
Visit the Sinharaja rain forest
Plan of Tour
Day 01

Arrival in Sri Lanka and transfer to Jetwing Colombo 7

Arrival in Sri Lanka and transfer to Jetwing Colombo 7,Colombo for one night. Afternoon, do a city tour of Colombo, visiting Vihara Maha Devi Park, where you will see hundreds of roosting Fruit Bats.

Jetwing Colombo 7
Deluxe Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 02

Leave for Far Cry Resort, Wasgamuwa for two nights

After breakfast leave for Far Cry Resort, Wasgamuwa for two nights.

Far Cry Resort
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 03

Drive to Wasgamuwa National Park

Morning and afternoon game drive to Wasgamuwa National Park. Twenty-three species of mammals have been recorded in the park and of these; the most important is the Elephant of which there are approximately 150 in the Park.

Far Cry Resort
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 04

Leave for Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya for two nights

After breakfast leave for Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya for two nights. Afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which was the pleasure capital of a single king, called Kashyapa in the 5th centuries A.D.

Jetwing Vil Uyana
Garden Dwelling
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 05

Morning visit Polonnaruwa

Morning visit Polonnaruwa (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), the medieval capital of Sri Lanka.

Jetwing Vil Uyana
Garden Dwelling
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 06

After breakfast leave for Cinnamon Citadel

After breakfast leave for Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy for two nights. En route, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, which is famous for its rock paintings and rock temples and is one of the most important sites for Buddhist pilgrimage.

Cinnamon Citadel
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 07

Morning excursion to Knuckles Wilderness Area

Morning excursion to Knuckles Wilderness Area, which is one of the most rugged and picturesque terrains in Sri Lanka. The drive from Riverseton to Pitawala-Patana grasslands offers panoramic views of rugged hills. Take a crepuscular walk in the sub montane forests.

Cinnamon Citadel
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 08

Leave for Jetwing St.Andrew’s Hotel, Nuwara Eliya for two nights

After breakfast leave for Jetwing St.Andrew’s Hotel, Nuwara Eliya for two nights. En route, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, which is an object of veneration to Buddhists and the most important sacred relic in the country.

Jetwing St. Andrew’s
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 09

Visit Horton Plains National Park to see Cloud Forests and rare montane fauna

Morning, visit Horton Plains National Park to see Cloud Forests and rare montane fauna, which include the endemic Rhino-horned Lizard, which was featured in Charles Darwin’s monumental work on evolution.

Jetwing St.Andrew’s
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 10

Leave for Jetwing Yala, Yala for three nights

After breakfast leave for Jetwing Yala, Yala for three nights. Afternoon, enjoy a dip in the pool/beach combing walk/siesta. Y

Jetwing Yala
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 11

Drive to Yala National Park

Morning and afternoon game drive to Yala National Park. Research on Leopards in Yala Block 1 has shown it has one of the highest densities of Leopards in the world. Yala is the best place in Asia to see Leopards.

Jetwing Yala
Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 12

Leave for Rainforest Edge, Sinharaja for two nights

After breakfast leave for Rainforest Edge, Sinharaja for two nights.

Rainforest Edge
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 13

Leave Sinharaja Rainforest

After breakfast leave Sinharaja Rainforest (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) for lowland endemics and mixed species bird flocks.

Rainforest Edge
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 14

Leave for Jetwing Blue, Negombo for one night

After breakfast leave for Jetwing Blue, Negombo for one night.

Jetwing Blue
Deluxe Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 15

Transfer to International Airport for departure

Transfer to International Airport for departure. Though it will be difficult to say goodbye, all good things come to an end. Hope to see you on your vacation with us. Until then have a pleasant stay.