Leopards & Elephants Expedition

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your chauffeur guide and transfer to Negombo. Spend the day relaxing by the coast and enjoying the tranquil surroundings of this charming fishing town. The nearby lagoons and wetlands provide a wonderful introduction to Sri Lanka's rich natural environment.

After breakfast, journey to Sigiriya through Sri Lanka's scenic countryside, passing coconut plantations, paddy fields, and rural villages. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax before heading out for an exciting wildlife adventure in Minneriya National Park. Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari through the park's grasslands, forests, and reservoir surroundings, which are renowned for hosting large gatherings of wild Asian elephants. Depending on the season, you may witness the famous "Gathering," one of Asia's greatest wildlife spectacles. The park is also home to deer, monkeys, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species, making it an excellent introduction to Sri Lanka's wildlife. Return to the hotel after the safari and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.

This morning, travel from the dry-zone forests of Sigiriya into Sri Lanka's spectacular central highlands. En route, pass through the scenic landscapes of Kandy before ascending into misty mountains covered with tea plantations, waterfalls, and cloud forests. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the cool climate and stunning natural surroundings.

Travel through the beautiful hill country via Ella, enjoying spectacular mountain scenery, waterfalls, forests, and valleys. Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls before descending into the wilderness landscapes surrounding Yala National Park. The transition from cool highlands to dry forests offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Sri Lanka.

sanctuary. Enjoy thrilling jeep safaris through diverse ecosystems including forests, grasslands, lagoons, and rocky outcrops. Look out for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, wild elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, spotted deer, and an incredible variety of bird species. This is one of Asia's premier wildlife destinations and a highlight of the journey. Overnight stay in Yala.

After breakfast, travel to Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Asia to observe wild elephants. Enjoy an afternoon safari through open grasslands and around the vast Udawalawe Reservoir, where elephants are frequently seen grazing, bathing, and interacting in large family groups. A visit to the Elephant Transit Home offers insight into Sri Lanka's important conservation efforts.

Leave the wilderness behind and travel towards Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Arrive in Bentota, known for its beautiful beaches, mangrove forests, and river ecosystems. Spend the afternoon relaxing amidst nature or exploring the coastal environment.

Begin the day with a scenic boat safari on Madu Ganga, a unique coastal wetland ecosystem rich in mangroves, birdlife, and aquatic wildlife. Visit a turtle conservation hatchery before continuing to Colombo. Following a brief city tour, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.