Top Sri Lanka Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 3

This safari takes you on an exclusive ride through the Minneriya National Park which is highly famed for its elephants and wildlife. The three-tour options allow you to select whether you wish to watch wildlife during their morning activities, evening activities or even throughout the day. You also get a complimentary pickup and drop-off if you’re staying within a 5km limit of the entrance.

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.

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.

Keep your eyes peeled for jungle cats, foxes, mongooses, water buffalo, and much more on this private, guided tour to Udawalawe National Park. Your naturalist guide knows their stuff about Sri Lankan wildlife, so feel free to ask any questions you have. Your 4x4 vehicle, snacks, and safari are all taken care of for you, but bring some extra cash for entry tickets to the national park.

Organizing your own safari in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park can be tricky. Skip hours of research and phone scrolling, and make everything easy with this private safari, complete with transfers from local hotels. Choose your preferred time slot and travel to the park by private vehicle. Then, enjoy a Jeep drive through the scrub and jungle looking for elephants, sloth bears, birds, and naturally, Yala’s often-elusive leopards. Park entry is included.

Streamline a vacation to Sri Lanka and skip the hassle of organizing a multi-day trip with this 8-day private package. Avoid the pressure of keeping up with large tour groups, and enjoy a vacation experience that's just for you and your group. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and more.

Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most stunning cities, but covering the highlights in a single day can prove challenging without private transportation. Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day, small-group excursion from Colombo includes door-to-door transfers. Visit a turtle hatchery, sail along the Madu River (own expense), and tick off top historical sights like the Galle Fort Lighthouse and Clock Tower.

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.

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy a private full-day safari tour in Udawalawe National Park. After a handy pickup from your Ella hotel, embark on a comfortable Jeep safari in the sanctuary. Look out for elephants, sloth bears, leopards, and crocodiles, among other birds and animals. Learn more about the park and its inhabitants from your guide. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel.

Explore some of the most important places in Sri Lanka with this six day guided, private tour. Relax and enjoy the sites, since the day’s activities will be organized by your guide, and you’ll have a private driver. Note that accommodation is not included, so book that on your own. Each day will be full of experiences in nature, or learning about Sri Lanken culture, or both.

Bunches of Elephants can be seen in their natural behavior and visitors will be amazed to see hundreds in bunch. You will be transferred by a off-road/ 4WD jeep which is specially designed for outdoor activities like this. Out chauffeurs speak good English and equipped with good local knowledge. You will not regret about the decision after completing the tour. There are two National Parks located within close proximity. They are Minneriya & Kaudulla National Park. Normally the Elephants are switching between two parks during the different months of the year depending on the rain situation and the level of the water of the lakes inside the parks. We will advise the guests about the best location to witness the Elephants on the particular time period and proceed to the relevant park with guest's approval.

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.

Choose one of Sri Lanka's national parks—Hurulu Eco Park, Kaudulla National Park, or Minneriya National Park—for a half-day private jeep safari. With a dedicated guide by your side, you'll get the most out of your visit; you can move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions. You may see herds of Asian elephants or a variety of species of fish, amphibians, or birds. Convenient pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

Your private safari at Bundala National Park begins after ticket verification at the main entrance. Travel by jeep through peaceful lagoons, wetlands, reservoir banks, and open grasslands, with excellent chances to observe wildlife in their natural surroundings. Bundala is especially famous for birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, ibises, and birds of prey, making it a great destination for bird photography. You may also spot elephants, Spotted Deer, Wild Water Buffalo, Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards, and other wildlife during the safari. The scenic wetlands offer beautiful photography opportunities, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. After the safari, you will be transferred back comfortably to Hambantota Seaport in time for your cruise departure.

Have a seat in a first-class tuk tuk with a dedicated guide for a private tour of Colombo. You'll travel efficiently through the city, weaving through traffic to see the maximum number of sights in a single day. This overview is great for first-time visitors, and your guide can focus on sites and narrative that interest you. Stops can include the Pettah market, the Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist temple, and others.

Experience the vibrant and authentic side of Colombo! Join us for an exclusive journey off the beaten path, where you'll meet locals, explore bustling neighborhoods, and discover hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy delicious stops that highlight the city's flavors. This is your chance to uncover Colombo’s true spirit through its people and unique places.

Yala National Park is one of Earth’s top locations for spotting leopards. Get a better chance of a sighting when you join this intimate leopard-focused safari, departing in the early morning from your Tissamaharama or Yala National Park hotel. Your safari driver/guide will choose the routes where sightings are most likely, but not neglect Yala’s other wildlife, including elephants. Please note: Park entrance fees are at your own expense.

this tour, you take part in an approximate 2-hour round-trip hike up Little Adam’s Peak accompanied by a qualified guide sharing interesting information about tea plantations, fauna, and flora. This mountain has an elevation of 1141 m above sea level, and gains its name from its similarity of shape to the famous Adam’s Peak, the fifth tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. The summit of the mountain has great panoramic views, especially in the morning when you will be hiking. Also take an approximately 40-minute walk through woodlands to the famous Nine Arches Bridge, This incredible historical viaduct built entirely from stone, bricks and cement (with no steel) was created in the British era of Sri Lanka. It spans a space of over 300 feet and has a height of approximately 100 feet. You will be able walk along the railroad passing over the bridge, and listen to your hiking guide explain the history and stories about Nine Arches. . .

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.

Some of the bird species that you may see are the endemic red-faced malkoha and the Sri Lankan junglefowl. You could also catch an elusive look at colorful peafowl, a painted stork, a black-headed ibis or even a Sri Lankan frogmouth. There are many reptiles you may see on the banks of water bodies, such as the Mugger Crocodile or water monitors. There are quite a few species of skinks, lizards, and snakes as well. There are around 50 species of butterflies in Wasgamuwa Park that may interest butterfly enthusiasts. Eight of these species are endemic

Famed for its population of hundreds of elephants, Udawalawe National Park is a must for wildlife lovers in Sri Lanka. Discover it with an experienced driver/guide on a private morning or evening safari. Choose a Jeep-only package or upgrade to include park entrance tickets. The price includes 2-way transfers from locations within 3 miles (5 kilometers) of the park gate, but surcharges apply for many hotels.

Experience the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip from Colombo, with an expert driver-guide. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery; see the stilt fishermen at Weligama; and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums, and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte's simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.