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Dragonfly and butterfly watching Tour (9 Days)
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28 Dec
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29 Dec
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30 Dec
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Dragonfly and butterfly watching Tour (9 Days)
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Highlights
The Paradise island of Indian ocean is truly a paradise for butterfly aficionados with various 243 butterfly species & skippers. Seasonally, huge number of migrations butterflies take place. All around the year Sri Lanka is a wonderful island to spot lots of butterflies, skippers & Dragonfly species. It’s hard to believe but in the wetland reserves near the capital of Colombo holds around 50 different species.
Itinerary
Airport > Colombo
Talangama Wetland
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedArrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned Vehicle and proceed to Colombo. Visit Talangama Wetland and surrounding paddy fields for an assortment of brilliant red Dragonflies such as Elusive Adjutant, Eastern Scarlet Darter and Spine-legged Redbolt and with luck two rare gomphids. Around the lake we can find many pond damselflies including endemic species of Gems, Sprites, and Thread tails. The list of species in these wetlands is around 24 and growing. The common species are like beautiful butterflies, such as Tailed Jay, Common Crow, Common Palmfly, Common Rose, Common Sailor, Plain Tiger and Common Tiger.
Colombo > Sinharaja
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfter Breakfast Check-out & leave to Sinharaja. Reach & check-in to Hotel. Next enjoy a walk in Sinharaja Rain Forest which is categorized as a UNESCO world heritage site which is a home for many butterfly species including Ceylon Hedge Blue, The Red Spot, The Dark Palm Dart, The Rustic, The Indian Palm Bob, The Ceylon Snow Flat, The Common Jay and other butterflies. Return to Hotel & rest of the day reax at Hotel. Exploring the surround in the evening gives a chance to spot some rare and endemic Butterflies Rest of the day leisure.
Sinharaja > Embilipitiya
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAgain, in the early morning proceed to Sinharaja forest for a Full day Butterfly watching tour. You will get some fruits which can use as baits to spot butterflies. You can keep those on some selected spots, such as Bamboo bushes and on the trunk palm trees and wait for the butterflies so you can spot them easily. In the afternoon check-out & proceed to Weddagala / Rakwana. You will be taken through the jungle route so there is a chance of spotting some more butterflies. En-route as an option, you can Visit “Maduwanwela Walauwa”(at Kolonna), Earlier known as a Sinhalese Chieftain’s house Reach Hotel & check-in to Hotel Overnight stay at Embilipitiya.
Embilipitiya > Ella > Nuwara Eliya
Lunugamvehera National Park
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfter breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Ella. Stop at Lunugamvehera Sanctuary. You will be able to see many butterflies such as The Tailless Line Blue, Ceylon Tiger, the Forget-me-not, The Blue Pansy, The Large Oakblue, the Common Jezebel, The Common Laser, the Indian Awl king, the Common Sailor, the Chestnut Streaked Sailor, The Tree Nymph, The Red Helen. Next Stop at Ravana Ella waterfall. Continue the journey to Nuwara Eliya, do a Small City Tour & check-in to Hotel. In the afternoon visit The Hakgala Botanical Gardens, look with a catchy eye, you will be able to find lots of rare Butterflies among the flowering trees and plants Return to Hotel & overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains National Park
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Through forested areas where we might spot Paragomphus henryi, Elattoneura centralis, Indolestes gracilis, Libellago greeni and several Drepanosticta species. On completion of the Safari return to the campsite and relax. Later that evening goes on city tour in Nuwara Eliya City
Nuwara Eliya > Kandy
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedNext visit The Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Kandy
Kandy
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter Breakfast enjoy a walk around the nature trail, estate and streams & will be able to spot Gossamerwings, Emeralds, Brook damselflies (Platycnemididae) and other stream species also Jewels (Libellago), Skimmers (Orthetrum species) and several others species as well. Rest of the day leisure at Hotel Overnight stay at Kandy
Kandy > Negombo
Negombo
Admission Ticket FreeAfter Breakfast proceed to Negombo Reach Negombo & rest of the day leisure at Beach Optional: Enjoy a City Tour of Negombo Overnight stay at Negombo
Negombo > BIA
Katunayake
Admission Ticket FreeAfter the breakfast proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
What's included
INCLUDED
All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges)
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
Transport in a Private Vehicle, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
NOT INCLUDED
Entry Visa Fees
International / Domestic Airfare.
Entrance fees.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Lake Road, Kotte, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Provider
Lakpura LLC
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