Wildlife Explorer Tour in Sri Lanka – 10 Nights / 11 Days
“Embark on unforgettable Wildlife Tours in Sri Lanka, where you can explore national parks, encounter elephants, leopards, and exotic birds, and experience the island’s rich biodiversity in its natural habitats.”
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- Wildlife Explorer Tour in Sri Lanka – 10 Nights / 11 Days
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears, whales, and hundreds of bird species. This 11-day wildlife adventure takes you across the island’s most famous national parks, reserves, and marine sanctuaries. From jeep safaris in Yala, Udawalawe, and Wilpattu to whale watching in Mirissa and birdwatching in Sinharaja, this tour offers unforgettable encounters with Sri Lanka’s wild side while staying in eco-friendly lodges and safari camps.
Wildlife Explorer Tour in Sri Lanka
Arrival in Colombo
Meet at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo.
Evening boat ride in Muthurajawela Wetlands (crocodiles, birds, water monitors).
Overnight in Negombo.
Negombo to Wilpattu National Park
Breakfast and drive to Wilpattu (approx. 5 hours).
Evening jeep safari in Wilpattu, famous for leopards and sloth bears.
Overnight in Wilpattu.
Full Day Wilpattu Safari
Early morning and afternoon safaris inside the park.
Explore villus (natural lakes) attracting elephants, deer, and birdlife.
Overnight in Wilpattu.
Wilpattu to Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari
Drive to Sigiriya.
Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (elephant gathering).
Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya & Dambulla Exploration
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Evening nature walk in a private reserve.
Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya to Kandy (via Matale)
Visit Matale spice garden en route.
Evening cultural show and visit Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Overnight in Kandy.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya & Horton Plains
Scenic drive into hill country.
Trek in Horton Plains National Park (World’s End & Baker’s Falls).
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park
Scenic drive to Yala (approx. 6 hours).
Evening at leisure in safari lodge.
Overnight in Yala.
Full Day Yala Safari
Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park (leopards, elephants, sloth bears).
Afternoon safari for more wildlife spotting.
Overnight in Yala.
Yala to Mirissa (Whale Watching)
Drive to Mirissa.
Evening free on the beach.
Overnight in Mirissa.
Whale Watching & Departure
Morning whale watching trip in Mirissa (blue whales, dolphins, sperm whales).
Return to Colombo for departure flight.
