Tour Overview

A wildlife tour in Sri Lanka is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the island because the country packs an extraordinary amount of biodiversity into a relatively small area. .

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Tour Highlights

  • Negombo
  • Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
  • Wilpattu National Park
  • Sigiriya
  • Minneriya National Park
  • Kandy
  • Peradeniya
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Horton Plains National Park
  • Ella
  • Udawalawe
  • Yala National Park
  • Bundala National Park
  • Sinharaja Rainforest
  • Colombo

Day 1 – BIA to Negombo

  • On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Pure Lanka Journeys representative.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Negombo and relax after your journey.
  • overnight stay in Negombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka

Negombo

Overnight Stay

Day 2 & 3 – Wilpattu

  • Travel to Wilpattu with a scenic stop at the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its rich birdlife and tranquil surroundings.
  • Continue to your hotel and prepare for the wildlife experiences ahead.
  • On Day 03, a full‑day jeep safari has been arranged, giving you ample time to explore and quietly observe the diverse wildlife of Wilpattu National Park.
  • Overnight stay in Wilpattuwa

Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary,

A full-day jeep safari

Bird Watching

Day 4 – Sigiriya & Minneriya

  • Proceed to Sigiriya and experience a traditional village tour with an authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park, renowned for its large elephant gatherings.
  • Overnight stay in sigiriya

Village Tour

Minneriya jeep safari

Watch Elephants

Day 5 – Kandy

  • Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire ancient frescoes and panoramic views from the summit.
  • Later, continue your journey to the cultural city of Kandy.
  • Overnigt stay aat Kandy

 

Sigiriya

Kandy City

Sigiriya Frescoes

Day 6 & 7 – Nuwareliya

  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
  • Travel onward to Nuwara Eliya, passing lush tea plantations and misty hill-country scenery.
  •  Overnight stay at the Nuwara Eliya
  • On Day 07 of your wildlife tour, you’ll explore Horton Plains National Park.
  • This 9.5 km nature trail features the dramatic viewpoint at World’s End as well as a visit to the picturesque Baker’s Falls.”

Royal Botanical Garden

Horton Plains

World’s End

Day 8 – Ella

  • visiting  Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
  • Enjoy relaxed hill-country views and cool mountain air.
  • Overnight stay in Ella

Train Ride to Ella

Explore Town

Overnight stay

Day 9 – Udawalawa

  • Depart Ella with a stop at the picturesque Ravana Falls.
  • Continue to Udawalawe to visit the Elephant Orphanage and learn about conservation efforts.
  •  Overnight stay at Udawalawa

Nine Arches Bridge

Kumbalwela Temple

Little Adam’s Peak

Day 10 & 11 – Yala

  • Travel to Yala and embark on an exciting afternoon jeep safari.
  • .On Day 11, you’ll embark on another morning jeep safari, giving you further opportunity to explore Yala’s diverse wildlife.
  • In the afternoon, you’ll continue to Bundala National Park 
  • Spend Two Nights in Yala

Ravana Waterfall

Diyaluma Waterfall

Udawalawa National Park

Day 12 – Sinharajaya Rain Forest

  • you’ll enjoy another safari in Bundala National Park before continuing on to Sinharaja.
  • Overninght Stay at sinharajaya

Visit Mirissa

Beach Activities

overnight stay

Day 13 – Colombo

  • Depart Sinharaja and travel to Colombo, where you can rest and unwind before heading to the airport the following day.
  • Overnight stay in Colombo

Whale watching

Stilt Fishing

Galle Dutch Fort

Day 14 – Departure

  • Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
  • This concludes your unforgettable Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour, filled with rich biodiversity and natural beauty.