Sri Lanka · Safari

10-Day Sri Lanka Wildlife and Culture Tour with Safaris and Whale Watching

10 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy wildlife safaris at Wasgamuwa National Park and Yala National Park
02 Offer your prayers at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
03 Trek through beautiful Bundala National Park
04 Visit the Matale spice garden to see famous Sri Lankan spices
05 Go trekking at Horton Plains to reach the incredible viewpoint
06 Experience whale watching at Mirissa Beach

Go on multiple game drives through Sri Lanka's national parks and spot its diverse wildlife across the island. See whales at Mirissa Beach and look out for leopards, elephants, and aquatic birds at Yala National Park. Trek through Horton Plains to the stunning viewpoint known as World's End, and add cultural visits along the way at the Matale Spice Garden and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. The journey also includes time in Colombo for sightseeing and shopping.

See whales at Mirissa Beach and look out for leopards, elephants, and aquatic birds at Yala National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Matale, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, Bundala National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park, Weligama

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Sigiriya

On arrival, meet our company representative at Bandaranaike International Airport and proceed to Sigiriya.
In the evening, climb Sigiriya Rock (optional).
Then, relax by the pool.

Overnight at Aliya Resort, Sigiriya, or a similar hotel.

Day 02

Minneriya and Wasgamuwa Safaris

After breakfast, proceed to Minneriya National Park for a safari.
In the evening, proceed for a safari at Wasgamuwa National Park.

Overnight at Aliya Resort, Sigiriya, or a similar hotel.

Day 03

Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit the Matale spice garden, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, and see various tea estates.

Overnight at St. Andrews Jetwing Hotel or a similar hotel.

Day 04

Horton Plains Trek and Transfer to Udawalawa

After breakfast, proceed to Horton Plains for trekking.
Next, proceed to Udawalawa.

Overnight at Grand Udawalawa Hotel, Udawalawa, or a similar hotel.

Day 05

Udawalawa National Park Safari

After breakfast, proceed to Udawalawa National Park.
Enjoy safari explorations in Udawalawa National Park.
If interested, you can also visit the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home.

Overnight at Grand Udawalawa Hotel, Udawalawa, or a similar hotel.

Day 06

Yala National Park Safari

After breakfast, proceed to Yala National Park.
Engage in a jungle safari at Yala National Park.
Relax by the pool at Jetwing Yala.

Overnight at Jetwing Yala or a similar hotel.

Day 07

Bundala Trek and Transfer to Sinharaja

Begin with an early morning trek to Bundala National Park and a picnic breakfast.
Proceed to Sinharaja from Bundala.

Relax and overnight at Rainforest Eco Lodge, Sinharaja, or a similar hotel.

Day 08

Sinharaja Exploration and Weligama

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day visit to Sinharaja with a picnic lunch.
Proceed to Weligama from Sinharaja.

Overnight at Marriott Weligama or a similar hotel.

Day 09

Mirissa Whale Watching and Colombo

In the early morning, go whale watching at Mirissa.
Proceed to Colombo city.
In the evening, shop in Colombo.

Overnight at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, or a similar hotel.

Day 10

Departure

After breakfast, proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock, Horton Plains, World's End, Mirissa Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 14 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation in the requested hotels on a B&B basis
Transportation by private air-conditioned luxury vehicle, including highway ticket fees, fuel, parking, local vehicle insurance, and passenger insurance
Meal plan at hotels: breakfast
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
GST/VAT/service charges
Water bottle on arrival
English-speaking Sri Lankan driver and tour guide
Sightseeing
Visit to a Batik Factory (complimentary)
Visit to Spice Gardens (complimentary)
Visit to a Gem Museum (complimentary)
Visit to a Mask Factory (complimentary)
Free cultural show
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