Best of Sri Lanka Wildlife & Nature Tour
₹119000
per person
7th to 13th March 2026 – Normal Member – 1,19,000 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person 7th to 13th March 2026 – Lifetime Member – 1,16,500 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person About Sri…
- 7th to 13th March 2026 – Normal Member – 1,19,000 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person
- 7th to 13th March 2026 – Lifetime Member – 1,16,500 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person
About Sri Lanka
This itinerary showcases the best of Sri Lanka’s rainforests, national parks, and coastal treasures, offering a balanced mix of adventure, nature exploration, birdwatching and wildlife photography with touch of cultural experience. One of the most diverse and rewarding tour plans where we explore everything from a butterfly to a whale, from endemic birds to elusive mammals, from underwater wildlife to freshwater birds, from rainforest to open forests and more!
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Destination
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Departure
Mumbai - Sri Lanka - Mumbai -
Dress Code
Casual: Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket. -
Included
Delicious MealsEntry Fees & PermitsExperienced DriversFamily Wali FeelingHandpicked Resort StayLifelong MemoriesTons of Smiles -
Not Included
Flight / Train / Bus TicketsGST 5%Medical AssistanceTensions Hassles & Worries
1
Arrival at Colombo – Drive to Kithulgala
- Arrival in Colombo at 7:00 am, meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Scenic drive to Kithulgala, a haven for birdwatchers. Expect to target 40–50 bird species, including Sri Lankan endemics, specialties, and rarities.
- Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch amidst the lush greenery.
- Afternoon birding session with expert guidance, offering ample opportunities for sightings and photography.
- Overnight in Kithulgala.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Borderlands / Similar
2
Full-Day Birding in Kithulgala
- Full-day guided birding sessions in Kithulgala rainforest and surrounding habitats.
- Search for colorful endemics and elusive rarities of birds kingdom along with some butterflies, reptiles, and other rainforest treasures.
- Breaks for lunch and rest before resuming evening birdwatching.
- Overnight in Kithulgala.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Borderlands / Similar
3
Transfer to Yala – Birding at Tissa for Nocturnal & Rare Wildlife Trails (Approx. 5.5 Hours)
- Early morning check-out after breakfast (around 8:00 am).
- Drive to Yala National Park, one of Asia’s finest wildlife reserves, famed for its leopard population.
- Check in at the lodge followed by lunch.
- Post lunch wildlife trails designed to focus on rarely seen or primarily nocturnal species — including five to six species of owls, eagles, woodpeckers, nightjars, civet cats, jungle cats, and the elusive fishing cat.
- Late dinner.
- Overnight in Yala.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Elephant reach hotel/ Similar
4
Full-Day Safari at Yala National Park
- Sunrise to sunset safari inside Yala National Park.
- A photographer’s paradise, offering encounters with leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a vast variety of bird species.
- Packed meals served during safari to maximize time inside the park.
- Overnight in Yala.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Elephant reach hotel/ Similar
5
Another Full-Day Safari at Yala
- Full-day safari in Yala with new routes and fresh opportunities to capture diverse wildlife behavior.
- Explore varied habitats — wetlands, forests, and open grasslands — to broaden your sightings.
- Overnight in Yala.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Elephant reach hotel/ Similar
6
Morning Safari – Transfer to Mirissa (Approx. 2 Hours)
- Early morning safari, most likely in the peaceful and less-visited Block No. 5 of Yala.
- Return to lodge for check-out.
- Drive to Mirissa (approx. 2 hours).
- Evening leisure at Mirissa Beach with optional snorkeling (depending on water visibility).
- Overnight in Mirissa.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Resort: Mirissa Gate/ Similar
7
Whale & Dolphin Watching – Visit Galle & Turtle Hatchery – Departure
- Early morning (6:30 am – 10:30 am) private boat expedition for whale and dolphin watching, accompanied by a marine biologist for deeper insights.
- Return for check-out.
- Drive to Colombo with en route visits to a Turtle Hatchery and Conservation Center.
- Reach Bandaranaike International Airport by 6:00 pm for further departure.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Upcoming Best of Lanka Wildlife Photography Tour
Not Included :
- 7th to 13th March 2026 - Normal Member – 1,19,000 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person
- 7th to 13th March 2026 - Lifetime Member – 1,16,500 + 5 % GST + 5 % TCS per person
- Kindly get in touch for bulk bookings at 84339 41858 / 74001 93085
Included :
Here is a set of standard inclusions for most of our packages. For specific inclusions also refer to the overview section
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned Vehicle – Mini coach (driver and guide) ex Colombo airport
- Accommodations at the hotels
mentioned or similar, with meals starting from Lunch on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day - Services of an Indian
naturalist and wildlife expert as a group leader from NEI - Registered Sri Lankan
National guide - Service of an English-
speaking chauffeur - Sightseeing at each
destination point as mentioned in the itinerary - 1 full day and 1 half day
birding at kithulgala - One half day Birdling at
Tissa - 01 Half day safari (4 Hours)
and 02 full-day safari ( Sunrise to Sunset) at Yala National Park with entry fees - Only 6 travelers per vehicle (
comfortable customized Hylux), with a dedicated seat and window for every individual - 01 Whale watching tour in the
Indian Ocean (Morning session) private boat expedition accompanied by a marine biologist - Sri Lanka Government Tax
- Toll charges
- Visa to Sri Lanka
- Turtle hatchery visit
- Snorkelling or any water activities apart from whale watching
- Airfares and insurance charges
- Tips to Guides/Chauffeurs/Resorts
- Fees for any activities not mentioned in inclusions/mentioned optional/ad hoc
- Entrance Fee to any sites not mentioned above
- Any fluctuations in the dollar component will affect the costing
- Any extra meal not mentioned in the above program during the tour
- Early check-in or late checkout charges
- Camera or Video permits
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Any service not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- GST 5% as per Indian Government regulations
- TCS on foreign travel as per Indian government tax regulations
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