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• Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned Vehicle and proceed to Colombo.nnVisit Talangama Wetland and surrounding paddy fields for an assortment of brilliant red Dragonflies such as Elusive Adjutant, Eastern Scarlet Darter and Spine-legged Redbolt and with luck two rare gomphids. Around the lake we can find many pond damselflies including endemic species of Gems, Sprites, and Thread tails. The list of species in these wetlands is around 24 and growing. The common species are like beautiful butterflies, such as Tailed Jay, Common Crow, Common Palmfly, Common Rose, Common Sailor, Plain Tiger and Common Tiger.

• After Breakfast Check-out & leave to Sinharaja.nnReach & check-in to Hotel. nnNext enjoy a walk in Sinharaja Rain Forest which is categorized as a UNESCO world heritage site which is a home for many butterfly species including Ceylon Hedge Blue, The Red Spot, The Dark Palm Dart, The Rustic, The Indian Palm Bob, The Ceylon Snow Flat, The Common Jay and other butterflies.nnReturn to Hotel & rest of the day reax at Hotel. Exploring the surround in the evening gives a chance to spot some rare and endemic ButterfliesnnRest of the day leisure.

• Again, in the early morning proceed to Sinharaja forest for a Full day Butterfly watching tour.nnYou will get some fruits which can use as baits to spot butterflies. You can keep those on some selected spots, such as Bamboo bushes and on the trunk palm trees and wait for the butterflies so you can spot them easily. nnIn the afternoon check-out & proceed to Weddagala / Rakwana. You will be taken through the jungle route so there is a chance of spotting some more butterflies. nEn-route as an option, you can Visit u201cMaduwanwela Walauwau201d(at Kolonna), Earlier known as a Sinhalese Chieftainu2019s housennReach Hotel & check-in to Hotel nnOvernight stay at Embilipitiya.

• After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Ella. nStop at Lunugamvehera Sanctuary. You will be able to see many butterflies such as The Tailless Line Blue, Ceylon Tiger, the Forget-me-not, The Blue Pansy, The Large Oakblue, the Common Jezebel, The Common Laser, the Indian Awl king, the Common Sailor, the Chestnut Streaked Sailor, The Tree Nymph, The Red Helen.nNext Stop at Ravana Ella waterfall.nContinue the journey to Nuwara Eliya, do a Small City Tour & check-in to Hotel.nIn the afternoon visit The Hakgala Botanical Gardens, look with a catchy eye, you will be able to find lots of rare Butterflies among the flowering trees and plantsnnReturn to Hotel & overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

• Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Through forested areas where we might spot Paragomphus henryi, Elattoneura centralis, Indolestes gracilis, Libellago greeni and several Drepanosticta species. nOn completion of the Safari return to the campsite and relax. Later that evening goes on city tour in Nuwara Eliya City

• Next visit nThe Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddhau2019s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

• After Breakfast enjoy a walk around the nature trail, estate and streams & will be able to spot Gossamerwings, Emeralds, Brook damselflies (Platycnemididae) and other stream species also Jewels (Libellago), Skimmers (Orthetrum species) and several others species as well. nnRest of the day leisure at Hotel nnOvernight stay at Kandy

• After Breakfast proceed to NegombonnReach Negombo & rest of the day leisure at Beach nnOptional: Enjoy a City Tour of Negombo nnOvernight stay at Negombo

• After the breakfast proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.

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• Specialized infant seats are available

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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