Offering a scenic journey from Sri Lanka's misty central highlands to its sun-kissed eastern coast, this private tour begins in the charming town of Ella and ends at the laid-back surfing destination of Arugam Bay. Along the way, enjoy a wildlife safari through Lahugala Kitulana National Park, a peaceful sanctuary known for its elephants, water buffalo, birdlife, and beautiful natural landscapes. This tour allows you to experience Sri Lanka's dramatic change of scenery, from tea-covered mountains and waterfalls to dry-zone forests, reservoirs, and tropical beaches, all within a single journey.
During this tour, you will visit the following points of interest in the specified order.
- Ella
- Lahugala Kitulana National Park
- Arugam Bay
Includes:
- Park entrance tickets are included when "Transport With Tickets" selected.
- Hotel pickup from Ella & drop-off at Arugam Bay.
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Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with the service of an English-speaking Driver.
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Safari Jeep with the service of an English speaking driver (Also your tracker).
- 1 litre of bottled mineral water per person
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes:
- Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Transport Only" selected.
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Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
Experience:
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Ella in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking chauffeur. Leaving the cool mountain climate behind, travel through winding roads surrounded by tea plantations, forest-covered hills, rocky landscapes, waterfalls, and peaceful rural villages.
As you descend towards Sri Lanka's eastern dry zone, the landscape gradually changes into open plains, reservoirs, scrub forests, and agricultural areas. Upon reaching Lahugala, you will begin an exciting safari through Lahugala Kitulana National Park with an experienced tracker.
Although one of Sri Lanka's smaller national parks, Lahugala is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants. The park's reservoirs and grasslands attract elephants, especially when they gather near the water to drink and feed. During the safari, you may also encounter water buffalo, spotted deer, wild boar, monkeys, crocodiles, and a variety of resident and migratory bird species.
The peaceful surroundings and less-crowded safari experience make Lahugala an excellent destination for wildlife lovers and photographers. Its combination of reservoirs, dry-zone forests, and open grasslands provides excellent opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat.
After completing the safari, continue towards Arugam Bay, passing through the scenic eastern countryside. Your journey concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Arugam Bay, where you can relax and enjoy the destination's tropical beaches, surfing atmosphere, restaurants, and laid-back coastal lifestyle.
Note: The recommended tour start time is between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
