Nature & Wildlife Trail – Safari, Scenic & Coastal Wonders

Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Route: Wilpattu ➝ Sigiriya ➝ Minneriya ➝ Kandy ➝ Ella ➝ Yala ➝ Udawalawe ➝ Mirissa ➝ Colombo

✅ Tour Highlights Recap

• 4 National Parks: Wilpattu, Minneriya, Yala, Udawalawe
• Big Game Safaris: Leopard, elephants, sloth bears, exotic birds
• Cultural Touches: Sigiriya Rock, Temple of the Tooth
• Scenic Train Ride and tea country charm
• Whale Watching in Mirissa (seasonal)
• Balanced pace with eco-luxury stays and beach time

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Arrival / Transfer to Wilpattu

• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel north to Wilpattu
• Enjoy a relaxed evening at your jungle lodge near the park
• Overnight in Wilpattu

Day 2 – Wilpattu Safari Experience

• Early morning jeep safari at Wilpattu National Park (famous for leopards and sloth bears)
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax
• Optional evening safari or birdwatching walk
• Overnight in Wilpattu

Day 3 – Wilpattu to Sigiriya / Minneriya

• Travel to the Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya / Habarana)
• Evening jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla (seasonal elephant gathering)
• Overnight in Sigiriya / Habarana

Day 4 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Local Village

• Morning climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Optional: Village tour with catamaran ride & local lunch
• Leisure time or optional Ayurvedic massage
• Overnight in Sigiriya / Habarana

Day 5 – Sigiriya to Kandy

• Depart for Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple and Matale Spice Garden
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in the evening
• Enjoy a cultural dance performance (optional)
• Overnight in Kandy

Day 6 – Scenic Train to Ella

• Visit Royal Botanical Gardens in the morning
• Scenic 1st Class train ride from Kandy to Ella (via Nanu Oya)
• Check-in to your eco-lodge or boutique hill hotel
• Overnight in Ella

Day 7 – Ella to Yala via Ravana Falls

• Visit Nine Arches Bridge or enjoy a short trek to Little Adam’s Peak
• Drive to Yala National Park with a stop at Ravana Falls
• Evening at leisure in your safari lodge
• Overnight in Yala / Tissamaharama

Day 8 – Yala Safari / Udawalawe National Park

• Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park
• Depart for Udawalawe, home to elephants and rich birdlife
• Evening safari at Udawalawe National Park
• Overnight near Udawalawe

Day 9 – Udawalawe to Mirissa (Beach & Whale Watching)

• Morning visit to the Elephant Transit Home
• Travel to the southern coast – Mirissa
• Relax on the tropical beach or enjoy optional water sports
• Overnight in Mirissa

Day 10 – Whale Watching / Departure

• Early morning whale watching cruise (seasonal: Nov–Apr)
• Return for breakfast and relax
• Transfer to Colombo / Airport via the Southern Expressway
• Optional Colombo city tour if time permits