This 10-day tour in Sri Lanka features nine safaris, offering encounters with elephants, leopards, and diverse wildlife. Starting from Colombo, you’ll explore major national parks including Wilpattu, Minneriya, Wasgamuwa, Udawalawe, Yala, and Bundala. Each park provides unique wildlife experiences, from dense forests to open plains and marshlands. Highlights include jeep safaris, a hike through Horton Plains with breathtaking views, and a boat safari in the marshes of Muthurajawela. The tour also includes cultural experiences and ends in Negombo with a final transfer to Colombo airport.

Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, has so much to offer. From the cultural triangle to the tea plantations, from the national parks to the white sandy beaches, let us guide you through the country to discover the island’s breathtaking landscapes and its incredible culture. Here, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians all live in peace, welcoming you with the same warmth and willingness to share their traditions. An unforgettable experience.

From 1.990 EUR 10 Days / 9 Nights Walking Grade: Easy

Trip Details

Group Size

8 Travelers Max

Seasonality

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Schedule

Relax

Tour Highlights

A combination of 9 safaris to discover the animals of Sri Lanka
Meet the elephants
Discover leopards
Boat safari on the marshes

What to expect

Lodging: Comfortable
Transportation: Medium

Tour Type

Private

Thematics

Photography
Wildlife

Itinerary

DAY 1

Colombo Airport - Wilpattu

Ayubowan, welcome to Sri Lanka! Your driver will collect you from the airport and you will set off for your first destination, Wilpattu.

D Big Game Camp (or similar)

DAY 2

Wilpattu - Sigiriya

Private transport from Wilpattu to Sigiriya.
Half-day entrance to Wilpattu National Park.
You set off on a half-day jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, the largest in Sri Lanka. The vegetation is dense and home to am...

B, D Elephas Resort & SPA (or similar) 2:30 hours

DAY 3

Sigiriya - Minneriya - Sigiriya

Private transport from Sigiriya to Minneriya.
Half-day entrance to Minneriya National Park.
The national park is home to many elephants who feed and bathe at the Minneriya reservoir. Half day game drive to view the res...

B, D Elephas Resort & SPA (or similar) 2:30 hours

DAY 4

Sigiriya - Wasgamuwa

Private transport from Sigiriya to Wasgamuwa.
Half-day entry to Wasgamuwa National Park.
Take a half-day safari off the beaten track in Wasgamuwa National Park. Far less touristy than most other parks, it has the adv...

B, D Lavendish Wild Safari (or similar) 2:30 hours

DAY 5

Wasgamuwa - Nuwara Eliya

Private transport from Wasgamuwa to Nuwara Eliya.
Half-day entry to Wasgamuwa National Park.
Take a half-day safari off the beaten track in Wasgamuwa National Park. Far less touristy than most other parks, it offers the ...

B, D Seasons Villa (or similar) 2:30 hours

DAY 6

Nuwara Eliya - Hortons Plains - Udawalawe

Private transport from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains.
Horton Plains National Park is the only park in the country where visitors can walk freely. The 9 km walk across this magnificent plateau is easy and starts at dawn.
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B, D Athgira River Camping (or similar)

DAY 7

Udawalawe - Yala

Private transport from Uda Walawe to Yala.
Half-day game drives in Uda Walawe National Park.
Go on a half-day safari in Uda Walawe National Park. See elephants, crocodiles, water buffalo, water lizards, mongoose and pea...

B, D Kithala Resort (or similar) 2:30 hours

DAY 8

Bundala - Yala

A day in the vicinity of Yala.
Go on a half-day safari in Yala National Park where you can spot leopards, peacocks, elephants, sambar, crocodiles and hundreds of birds.
Take a half-day safari game in Bundala National Par...

B Kithala Resort (or similar) 5 hours

DAY 9

Yala - Galle - Negombo

Private transport from Yala to Galle.
Private transport from Galle to Negombo.
Take a boat trip on the Muthurajawela Marshes, known as the “Supreme Field of Pearls”. Home to around 75 species of birds, crocodile...

B, D Goldi Sands Hotel (or similar)

DAY 10

Negombo - Colombo airport

Private transfer Negombo to Colombo International Airport. Your driver will drop you off at Colombo airport 3 hours before your flight. We wish you a safe journey home!

Hotels

Big Came Camp

Situated not far from Wilpattu National Park, just 10 minutes by Jeep from its entrance, the camp is close to a lake. The tents are spacious, comfortable and en-suite. Dinners are served around the campfire under the stars.

Elephas Resort and SPA

Located halfway between Habarana and Sigiriya, away from the hustle and bustle, the hotel offers around sixty rooms. Some offer a view of the pool or garden, while others have a partial view of the lake. The latter are more spacious and can accommodate a family of 3. Restaurant, swimming pool and spa.

Air Conditioning Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi Bar

Lavendish Wild Safari

This small 22-room lodge is located at the gateway to Wasgamuwa National Park, so you can look forward to a safari in the best possible conditions. Situated on the edge of a lake, you can relax in complete tranquillity. The rooms are simple and uncluttered and all have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The hotel has a swimming pool, a playground for younger guests and a restaurant serving a selection of traditional curries.

Air Conditioning Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi Bar

Seasons Villa

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Situated near Victoria Park and the city centre, this charming hotel offers a modern yet typical local atmosphere. The comfortable rooms have balconies and some have views of the surrounding mountains.

Restaurant WiFi

Athgira River Camping

This permanent camp is located in the heart of nature, on the banks of a river. Most of the tents face the river to preserve the privacy of the campers. Soberly but attractively decorated, they have a "real" shower room with toilet and a terrace facing the river or swimming pool. In the evening, the open-air restaurant serves grilled meats by the light of oil lamps. There are two swimming pools. The staff are pleasant and efficient.

Restaurant WiFi Bar

Kithala Resort

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Located in Tissamaharama, a thirty-minute drive from the entrance to Yala Park, this hotel comprises several rooms set around a large swimming pool in an immense park. The spacious, tastefully decorated rooms have small balconies overlooking the pool and the park stretching as far as the eye can see. Perfectly placed for safaris in the surrounding area, you can relax after a busy day around the pool with a cocktail or a Western or Sri Lankan speciality from the restaurant.

Air Conditioning Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi Bar

Goldi Sands Hotel

The hotel has a large capacity and is located on the oceanfront in Negombo. The staff are pleasant and friendly, and the rooms are comfortable with ocean views. The spa offers Ayurvedic treatments. Garden, large swimming pool, bar and conference room.

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Price Details

Included

Meals indicated in the program
Accommodation in first class hotels
Transportation in comfortable vehicles
Tour leader and English speaking guide
Local guides specialized in the region
Entrance Fees
Local transportation

Not Included

Domestic flights
International flights
Additional drinks and meals
Medical insurance
Expenses not specified in the program
Tips

Minimum Deposit

30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)

Price Base

Price for 2 people: 2.590 EUR
Price from 3 to 4 people: 1.990 EUR
Price from 5 to 6 people: 1.960 EUR
Price from 7 to 8 people: 1.960 EUR

* Price is indicated per person

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