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Duration

8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, German

This tour focuses on the main national parks of Sri Lanka which are visited  in standard tours amalgamated with other activities and attractions. However, this is an exclusive wildlife tour which strives to  introduce the visitor to Sri Lanka’s “Big 4”; the elephant, the leopard, the sloth bear and the blue whale. However, the tour provides more insight to fauna ranging from other mammals such as deer, monkeys, buffalos, giant squirrels and dolphins to name a few. Sri Lanka is a paradise for the birdwatcher and this tour gives ample opportunity to observe the variety of birds. For more a more comprehensive tour your please have a look at our comprehensive wildlife tour National Park Tour of Sri Lanka.

07 Nights / 08 Days

Tour based sharing twin on half board basis (Breakfast + Dinner)

Day Route Places Visited Over Night
1 Airport – Kalpitiya Transfer to Kalpitiya Kalpitiya
2 Kalpitiya  – Habarana Dolphin/Whale watching & Wilpattu safari Habarana
3 Habarana Minneriya Elephant safari Habarana
4 Habarana – Pinnawela Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Pinnawela
5 Pinnawela – Udawalawe Elephant transit home, Udawalawe safari Udawalawe
6 Embilipitiya – Yala Bundala Bird watching safari Yala
7 Yala – Mirissa Yala safari Mirissa
8 Mirissa – Colombo Whale Watching (November to April)
  Transfer to airport or next destination

Highlights

  • • Dolphins
  • • Leopards
  • • Elephants
  • • Birds
  • • Whales
  • • Nature Reserves

Day 1 : Arrival – Airport → Kalpitiya

  • Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Kalpitiya, a serene coastal peninsula on Sri Lanka’s north-west coast.
  • Evening at leisure by the beach or lagoon, ideal for sunset views and relaxation.
    Overnight in Kalpitiya

Day 2 : Kalpitiya → Habarana

  • Morning Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise (Nov–Apr):
    • Spot spinner dolphins and, seasonally, blue whales off Kalpitiya’s coast.
  • Continue to Wilpattu National Park — Sri Lanka’s largest national park, famed for its leopard population, spotted deer, and wetland birdlife.
  • Evening transfer to Habarana, gateway to the Cultural Triangle.
    Overnight in Habarana

Day 3 : Habarana

  • Optional traditional village visit in Habarana surroundings.
  • Afternoon Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park:
    • Observe herds of wild elephants, deer, and bird species near the Minneriya Tank.
    • (Seasonal “Elephant Gathering” between July and October).
      Overnight in Habarana

Day 4 : Habarana → Pinnawela

  • Morning departure to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – home to orphaned and injured elephants cared for with compassion.
    • Watch bottle-feeding and bathing at the river.
  • Evening leisure or optional visit to a nearby spice garden.
    Overnight in Pinnawela

Day 5 : Pinnawela → Udawalawe

  • Visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned elephant calves are rehabilitated before being released into the wild.
  • Afternoon Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park:
    • Spot wild elephants, water buffalo, sambhur deer, and diverse birdlife against a dramatic mountain backdrop.
      Overnight in Udawalawe / Embilipitiya

Day 6 : Embilipitiya → Yala (via Bundala)

  • Morning Bundala National Park Safari, a paradise for migratory birds and wetland species, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
    • Flamingos, painted storks, crocodiles, and monkeys are common sightings.
  • Continue to Yala, the country’s premier wildlife destination.
    Overnight in Yala

Day 7 : Yala → Mirissa

  • Early morning Yala Safari in Yala National Park (Block 1) – home to leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles.
  • Afternoon transfer to the southern coast at Mirissa.
    Overnight in Mirissa

Day 8 : Mirissa → Colombo / Departure

  • Early morning Whale Watching Excursion (seasonal: Nov–Apr):
    • Spot blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins in the Indian Ocean.
  • Return transfer to Colombo Airport or onward destination.

  • Hotel Accommodation on Halfboard basis
  • Specialized tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned Transport
  • Entrance fees (as per itinerary)
  • 4WD Jeep Hire for Minneriya safari
  • Lunches and snacks
  • Porterage and Tips
  • Drinks
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Insurance

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