Wildlife of Sri Lanka with George McGavin
5 March 2023—4 days, for sale
Explore some of the most different wildlife, many unique to Sri Lanka
Including national parks, UNESCO sites, rainforests, research centers and local conservation
Day 1: Arrive at Colombo
On arrival at Colombo, the airport workers will send you to the Silk Route Lounge where you will meet your guest expert George McGavin, with whom you will spend your Sri Lankan adventure.
Drive to Colombo and check in to Galle Face Hotel, and then in the evening join George and your tour leader for a welcome meal.
Day 2: Colombo to Madulkelle
Spend the morning exploring Colombo’s rich heritage. Later, drive into the heart of the island to the beautiful hills of Madulkelle which are named after birds that can be spotted in the area.
Relax for the rest of the day and in the evening, George will brief you about the next day’s adventures.
Day 3: Enter Gal Oya National Park and Visit Its Research Centre
After breakfast take a relaxing drive to Gal Oya National Park surrounded by water and islands, which is an unexplored treasure of Sri Lanka.
In the afternoon, visit the Wildlife Research Centre. Here you will be able to get an idea about their data collection, results and discoveries.
Day 4: Boat and Jeep Trips Around Gal Oya Lake
Today enjoy a boat trip at Gal Oya National Park. You will have a picnic breakfast at a remote island within the park itself.
It’s a great opportunity to observe the wildlife from the lake, including crocodiles, deer, elephants and many rare species of birds. This experience is the only one in Sri Lanka that enables you to spot wildlife from the water.
1. Where do the names of the hills of Madulkelle come from?A.The shapes of the hills. | B.The plants growing on the hills. |
C.The native birds in the hills. | D.The villages at the foot of the hills. |
A.Visiting cultural heritage. | B.Spending a night at an island. |
C.Enjoying the Silk Route Lounge. | D.Watching wild animals from the water. |
A.In Gal Oya National Park. | B.In Colombo. |
C.In Madulkelle. | D.In Galle Face Hotel. |
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