Sri Lanka 15-Day Tour: Wildlife, Beaches, Culture & History

Explore Sri Lanka on a 15-day private journey combining wildlife safaris, golden beaches, ancient culture, scenic hill country, historic sites, and unforgettable natural landscapes across the island.
Explore Sri Lanka’s wildlife, nature, culture, and landscapes on this 15-day tour designed for senior travelers. Enjoy air-conditioned transportation, flexible stops, and extra time at each destination.

Begin with pickup from Colombo Airport or your hotel and travel to Negombo. Continue to Wilpattu National Park for a 3–4-hour jeep safari. Observe wildlife in its environment. Depending on animal activity and conditions, you may see elephants, deer, crocodiles, birds, and possibly the Sri Lankan leopard. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Travel to Sigiriya to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore Dambulla Cave Temple. Continue to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and Royal Botanical Garden.

Travel through the hill country to Nuwara Eliya for tea plantations and mountain scenery. Visit a tea factory and continue through Ella to see the Nine Arch Bridge.

Continue to Yala National Park for a 3–4-hour jeep safari. Observe wildlife in its surroundings, with possible sightings of elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other native species. Leopards may be observed if present, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Visit Udawalawe National Park for another wildlife safari. Explore with a local guide and look for elephants, birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Animal sightings depend on natural conditions. Visit the Elephant Transit Home to learn about its work with young elephants.

Explore Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during a 2–3-hour nature walk. Observe endemic birds, plants, insects, and other rainforest species while avoiding disturbance to wildlife.

Finish in Mirissa with a 3–5-hour whale and dolphin watching boat tour. Observe marine wildlife in its ocean environment. Sightings depend on weather, sea conditions, and animal movements and cannot be guaranteed. Follow the boat crew’s instructions and wildlife-watching guidelines.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Airport–Negombo
Day 2 Negombo–Wilpattu
Day 3 Wilpattu safari
Day 4 Wilpattu–Sigiriya
Day 5 Sigiriya
Day 6 Sigiriya–Kandy via Dambulla
Day 7 Kandy
Day 8 Kandy–Nuwara Eliya
Day 9 Nuwara Eliya–Ella–Tissamaharama
Day 10 Yala safari
Day 11 Udawalawe safari
Day 12 Udawalawe–Sinharaja
Day 13 Sinharaja–Mirissa
Day 14 whale watching
Day 15 departure.

The itinerary can be adjusted for guest comfort, interests, time, and weather.

Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Follow guide instructions, maintain respectful distances, and avoid disturbing animals.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.