Wildlife Trails & Tea Highlands

From USD 2500Per Person
This 8-day adventure blends Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, highland charm, and thrilling wildlife safaris into one unforgettable journey. Begin at Sigiriya, where you’ll climb the legendary Rock Fortress and explore the ancient Dambulla Cave Temples. Witness wild elephant gatherings on safari in Minneriya National Park, before traveling to Kandy, the sacred last royal capital, with its Temple of the Tooth Relic. Journey into the misty tea-clad slopes of Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England,” with tea tastings and lakeside walks. Then head south to Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, and crocodiles. Conclude at the UNESCO heritage city of Galle, with sunsets on the ramparts and colonial charm.
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Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and transfer to Sigiriya (approx. 4–5 hrs). The drive takes you through countryside landscapes of paddy fields and coconut plantations.

Evening: Check in to your hotel and relax at leisure, perhaps with an ayurvedic massage or a swim.

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.

Morning: Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with frescoes, landscaped gardens, and breathtaking summit views.

Afternoon: Set off on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for its seasonal elephant gatherings and sightings of deer, monkeys, and exotic birds.

Evening: Return to your hotel for rest and leisure.

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.

Morning: Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a vast rock complex with over 150 Buddha statues and colorful murals.

Afternoon: Drive to Kandy (approx. 2.5–3 hrs), stopping en route at a spice garden. Upon arrival, enjoy a short cultural city tour.

Evening: Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where evening rituals create a serene atmosphere.

Overnight Stay: Kandy at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.

Morning: Drive into the misty tea country of Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5 hrs), with winding roads through lush plantations and cascading waterfalls.

Afternoon: Visit a tea factory and estate, followed by a lakeside walk at Gregory Lake.

Evening: Enjoy leisure time in the cool climate, with options for a private dinner or exploring the colonial town center.

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.

Morning: Scenic transfer to Yala (approx. 5–6 hrs), passing changing landscapes from mountains to dry-zone forests.

Afternoon: Arrive and check in to your safari lodge.

Evening: Relax at the lodge with dinner under the stars, or take a short walk in the wilderness surroundings.

Overnight Stay: Yala at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Lodges.

Morning: Embark on a jeep safari in Yala National Park, famed for its leopard population as well as elephants, sloth bears, and birdlife.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for poolside relaxation or an optional second safari for more wildlife encounters.

Evening: Enjoy leisure at the lodge, with a barbecue or candlelit dinner.

Overnight Stay: Yala at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Lodges.

Morning: Drive along the southern coast to Galle (approx. 4–5 hrs).

Afternoon: Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO site with cobblestone streets, Dutch/Portuguese architecture, boutiques, and the lighthouse.

Evening: Watch the sunset from the ramparts, followed by dinner at a boutique café inside the fort.

Overnight Stay: Galle at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.

Morning: Transfer via the expressway to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) (approx. 2.5 hrs), with optional short stops en route if time permits.

Overnight Stay: Not applicable (departure).

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