Wild Sri Lanka

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • Departure

  The adventure begins with an overnight flight to Colombo.

• Day 2 • Arrival in Colombo

  Arrive in Colombo and transfer to our hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. Later this evening, gather with your fellow explorers by the pool for a welcome drink before sitting down to a welcome dinner together at the hotel’s restaurant.

• Day 3 • Colombo

  This morning, we'll begin our exploration in earnest with a panoramic city tour - the perfect introduction. Feel the pulse of the city — tuk tuks weaving through traffic, locals adorned in traditional dress fill the streets as they go about their daily lives. Symbols of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity are interwoven into the fabric of the city, creating a beautiful tapestry of co-existing cultures.

• Day 4 • Wilpattu National Park

  Drive to Habarana, via Wilpattu National Park for a safari with an expert local guide who can find even the most elusive creature.

• Day 5 • Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park

  Visit one of the most memorable monuments in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya, and see the elephants of Minneriya National Park on a safari.

• Day 6 • Jaffna

  Leaving Habanara behind, we continue our journey north. Once isolated by decades of civil war, the region is finally opening its doors to travellers, offering a rare glimpse into a culture and landscape that feels distinct, yet familiar to the more widely visited south. As we travel the scenery shifts again — tropical forests give way to flat plains.

• Day 7 • Jaffna & Point Pedro

  Jaffna is the cultural and historical heart of Tamil heritage, with Hindu traditions deeply woven into daily life. Today, our guided tour continues with a visit to Nallur Temple. Founded in 948 AD, the temple has seen much of Sri Lanka's history, from the ancient Jaffna Kingdom to the civil war. It's become a symbol of Tamil nationalism, having witnessed events like the hunger strike of Tamil revolutionary, Thileepan.

• Day 8 • Travel to Nilaveli

  This morning, we leave Jaffna behind and head to the peaceful shores of Nilaveli on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The drive showcases Sri Lanka's layered past, passing through rural villages, agricultural landscapes and former army checkpoints that marked the war's divide until 2009. By early afternoon, we'll arrive at our hotel, where we'll stay for two nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to take a stroll along the soft white sands, dip your toes in the water or simply take advantage of the hotel's facilities.

• Day 9 • Trincomalee

  Discover Trincomalee’s highlights with visits to the sacred Hindu temple of Koneswaram and the historic Fort Fredrick.

• Day 10 • Travel to Kandy

  Leave the east coast of Sri Lanka now and head to the central point of the island to Kandy.

• Day 11 • Udawattakele Forest Reserve & Kandy

  Wander the paths of Udawattakele Forest Reserve and see the sights of Kandy, including the sacred Temple of the Tooth.

• Day 12 • Travel to Yala

  Today, we travel from Kandy to Yala National Park and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

• Day 13 • Budala National Park & Yala National Park

  Spend the day exploring the wilds of Sri Lanka with safaris in Bundala and Yala National Parks, and spot lots of native animals.

• Day 14 • Bentota

  Bid farewell to Yala after breakfast and begin our journey along the southern coast towards Bentota. En route, we'll visit Dondra Point, the southernmost tip of the island. Take a short walk through a quiet local village to the white lighthouse, nestle among tropical trees overlooking the Indian Ocean. It's a scenic stop and a chance to reflect on how far we've come - from the northernmost point in Jaffna to the southern edge of Sri Lanka. We continue to Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's most charming coastal towns.

• Day 15 • Free Day in Bentota

  After an all-encompassing adventure visiting north, south, east and west Sri Lanka, enjoy a day at leisure in and around the hotel to relax or explore as you wish.

• Day 16 • Return Home

  Return to Colombo Airport and journey home.