Safari in Sri Lanka
WILDLIFE TOUR: Safari in Sri Lanka on this unique wildlife tour which takes in five of the beautiful Tear Drop Isle's best national parks - Wilapattu, Wasgamuwa, Gal Oya, Udawalawe and Yala. Go in search of herds of elephants, Sri Lankan sloth bears and elusive leopards, explore Dambulla's incredible cave temple, visit the Veddhas and more, in nine captivating days.
For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more.
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Tour Overview
Duration
9 daysHotel Rating
3-5 star hotels & lodgesStarts
ColomboEnds
ColomboMinimum age
15 years oldMaximum age
No max ageArrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guideCountry
Sri LankaMeals included
Breakfast: 8, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 5Passengers
$2,735.00
$400.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 12
Trip Type
Group Tours
Range
This On The Go Tours Signature Journey is operated in conjunction with our local partners and On The Go Tours accredited expert guides, to deliver you an unforgettable tour.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who stays with you throughout the entire journey. From start to finish, they manage logistics, offer insights at every stop, and are on hand to assist with anything you need. You may also enjoy sightseeing with local expert guides, as per the Inclusions. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guideGroup Size
Min 2 / Max 12Tranportation
N/ALanguage
EnglishLanguage
EnglishRange
This On The Go Tours Signature Journey is operated in conjunction with our local partners and On The Go Tours accredited expert guides, to deliver you an unforgettable tour.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who stays with you throughout the entire journey. From start to finish, they manage logistics, offer insights at every stop, and are on hand to assist with anything you need. You may also enjoy sightseeing with local expert guides, as per the Inclusions. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Group ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Colombo
Colombo - Negombo. Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Colombo Airport you will be met and transferred to our start hotel in Negombo. After you have checked in the remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at the tour briefing.
Day 2 - Wilpattu National Park
Negombo - Wilpattu. After breakfast, we drive along Sri Lanka's picturesque coast to Wilpattu National Park. Located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest national park, covering 1085 sq kms and extending inland towards the ancient city of Anuradhapura. The lakes and dense woodland of Wilpattu are home to an impressive variety of flora and fauna including sloth bears, spotted deer, wild pigs, crocodiles and leopards - Sri Lanka’s top feline predator. This afternoon we go in search of wildlife on our first game drive, by jeep. This evening, we enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner at the camp which is located close to the Southern boundary of Wilpattu National Park, on the edge of a lake surrounded by bush forest.
Day 3 - Dambulla & Wasgamuwa National Park
Wilpattu - Wasgamuwa. After breakfast, we depart for Wasgamuwa, stopping en route to visit Sri Lanka’s most impressive cave temples, the Dambulla Rock Temple. This stunning complex of 5 caves contains over 150 images of Buddha including an impressive 14 metre statue carved out of the cave rock. We continue to Wasgamuwa to check into our hotel, before enjoying an afternoon game drive in Wasgamuwa National Park.
The evergreen forest of Wasgamuwa, with its towering trees is home to large herds of elephants. On our game drive we may also spot wild boar, buffalo, purple faced langur monkeys, spotted deer and crocodiles basking in the sun. Not to mention up to 143 species of birds.
Day 4 - Visit the Veddhas
Wasgamuwa - Gal Oya. Today we travel to Gal Oya, stopping en route in Mahiyanganaya to visit the forest dwelling Veddhas - indigenous people of Sri Lanka. We continue to our lodge in Gal Oya National Park where the rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.
Day 5 - Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya is one of the best preserved and least visited national parks in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1954, primarily to protect the catchment area of the vast Senanayake Samudra Reservoir, which is the largest inland body of water in Sri Lanka. Rich in bio diversity and aquatic life, Gal Oya spans 25,000 hectares of dense evergreen forest, mountains, savannah and lake.
This morning, we rise early for breakfast before embarking on a boat safari, the best way to spot Gal Oya's diverse wildlife, and if we're really lucky we might see the Asian elephant swimming in its natural habitat. We return to the hotel for lunch and to freshen up before our afternoon jeep safari.
Day 6 - Udawalawe National Park
Gal Oya - Udawalawe. This morning we travel to Udawalawe and check into our hotel before our afternoon jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. The park is known for its large population of elephants, there are over 400 and herds of up to 50 are commonly sighted. As well as elephants we'll be on the lookout for leopards, togue monkeys, grey langur, wild pig and sambar. Numerous bird species can also be sighted including the white bellied sea eagle and crested serpent eagle.
Day 7 - Yala National Park
Udawalawe - Yala. Bidding farewell to Gal Oya, we make our way to Yala National Park today. Checking into our hotel late morning, we then enjoy an afternoon jeep safari in the park. Yala is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka and it has the highest concentration of leopards on the island. The park is also home to a large population of Asian elephants, sloth bears, golden palm civets, Sri Lankan krait and crocodiles, while the coastline around the park is visited by leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles.
Day 8 - Galle
Yala - Colombo. We travel back to Colombo today, stopping in Galle en route to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Galle Fortress. The fortress was first constructed by the Portuguese in 1588, then expanded and extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century. Arriving into Colombo late this afternoon, we partake in a short tour of the city and this evening we'll enjoy our final dinner together as a group.
Day 9 - Colombo
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today, with a transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Post-Tour Accommodation - Colombo
Triple
Double
Twin
Single

Pre Accom Safari In Sri Lanka Negombo
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Twin
Single
Additional Extras
Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Step inside the fascinating world of Ceylon tea and discover what happens after the leaves leave the plantation, with this exclusive behind-the-scenes tea broker experience in Colombo.
Add-on
Tour Extensions
Extend your trip with our multi-day tour extensions, including accommodation, sightseeing and free time.

4 days
This add-on can be booked in conjunction with any group tour that ends in Colombo - Sri Lanka's capital city.
Double
Twin
Single

This add-on can be booked in conjunction with any group or private tour that ends in Colombo - Sri Lanka's capital city. Enjoy three days of rest and relaxation in Bentota, located on Sri Lanka's stunning southwestern coast. By day soak up the sun or explore the area's beautiful beaches, lush riverbanks and local turtle hatcheries. Then by night unwind in your 3-Star resort.
Triple
Double
Twin
Single

This add-on can be booked in conjunction with any group or private tour that ends in Colombo - Sri Lanka's capital city. Enjoy three days of rest and relaxation in Bentota, located on Sri Lanka's stunning southwestern coast. By day soak up the sun or explore the area's beautiful beaches, lush riverbanks and local turtle hatcheries. Then by night unwind in your 4-Star resort.
Triple
Double
Twin
Single

This add-on can be booked in conjunction with any group or private tour that ends in Colombo - Sri Lanka's capital city. Enjoy three days of rest and relaxation in Bentota, located on Sri Lanka's stunning southwestern coast. By day soak up the sun or explore the area's beautiful beaches, lush riverbanks and local turtle hatcheries. Then by night unwind in your 5-Star resort.
Triple
Double
Twin
Single
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.
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