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Sri Lanka Safari (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Unearth a region of wild delights and rich biodiversity through the depths of Sri Lanka’s forests and national parks. With safaris on land and on foot, you’ll have the best chance of spotting some of Sri Lanka's iconic wildlife, including herds of native ...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
16-May-2025
Starting at
USD 3,030.00
Price per day
USD 252.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Sri Lanka Safari
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Safari

Summary

Unearth a region of wild delights and rich biodiversity through the depths of Sri Lanka’s forests and national parks. With safaris on land and on foot, you’ll have the best chance of spotting some of Sri Lanka's iconic wildlife, including herds of native elephants in their natural habitat, leopards, thousands of birds, slender lorises, monkeys, crocodiles, buffalo, deer and jackals. You’ll also see the epic UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, exploring the ruined fortress. Couple these experiences with some delicious local food and beautiful beaches and you’ll love this wildlife-focused, nature-filled itinerary in some of Asia’s best jungles and forests.

Map: Sri Lanka Safari (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Negombo
Day 2
Wilpattu National Park
Day 3
Habarana
Day 4
Habarana
Day 5
Arugam Bay
Day 6
Arugam Bay
Day 7
Kataragama
Day 8
Kataragama
Day 9
Tangalle
Day 10
Tangalle
Day 11
Colombo
Day 12
Colombo

Travel Cities (6): Colombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle, Negombo, Sigiriya, Yala National Park

Highlights

  • Head out on multiple safaris in 4WDs through Wilpattu, Minneriya, Kumana and Yala National Parks, looking out for herds of native elephants, leopards, buffalo, deer, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds and more.
  • Don infrared night goggles and witness sea turtles coming ashore at Rekawa beach to lay their eggs while hatchlings dash down to the water to start their new life.
  • Chill out beachside on Arugam Bay and soak up some free time to chill out, explore at your own pace and maybe go swimming, snorkelling or surfing.
  • Explore the biodiverse Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, unique due to its three vastly different ecosystems – the coast, the mangroves and the freshwater tanks.
  • See the incredible site of Sigiriya – a UNESCO World Heritage site, this ruined fortress is one of Sri Lanka's most famous spots. Discover the ruins among thousands of birds, who thrive in the surrounding forests.

Travel Package

 

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Negombo

Arrow Going To

Colombo

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