Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife Tour
Nature Tour in Sri Lanka with Taprobane Tours and Travels
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. In just 10 days you can go from rainforest to cloud forest to dry zone to beach — with leopards, elephants, whales, and 500+ bird species.
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
- Start Colombo
- End Colombo
- Best Time:
Dec – April: Yala, Udawalawe, Mirissa whales, dry weather
May – Oct: Sinharaja is lush, Horton Plains clear, East coast beaches
From $630 Per Person
Minimum 2 Pax Per Tour
“Wild Sri Lanka – Nature & Wildlife Escape”
Private chauffeur, boutique hotels, spa + candlelight dinners included.
YOUR 9 DAY JOURNEY
1-2
Colombo → Sinharaja Rainforest
- UNESCO rainforest. Guided nature walks with naturalist.
- See: Purple-faced Langur, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, giant squirrels, butterflies.
- Night walk for frogs, owls, and fireflies.
- Stay
3-4
Sinharaja → Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains
- Drive to hill country.
- Dawn: Horton Plains National Park – “World’s End” cliff, Baker’s Falls.
- Target: Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sambar deer, endemic plants.
- Afternoon: Tea estate walk + waterfall visit.
- Stay
5-6
Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park
Scenic drive via Ella.
2 safaris in Yala: Morning + evening.
Top sightings: Leopard, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Crocodile, Peacock, 200+ bird species.
- Stay
7
Yala → Udawalawe
Udawalawe National Park – best place to see wild elephants guaranteed.
Afternoon safari. Visit Elephant Transit Home to see baby elephants being fed.
- Stay
8
Udawalawe → Tangalle → Mirissa
- Morning: Bundala National Park for flamingos, storks, and wetland birds.
- Afternoon: Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda or Whale watching in Mirissa season Dec-Apr.
- Stay
9
Mirissa → Colombo → Airport
Stop at Muthurajawela Marsh for mangrove walk and kingfishers.
Airport drop.
- End of Tour
Tour Inclusions
- Greet and meet at Airport
- Air-conditioned vehicle of your choice with driver & fuel
- Hotels & meals as per your requirement
- Driver meals & accommodation
- Bottled mineral water throughout tour
- All government charge, taxes & administration fee
Tour Exclusions
- All entrance fees to sites & Safaris (optional)
- Train tickets(optional)
- Any other sundry expense
What makes this tour amazing
- 4 habitats in 1 trip: Rainforest, Cloud forest, Dry zone, Coast
- Wildlife highlights: Leopard, Elephant, Whale, Endemic birds, Monkeys
- Eco focus: Local guides, small lodges, no big resorts, leave-no-trace
- Photography friendly: Dawn starts, hides available, scope + binoculars on request
FAQ
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