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Destination climate:
Sri Lanka is an island country surrounded by the sea, facing India across the sea on the east side of the mainland, close to the equator and in the tropics, with an average annual temperature of about 27 °C. The temperature difference between day and night in mountainous areas is large, the night temperature is as low as 20 °C, and the high temperature during the day can reach 30 °C.
Age range:
6~55 years old, if the age exceeds this range, please contact customer service for specific consultation.
Intensity of the whole exercise:
Middle. The daily wilderness hiking exploration time is 2-3 hours, the exercise intensity is moderate, and you can easily cope with it if you are in good physical condition, if you have any questions about the exercise intensity, please feel free to consult customer service.
In addition, we will set foot in the Horton Plains, delve into the Royal Botanic Gardens, and explore the Sinharaja Rainforest to observe Sri Lanka's endemic creatures in different landscapes and vegetation.
After stepping on the line of our naturalist ecological lecturer in front of us, abandoning all the "difficulties and obstacles", we have screened out the best hotels in each accommodation area along the way, and then let's enjoy the beautiful photos of the hotel where we are about to stay on this naturalist trip~
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Adult: 15280 RMB/person
Children (6-11 years old without bed) 7640 yuan/person
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On this trip to Sri Lanka, the naturalist invited ecological lecturer and bird special tutor will tell you about the flora and fauna of Lanka, and take you to experience a variety of novel plays.
At the same time, professional humanistic and natural photographers were also invited to accompany the group throughout the whole process to capture the wonderful moments of man and nature for us.
Emma
Naturalist Travel Manager
Globetrotting writer
He is also an experienced outdoor travel leader, who has led teams to Antarctica, Iceland, Kenya, Botswana, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, Indonesia's Komodo Islands, Slovakia and other places for nature observation and trekking adventures. As the manager of the museum tour, Emma hopes to let everyone experience the magic of the museum world from the perspective of "naturalism". See what you have not seen, hear what you have not heard, enrich your knowledge of nature, and comprehend the mysteries of nature.
Sonic
Naturalist tour leader & photographer
Nature lover, ecological and humanistic photographer, engaged in travel photography for more than 3 years, good at capturing beautiful moments on the journey. He has led a delegation to Kenya, Seychelles, Namibia, Kilimanjaro, Zimbabwe, Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi, Ningxia, Jilin and other places to observe nature and photograph thousands of species of wild animals and plants.
Sami
Naturalist Travel Commissioner
Humanistic and ecological team leader, activity service teacher, cross-cultural communication expert, and also an experienced and caring travel butler. He has traveled to Southeast Asian countries for cultural exploration and has lived in many places for a long time. Engaged in travel planning for more than 6 years, the slightly slow and hot personality hides a whimsical and interesting soul, while ensuring a safe and happy travel experience for everyone, he tries his best to take care of every detail of the travel life of the team members.
*Instructors and photographers are subject to the actual tour during the new tour period (February 18).
Day 01
Colomboni cadres gathered
After the flight arrives in Colombo, arrange a pick-up, meet at the hotel in Nepal in the evening, check in and rest.
Day 02
Canal Bird Watching - Nigan Fish Market - Kandy Lake
After breakfast, we will enter this tranquil water and explore the vegetation and birds and animals on both sides of the riverbank. After that, we will go to the [Nepal Gan Fish Market] to appreciate the real scenery of the Sri Lankan coastline and the vitality of fishermen's life. At noon, we will exclusively arrange to visit the local home to explore and dine. Dress up in Sri Lankan rustic costumes, taste an organic tropical fruit feast, drink super thirst-quenching golden coconut, and walk into the woods in the backyard of Sri Lanka to learn about Sri Lanka's tropical plants, birds and animals.
Eat a Sri Lankan crockpot specialty like a local at noon and head to Kandy after lunch. Stroll along Kandy Lake in the afternoon, the shore of Kandy Lake in the evening is quiet and pleasant, looking at the Temple of the Tooth Relic to empty your mind, which is the home of Sri Lankans.
Afterwards, head to the hotel and enjoy a buffet dinner at the hotel in the evening.
In the evening, you can choose to explore the Gem Museum in Sri Lanka to learn about the mining, processing, and appreciation of gemstones.
Day 03
Nuwara Eeri
After breakfast, head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, which is the best tropical botanical garden in the world and the largest botanical garden in the whole of Asia, covering an area of more than 60 hectares.
Chinese lunch will be arranged at noon.
After that, drive to Nuwara Eliya, visit the [Alpine Tea Plantation] and [Experience Tea Picking] in the central mountains of Sri Lanka, which has a cool climate and is the birthplace of Ceylon black tea.
Upon arrival, visit Nuwara Eliya [Pink Post Office] (about 30 minutes) This is an English-style building left over from the British transformation of Nuwara Eliya (special note: the Pink Post Office is closed on Sundays, if this attraction is closed, the exterior will be arranged).
Day 04
Horton Plains
Go hiking in the early morning to [Horton Plains]. Covering an area of 3,160 hectares, the so-called "plain" is itself a plateau with an altitude of about 2,000 meters. The vast majority of Horton Plains is covered by virgin meadows and dotted with several dense jungles, and its landforms and species are quite rich. The Sri Lankan sambar deer is the most representative large mammal, along with the long-clawed shrew, purple-faced langur, Sri Lankan leopard, etc., and is also an important habitat for birds, some of which are endemic to Sri Lanka and only survive in the Holden Plains.
Afterwards, drive to Yarra, enjoying a local buffet lunch on the way.
After that, the [Tea Garden Train Experience] will make people feel like they are shuttling through the fairy tale world depicted in "The Wizard of Oz", which is definitely a new feeling beyond the object. (Approx. 0.5-1 hour, train tickets are bought now, seats are not guaranteed, ride with locals.) If you are unable to board due to force majeure or other factors, you will be automatically canceled and the fee will not be refunded. If you don't want to take it, you can choose to go by bus) (Tips: For your safety, please don't lean out of the window of the train at will!)
Day 05
Bundala National Park - Yala National Park
In the morning, we will visit [Bundala National Park] where there are not only forests, lakes and wetlands, but also many water birds, and beautiful scenery adjacent to the sea. The area is home to a series of lagoons that make it an important waterfowl coastal wetland reserve and is home to some 197 species of birds, including many migratory birds such as the great flamingo (flamingo) that migrate here for the winter.
Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch of local specialties at the restaurant.
Afternoon excursion【Yala National Park Jeep Safari】Yala National Park is the second largest national nature reserve in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five areas and is home to a large number of native Sri Lankan animals, including flocks of bald cranes in the ponds, crocodiles and peacock monkeys. Yala is home to almost all of Sri Lanka's wildlife, with more than 30 species of mammals and 215 species of birds, six of which are endemic to Sri Lanka. The most striking of these are herds of wild elephants and the mysterious and critically endangered Ceylon leopard. This is the highest density of wild leopards in the world, with an average of one per square kilometre!
Day 06
Sinharaja Rainforest
After breakfast, the bird guide specially arranged by the museum led everyone to "look for owls" in the surrounding villages and discover the hidden "elves" that are rarely seen.
After that, drive to Sinharaja Rainforest Trekking. The Sinharaja Forest was designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. The forests of Sinharaga are rich in wildlife and are home to many of the rare species endemic to the area, including more than 140 endemic trees and vegetation, 21 endemic reptiles and 16 endemic bird species.
Day 07
Sinharaja - Galle Fort
At 6:30 a.m., enter the Sinharaja Rainforest Trek again to explore birds and butterflies, and you can see many rare birds and butterflies endemic to Sri Lanka.
Afterwards, drive to Galle for lunch with a special local seafood meal.
After lunch, visit Galle Fort, which combines European architecture and South Asian cultural traditions, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988. The castle is built on a rocky peninsula that is a natural harbour surrounded by the sea on three sides, making it one of the most important hubs from Europe to the Far East during the Age of Discovery.
Tips: Today's lunch time will be late, so you can prepare some snacks in advance.
Day 08
Merissa Whale Watching - Turtle Conservation Center - Return
Early in the morning, head to Merissa Pier to go whale and dolphin watching. The southernmost part of the sea is rich in life, with many species of cetaceans and dolphins migrating passing through and stopping to feed, making this area a world-famous whale/dolphin watching. We will take a premium charter boat to see the whales/dolphins up close, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Lunch will be arranged for a Chinese-style group meal, and then proceed to the [Sea Turtle Conservation Center].
Volunteers from all over the world have gathered to help protect turtles at this turtle sanctuary, which is endemic to Sri Lanka, with the largest number of turtles being greenback and leatherback. You can also see baby turtles that are just a few days old, as well as turtle eggs that are still hatching. We will experience the [Turtle Release] event firsthand.
Afterwards, the experience of the famous "Sea Train" has been described as "the best train line in the world" by many travel magazines, and the train travels north along the Indian Ocean, on a thin sandy beach, and the nearest place is only a meter away from the sea, as if "floating" on the sea.
(Subject to local ticket purchase conditions, we cannot promise the level of train tickets, in case of local force majeure affecting the itinerary, the actual situation shall prevail, please contact the museum customer service for details)
Afterwards, arrange a drop-off service to end the tour!
Tips: For your safety, please do not lean out of the window of the train at will!
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Inclusions
1. Accommodation: 7 nights hotel accommodation (double room, the accommodation standard is detailed in the itinerary, if you need a single room, please inform the museum travel customer service when registering, and make up the difference in single room price);
2. Meals: meals and local specialties during the event;
3. Transportation: transportation during the event, including car pick-up and drop-off and boat fares, etc.;
4. Tickets: all tickets involved in the itinerary, museum special experience project fees and other expenses;
5. Expert fee: the cost of guidance and explanation by expert teachers;
6. Travel photography: professional photographers provide exquisite travel photography services throughout the process;
7. Contract and Insurance: A travel contract must be signed before the event, and international travel insurance will be purchased for you during the event
8. Visa: Includes a single Sri Lanka tourist e-visa fee
9. Museum Gift Pack: Contains the necessities that the Museum has prepared for your trip
The fee does not include:
1. International air tickets: international air tickets to and from Sri Lanka (if necessary, Museum Travel can book air tickets for you, please consult Museum Travel customer service for details);
2. Personal expenses: Other personal expenses in addition to the above expenses, including but not limited to storage fees and excess weight fees for luggage items, personal expenses of team members (personal expenses, hotel telephone, laundry, extra drinks in meals, driver tips, luggage tips) and attraction tickets and other expenses incurred by team members due to personal reasons other than the itinerary.
Refund Policy:
❖ 60 days prior to tour departure, 25% of the tour fee will be deducted
❖ 45 days prior to tour departure, 50% of the tour price will be deducted
❖ 100% of the tour price will be charged for cancellations made 30 days prior to departure
Written by Kwan Qianmin
Photo by Sonic