Primates, Elephants And Whales
10 Days
Help research scientist Dr. Wolfgang Dittus track toque macaques and purple-faced and gray langur monkeys. During your stay at the project, you'll learn about his valuable studies and community conservation efforts. From June to September, you will also see the spectacular elephant gathering at Minneriya and, during the winter months, enjoy whale-watching and a bird safari. Please ask us for details of the winter itinerary; the summer itinerary is highlighted below.
- Day 1. Depart UK for Colombo
- Day 2. Habarana
- Habarana, 2-nights, Chaaya Village (BD)
- Day 3. Minneriya National Park
- Minneriya National Park elephant gathering, 300 elephants along with many birds (BD)
- Days 4 - 5. Polonnaruwa
- Polonnaruwa, 2-nights, Primate Research Camp. Field visits to track monkeys (BLD)
- Day 6. Nuwara Eliya
- Nuwara Eliya, 1-night, Galway Forest Lodge. Tea plantation visit (BD)
- Days 7 - 8. Yala National Park
- Yala National Park, 2-nights, Yala Village. Jeep safaris (BD)
- Day 9. Colombo
- Colombo, 1-night, Pegasus Reef Hotel. Optional Yala jeep safari (BD)
- Day 10. Depart for the UK
- (arrive same day) (B)
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Departure Dates:
Daily, throughout the year. -
Cost per person:
From £1,695 (Jan - early Apr),
£1,495 (late Apr - Jun),
£1,750 (mid Jul - mid Aug),
£1,660 (mid Aug - Oct),
£1,785 (Nov - early Dec),
£1,985 (Christmas) - Tour Extension: If you'd like to stay longer at the Primate Research Camp (a week, two or more) we can arrange this - please ask us for details
- What's included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, six nights hotel accommodation and two nights basic camp, guided activities