Beach & Wildlife Escape

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Best months

Dec – Mar · April

Stops

5 destinations

Price

On request

Highlights

• Udawalawe elephant safari
• Two Yala game drives
• Blue whale cruise
• Madu River boat safari

Your route

1. Day1
   

   Arrive in Sri Lanka · Colombo

   West Coast · Overnight Colombo

   The capital: colonial landmarks, street food, galleries and the Galle Face seafront.

   • Meet & greet at Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
   • Tuk-tuk city tour & Pettah market
2. Day2
   

   Travel to Udawalawe

   South · Overnight Udawalawe

   Open grasslands and a reservoir where wild elephant herds are seen almost every drive.

   • Elephant safari
3. Day3
   

   Travel to Yala

   South · Overnight Yala

   The world’s highest density of leopards, plus elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.

   • Afternoon jeep safari
4. Day4
   

   Explore Yala

   South · Overnight Yala

   The world’s highest density of leopards, plus elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.

   • Dawn safari in Block 1
5. Day5
   

   Travel to Mirissa

   South Coast · Overnight Mirissa

   Palm-fringed crescent bay and the island’s best spot for blue whale watching.

   • Whale watching cruise
6. Day6
   

   Explore Mirissa

   South Coast · Overnight Mirissa

   Palm-fringed crescent bay and the island’s best spot for blue whale watching.

   • Coconut Tree Hill & beach time
7. Day7
   

   Travel to Bentota

   West Coast · Overnight Bentota

   Golden beaches, river safaris and water sports on the sunny south-west coast.

   • Madu River mangrove safari
8. Day8
   

   Departure

   Transfer to CMB airport

   • Breakfast, then private transfer to the airport

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking chauffeur-guide
• Accommodation with breakfast
• Airport meet & greet
• All transfers & fuel
• 24/7 WhatsApp support

Not included

• International flights
• Entrance fees (quoted separately)
• Lunches & dinners
• Visa (ETA)