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. .
Contact UsTour 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.
