Sri-Lanka Wildlife Tour in 14 Days

14 Days Round trip from Galle Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the blue whales and sperm whales
  • 02 Visit Mirissa fisheries harbour, located in the Weligama Bay
  • 03 Explore Yala National Park, area of forest, grassland and lagoons
  • 04 Go to Udawalawe and Wilpattu national parks
  • 05 Walk around the Alankuda beach, a stretch beach in Kalpitiya 

Join up for this journey for a closer look at Sri Lanka's Big Five; the blue whale, sperm whale, Asian elephants, leopards and sloth bears for a fascinating fortnight. For a small island barely noticeable in the world map, Sri Lanka is indeed a real surprise for its varied wildlife, a hot spot for photography and eco-tourism. 

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Anuradhapura, Galle, Kandy, Mirissa, Yala National Park, Kalpitiya, Udawalawe National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Weligama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Galle

  • Arrive at the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

  • Transfer to Closenberg Hotel at Galle for three nights.

2
Day 02

Blue whales

  • Out of the total Big Five, start off the day by visiting two biggies in the aquatic world. Sri Lanka is renowned as one of the best sizzling spot for seeing blue whales and quite famously the most convenient and ideal location to see both blue whales and sperm whales together.

Dining and overnight stay at the Closenberg Hotel, Galle.

3
Day 03

Mirissa Fisheries Harbour

  • Drive to Mirissa Fisheries Harbour, located in the well-protected Weligama Bay. It is complete with all Marine Structure and Shore Facilities.

  • Sail over the sea in search of blue and sperm whales.  

Dining and overnight stay at the Closenberg Hotel Galle.

4
Day 04

Yala National Park

  • Catch up your rest for the remainder of your morning and prepare for an afternoon game drive to Yala National Park in search of leopards, sloth bears and the adorable Asian Elephant. Though the rest of the Big Five can be contacted here, you will see more of leopards than any other since Yala National Park is world-famous for its highest density of leopards.

  • Look forward to the Journey to Chaaya Wild for three consecutive nights.

Dining and overnight stay at the Chaaya Wild.

5
Day 05

Yala National Park

  • Explore the unexplored areas of Yala National Park in search of more beautiful sightings of leopards and sloth bears.

Dining and overnight stay at Chaaya Wild.

6
Day 06

Yala National Park

  • Take a safari tour of the Yala National Park to spot more animals. 
  • Explore the wildlife and embark on the beautiful flora of the park.
7
Day 07

Udawalawe National Park

  • After feasting on a delicious breakfast, leave for Kalu's hideaway for one night stay, and step on to another forest reserve named Udawalawe National Park for more sightings of Asian Elephants and the others.

  • Explore the park that was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir.

Dining and overnight stay at Kalus hideaway.

8
Day 08

Kandy

  • Leave for the Amaya Hills Kandy for one night. Its time for a break. After a series of hedonistic experiences, reminisce the pleasant moments of the past 7 days here.

  • Go to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Dining and overnight stay at Amaya Hills Kandy.

9
Day 09

Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park

  • Leave Amaya Hills for the Palm Garden Village at Anuradhapura for the next 3 nights.

  • Go for thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park in search of sloth bear and leopard and also beautiful barking deer, spotted deer, sambar, jackal, Asiatic buffalo and some mammals.

10
Day 10

Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park

  • Go for thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park.
11
Day 11

Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park

  • Take including thrilling safaris at Wilpattu National Park.
12
Day 12

Alankuda beach

  • After the jungle thrills are over, head to Alankuda beach hotel for three nights to visit the marine giants at Kalpitiya.

  • Spend the morning and afternoon on boats looking out for sperm whale. It is the largest toothed whale in the world. The deep-sea off the Kalpitiya provides an ideal habitat for these giant marine hunters.

  • See spinner dolphins, where pods are regularly seen within a few kilometres of the shore.

13
Day 13

Alankuda beach

  • Explore Alankuda Beach, the busiest and best beach for non-kitesurfing.

14
Day 14

Departure

Transfer to the airport to journey back home. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Galle 9 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on HB basis (Breakfast and Dinner)

  • Transportation in an A/C car (Up to 02 Pax)

  • A/C microvan (03 - 06 Pax)

  • Airport transfers

  • English-speaking naturalist Sri Lankan chauffeur guide

  • Entrance tickets for all activities mentioned above

  • Jeeps for safaris where mentioned

  • Government taxes

Know before you go

  • This is a seasonal tour

  • The recommended period for travel would be November - April

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Galle, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Galle, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Galle.

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