Wildlife Adventure & Tropical Beach Retreat
Srilanka
7 Days
Stay
Colombo (1N) –> Kandy (1N) –> Yala (2N) –> Bentota (2N)
Description
This ultimate Sri Lanka wildlife & coastal journey offers an extraordinary blend of sacred temples, jungle safaris, and golden beaches. Begin in the bustling capital of Colombo, exploring the historic Galle Face Green and the vibrant Pettah Bazaar.
Journey into the hill country to the sacred city of Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Venture into the wilds of Yala National Park, where jeep safaris offer thrilling encounters with leopards, elephants, and sloth bears. Descend to the coast, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort before relaxing on the sun-drenched shores of Bentota for a riverside safari and sea turtle conservation visit. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and culture seekers, this tour offers a memorable blend of ancient traditions, thrilling wildlife, and coastal serenity.
Trip Include
Hotel, Meals, Sightseeing, Transport
Trip Highlights
- Welcome dinner at rooftop restaurant overlooking Indian Ocean in Colombo
- Visit historic Galle Face Green, colonial Fort District, and aromatic Pettah Bazaar
- Scenic drive through tea-covered hills and spice plantations to Kandy
- Visit working spice and herb garden with cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper
- Explore sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy
- Stroll around serene Kandy Lake and explore Kandy Central Market
- Enjoy traditional Kandyan Cultural Show with fire dancing and classical dance
- En route to Yala, visit atmospheric Buduruwagala Rock Temple with colossal 9th-century carvings
- Late afternoon jeep safari in Yala for first taste of the wild
- Full day Yala experience: early morning and afternoon game drives with expert naturalist
- Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and over 215 bird species
- Visit ancient ruins of Sithulpawwa Rock Temple within the park
- Candlelit bush dinners under the stars at jungle eco-lodge
- Scenic drive along southern coastal highway with stop at historic Galle Fort (UNESCO)
- Walk through atmospheric ramparts, Dutch streets, and lighthouse
- Bentota beachfront resort with water sports and Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery visit
- Afternoon Bentota River mangrove safari spotting wildlife
- Well-planned sightseeing with comfortable private transfers
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Colombo & City Introduction
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. Be warmly welcomed by your private guide and transfer to your hotel in the city. After check-in, embark on a scenic introduction to Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital. Visit the historic Galle Face Green — a vast ocean-side urban park, perfect for a breezy evening stroll as street food vendors line the promenade. Drive through the colonial Fort District — admire the Old Parliament Building, Colombo Lighthouse, and the grand Dutch Period Museum. Explore the aromatic Pettah Bazaar — a bustling market district overflowing with spices, gemstones, fabrics, and local produce. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Colombo.
Day 02: Kandy — Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Capital
After breakfast, depart for Kandy (approx. 3–4 hours from Colombo through lush tea-covered hills and spice plantations). En route, visit a working spice and herb garden — learn about cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and pepper grown in their natural habitat. Upon arriving in Kandy — Sri Lanka's last royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage City — visit the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) — one of Buddhism's most venerated shrines, housing a relic of the Buddha's tooth. Stroll around the serene Kandy Lake and explore the Kandy Central Market. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan Cultural Show — featuring fire dancing, acrobatic drumming, and classical dance. Overnight in Kandy.
Day 03: Kandy to Yala — Journey to the Wild South
After breakfast, check out of Kandy and travel toward Sri Lanka's rugged south. En route, visit the atmospheric Buduruwagala Rock Temple — colossal 9th-century Buddhist rock carvings in the jungle. Continue through Wellawaya and into the dry zone towards Yala (total journey approx. 5–6 hours). Check in to your jungle eco-lodge. Late afternoon jeep safari in Yala for a first taste of the wild — spot deer, peacocks, and if lucky, your first leopard. Overnight at Yala.
Day 04: Transfer to Yala & Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, check out and travel to Yala National Park — Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife reserve, in the southeastern corner of the island (approx. 5–6 hours from Kandy or 3 hours from Ella). Check in to your jungle lodge or eco-resort near the park boundary. In the late afternoon, embark on your first Yala game drive in an open-topped jeep, accompanied by an expert naturalist guide. Yala boasts the world's highest density of leopards, alongside herds of Sri Lankan elephants, sloth bears, water buffalo, crocodiles, jackals, and over 215 bird species. Watch as the sun sets over the scrubland, painting the sky amber as the nocturnal wildlife begins to stir. Return to the lodge for a candlelit bush dinner. Overnight at Yala.
Day 05: Yala Full Day Safari — Leopards, Elephants & Birds
Rise before dawn for the early morning game drive — the best time to spot leopards resting in trees and elephants moving to the water holes. After a breakfast back at camp, join an afternoon game drive through a different sector of the park — covering the coastal lagoons, scrub jungle, and ancient ruins of Sithulpawwa Rock Temple (an archaeological site within the park). Watch storks, painted storks, peacocks, and flamingos at the lagoon margins. Return to the lodge for a farewell bush dinner under the stars. Overnight at Yala.
Day 06: Yala to Bentota — Coast Road & Beach Arrival
After an early morning game drive, check out of your jungle lodge and drive along Sri Lanka's scenic southern coastal highway to Bentota (approx. 3.5 hours), passing the historic Galle Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage colonial fort city — for a brief stop and walk through the atmospheric ramparts, Dutch streets, and lighthouse. Continue to Bentota and check in to your beachfront resort. Evening at leisure on the beach. Overnight in Bentota.
Day 07: Bentota — Water Sports, Turtles, River Safari & Departure
Final morning water sports and a visit to the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery. Afternoon Bentota River mangrove safari. Late check-out and transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward international flight.
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Inclusions
- Airport pick-up and drop in Colombo
- 6 nights’ accommodation across Colombo, Kandy, Yala, and Bentota
- Daily meals – 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.
Exclusions
- Round Trip and Internal Airfare
- Visa Fee
- 05% GST
- 05% TCS
- Web Check In – Preferred Seats and meal charges on the airlines will be charged Extra. (Thailand Visa free of cost on arrival)
- Early check-in & late check-out (Standard Check-in time: 1400 hrs. & Check-out: 1200 hrs.)
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, excess baggage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, etc.
- Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, waiters at the hotel, etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, water sports, city sightseeing, entrance fees, and local guides availed other than that mentioned in ‘Package Inclusions’
