14 Days / 13 Nights
Signature Safari Adventure
Grand Safari Tour
Experience the wild heart of Sri Lanka on this comprehensive 14-day safari journey. Encounter the island’s extraordinary biodiversity as you explore its renowned national parks and protected reserves. Witness the world’s largest land mammal, the Asian elephant, and the magnificent blue whale-often on the same day. Marvel at the great elephant gathering in Minneriya or Kaudulla, search for elusive leopards in Yala, and immerse yourself in the lush rainforests of Sinharaja. This adventure is designed for wildlife enthusiasts eager to see Sri Lanka’s most spectacular creatures in their natural habitats, with the flexibility to customize your experience to your interests and pace.
Itinerary
Arrive in Sri Lanka and receive a warm welcome from your local guide. Travel to Habarana, stopping at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe rescued elephants. Enjoy an elephant-back ride before checking in at your hotel for the night.
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Continue to Polonnaruwa to explore ancient ruins, then embark on an afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park, famed for its elephant gatherings.
Set out for Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest, for a full-day jeep safari. Spot leopards, sloth bears, and a variety of birdlife before returning to Habarana.
Travel south, pausing at the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the hill city of Kandy, surrounded by lush forests.
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, renowned for their tropical flora. Return to Kandy for a city tour or a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Ascend into the cool, misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, passing tea plantations and waterfalls. Tour a working tea factory and relax in the “Little England” of Sri Lanka.
Trek through Horton Plains National Park, home to World’s End escarpment and Baker’s Falls. Return to Nuwara Eliya for the evening.
Travel to Udawalawe National Park for a jeep safari to observe elephants and other wildlife. Continue to Yala for overnight.
Embark on morning and afternoon safaris in Yala National Park, known for its high density of leopards, elephants, deer, and exotic birds.
Journey to Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and check in to a rainforest lodge.
Enjoy a guided trek in Sinharaja, spotting endemic birds and rare flora. Continue to the southern coast, stopping at the historic Galle Fort before reaching Bentota.
Visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Enjoy a river safari on the Madu Ganga and relax on the beach.
Travel to Colombo for a city tour, exploring markets, colonial architecture, and local cuisine.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s wild wonders.
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