Wildlife & Nature Explorer

Yala, Udawalawe, Sinharaja, Bentota, Colombo

Duration

6D /5N

Destinations

6 +

Sri Lanka is home to some of the richest biodiversity in South Asia. This nature-focused tour lets you explore wildlife sanctuaries, protected forests, and tropical wetlands. With expert-guided safaris and eco-lodges, you’ll witness leopards in Yala, elephants in Udawalawe, rainforest birds in Sinharaja, and relax by the riverside in Bentota.

- Jeep safari in Yala National Park

- Elephant sightings in Udawalawe

- Explore Sinharaja Rainforest (UNESCO site)

- Boat ride in Madu Ganga wetlands

- Relax at Bentota Beach

- Colombo city walk and shopping

Included:

All park entrance tickets

Accommodation in eco-resorts and nature lodges

Daily breakfast and dinner

Private transport with naturalist driver-guide

Boat safari in Bentota

Airport pick-up and drop

Excluded:

International flights

Lunches and snacks

Personal gear (binoculars, hiking boots)

Tips and gratuities

Embark on an exciting 6-day wildlife and nature tour in Sri Lanka. From thrilling safaris in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks to serene boat rides in Bentota, this tour is perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Get up close with elephants, leopards, and exotic birds while enjoying the lush biodiversity of the island.

Begin your wildlife journey with a peaceful stay near Udawalawe National Park.

After arrival, travel to Udawalawe. Visit the Elephant Transit Home, a rehabilitation center for orphaned elephants. Check in to a scenic eco-resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Highlights:

Drive to Udawalawe
Visit Elephant Transit Home
Relax in nature resort

Experience a morning safari and continue to the land of leopards.

Set off early for a jeep safari in Udawalawe to spot elephants and water birds. Then head to Yala for an overnight stay at a lodge near the park.

Highlights:

Udawalawe Jeep Safari
Transfer to Yala
Leisure evening at resort

Full day exploring one of Asia’s best leopard spotting destinations.

Enjoy two game drives in Yala National Park—home to the highest density of leopards in the world. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening and dinner under the stars.

Highlights:

Morning and evening game drives
Chance to see leopards, sloth bears, and deer
Campfire dinner at lodge

Explore Sri Lanka’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest.

Travel to Sinharaja Rainforest and go on a guided trek through dense vegetation, rich with exotic flora and fauna. Overnight stay in a forest eco-lodge.

Highlights:

UNESCO World Heritage site
Bird watching and endemic species
Guided rainforest trek

From jungle to beach—relax in coastal Bentota with a wetland boat ride.

Take a boat ride through Madu Ganga’s mangrove wetlands. Explore cinnamon processing and fish therapy spots. Spend the evening at Bentota Beach. Overnight stay by the coast.

Highlights:

Madu Ganga River Safari
Visit cinnamon island
Beach leisure time

Wrap up your adventure with a short tour of Colombo before departure.

Travel to Colombo. Explore the modern and colonial mix of Sri Lanka’s capital. Enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before being transferred to the airport.

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