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Sri Lanka photo safari
Join us on a new photo adventure to one of the world's biodiversity and cultural hotspots. During the main tour, you will photograph birds, monkeys, lizards, elephants, sloth-bears and leopards. In the extension, you will focus on temples and historical cities dominated by troops of macaques and langurs.
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Colombo Yala Habarana Tour detailsStarting date: March 16, 2024. Tour (15 nights): $6,580. $950 in single room. Group size: 4–6 people. Tour leaders: Lucas Bustamante, Frank Pichardo Included. Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Package based on...Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Excluded. Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Insurance of any kind. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Additional nights...Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Insurance of any kind. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Important! Read the rules and recommendations. What to bring? Check out our suggested packing list. |
Brief itineraryYour first stop will be Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the area with the greatest number of endemic species in Sri Lanka. You will then visit Yala National Park, the most famous national park in Sri Lanka, a heaven for more than 200 different species of birds and 40 of mammals, including the iconic leopard, sloth bear, and elephant. Three hours drive from there, and you will be in Mirissa Bay, the perfect place for relaxing but also ideal to photograph seabirds, dolphins, and the blue whale. Finally, you will return to Colombo and get ready for the tour extension. The tour extension will take you to three new UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya, and the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa. These places will blow your mind with its unique beauty, history, and cultural richness. You will also be among huge troops of macaques and langurs, documenting their behavior and lifestyle around the ancient temples of Sri Lanka. |
We came away with exactly what we were seeking: a fantastic introduction to Sri Lanka and plenty of great photos and memories. Because the group size is small, it was possible to influence the overall experience, so it felt very personalized. We cannot speak more highly of Frank, Lucas, and our local expert Mevan. I still can't believe how lucky we were with our leopard encounters, but I have a feeling luck had nothing to do with it. Expert planning combined with fantastic guiding made this the trip of a lifetime.
Carly Jones, United States
When we first heard about Tropical Herping’s trip to Sri Lanka, we knew we would be in good hands and come away with some great experiences. While the main focus of the trip was wild leopards, we had a great balance of local food and culture throughout. In our downtime, we were given personalized photography lessons.
Casey Klebba, United States
Visiting Sri Lanka could not have been better thanks to Lucas and Frank. Not only did they share their passion and photography advice with me, they also gave me an unforgettable and joyful experience. They are two of the best human beings you can meet in your life.
Melissa Costales, Ecuador
Why join?
Our naturalists and photographers will take you to the best places to admire wildlife, and share our top tips to get the best photos.
