What is included in the 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour?

Every 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour includes direct CMB Airport pickup, smooth private transfers, and personalized service to ensure a seamless big-game and marine escape.

Are longer travel options available if I want to explore more of the island?

Yes! While this is an ideal 5-day wildlife adventure, you can also browse our curated Sri Lanka round tours for longer and more comprehensive holiday itineraries.

5 Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour: Perfect & Best Safari Trip

5 Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour

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Overview

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5 Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour: Ultimate Big-Game and Marine Escape

Booking our 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour is the ultimate big-game and marine escape. Discover why Lonely Planet ranks Sri Lanka top for travelers on your 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour. Tailored for nature enthusiasts, this 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour combines elephant gatherings, big cat tracking, open-ocean whale watching, and UNESCO colonial heritage.

Starting at CMB Airport, our 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour ensures smooth private transfers. Explore UNESCO cultural wonders during your 5 day sri lanka wildlife tour, or browse our Sri Lanka round tours. Book your tour today for an unforgettable island vacation.

Highlights

Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary: Observe orphaned calves at the Elephant Transit Home and track massive wild elephant herds on an afternoon 4x4 game drive.
Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary: Visit the Elephant Transit Home to observe orphaned calf feedings and track massive herds of wild elephants on a private afternoon 4x4 safari.
Yala Big Cat Tracking: Search for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, sloth bear, and mugger crocodile in Yala National Park Block 1 with a private 4x4 safari jeep and dedicated local tracker.
Deep-Sea Whale Safari: Board an ocean excursion from Mirissa Harbor to witness the migratory passage of blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins.
Wild Sea Turtle Snorkeling: Swim alongside wild green sea turtles over shallow tropical coral reefs in protected coastal coves.
Colonial Coastline: Walk along the historic 17th-century ramparts, lighthouse, and cobblestone alleys of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Galle Dutch Fort.

Day 01 :

CMB Airport → Udawalawe Safari (165 km / 3.5 hrs)

Meet your private English-speaking chauffeur-guide upon arrival and travel south into the savanna landscapes of Udawalawe. Visit the Elephant Transit Home to watch feeding hour, followed by a private open-top 4x4 game drive across the reservoir grasslands.

Highlights & Activities: Elephant Transit Home milk-feeding observation, 3-hour private 4x4 safari across Udawalawe National Park, bird watching around the reservoir.
Accommodation: 3-Star Safari Resort / Camp, Udawalawe
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 02 :

Udawalawe → Yala National Park (85 km / 2 hrs)

After breakfast, make a short transfer east toward the coastal scrublands of Yala. In the afternoon, board a dedicated 4x4 safari jeep with an expert wildlife tracker to explore Block 1 during peak leopard and sloth bear movement hours.

Highlights & Activities: 3.5-hour afternoon 4x4 safari in Yala National Park (Block 1), tracking leopards, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, and spotted deer herds.
Accommodation: 3-Star Safari Hotel / Lodge, Yala / Tissamaharama
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 03 :

Yala → Mirissa & Coconut Tree Hill (135 km / 2.5 hrs)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before taking a scenic drive west along the Indian Ocean coastline to the tropical bay of Mirissa. Check into your hotel, enjoy beachfront dining, and take a golden-hour stroll up Coconut Tree Hill.

Highlights & Activities: Southern coastal scenic drive, late afternoon walk to Coconut Tree Hill headland, beach relaxation and sunset viewpoints.
Accommodation: 3-Star Beach Resort / Hotel, Mirissa
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 04 :

Mirissa Whale Safari & Turtle Snorkeling (30 km / 45 min local)

Embark on an early morning deep-sea boat safari from Mirissa Harbor to witness the migratory route of the world's largest mammals. Return for lunch, then spend the afternoon snorkeling with resident sea turtles over shallow reef waters.

Highlights & Activities: Early morning whale and dolphin watching boat safari (06:30 AM departure), afternoon reef snorkeling alongside wild sea turtles and marine life.
Accommodation: 3-Star Beach Resort / Hotel, Mirissa
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 05 :

Mirissa → Galle Fort → CMB Airport (150 km / 2.5 hrs)

Day 05: Mirissa → Galle Dutch Fort → CMB Airport / Colombo (~150 km / ~2.5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive along the coast with a brief photo stop to observe traditional stilt fishermen. Proceed to the 17th-century Galle Dutch Fort for a guided walking tour of its colonial bastions, clock tower, and boutique alleys before a swift Southern Expressway transfer to the airport.

Highlights & Activities: Ahangama stilt fishermen photo stop, UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort walking tour, colonial lighthouse visit, Southern Expressway direct airportl drop-off.

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