Sri Lanka 6 Days - Wilderness Safari Adventure
Tour Summary
A 6-day wildlife-focused expedition into Sri Lanka's most productive national parks — Udawalawe's elephants, Yala's leopards, and Minneriya's world-famous Gathering.
Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Airport Pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Private Luxury Car
- Private Driver/Guide
Tour Theme
Number of Cities
3The best place in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants in their natural habitat, alongside water buffalo, crocodiles and prolific water birds around the vast reservoir.
Day 01 Activities
- •Airport pick up and drive south to Udawalawe
- •Check-in at safari lodge
- •Afternoon jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
- •Sunset over the reservoir
- •Bush dinner at lodge
Udawalawe Highlights
A second full day allows an early safari when animal activity peaks and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home where orphaned calves are rehabilitated.
Day 02 Activities
- •Sunrise jeep safari — elephants at peak activity
- •Late breakfast at the lodge
- •Visit the Elephant Transit Home feeding
- •Afternoon relaxation at lodge pool
- •Second short safari at dusk
Udawalawe Highlights
Yala's Block I holds one of the highest leopard densities in the world — plus sloth bears, elephants, spotted deer and a wealth of birdlife.
Day 03 Activities
- •Transfer to Yala
- •Afternoon 4x4 safari in Yala Block I
- •Leopard tracking with expert ranger
- •Sunset in the wilderness
- •Dinner under the stars
Yala Highlights
A dawn-to-dusk full safari day covers Yala's varied habitats — coastal lagoons, monsoon forest and rocky outcrops where leopards rest.
Day 04 Activities
- •Full-day 4x4 safari (packed breakfast & lunch)
- •Wildlife photography opportunities
- •Visit Sithulpawwa rock monastery inside park
- •Late afternoon return to lodge
- •Wildlife talk with resident naturalist
Yala Highlights
Home to The Gathering — the world's largest annual assembly of Asian elephants, drawn to the receding reservoir in the dry season (Jul–Oct).
Day 05 Activities
- •Long transfer north to Habarana
- •Check-in at jungle lodge
- •Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
- •Witness The Gathering of elephants
- •Reservoir birdwatching
Minneriya Highlights
One last chance for a village walk before transferring to Colombo airport for your homeward flight.
Day 06 Activities
- •Optional dawn birdwatching walk
- •Leisurely breakfast
- •Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
- •Farewell Sri Lanka!
Departure Highlights
Your Tour Map
- Assistance at the Airport
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Private air-conditioned car with chauffeur
- Accommodation on Full Board at safari lodges
- 4x4 jeep safaris as per itinerary (5 safaris)
- National park entrance fees and tracker fees
- Naturalist guide at Yala
- Elephant Transit Home entrance fee
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- All government taxes included
Everything You Need to Know
Can you customize this itinerary?
Yes, certainly. We would be happy to adjust the tour itinerary as you wish.
Can you combine multiple tours together?
Yes, certainly! Let us know which parts of the tours you would like to combine, and we would love to put together a customized tour plan for you.
Can you help plan a tour based on our specific interests?
Yes, certainly. Our experienced tour consultants will be happy to discuss your interests and requirements needed for a personally curated tour plan just for you.
Can you recommend hotels based on our budget?
We have a large pool of hotels with different price ranges, comfort levels and so on. We would be happy to suggest accommodation based on your budget and preferences at each location.