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Primate Paradise
Trip type:
Cultural & Nature
Activity level:
Easy
Max group size:
16 Sri Lanka, Asia | 17 days
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HSL Trip Overview:
If you fancy trying something different, then this exciting itinerary is for you. In addition to seeing the best of what Sri Lanka has to offer, you'll also spend three days getting hands on at a primate conservation camp. Joining the researchers, you track monkeys in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, observe their behaviour and learn all about valuable conservation work.
Trip Highlights:
Track monkeys with a team of experts
Enjoy nature walks & cycle around local villages
Go on a jeep safari in Yala National Park
Visit ancient Buddhist sites
see full itinerary >> What's included:
Transport - Charter vehicle, boat, catamaran, 4WD, train, bicycle, on foot.
Accommodation - Hotel (12nts), basic lodge (2nts).
Meals - 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners.
Kandy Festival
The Esala Perahera (Festival of the Tooth) is held annually in July / August at the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. Witness a grand procession of dancers, musicians and lavishly decorated elephants. Book onto our 21 July 2012 departure to witness this spectacular annual event.
Hands On Adventure
Hands On Adventures combine our special blend of adventure and discovery with an opportunity to ‘lend a hand’ to a local project for an enriching experience. These adventures allow you to contribute to conservation of the natural environment and/or cultural heritage by getting a behind the scenes look at one of our carefully selected local projects.
Project Details
You'll spend three days with Dr Wolfgang Dittus' researchers as you track monkeys in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. You'll observe the behaviour of Torque Macaques and Purple Faced and Gray Langurs and learn about valuable conservation work from your base at the primate research camp.
Yala National Park
Discover Yala, Sri Lanka's most popular national park due in part to the fact that it has one of the highest leopard concentrations in the world. If you are very lucky you might spot one in amongst a huge variety of other flora and fauna.
Our Primate Paradise trip is just one of our many Sri Lanka tours. To find out more visit our Sri Lanka holidays page.
Prices from
$3,183pp inc flights
$2,061pp exc flights
Save up to £250 per person
Offer Extended! Book by 31 May and quote WW Olympics 1 for this special offer. You could save up to £250 per person on selected departures in July & August. Please see our specials page for more details.
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