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Mother elephant and calf in Minneriya National Park

Wildlife & Nature · Adventure

Sri Lanka Wildlife, Nature & Adventure Tour Package: 11 Days / 10 Nights

An 11-day trip built around Sri Lanka's national parks and wildlife, safari touring through parks such as Kaudulla, paired with the island's nature and adventure highlights.

Duration
11 days
Price
From $990

The journey

Trip highlights

  • 01National park safaris (incl. Kaudulla)
  • 02Wildlife & nature focus
  • 03Adventure activities

Day by day

The itinerary

Sample itinerary shown below, the finalized day-by-day plan for this tour is still pending from Quest in Lanka.

  1. Day 01

    Ayubowan! Welcome to Negombo

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    • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your driver-guide.
    • Private transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
  2. Day 02

    Day 2: Into the Cultural Triangle: Sunset at Pidurangala

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    • MorningDrive to Sigiriya through the Sri Lankan countryside.
    • AfternoonCheck in and relax at your hotel.
    • EveningHike Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of Sigiriya and a beautiful sunset.
  3. Day 03

    Day 3: Lion Rock, Village Life & Elephant Safari

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    • MorningClimb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
    • AfternoonLunch and a traditional village experience with a bullock-cart ride, canoeing and Sri Lankan home cooking.
    • Evening Jeep safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park, depending on wildlife movements.
  4. Day 04

    Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temple & Kandyan Dance

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    • MorningVisit Dambulla Cave Temple
    • AfternoonVisit a spice garden to discover Sri Lankan spices and their traditional uses.
    • EveningKandyan Cultural Dance Show.
  5. Day 05

    Day 5: Sacred Kandy & Up to Tea Country

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    • Early MorningVisit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and walk around Kandy Lake.
    • AfternoonScenic drive through the central highlands to Nuwara Eliya, with a stop at Ramboda Falls if time permits, and a visit to a tea plantation and factory.
  6. Day 06

    Day 6: The Famous Hill Country Train Ride to Ella

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    • MorningTransfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station.
    • MorningScenic train ride to Ella.
    • EveningExplore Ella town after arrival, depending on the train schedule.
  7. Day 07

    Day 7: Peaks, Bridges & Waterfalls in Ella

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    • MorningHike Little Adam's Peak.
    • AfternoonVisit the Nine Arch Bridge
    • EveningEnjoy mountain scenery and the cafés in Ella.
  8. Day 08

    Day 8: Into the Wild: Yala Leopard Country

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    • MorningDrive south towards Yala National Park.
    • Afternoonsafari in Yala, if arrival time and park schedules allow.
    • EveningCheck in to your Hotel
  9. Day 09

    Day 9: Dawn Safari & Down to the Southern Coast

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    • MorningTravel along the southern coast to Mirissa.
    • AfternoonRelax at the beach and enjoy the sunset.
  10. Day 10

    Day 10: Whales, Beaches & Galle Fort

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    • Morning whale watching, when seasonal and available.
    • AfternoonVisit historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk the ramparts to the lighthouse, historic streets, boutiques and cafés.
    • EveningReturn to Mirissa and relax by the sea.
  11. Day 11

    Ayubowan, Sri Lanka: Departure

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    • Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.