Sri Lanka Wildlife & Nature - 18 Days Comprehensive Tour

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Nature -  18 Days

$3000.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Galle, Dambulla, Yala National Park, Negombo, Mirissa & Udawalawe National Park

Day 1-2: Welcome at Colombo Airport and transfer to Negombo. City tour visiting St. Mary’s Church, Dutch Hamilton Canal, fish market, and beach. Day 3-4: Travel to Kalpitiya via Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary. Ocean boat safari for dolphin and whale watching, plus Kalpitiya Dutch Fort. Day 5-6: Full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park tracking leopards and sloth bears. Visit UNESCO ancient city of Anuradhapura and Atamasthana. Day 7-9: Game drive in Habarana and Minneriya Elephant Gathering. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, visit Pidurangala, and explore Dambulla Cave Temple. Day 10-11: Transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala/Kirivehera. Experience full-day game drives in Yala National Park for leopard tracking. Day 12-13: Morning safari in Bundala Ramsar Wetland Sanctuary. Transfer to Udawalawe for Elephant Transit Home milk-feeding and safari. Day 14-15: Drive to Mirissa. Ocean boat safari for Blue Whales and dolphins, Weligama stilt fishermen, Coconut Tree Hill, and Unawatuna Beach. Day 16-18: Explore Galle Dutch Fort, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Madu Ganga River Safari, Ambalangoda Mask Museum, and Turtle Conservation. Colombo city tour & Airport departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Airport welcome by tour representative
  • Visit St. Mary's Church & Katuwapitiya Church
  • Early morning drive to Kalpitiya
  • Early morning Dolphin Watching ocean boat trip
  • Full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park
  • Explore ancient ruins of Anuradhapura
  • Morning game drive in Habarana
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Guided tour of Dambulla Golden Cave Temple
  • Transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala
  • Full-day Yala National Park safari
  • Half-day safari at Bundala Ramsar Wetland Park
  • Visit Elephant Transit Home milk feeding session
  • Scenic transfer to Mirissa
  • Early morning Blue Whale & Dolphin boat safari
  • Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort
  • Transfer to Colombo
  • Breakfast at hotel

Itinerary

Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by representative. Short 20-minute transfer to beachfront hotel in Negombo. First night accommodation provided complimentary.

Guided city tour of Negombo: visit St. Mary's Church, Katuwapitiya Church, local Buddhist temple, Hamilton Canal, fisherman's village, and bustling fish market.

Depart at 5:00 AM for Kalpitiya. En route explore Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, home to over 150 bird species and mammals. Afternoon sea bath in Kalpitiya.

Early morning ocean boat excursion to watch large pods of Spinner Dolphins and whales. Afternoon leisure time on Kalpitiya Beach.

Depart at 5:00 AM for Wilpattu National Park. Full-day 4x4 game drive through "villus" tracking leopards, sloth bears, and deer. Traditional Sri Lankan safari lunch included.

Full-day guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Anuradhapura. Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Bo tree and Atamasthana (Eight Sacred Places of Veneration).

Morning game drive in Habarana forest reserve. Traditional Sri Lankan lunch, followed by an afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park to watch wild elephant herds at the reservoir.

Climb 5th-century UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Enjoy panoramic views from Pidurangala Rock and take part in a rural village tour with bullock cart ride and lake safari.

Visit UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temple with 157 Buddha statues and ancient murals. Scenic stop at Kandalama Lake and Geoffrey Bawa's eco-hotel before exploring Dambulla markets.

Transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala route with stops at Kirivehera Temple and Hindu shrines. Afternoon game drive in Yala National Park for leopard tracking.

Depart at 5:00 AM for an in-depth full-day Yala game drive tracking leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan picnic lunch inside the park.

Half-day morning safari at UNESCO Ramsar wetland Bundala National Park, home to 200+ bird species. Afternoon scenic transfer to Udawalawe.

Visit Elephant Transit Home to watch rehabilitated orphaned baby elephants during milk feeding. Afternoon game drive in Udawalawe National Park.

Drive to southern coast (Mirissa). Observe iconic stilt fishermen at Weligama Beach and visit Coconut Tree Hill for sunset vistas.

Early morning deep-sea ocean safari (15 km offshore) to observe Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, and acrobatic dolphins. Afternoon relaxation at Unawatuna Beach and Wella Devalaya.

Visit UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort. Tour Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Ambalangoda Mask Museum, Madu Ganga mangrove river safari, and coastal Turtle Conservation Project.

Transfer to commercial capital Colombo. Guided city tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple, Beira Lake, Independence Square, Old Parliament, Galle Face Green, and Pettah Market shopping.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel and transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) according to your flight schedule.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & expert site guides) • Accommodation for 17 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels (HB Meal Plan - Breakfast & Lunch/Dinner included) • First night arrival complimentary accommodation supplementary • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Moonstone Mine.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and local taxes • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off with travel representative welcome.

Excluded

  • • Entrance tickets to national parks.
  • orphanages.
  • and sight entry fees • Wildlife safari 4x4 Jeep rentals (Wilpattu.
  • Minneriya.
  • Yala.
  • Bundala.
  • Udawalawe) • Boat safari tickets (Madu River.
  • Kalpitiya & Mirissa Whale/Dolphin boat rides) • International/Domestic flights and Visa fees • Travel insurance and personal expenses.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Arrival in Sri Lanka – Welcome to Negombo
    Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by representative. Short 20-minute tran...
  • 2 Explore the Coastal Culture of Negombo
    Guided city tour of Negombo: visit St. Mary's Church, Katuwapitiya Church, local Buddhist...
  • 3 Journey to Kalpitiya & Birdwatching at Anawilundawa Wetland
    Depart at 5:00 AM for Kalpitiya. En route explore Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, home to...
  • 4 Dolphin Watching Experience in Kalpitiya
    Early morning ocean boat excursion to watch large pods of Spinner Dolphins and whales. Aft...
  • 5 Full-Day Safari Adventure in Wilpattu National Park
    Depart at 5:00 AM for Wilpattu National Park. Full-day 4x4 game drive through "villus" tra...
  • 6 Discover the Ancient Sacred City of Anuradhapura
    Full-day guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Anuradhapura. Visit Jaya Sri...
  • 7 Habarana Wilderness & The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
    Morning game drive in Habarana forest reserve. Traditional Sri Lankan lunch, followed by a...
  • 8 Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala & Rural Village Life
    Climb 5th-century UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Enjoy panoramic views from Piduranga...
  • 9 Dambulla Golden Cave Temple & Kandalama Lake
    Visit UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temple with 157 Buddha statues and ancient murals. Scenic stop...
  • 10 Yala Safari Adventure & Transfer to Tissamaharama
    Transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala route with stops at Kirivehera Temple and Hindu shri...
  • 11 Full-Day Yala National Park Safari & Wild Picnic
    Depart at 5:00 AM for an in-depth full-day Yala game drive tracking leopards, sloth bears,...
  • 12 Bundala Wetland Safari & Transfer to Udawalawe
    Half-day morning safari at UNESCO Ramsar wetland Bundala National Park, home to 200+ bird...
  • 13 Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home
    Visit Elephant Transit Home to watch rehabilitated orphaned baby elephants during milk fee...
  • 14 Transfer to Mirissa & Weligama Stilt Fishing
    Drive to southern coast (Mirissa). Observe iconic stilt fishermen at Weligama Beach and vi...
  • 15 Mirissa Blue Whale Watching & Unawatuna Beach
    Early morning deep-sea ocean safari (15 km offshore) to observe Blue Whales, Sperm Whales,...
  • 16 Galle Fort, Moonstone Mine, River Safari & Turtle Conservation
    Visit UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort. Tour Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Ambalangoda Mask Museum, M...
  • 17 Colombo City Tour – Culture, Shopping & Urban Charm
    Transfer to commercial capital Colombo. Guided city tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple, Beir...
  • 18 Farewell from Colombo – Airport Departure
    Enjoy breakfast at hotel and transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)...