Sri Lanka · Wildlife

Wild-Life Tour Of Sri Lanka 10 Days

11 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve on a guided rainforest trail
  • 02 Go on safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • 03 Visit the Elephant Transit Home
  • 04 Travel through Bundala, known for its birdlife
  • 05 Enjoy jeep safaris in Yala National Park, famous for leopards
  • 06 Head to Mirissa for whale and dolphin watching
  • 07 Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Kosgoda
  • 08 Stay in 3/4/5 star hotels and luxury boutique accommodation

Discover Sri Lanka through a journey that blends rainforest trekking, classic wildlife safaris, birdwatching, coastal scenery, and marine encounters. From Colombo and Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Udawalawe, Yala, Mirissa, and Kosgoda, this multi-day adventure showcases the island’s remarkable natural diversity.

Track wildlife in renowned national parks, walk through one of Sri Lanka’s great rainforest reserves, look out for elephants, leopards, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and butterflies, and head offshore from Mirissa in search of whales and dolphins. With accommodation, breakfast, private transport, entrance tickets, and an English-speaking driver guide included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience Sri Lanka’s wild side.

Track wildlife in renowned national parks, walk through one of Sri Lanka’s great rainforest reserves, look out for elephants, leopards, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and butterflies, and head offshore from Mirissa in search of whales and dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Mirissa, Negombo, Yala National Park, Katunayake, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Kosgoda, Udawalawe National Park, Bundala National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day 01 – Ayubowan Sri Lanka ( Airport / Negombo / Colombo)

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Day 02

WELCOME TO THE TEAR DROP ISLAND!!!! Ayubowan! Have an amazing and tremendous get-away! With a striking welcome, we welcome you to the well-known teardrop island. After landing at Katunayake International Airport and welcomed by our chauffer guide he will drive you to your accommodation by the sea . Check in at the hotel and relax by the shoreline of Colombo

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Day 04

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 05

Colombo To Sinharaja Forest (4 hrs)

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Day 06

After a delicious breakfast pack your bags and proceed to visit the Sinharaja forest reserve for a bush walk which is a natural rainforest and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka, Check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at Leisure before you start off your trekking the next day.

---Overnight stay in Sinharaja---

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Day 08

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 09

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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Day 10

Sinharaja is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to do bird watching and butterflies observation. Today, you will go on a 4KM trail into Sinharaja Forest which is spit into 2 segments. First segment is somewhat easy while the second segment is a bit difficult. The trail starts from a disturbed vegetation with pioneering species and penetrates into an undisturbed secondary tropical sub-montane rain forest. The two segments of the trail are separated at a well identified landmark along the approach road, the Samangala. This point offers a panoramic view of the south western plateau of Sri Lanka. ---Overnight stay in Sinharaja---

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Day 12

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 13

Sinharaja To Udawalawa (3 Hours)

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Day 14

After a hearty breakfast and 8:30am checkout, drive to Udawalawa National Park (approximately 3 hours). This park has an amazing array of animal and bird life, with more herds of wild elephant than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. Discover how this majestic creature has been part of Sri Lankan culture for centuries during a visit to the nearby Elephant Transit Home. Run by the Sri Lankan Department of Wildlife Conservation, ETH provides shelter for orphaned or abandoned baby elephants with the aim of releasing them into the wild. Arriving at a viewing platform at feeding time ensures you’ll get to see the elephant’s only metres away!

---Overnight stay in Udawalawa---

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Day 15

Elephant Transit Home

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Day 17

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 18

Udawalawa Safari

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Day 19

Today you will start off your day by hopping into a jeep for a safari inside the park. This morning and evening game drive typically lasts for 3 hours , depending on sightings and always accompanied by a naturalist guide. Udawalawe national park is the largest Wildlife sanctuary of Sri Lanka Where you can observe the regularly spotted macaques and larger monkeys, spotted deer, crocodiles and sometimes even leopards. This is a real safari experience, nothing like a zoo or safari park – truly an adventure for all ages ---Overnight stay in Udawalawa---

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Day 21

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 22

Udawalawa To Yala ( 3 hrs)

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Day 23

Enjoy breakfast at the resort and proceed to Yala via the Bundala Bird Sanctuary Park which is is widely known for the various species of Sri Lankan birdlife that reside or migrate here. It is notable for its water birds as every single species is said to visit here. Check in at the resort and spend the day at leisure . ---

Overnight stay in Yala---

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Day 25

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 26

Yala National Park Safari

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Day 27

Wake up early morning and with packed breakfast hip hop your trackers and get ready for an early morning and late afternoon jeep safaris at Yala National Park which is the second largest, and yet most visited national park in Sri Lanka with numbers reaching record high last year with an annual of close to 400,000 visitors. It is known for its high density leopard population. It is also possible to spot sloth bears, wild elephants, spotted deer, crocodiles and an incredible array of birdlife. After a hectic day, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure followed by Dinner.

---Overnight stay in Yala---

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Day 29

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 30

Yala To Mirissa (5Hours)

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Day 31

Enjoy breakfast at the resort and proceed to Mirissa , which has earned a reputation as one of the world’s hotspots for whale and dolphin watching, Mirissa Beach is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. The area has it all, beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching and great bars and restaurants. Mirissa is developing quickly over the last couple of years so it’s also getting more crowded. There are still enough spots where you can enjoy a fresh coconut from your hammock seeing the sunset. It has enough going on to give it an atmosphere without being overcrowded. Palm trees line the outskirts, the clean sand and the water: an incredible combination of blue and green. Mirissa Beach is a good spot to start surfing in Sri Lanka. The waves look great and since there’s just little crowd, surfers really love being here. Surf from October to March for ideal surfing conditions. Check in at the resort and spend the day at leisure

---Overnight stay in Mirissa---

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Day 33

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 34

Whale Watching Tour Mirissa

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Day 35

Today after a hearty sea view breakfast , head off to Dondra Head in search of whales, blue whales and sperm whales which are hardly seen. Every afternoon from October to April, families or group of friends will enjoy this wonderful whale watching tour at the sunset starting and ending at Mirissa Fisheries harbour. This cruise includes afternoon snacks, complimentary refreshments and watersport activities.The continental shelf, 13km off the coast of Mirissa, is at its narrowest near Dondra Head – making it one of the best places to see blue whales and sperm whales. ---Overnight stay in Mirissa---

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Day 37

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 38

Sea Turtle Conservation Project / Mirissa To Colombo (3 Hours)

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Day 39

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Colombo via the small coastal town of Kosgoda, popular for it’s turtle hatchery. Here you can ,watch turtles in their natural habitat…you may even get to see turtles laying eggs in the evening hours. The Turtle Conservation Project is the only place where turtles are not held in captivity and therefore we strongly recommend that you visit this location instead of other hatcheries. See the five species of turtles found in Sri Lanka and the survival threats that turtles face. Check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure

---Overnight stay in Colombo---

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Day 41

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

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Day 42

Good Bye Sri Lanka ( Colombo To Airport )

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Day 43

Time to say “Good bye" with friends made over the course of your incredible tour. Depending on the flight time you can either relax or check out of the hotel. Recollecting all your mesmerizing memories until we meet again. ---End of The Tour---

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Day 45

All Accommodation is based on a 3/4/5 star Hotels & Luxury Boutique Categories.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 9 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • English speaking driver guide from arrival to departure
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All Site Entrance Tickets
  • Luxury Accommodations
  • Air Conditioned Luxury Car
  • Separate Trackers and Guides in some Sites
  • Water Bottles
  • Fuel Surcharges
  • All Parking Fees
  • Free Wifi In the Car And All Hotels

What's Not Included

Lunch And Dinner

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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