Wildlife & Nature Escape — Private 10-Day Tour
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A wildlife lover's dream. Track leopards at Yala, witness the elephant gathering at Minneriya, spot blue whales at Mirissa, and trek through the UNESCO Sinharaja Rainforest. Five parks, one extraordinary island.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Ages: 3–99
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ticket type: Mobile ticket accepted
Highlights
- Wilpattu National Park — leopards & sloth bears
- Minneriya elephant gathering (Aug–Oct)
- Knuckles Mountain Range UNESCO biosphere trekking
- Sinharaja Rainforest — endemic birds & wildlife
- Yala National Park — full-day leopard tracking
- Mirissa blue whale & dolphin watching
What's included ▾
- Private A/C vehicle with expert naturalist guide
- 9 nights eco-lodge & nature resort accommodation
- All meals
- 3 full-day safari jeeps with park fees
- Whale watching boat
- Binoculars & field guides provided
- Airport transfers
What's not included ▾
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional bird hide sessions (+Get a Free Quote)
Meeting & pickup ▾
- Driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport arrivals with name board
- Hotel pickups available from Colombo or Negombo
- Drop-off at Colombo airport on departure day
- Driver's WhatsApp shared 48 hours before arrival
Cancellation policy ▾
- Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before start
- Free reschedule up to 48 hours before
- No refund for cancellation within 24 hours
Additional information ▾
- Confirmation sent within 24 hours of booking
- This is a private tour — no other travellers join your vehicle
- Itinerary can be customised around your interests
- Dress modestly when visiting temples (sarongs provided)
- Sri Lanka e-visa required — apply at eta.gov.lk (Get a Free Quote)
📋 Private tour — itinerary fully flexible. Below is our recommended plan. Contact us to customise.
1–2
Colombo → Wilpattu
Airport pickup · Drive to Wilpattu (3.5hrs)
- Airport pickup
- Drive to Wilpattu (3.5hrs)
- Afternoon safari
- Eco lodge check-in
All meals
3
Wilpattu Full Day Safari
Dawn safari (6AM) · Leopard & sloth bear tracking
- Dawn safari (6AM)
- Leopard & sloth bear tracking
- Afternoon second safari
- Bird watching at dusk
All meals
4–5
Minneriya & Knuckles
Minneriya elephant gathering safari · Knuckles Mountain Range trek
- Minneriya elephant gathering safari
- Knuckles Mountain Range trek
- Endemic bird watching
- Waterfall hike
All meals
6–7
Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja UNESCO Rainforest guided walk · Endemic birds & purple-faced langurs
- Sinharaja UNESCO Rainforest guided walk
- Endemic birds & purple-faced langurs
- Night walk (optional)
- Eco lodge stay
All meals
8–9
Yala National Park
Full-day Yala leopard tracking · Elephant herds & crocodiles
- Full-day Yala leopard tracking
- Elephant herds & crocodiles
- Udawalawe elephant safari
- Beach at Tangalle
All meals
10
Mirissa → Airport
Pre-dawn whale watching boat · Blue whales & spinner dolphins
- Pre-dawn whale watching boat
- Blue whales & spinner dolphins
- Drive to airport
- Farewell
Breakfast included
Tour details & pricing
Vehicle options
- 1–3 passengers: Toyota Prius / Premio (A/C sedan)
- 4–6 passengers: Toyota KDH van (A/C minivan)
- 7–12 passengers: Rosa Coaster (A/C minibus)
- Luxury upgrade: Mercedes / BMW (+Get a Free Quote/day)
Hotel upgrade options
- 3-star standard: Included in base price
- 4-star upgrade: +Get a Free Quote–300 depending on duration
- 5-star luxury: +Get a Free Quote–700 depending on duration
Group size pricing
| Group size | Vehicle | Price/person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | Sedan | Get a Free Quote + 20% |
| 2 people | Sedan | Get a Free Quote |
| 3–4 people | Minivan | Get a Free Quote - 15% |
| 5+ people | Minivan/bus | Get a Free Quote - 25% |
4.9
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198 reviews
5 ★90%
4 ★8%
3 ★2%
James & Sarah M.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
March 2025
★★★★★
"Absolutely unforgettable"
Our driver-guide was exceptional from start to finish. Sri Lanka exceeded every expectation — the landscapes, the people, the food. Velona Travels handled every detail perfectly. Cannot recommend enough!
Klaus & Marie H.
🇩🇪 Germany
February 2025
★★★★★
"Perfekte Organisation"
Alles war perfekt organisiert. Unser Fahrer sprach hervorragendes Englisch und war unglaublich hilfreich. Sri Lanka ist ein wunderschönes Land — wir kommen definitiv wieder!
Raj & Priya P.
🇦🇺 Australia
January 2025
★★★★★
"Sri Lanka will change your life"
We've travelled to 35 countries and Sri Lanka is genuinely in our top 3. Everything Velona Travels arranged was perfect. Our guide's knowledge and warmth made it truly special. Already planning to return!
