Package Overview
Experience Sri Lanka's extraordinary biodiversity on this immersive wildlife expedition across the island's most iconic national parks and natural habitats. From leopard territories and elephant gathering grounds to tropical rainforests and remote wetlands, this journey offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife encounters, birdwatching, and nature photography. Route: Colombo → Wilpattu → Minneriya → Kumana → Yala → Sinharaja → Colombo
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo / Transfer to Wilpattu
Colombo to Wilpattu (4.5 - 5.5 Hours)
- Meet and greet upon arrival in Colombo
- Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Wilpattu National Park
- Enjoy scenic countryside landscapes along the journey
- Check in at a carefully selected safari lodge near Wilpattu
- Dinner and overnight stay
- Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Early breakfast at the lodge
- Full-day private jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
- Explore Sri Lanka's largest national park, renowned for leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, and rich birdlife
- Picnic lunch served during the safari
- Return to the lodge in the evening
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day Safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Second full-day safari experience in Wilpattu
- Explore different wildlife zones and natural habitats within the park
- Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching
- Return to the lodge for overnight stay
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Minneriya
Wilpattu to Minneriya (3.5 - 4 Hours)
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Proceed to the Minneriya region
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Sri Lanka's cultural countryside
- Check in at a hotel near Minneriya National Park
- Evening at leisure
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Safari at Minneriya National Park
- Full-day private safari at Minneriya National Park
- Explore the park's famous elephant gathering areas
- Opportunities to observe wild elephants, sambar deer, water buffalo, water birds, eagles and endemic bird species
- Picnic lunch during the safari
- Return to the hotel in the evening
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Kumana
Minneriya to Kumana (5 - 6 Hours)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Proceed to Kumana National Park on Sri Lanka's eastern coast
- Scenic drive through rural villages and coastal landscapes
- Check in at a safari lodge near Kumana
- Evening at leisure
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Full Day Safari at Kumana National Park
- Early morning departure for a full-day safari at Kumana National Park
- Discover the park's rich birdlife, leopard habitats, and untouched wilderness
- Opportunities to encounter leopards, elephants, mugger crocodiles, jackals, and migratory and endemic bird species
- Picnic lunch served inside the park
- Return to the lodge in the evening
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Full Day Safari at Kumana National Park
- Second full-day safari experience in Kumana
- Explore remote lagoons, wetlands, and forest ecosystems
- Ideal conditions for bird photography and nature observation
- Return to the lodge for overnight stay
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Full Day Safari at Kumana National Park
- Third full-day safari in Kumana National Park
- Additional opportunities for wildlife encounters and photography
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Yala / Afternoon Safari
Kumana to Yala (3 - 4 Hours)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Yala National Park
- Check in at a safari lodge near Yala
- Afternoon private safari in Yala National Park
- Yala is internationally renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world
- Return to the lodge in the evening
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Morning & Evening Safaris at Yala National Park
- Early morning safari in Yala National Park
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation
- Afternoon safari in a different sector of the park
- Excellent opportunities to observe leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, peacocks and birds of prey
- Overnight stay at Yala
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Transfer to Galle / Sinharaja Rainforest Excursion
Yala to Galle / Sinharaja (4 - 5 Hours)
- Breakfast and departure from Yala
- Proceed toward Galle with an excursion to the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve
- Enjoy a guided rainforest experience in Sri Lanka's UNESCO-listed tropical rainforest
- Opportunities to observe endemic bird species, purple-faced langurs, butterflies, reptiles, and rare tropical flora
- Continue to Galle for overnight stay
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Transfer to Colombo
Galle to Colombo (2.5 - 3 Hours)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Leisurely drive back to Colombo
- Check in at the hotel
- Rest and relaxation
- Optional activities depending on flight schedules: Colombo city tour, shopping and dining experiences
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Departure Transfer
Colombo to Airport (45 Minutes - 1 Hour)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure flight
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
What's Included
- 13 nights accommodation in safari lodges and boutique hotels
- Full Board basis throughout (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Private safari jeeps for all safaris
- Experienced safari drivers and local wildlife trackers
- All national park entrance fees
- Government taxes and jeep hire charges
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Camera equipment