Wild About Sri Lanka - 10 days

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WILDLIFE TOUR: Go wild in Sri Lanka as you head on safari in Yala, Udawalawe and Bundala national parks, searching for elephants and leopards. Go whale watching in Mirissa, tour the captivating capital of Colombo and take in the country's cultural highlights, from hilltop Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Throw in a scenic train ride to Nu...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Udawalawe National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants
    • Yala National Park - Safari in search of Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan krait, crocodiles and elusive leopards
    • Bundala National Park - Spot colourful birds and Asian elephants in this picturesque coastal National Park
    • Mirissa/Galle - Go whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Mirissa (01 Nov - 30 Apr) or visit Galle with its impressive fortress (01 May - 31 Oct)
    • Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
    • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
    • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
    • Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
    • Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
    • Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale

What's this trip about?

    WILDLIFE TOUR: Go wild in Sri Lanka as you head on safari in Yala, Udawalawe and Bundala national parks, searching for elephants and leopards. Go whale watching in Mirissa, tour the captivating capital of Colombo and take in the country's cultural highlights, from hilltop Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Throw in a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya and you've got the best of Sri Lanka in 10 incredible days!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityColombo
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Colombo
  • Dambulla
  • Kandy
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Polonnaruwa
  • Yala National Park

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
    • 9 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
    • Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Kandy, Yala, Bandula and Colombo
    • 3 Jeep safari/game drives in Udawalawe NP, Yala NP and Bandula NP
    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips
    • Escorted by an English-speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or less)
    • Whale and dolphin watching boat cruise in Mirissa (01 Nov-30 April, approx $35pp to pay locally). Visit to the Dutch Fort at Galle (01 May-31 Oct)
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 10
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Colombo

Saturday. Welcome to Sri Lanka! Airport arrival transfer and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Our start hotel is located on the seafront and a short walk from Galle Road and many of the city highlights. Choose to head out and explore, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a cocktail whilst you watch the perfect sunset over the Laccodive Sea.

Day : 2 Dambulla

Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla. Bidding farewell to Colombo this morning we drive inland to Dambulla, stopping en route at a fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town. Dambulla Rock Temple is an incredible ancient complex of caves which dates back to t...

Day : 3 Polonnaruwa

Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy. This morning we explore Sigiriya and the famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over 1500 years ago, this beautiful citadel stands 200 meters high in the middle of verdant jungle and was an important stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town...

Day : 4 Kandy

This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. Our first stop will be the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Legend has it that one of Buddha's teeth was taken from him as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was then smuggled into Sri ...

Day : 5 Nuwara Eliya

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. This morning offers free time before transferring to the railway station for a scenic train trip. Passing kilometre upon kilometre of verdant tea plantations that hug the winding mountain passes, we'll see waterfalls, suspension bridges and tea p...

Day : 6 Udawalawe National Park

Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Today we head south to Embilipitiya, our base for exploring Udawalawe National Park. This national park is probably one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan elephant, the biggest of all the Asian elephants. It is tho...

Day : 7 Yala National Park

Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park. This morning we depart for Yala National Park - the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. This afternoon, we take a jeep safari of the park. The park also has one of the highest concentrations of Asian elephants in th...

Day : 8 Bundala National Park

Yala National Park - Bundala National Park - Mirissa. This morning we depart Yala for coastal Bundala National Park. This fantastic labyrinth of waterways, dunes and lagoons is the home to thousands of brightly coloured birds, over 200 species. It is also home to the ...

Day : 9 Weligama & Mirissa

Mirissa - Colombo. This morning (if travelling between 01 Nov - 30 April) its an early start as we transfer to the boat pier for our whale and dolphin watching boat cruise (cost approx $35pp paid locally, and weather dependant). During this time of year fin whales, br...

Day : 10 Colombo

Monday. Our tour concludes today with an onward departure transfer to the airport. Alternatively, consider spending some extra time exploring Sri Lanka's beautiful tropical coastline or simply relax and soak up the sun with a good book. Extend your stay by a day, ...

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Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Kathy Stubberfield

May 2019

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We arrived in Sri Lanka on the 20th April this year and headed out on the tour on 21st April missing the Easter Sunday hotel bombings in Colombo

Despite our obvious shock at the attacks, our group decided to continue with the tour. Manoj was able to give us updates on everything happening regularly and answer...

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Joanna Johnston

Jan 2019

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The tour was great

It was a really varied itinerary which included all of the highlights I was hoping to see. Akhtar was a fantastic guide, great fun and organised everything superbly....

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Jonathan Taylor

Jan 2019

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The tour and tour guide were both very good, covering a good range of places, historical sites, wildlife etc

On the tour, we specifically enjoyed Sigriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Train ride from Kandy to N.E, Yala and Uda Walawe National Parks, Village tour with home cooked fo...

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James Pope

Aug 2018

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Aktar is a very good tour leader

He is very helpful and knowledgeable, as well as being a very nice person. If he does have a fault it is that sometimes he talks a bit too much. As a result, sometim...

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Charmaine McMahon

Jul 2018

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I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the tour of Sri Lanka

Everything provided on the tour was excellent - the bus, the hotels, the driver and assistant, and especially the guide. Akthar was so friendly, knowledgable and hel...

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    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
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