Colombo Trip Overview
The Gathering – Every year, during this period, hundreds of elephants, migrate between the corridors of the Kaudulla national park and the Minneriya national park. During the dry season, July through September the water level in the Minneriya reservoir recedes – giving it a lush green grass field along the tank bed providing a feast for the hungry Gentle Giants. This annual migration process is known as “THE GATHERING” said to be one of Asia’s spectacular wildlife event.
here and there Sri Lanka
“Sri Lanka”, “Ceylon”, “Serendib”, “Taprobane” or “Tambapanni”.
Explore the ‘Cultural Triangle’ made up of fascinating heritage sites in Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, take a safari through the thick jungles of a National Park, hop a train that journeys through the rolling central mountains, scuba dive amidst the excellent marine life, spend a couple of days relaxing at the beach and still have time to shop for authentic arts and crafts and sample the lip-smacking local cuisine.
Additional Info
Duration: 15 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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The Gathering – Every year, during this period, hundreds of elephants, migrate between the corridors of the Kaudulla national park and the Minneriya national park. During the dry season, July through September the water level in the Minneriya reservoir recedes – giving it a lush green grass field along the tank bed providing a feast for the hungry Gentle Giants. This annual migration process is known as “THE GATHERING” said to be one of Asia’s spectacular wildlife event.
here and there Sri Lanka
“Sri Lanka”, “Ceylon”, “Serendib”, “Taprobane” or “Tambapanni”.
Explore the ‘Cultural Triangle’ made up of fascinating heritage sites in Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, take a safari through the thick jungles of a National Park, hop a train that journeys through the rolling central mountains, scuba dive amidst the excellent marine life, spend a couple of days relaxing at the beach and still have time to shop for authentic arts and crafts and sample the lip-smacking local cuisine.
Itinerary
Travellers, you will rise early to ensure you board the Vehicle on time. You will receive a warmly welcome by myself: the Co-founder/Director of Insight Tours Sri Lanka, and also by one of our friendly chauffeur at the location provided by you. En route, you will stop to breakfast & tea, and later you will continue your journey via “SIGIRIYA” – the ancient rock fortress also referred to as the Eight wonders of the world by the locals. This sightseeing tour around “SIGIRIYA” is part of your activity, subject to time management. You will have the option to stop to lunch or a snack before arriving at the Minneriya National Park main entrance where you will be transferred to a safari jeep to begin your safari tour.
Your safari starts around 3:00 pm. A light picnic snack during the safari provides you with the flexibility to stay 2 – 3 hours until the safari ends, only to leave behind footprints and take home nothing but memories. While we travel back to your drop-off location, you have the option to stop to a light dinner or a snack, travellers requesting a different drop-off location to that of the original will have to bear the additional cost based on the per km rate.
End of tour.
Stop At:
• Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
