Discover Sri Lanka’s wildlife

On arrival in Colombo, you’ll be met by your private chauffeur-guide, who will drive you to your hotel. Relax upon arrival and enjoy the scenic views.

Today, you will be driven into the Tea Country. The scenic journey usually takes around three hours. As you ascend into the lush hills, enjoy the changing landscape. Your chauffeur-guide can suggest places to stop for refreshments if you wish.

Enjoy a scenic train ride through Tea Country to Ella. Upon arrival, relax at your hotel.

In the morning, enjoy a walk to Little Adam’s Peak before driving to Yala National Park with your chauffeur-guide. Spend a couple of nights here to maximize your chances of seeing leopards and sloth bears. En route, you’ll have opportunities to stop for photo opportunities.

Enjoy private safaris in Yala National Park in the morning and late afternoon. Look out for spotted deer, wild boar, wild elephants, and various bird species. If luck is on your side, you may also spot sloth bears and leopards; Yala has the highest density of leopards in Asia.

Transfer to Udawalawe National Park today with your chauffeur-guide, which takes about two hours. Visit the Elephant Transit Centre, where baby elephants eagerly line up for feedings, some cheeky ones pushing back into the queue for seconds.

Enjoy two private game drives in Udawalawe National Park today. This park offers different bird and animal sightings compared to Yala. Udawalawe is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see elephants, with around 500 residing in the park. You may also spot sambar deer, wild buffalo, crocodiles, and water monitors.

Continue to the Sinharaja Biosphere this morning. Driving time can vary dramatically depending on your accommodation choice. Sinharaja is the country’s last major area of undisturbed rainforest and a fantastic place to explore, with over 150 species of birds and other interesting wildlife.

This morning, embark on a private guided tour of the rainforest with a local tracker. Explore the reserve on foot as the tracker helps you discover the area’s wildlife, along with different plants and trees. Later in the afternoon, drive to Colombo and check in to your hotel in a rural area close to the airport. The drive takes about five hours through quaint local villages and banana plantations.

Enjoy a leisurely start to your day, then take the short thirty-minute drive to Colombo Airport. Here you will be met by the airport representative, who will guide you to the appropriate check-in area in preparation for your flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.