Sri Lanka · Wildlife

2-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour from Colombo

2 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Munneswaram Temple in Chilaw
02 Check out the salt factory in Puttalam
03 Sightsee in the ancient city of Anuradhapura
04 Go on a wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park
05 Explore Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins, temples, and Buddha statues

Go on a 2-day tour from Colombo to some of Sri Lanka's famous towns and historic cities. Visit the Munneswaram Temple in Chilaw, the salt factory in Puttalam, and the ancient city of Anuradhapura before heading to Minneriya National Park for a wildlife safari to spot Sri Lankan elephants and other wild animals. Continue to Polonnaruwa to explore its ancient sites, ruins, Buddha statues, and temples that remain in good condition.

Spot many wild animals such as elephants, purple-faced langur, toque macaque, Sri Lankan sambar deer, saltwater crocodile, Indian python, and Asian water monitor.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Puttalama, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Chilaw

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Anuradhapura via Chilaw, Puttalam, and Minneriya Safari

Arrive at Colombo airport, meet your tour guide, and proceed to Chilaw.
Visit the Munneswaram Temple in Chilaw, then continue to Puttalam.
Travel to the salt factory in Puttalam, then drive to Anuradhapura.
Go sightseeing in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Travel to Minneriya National Park and go on a wildlife safari.
Spot many wild animals such as elephants, purple-faced langur, toque macaque, Sri Lankan sambar deer, saltwater crocodile, Indian python, and Asian water monitor.
Drive to a lodge in the national park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Polonnaruwa City Tour and Return to Colombo

Have breakfast at Minneriya National Park, then proceed to Polonnaruwa.
Go on a city tour of Polonnaruwa and visit its ruins and temples.
See the Buddha statues, unique stupas, and many ancient temples that are still in good condition.
Visit Vatadage, Gal Vihara, Audience Hall, and Rankot Vihara.
Drive to Colombo for your flight back home.

The route