Top Sri Lanka Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 2

Spot Sri Lanka’s native animal species in their natural habitats—including a seasonal elephant migration—during this private, half-day tour of Minneriya National Park. Travel in a comfortable, chauffeured Jeep with room for up to five people. Get support and context from your English-speaking guide. Both morning and afternoon options are available.

Get the best from a hike to the World’s End viewpoint in Sri Lanka’s Horton Plains on this private tour from Nuwara Eliya. Trek with a guide to the World’s End escarpment; spotting and learning more about local wildlife than if alone, and stopping at Baker’s Falls. Drink in the bird’s-eye panoramas from the World’s End cliffs and after your return hike, enjoy a tea factory tour and hotel drop-off.

Rather than relying on random sightings of sea turtles in the waters off Mirissa, maximize your chances of seeing them on this small-group adventure. Travel to a hidden marine-life location you’d probably never find independently, don the supplied snorkeling gear, and follow a guide to a turtle hotspot to swim with these beautiful creatures from a respectful distance. Tea and cookies, plus select hotel pickup and drop-off, cap your experience.

Towering over Ella, Ella Rock is an iconic hike that offers beautiful views, not to mention a waterfall, rubber plantations, and tea gardens. Unfortunately, fake signs and deceptive touts can make the trek hard to manage independently. Relax and take it easy with this private tour, which includes a guide, hot drinks, snacks, bottled water, and round-trip private transfers from any hotel in Uva Province.

Have you ever visited two National Parks in single day ? This is a golden opportunity to enjoy two Wild Safaris in two most popular National Parks (Yala & Udawalawe) in Sri Lanka with exploring the nature while witnessing various wild animals. Attractions & Activities – • Udawalawe National Park Safari • Visit Elephant Transit Home • Yala National Park Safari Inclusions: • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver Guide • All Entry Fees ( National Parks & Transit Home) • Safari Jeeps • Lunch Exclutions : • Breakfast • Drinks Key Points • Free Pick-up & Drop-off from Wadduwa, Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle, Hambantota, Yala, Tissamaharama, Udawalawe & nearby areas. This is an All Inclusive Package & No hidden cost applied.

Feel Colombo’s pulse and discover its sights in a way difficult to do independently or by conventional car on this private half-day tuk-tuk tour. Choose a morning or late-afternoon trip and settle into your nimble 3-wheeler with your personal driver-guide. Then, soak in the city’s bustle as you zip to Pettah and Galle Face Green; and stop at temples, markets, and colonial-era landmarks. Admissions are at your own expense.

Get out of the city and explore waterfalls on this nature tour. Depart from your Kandy hotel with your driver-guide and make your way to the countryside. Explore the waterfalls from Wattegama to Bambarella and take time to hike past misty mountains, green valleys, and turquoise pools. Admire the rich nature of the area and spot the seven waterfalls. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch.

The tea country around Nuwara Eliya is one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful corners, but getting around it independently by train or bus can be complicated and slow. This private tour from Kandy steps up: with a private car and driver to show you the highlights in a day. Visit a tea factory, view a waterfall, and more; and as a finale, experience spectacular 360-degree views over the tea plantations and misty peaks from the Ambuluwawa Tower.

Learn about the history and culture of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, on this half-day private tour. Visit key landmarks including the Old Parliament building, Vihara Buddhist Temple, and St Lucia's Cathedral to learn more about the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka. Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour, including private hotel transportation, for just you and your party.

As a major breeding ground for birds, Kumana National Park is a favorite spot for birdwatchers visiting the Ampara District. But the park just isn't home to birds, as you'll discover on this full-day wildlife safari by jeep. Look out for jackals, elephants, leopards, and even the endangered wetland fishing cat. Travelling through the park by jeep means you can cover more ground than on foot, and the assistance of your guide improves your chances of spotting major wildlife.

Fully immerse yourself in Udawalawe National Park on this private full-day tour. Beat planning overwhelm with this all-inclusive package, with your activities, lunch, transportation and entry fees all sorted for you. Enjoy the opportunity to see elephants and other local wildlife as you explore the national park and the nearby Elephant Transit Home facility. A great activity for animals lovers.

Combine Colombo sightseeing with the breezy buzz of tuk-tuk touring on this private excursion. Swap an enclosed car for an open-sided 3-wheeler with a driver-guide, and feel the heartbeat of Sri Lanka’s capital as you discover its top sights and hidden gems beloved by locals. See the Gangaramaya Temple and other landmarks, zip by beaches, explore markets, refuel with local coffee, and enjoy traditional Sri Lankan dishes—all without your having to plan anything yourself.

Climb to the ruins on Sigiriya Rock and explore the Buddha-statue-packed caves of Dambulla—this small-group tour from Colombo removes the stress from visiting two of Sri Lanka’s highlights. Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, and admire the scenery on route into the island’s lush heartlands. Visit Dambulla and then stop at Sigiriya, where you can climb the rock or just stroll its gardens. Admissions are at your own expense.

Bundala National Park may be known for its birds—some 200 species use this spot as migratory grounds—but this less-touristed national park also boasts something else: crowd-free safaris. On this private tour, follow your guide’s keen eye across incredible landscapes, scouting for wild creatures from cormorants and kingfishers to elephants, monkeys, and golden jackals.

If you are an avid birdwatcher, the Kumana National Park Safari is the place to go. This safari offers an opportunity to view thousands of birds from hundreds of species, many of which are migratory. Kumana also has other wildlife in addition to its avian inhabitants.

Spend the day exploring Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park on a private leopard safari with a driver and guide. Cruise through the park with your small group (up to four people) as you look for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, golden jackals and many other unusual species. Enjoy a picnic and time to relax on the beach and leave the logistics to your guides who have a deep knowledge of the animals who live in the park, and how best to spot them.

Discover the magic of Udawalawe National Park with a private guided half-day or full-day Jeep safari. A great way to get up close and personal with the animals of the park, this tour also offers you the chance to ask your guide lots of questions without having to worry about the rest of the group. You can also opt to include park entry fees and choose between a morning or afternoon departure.

Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park attracts wild elephants year-round, especially during the July-September dry season. Maximize your chances of seeing herds around its ancient reservoir on this private afternoon-and-early-evening safari. Traverse scrub, wetlands, and forests aboard a private 4WD with a driver/tracker scouting out viewpoints; watch for elephants, wild deer, buffalo, lizards, and more. Hotel transfers from Habarana and nearby towns are included.

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy a fun, active day tour to some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful waterfalls. After a hotel pickup, take a scenic train, then hike through rainforest, tea fields, and villages to reach the waterfalls. The hike can be challenging but you’ll be rewarded with impressive views and a refreshing swim at Lanka Ella Falls. Also check out Sri Lanka’s highest waterfall, the impressive Bambarakanda Falls.

On this full-day, luxury-minded adventure tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to Yala National Park, without skimping on comfort. Hop a private jeep for a rugged safari across wildlife-filled grasslands, getting a peek at leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, and water buffalos. Bottled water is included, plus an English-speaking animal tracker to maximize your sightings.

Discover the diverse wildlife of Sri Lanka on a 7-hour safari. Hotel pickup and drop-off spares you the headache of rushing to a meeting point or arranging taxis. Early arrival to the park enables your group to observe the flora and fauna before the big tourist crowds take over. Leopards aren’t the only creatures you may encounter. Have your camera on hand for elephants, crocodiles, wild boar, and more.

Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka is well known for its abundance of wildlife. Take a private tour from your hotel in Udawalawe and spend a few hours on a safari through the national park. Keep your eye out for native wildlife including elephants, jungle cats, mongooses, bandicoots, and so much more. This is a chance to learn more about Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife and learn about conservation efforts.

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

Get an eyeful of local elephants—as well as monkeys, mongoose, spotted deer, and plenty of other animals—during this wildlife-filled, half-day private tour to Minneriya National Park. Enjoy front-door pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Dambulla. Refreshments are provided, and tours include a Jeep safari through the park.