Led by a naturalist, this tour covers Sri Lanka's best wildlife places: leopards and sloth bears in Wilpattu, elephants in Minneriya and Udawalawe, rainforest endemics in Sinharaja and wetland birds in Bundala.
This is our suggested plan. Times and order can change with the weather, park conditions and your wishes.
Airport pick-up and drive to Wilpattu (about 3.5 hours). Evening birding near the lodge.
🛏️ Overnight: WilpattuFull-day safari among the forest lakes, looking for leopards, sloth bears and birds.
🛏️ Overnight: WilpattuDrive to Sigiriya. Late afternoon birding around the rock.
🛏️ Overnight: SigiriyaMorning birding walk; afternoon elephant safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla.
🛏️ Overnight: SigiriyaDrive to Kitulgala for lowland forest birds and reptiles.
🛏️ Overnight: KitulgalaMorning birding, then continue to Sinharaja.
🛏️ Overnight: SinharajaFull day in the UNESCO rainforest with a local tracker, looking for endemic birds.
🛏️ Overnight: SinharajaDrive to Udawalawe for an afternoon safari, then continue to Tissamaharama.
🛏️ Overnight: TissamaharamaMorning safari in Yala, afternoon birding at Bundala and Tissa wetlands.
🛏️ Overnight: TissamaharamaOptional whale watching from Mirissa (December–April), then the airport.
Every tour is private. Choose a full package, only a vehicle with a guide, or let us build something just for you.
We take care of everything, from airport to airport.
You book your own hotels and tickets. We drive and guide.
Talk to us and create anything you want.
With the all-inclusive package we book your hotels for every night of the tour. Tell us your style and budget; we will send hotel suggestions with your quote.
Not at all. Your naturalist will help everyone, from beginners to serious birders. We can also give you a bird checklist.
A 100–400 mm or 150–600 mm lens is ideal for wildlife. Bring a rain cover for the rainforest days.
The price depends on the number of travellers, travel dates, hotel level and the package you choose (all-inclusive or transport & guide only). Send us your details and we will reply with a clear, free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed tour guide, accommodation at your chosen level, entrance tickets, safari jeeps and the activities in this itinerary, airport transfers and water in the vehicle. See the full list in the 'What's included' section.
Yes. Choose 'Transport & tour guide only'. We provide the vehicle, driver and licensed guide, and you book your own hotels and tickets. We are happy to recommend hotels.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add or remove days, change places, choose different hotels or join two tours together.
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group. There are no strangers on your tour.
Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), day or night, and drop you back at the end. We can also start from any hotel in Sri Lanka.
English as standard. Ask us about other languages for your dates.
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