• Arrival and welcome by our representative at the airport
• Transfer to Colombo and check-in at the hotel
• Relax in the hotel/explore Colombo
• Overnight stay at Colombo hotel

Our representative will drive you to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka on your arrival at the airport. Your first day will be spent in this vibrant city which has an intriguing history and a range of cultural attractions to offer. It is home to a gamut of cultural and religious sites as well as busy streets and markets adorned with local produce. The city is dotted with buildings that still reflect colonial architecture alongside modern hotels that offer world class hospitality. The largest museum in the country and a number of other unique destinations such as antique stores can be visited during your stay in the city. In addition, Colombo is also home to a wide range of urban wildlife. This makes it the perfect destination to spend your first day in Sri Lanka and to warm up your lenses for an exciting photography tour ahead.

• Breakfast at hotel in Colombo
• Make way to Deniyaya
• Dinner and overnight stay at Deniyaya hotel

After a relaxing night and delicious breakfast at your hotel in Colombo you will make way to Deniyaya. This is yet another iconic destination in Sri Lanka as it is one of the main gateways to the Sinharaja rainforest. The rainforest which is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and home to the largest diversity of biota in the country is recognized as a national treasure. The area is perfect for a once in a life-time bird watching experience as it provides refuge to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka. You will enjoy a hearty dinner at your hotel in Deniyaya and turn down for the night to prepare for an exciting day ahead.

• Nature walk in Sinharaja Rainforest after breakfast/with packed breakfast
• Dinner and overnight stay at Deniyaya hotel

The next morning you will have an early start to your day as you leave to explore the wonders of Sinharaja. A day spent in Sinharaja provides ample opportunities to take breathtaking photos of all kinds of species. The forest is adorned with lush vegetation, pristine waterfalls, bright flowering plants, beautiful birds, reptiles and mammals. You may find yourself capturing some extremely charismatic species such as the rusty spotted cat, fishing cat, purple faced leaf monkey, horned lizards and the blue magpie robin. Our naturalist will guide you during this entire walk. You will also be able to capture incredible pictures of Sri Lanka’s beautiful avifauna as Sinharaja is home to 95% of the endemic bird species in the country. After concluding the walk, you will return to your hotel in Deniyaya for the night.

• Transfer from Deniyaya to Mirissa following breakfast
• Check in at Mirissa hotel
• Relax on the beach/in the hotel
• Overnight stay at Mirissa hotel

The next day you will leave to Mirissa, one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Famous for attracting whales and dolphins, it is one of the key whale-watching destinations in Sri Lanka. The beach is also ideal for snorkeling, swimming or simply relaxing. You can check in at a hotel in Mirissa and have the entire evening to indulge in any activity that you like. You might be able to catch a beautiful sunset before returning back to your hotel for the night.

• Whale watching in Mirissa Sea
• Visit to Koggala to see Stilt Fishermen in the evening
• Overnight stay in Mirissa hotel

Your next day in Mirissa will be a truly memorable one where you get to fulfil your dream of capturing nature’s biggest creature - the Blue Whale alongside many other fascinating sea creatures such as sperm whales and dolphins. Embarking on your sea adventure as early as possible will increase your chances of seeing these majestic creatures. Our whale-watching program is done in collaboration with a charitable trust that generates employment opportunities for youth from Tsunami affected areas. Following an exciting morning watching whales you will visit Koggala to witness the beautiful scenery of stilt fisherman at work. You are sure to capture postcard perfect photos at this location. You will return to your hotel in Mirissa to unwind after the excitement of the day.

• Transfer from Mirissa to Tangalle following breakfast
• Evening visit to Kalametiya Sanctuary
• Overnight stay at Tangalle hotel

The next morning you will begin your journey to Tangalle from Mirissa. The main destination for the day will the Kalametiya Sanctuary which is home to a lagoon ecosystem and is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest bird sanctuaries. You will be able to explore the mangrove dotted lagoon area by paddle boat and capture wonderful pictures of both waders and forest birds. A unique sighting in Kalametiya are weaver birds and nests. You will return to your hotel in Tangalle for the night.

• Transfer from Tangalle to Tissamaharama
• Check in at the Tissamaharama hotel
• Evening visit to ancient lakes
• Overnight stay at Tissamaharama hotel

The next morning you will begin your journey to Tissamaharama and check in at your next hotel. This is an idyllic city that was once the epicenter of irrigation and cultivation. At present it is the perfect destination to capture the ancient culture and beautiful biodiversity of Sri Lanka. The five ancient lakes that you will get to visit are home to a large number of water fowls and migrant waders. You can spend the day capturing beautiful images of the natural ecosystems and the species in this area. You can retrieve to your hotel in Tissamaharama after you are done for the day.

• Transfer from Tissamaharama to Negombo
• Check in at Negombo hotel
• Evening walk at Negombo beach
• Overnight stay at Negombo hotel

The next day, you will return back to Negombo, a city situated close to Colombo. Known as Little Rome due to its strong catholic influence, Negombo is a destination that boasts a fine balance between modern attractions and ancient wonders. You can visit the local fisherman and capture their freshly harvested seafood, wonder along buildings that have unique personalities influenced by many nations that once colonized Sri Lanka and take a relaxing walk along the golden sands of the beach and maybe even catch a beautiful sunset. You will return to your hotel in Negombo for your final night in Sri Lanka.

On Day 11, you will leave Yala and head down south to the coastal town of Mirissa. Sri Lanka is renowned for its golden beaches and it's clear blue oceans. Undoubtedly, Mirissa offers some of the best shores in Sri Lanka for you to lounge, on while taking on the sun, breeze and ease of the Mirissa beaches.. You will be staying at a beach side hotel and a couple of days of indulgence - begins right here.

Your final day in Sri Lanka can be spent unwinding until it’s time to take the short drive from Negombo to the airport.