Sri Lanka · WILDLIFE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wildlife tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Yala National Park jeep safari with Ajith Safari, golden-hour leopard chances, small 6-seat jeeps, hotel pickup, and lunch on full days.
“We were so lucky and saw a leopard! Our guide was great at making sure we had a loevly morning. A great company to go with in Yala!!”
Bentota River safari by boat through mangroves and delta views, with wildlife like crocodiles, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds in 2 hours.
“We were picked up from our hotel in Wadduwa and driven to Bentoto which was just under an hour. We then met our guide Sumal who took us down the back waters. We saw a variety of wildlife thanks to Sumal. We would have missed so much without his expert eye. We saw a Brahminy Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, monkeys, chameleon, crocodiles, common kingfisher, cormorant, bee eaters, and numerous water monitors. Great value for the 2 hour trip which ended with coconut milk and fresh pineapple. Just remember it’s hot on the trip so take fluids and a hat (oh and your camera obviously!!) Chris, Nicky, Mike & Deb.”
Bentota River mangrove safari by BTM: a 2-hour wildlife cruise with pickup, local guide, and great birding in Bentota, Sri Lanka.
“We loved this! Never seen a mangrove forest up close and it felt like an unanticipated bucket-list experience. Our guide Hari was a lovely guy, very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and with a genuine passion for nature. We saw a chameleon, huge monitor lizard, baby crRead more”
2-hour Bentota River boat safari with mangroves and wildlife spotting, plus hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. From $20.
“The tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable and patient.”
Private 4-hour Kaudulla safari from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Dambulla for elephant herds, birds, wildlife, pickup, and English driver.
“Efortul soferului de a ne duce lângă elefanti,fara a-i deranja sau agasa.”
One day from Colombo packed with Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, village lunch, and a wildlife safari. $60, 14 hours.
“La nostra escursione è stata davvero ottima, merito soprattutto della nostra guida, Janaka, che si è dimostrato preparato, coinvolgente e appassionato. Durante il tour ci ha raccolto aneddoti curiosi e dettagliati interessanti, ci ha portato in posti dove abbiamo avuto la possibilità di vivere la cultura locale da vicino. Tutto era ben organizzato, i tempi perfetti e l’atmosfera sempre rilassata e piacevole. Consiglio vivamente questo tour a chiunque voglia vivere un’esperienza completa e arricchente.”
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Anuradhapura with private pickup, custom jeeps, picnic meals, and a good shot at leopards, elephants, and more.
“We had an amazing day at Wilpattu 🙏🏻 Everything was well organised.”
Half-day 4x4 safari from Hambantota, hunting for leopards, elephants, and more in Yala National Park with an English guide.
“The morning ran smoothly, we saw heaps of animals, no leopards, but lot of elephants and crocodiles. The whole family enjoyed the experience and our tour guide Mattu was terrific”
4x4 safari from Hambantota Port to Yala National Park, chasing leopards and elephants with a guided jeep ride in 5 hours.
“Superb trip. Guide met us at the port gate as arranged. Toured all through Yala national park and saw a great variety of animals. Guide was in constant contact with other guides to locate where animals were. Would definitely recommend.”
Private 10-day Sri Lanka escape with 3-star hotels, UNESCO sights, scenic train ride, Yala safari, and beach time, Colombo to Negombo.
“Thanks for Hashone team support. Chathu and Monika took extra care to make us feel comfortable from start of enquiry to end of the trip.”
Private Kandy tour to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, village lunch, spice garden and a Habarana 4x4 safari, about $19 per person.
“Good trip to Sigiriya. Sinam was very knowledgable about the local area and showed us some terrific food spots on the way. Very friendly and easy to talk to.”
Private 14-day Sri Lanka tour from Negombo to Colombo with UNESCO culture, elephant and Yala safaris, tea country, whales, and beaches.
“Sri Lanka was a feast for the eyes.The mountains , weterfalls,beaches , wildlife, food and people are wonderfully unique. Sam easily organised a tour to suit our taste , pace and budget. Driver Chamal proudly made a totaly memorable experience with his safe driving , care and attention to every detail. I highly recomend Sam and his driver Chamal.”
See Sri Lanka’s Madu Ganga mangroves on a slow boat ride, meet sea turtles, visit temples and masks, then stroll Bentota Beach for $90.
“No English speaking guide while boat riding. We are two of us only on the boat, not too fun. My expectations was group people in trip.I wanted to go fish therapy, but our driver not take the place on our way, that's disappointed.”
Two days of Sinharaja rainforest, Udawalawe jeep safari, and the Ella to Nuwara Eliya blue train, finishing with tea gardens.
“My 2 day tour with overnight stay in spectacular Ella was the best use of my available time in Sri Lanka. It exceeded all of my expectations, I would not have changed a thing. An unforgettable experience that would not have been possible without the help of my expert guide, Sameera. I saw Sri Lanka's natural and local village beauty up close in a way I never imagined I would. Driving through the hill country was pure joy. I am very grateful for having found this wonderful service, being a solo female traveller and I highly recommend it to anyone.”
Private 8-day Sri Lanka wildlife and outdoor adventure from Colombo, with safaris, Sinharaja trek, rafting, hiking, camping BBQ, and beach time.
“Enjoyed the thrilling wild sri lanka with beyondescapes. Hiran from the reservation made our whole trip well planned and flexible. It was lovely throughout the week. We were well cared in every hotel. Some of the hotel staff went their best to fulRead more”
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