Sri Lanka Wildlife Mini Hop – 2 (Private Tour)

4 Days

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Difficulty

Easy
Tour Type

Private Tour
Admission Fee

All Site entrance fees and park fees are included
Best Season

Year around
Peak Period Supplements

Included
Language

Guides speaking other languages are available for an additional fee
Arrival City

Udawalawe | Airport Pickup included
Departure City

Yala | Airport Drop included
Free Cancellation

Yes. Up to 45 Days
Mineral Water

Through all the day
Payment Method

Only 10% to confirm
Check Rates & Availability

Yes
Transportation

Car/ Van with A/C
Wifi

Available subject to the coverage

Overview

With this amazing holiday experience in Sri Lanka, you will cover most of the wildlife experience that Sri Lanka has to offer in a relatively short time - in just 04 days.

Sri Lanka is blessed with diverse and abundant wildlife throughout the island and in the seas around it. Thanks largely to the establishment of vast National Parks, the variety of wildlife encountered here is simply staggering. Leopards, Elephants, Sloth Bears are just some of the more famous animals in Sri Lanka, but the island has a whole lot more to offer to all types of wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. During this tour you will visit the 02 biggest National Parks, go on multiple Private Safaris.

Your accommodation will consist of handpicked glamping campsites, designed to minimize time spent in travel. This will allow you to have the maximum time to focus on your wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka and enjoy your accommodation, destinations, and the amazing cuisine.

Ideal For - Recommended for Solo Travelers / Couples / Friends / Families with kids and teenagers / Groups consisting of friends and family.

Highlights at a glance

Visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are nurtured and injured elephants are nursed back to health.
Meet the giants of the forests - the Sri Lankan elephants - as you explore Udawalawe National Park.
Explore the world’s best park for Leopards, Yala National Park, with multiple safaris.
Stay at Tented Safari Camps bordering the National Parks in Sri Lanka and experience guided safaris, candlelight dinners under the stars, night walks and delicious BBQ served by roaring campfires.

Itinerary

Day
1

Arrival at Udawalawe National Park Entrance

Welcome to Sri Lanka!!! Your chauffeur will be waiting for you at the arrival lobby at the airport with a Paging board with your name on it. You will drive to Udawalawe soon after your arrival, we will head to the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe where over 50 elephants are being cared for, before being released to the wild. Next: an evening Guided Jeep Safari at Udawalawe. After dinner under the stars, you will be taken on a night drive at the buffer zone of Udawalawe National Park to observe the nocturnal behaviour of elephants. Stay night at Big Game Campsite Udawalawe.

Dinner

Camping Tent Stay

<a href="https://www.srilankabiggamesafaris.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Game by Eco Team - Udawalawe Camp</a>

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Day
2

Heading to Leopard’s Kingdom; Yala

After having breakfast at your campsite, drive to Yala and check in at your tented safari campsite. You'll have a Cooking demonstration arranged at the campsite for your lunch before you're off for an evening safari drive in Yala National Park to capture big shots in their natural habitat. Back to the campsite, enjoy a hearty bbq dinner followed by a night walk around the camp vicinity before you wind up your day.

Breakfast + Dinner

Glamping Tent Stay

<a href="https://www.srilankabiggamesafaris.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Game by Eco Team - Yala Camp</a>

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Day
3

Into the thick of it; Yala

An early morning start will see you set off on a full day safari with packed breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments. Full day safaris are the best when it comes to getting the most sightings in, as it allows you to be inside the park for an extended period of time. A significant part of Yala borders the Indian Ocean and your picnic-style lunch on this day will be served in a safe location by the beach, where Park visitors are permitted to disembark from their vehicles.

Breakfast + Dinner

Glamping Tent Stay

<a href="https://www.srilankabiggamesafaris.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Game by Eco Team - Yala Camp</a>

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Day
4

Departure to Bandaranaike International Airport

We’ve reached the end of your 04-night short break in Sri Lanka and it is time to depart. Your driver will take you to Colombo Airport in time to catch your departure flight.
Or We can have one night extension with a stay in Galle; including a Whale Watching Boat Ride in the sea off Mirissa if you travel between November and April.

Breakfast

Includes

03 nights accommodation on double/twin sharing basis
Half board basis at all Campsites
Transportation from Udawalawe Park Entrance to Campsite in Udawalawe and from there to Campsite in Yala.
Jeep Safaris in the above mentioned National Park in private Jeeps including the entry permit costs & government tracker fees.
Jeep cost of night drive at Udawalawe buffer zone.
Service charges at the hotels & current applicable taxes by the Sri Lankan Government.

Excludes

Transportation upto Udawalawe National Park Entrance on day 01 and Onwards Transportation from Yala Campsite on Day 04. (we could arrange this transfers from/ to any location on request)
Any International or Domestic flights.
Any Visa fee or ETA fee. (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Christmas & New Year Eve dinner supplement. (24th & 31st December)
Any additional beverage or food.
Early Check-in or Late Checkout Charges at Hotels.
Any tips to the staff.
Any expense of personal requirements telephone, laundry, hotel extra bills etc.)
Any additional expenses , other than mentioned in the inclusions list above.

FAQs

What happens after I confirm the tour?

When it comes to the accommodation, all the reservations are subject to availability at the time of confirmation, and as soon as we have received the payment, our Tour Operations Team will take in charge of your tour and proceed with the reservations. In case a hotel mentioned in your itinerary has no availability, we will find you an alternative. No changes will be done without your approval!

Will I receive a schedule with exact timings for my tour?

We will make a rough day-by-day schedule for your tour, but won’t set you exact timings for each and every activity - unless there is a an activity which start at a specific time. Since you will be traveling by private vehicle, with a knowledgeable driver-guide, we want you to have your part in decision making. With the help from him, you may tune the schedule to your rhythm.

Am I allowed to do any extra stops or visits?

Along the destinations included in your itinerary, you are free to take as many stops as you want to. When it comes to additional visits and destinations that are located out of the original route, the extra kilometers will be taken in consideration. For your journey, we will calculate a total mileage that is sufficient for the whole tour and mentioned in your itinerary. If this limit is exceeded, we will charge a supplement according the extra mileage.

Am I allowed to do any changes to my itinerary during the tour?

We’ll do our best to accommodate the programme in your needs and wishes, if something urgent occurs during your tour. In a situation that requires changing the accommodation, the cancellation policies of the hotels concerned are to be taken on account.

Will I need a visa?

Since the 1st of January 2012, all travelers must be in possession of a visa when arriving in Sri Lanka. Citizens from Singapore and The Maldives are the only exempt. Visitors can apply for the official Electronic Travel Authorization (visa) via www.eta.gov.lk, or upon arrival at the airport. There is a small fee to pay, and you must have at least six months left on your passport at the time of travel to obtain one.

Are credit cards widely accepted?

MasterCard and Visa are widely used and accepted by many local shops, restaurants and hotels, but it’s always better to double check. Other major cards such as AmEx and DinersClub are accepted often also.

Experiential Journeys: Pioneering Wildlife and Experiential Travel Founded in 2000 by visionary entrepreneur Anuruddha Bandara, Experiential Journeys has grown into the leading specialist in Wildlife Tourism and Experiential Travel across Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives. With five specialised accommodation brands in Sri Lanka, we offer the country's most unique Tented Accommodations and Lodges. Our shift from mass-produced packages to personalised tour solutions reflects our deep understanding of evolving global travel trends. Committed to responsible tourism, we focus on community benefits, conservation, minimal carbon emissions, and preserving local culture. Celebrating 24 years of innovation, we proudly collaborate with over 140 national and international partners, continuing to make a positive impact worldwide.

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