Exotic Wildlife Safari

🐘 15-Day Exotic Wildlife Safari in Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo

  • Airport pickup and transfer to Negombo (30 min drive)

  • Relax at the beach or take a lagoon boat tour

  • Overnight stay in Negombo

Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya

  • Scenic drive to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours)

  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route

  • Evening at leisure

  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 3: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour

  • Morning climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage)

  • Village tour with bullock cart ride and traditional lunch

  • Optional Ayurvedic spa session

  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 4: Polonnaruwa Ancient City

  • Day excursion to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Explore ancient ruins, royal palaces, and Gal Vihara statues

  • Return to Sigiriya

  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 5: Minneriya National Park Safari

  • Relax morning

  • Afternoon Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park – famous for the elephant gathering

  • Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 6: Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale

  • Visit a spice garden in Matale

  • Arrive in Kandy, cultural capital of Sri Lanka

  • Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic

  • Enjoy cultural dance performance

  • Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 7: Kandy Exploration

  • Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

  • Explore Kandy Lake and city streets

  • Optional gem museum visit

  • Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 8: Kandy to Ella via Train

  • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella (book reserved seats)

  • Enjoy stunning hill country landscapes and tea plantations

  • Check-in at Ella hotel

  • Overnight stay in Ella

Day 9: Explore Ella

  • Hike Little Adam’s Peak

  • Visit Nine Arches Bridge

  • Optional visit to Ravana Falls

  • Relax evening in the cool mountain climate

  • Overnight stay in Ella

Day 10: Ella to Yala National Park

  • Drive to Yala (approx. 3–4 hours)

  • Optional visit to Buduruwagala rock carvings en route

  • Evening at leisure near the park

  • Overnight stay near Yala

Day 11: Yala National Park Safari

  • Early morning Jeep Safari in Yala National Park

    • Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds

  • Optional second safari in the afternoon

  • Overnight stay near Yala

Day 12: Yala to Galle

  • Drive along the southern coast to Galle (approx. 4–5 hours)

  • Explore the Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Sunset walk along the ramparts

  • Overnight stay in Galle

Day 13: Galle to Bentota

  • Optional boat ride in Madu River (Balapitiya)

  • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

  • Relax on Bentota beach or enjoy water sports

  • Overnight stay in Bentota

Day 14: Bentota to Colombo

  • Drive to Colombo (approx. 2 hours)

  • City tour: Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, shopping

  • Enjoy local dining or nightlife

  • Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 15: Departure from Colombo

  • Depending on flight time, last-minute shopping or visit to Pettah market

  • Airport transfer for departure

✔️ Tour Highlights

  • Wildlife Safaris: Minneriya & Yala National Parks

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Galle

  • Scenic Train Ride: Kandy to Ella

  • Cultural & Natural Experiences

  • Beach Relaxation: Galle & Bentota

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