Sri Lanka
Wildlife & Safaris • Adventure & Nature • Wildlife & Safaris • Luxury Journey Across Sri Lanka
Best Time
November – April
From
USD 1,300
Duration
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
Experience the ultimate wildlife adventure across Sri Lanka with an exciting journey designed around the island’s incredible biodiversity. From blue whales in the Indian Ocean to leopards in Yala, elephant gatherings in the Cultural Triangle, and sloth bears in Wilpattu, this curated safari tour combines thrilling wildlife encounters with scenic landscapes and comfortable eco-lodges.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Wildlife Safaris • Nature • Adventure • Eco Experiences
Experience Details
Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.
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12D / 11N
Itinerary
Day 1
Negombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka and relax in the coastal town of Negombo. Enjoy a peaceful evening before beginning your wildlife adventure across the island.
Accommodation
Jetwing Blue • Jetwing Thalahena Villa • Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only • Mel's Inn
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
20.00 minutes
Distance
15.00 KM
Day 2
Wilpattu
Travel to Wilpattu National Park, famous for leopards and sloth bears. Relax at your safari lodge surrounded by untouched wilderness.
Accommodation
Big Game Camp - Yala • Leopard Trails Wilpattu
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.50 hours
Distance
170.00 KM
Day 3
Wilpattu
Explore Wilpattu’s dense forests and lakes searching for elusive leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, crocodiles, and tropical bird species.
Accommodation
Big Game Camp - Yala • Leopard Trails Wilpattu
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
60.00 KM
Day 4
Sigiriya
Journey to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle and relax at a nature resort surrounded by forests and lakes near Sigiriya.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Lodge • Habarana Village by Cinnamon • The Paradise Dambulla • Hotel Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
110.00 KM
Day 5
Sigiriya
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress before heading on a safari in Minneriya National Park to witness wild elephant gatherings and rich wildlife.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Lodge • Habarana Village by Cinnamon • Hotel Sigiriya • The Paradise Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
60.00 KM
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya
Travel through scenic mountain roads and tea plantations while enjoying waterfalls, viewpoints, and cool hill country landscapes.
Accommodation
Heritance Tea Factory • Elegant Holiday Home • Galaxy Holiday Inn • Hill Rise Luxury Villa & Stables by Edwards Collection
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.50 hours
Distance
165.00 KM
Day 7
Yala
Journey from the misty hills to Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife reserve, Yala National Park, known for one of the world’s highest leopard densities.
Accommodation
Jetwing Yala • EKHO Safari Tissa • Cinnamon Wild Yala • Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.50 hours
Distance
170.00 KM
Day 8
Yala
Enjoy thrilling safari drives in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Accommodation
Jetwing Yala • EKHO Safari Tissa • Cinnamon Wild Yala • Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 9
Mirissa
Travel to Sri Lanka’s southern coastline and relax by the beach before your whale watching adventure in the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation
We Escape Weligama • W15 Weligama • When in Weligama • Ami Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
125.00 KM
Day 10
Mirissa
Enjoy an unforgettable whale watching tour searching for blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Sri Lanka’s southern waters.
Accommodation
We Escape Weligama • W15 Weligama • When in Weligama • Ami Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 11
Galle
Explore the historic Galle Fort and enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the beach with optional spa treatments or coastal excursions.
Accommodation
We Escape Weligama • W15 Weligama • When in Weligama • Ami Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
70.00 KM
Day 12
Colombo Airport
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the ocean before your transfer to the airport with unforgettable wildlife memories from Sri Lanka.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
180.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Negombo⟶Wilpattu⟶Sigiriya⟶Nuwara Eliya⟶Yala⟶Mirissa⟶Galle⟶Colombo Airport⟶Weligama
