Explore the spectacular beauty of nature in Sri Lanka and create memories that will last a lifetime. Aventara Travels offers comprehensive Sri Lanka nature tours that provide ample opportunities to witness the marvellous appeal of this land's flourishing wildlife. Discover the country's many remarkable national parks like Yala, Wilpattu, Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Gal Oya and treat yourself to a truly unforgettable holiday experience!
You will be arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake where a representative of Aventara Travels will meet you.
Transfer to the city of Negombo. Check-in at the hotel and rest by the gorgeous sea while preparing for your exciting adventure! Negombo is a city that is tinged with the charm of a diverse ethnicity. A delicious seafood dinner by the ocean will be served at a hotel in Negombo.
Overnight: Negombo
Have breakfast at your hotel and visit the famous fishing market in Negombo. You will then leave the hotel and go to the world famous Wilpattu National Park. Witness the magical beauty of the 'willus', which are sand rimmed basins that naturally collect groundwater.
Many species of animals can be witnessed within the territories of Wilpattu National Park and among these, the Sri Lankan sloth bear takes a prominent place. When the evening comes, take a safari tour to see the white sands of the national park.
Return to your campsite and enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner.
Overnight: Near Wilpattu National Park
Witness the ethereal charm of the Wilpattu National Park in the golden light of the morning sun. Return to the campsite to have your breakfast. Take a shower and prepare to leave for Anuradhapura.
You will be enjoying an idyllic cycling tour through this city, passing paddy fields and manmade reservoirs to reach the ancient city. Here you will find the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Return to the hotel in Anuradhapura and enjoy your dinner in a large garden amidst serenity and an old world charm.
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Relish a delicious breakfast at your hotel and travel to the local village of Hiriwadunna. Witness the charming simplicity of the lives of the locals while exploring historic manmade reservoirs.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Minneriya National Park which is quite famous for its large herds of elephants. There are many species of mammals, birds, butterflies, and fish in the region.
Overnight: Dehigaha Ela
Start the day with a jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy a packed breakfast within the park and return to the hotel for a shower and lunch.
In the afternoon you will visit Kaudulla National Park for your second safari trip for the day. This enchanting national park nurtures 24 species of mammals out of which the most prominent one is the Sri Lankan elephant.
Overnight: Dehigaha Ela
Feast on a good breakfast at your hotel and set off to explore the beautiful Gal Oya National Park.
You can enjoy boat safaris and jeep safaris at the Gal Oya National Park. If you take the boat ride, you will be able to visit the beautiful Bird Island, where large flocks of gorgeous birds abound. You will also get the opportunity to witness the enchanting spectacle of swimming elephants in the glistening reservoir known as the Senanayake Samudra!
Overnight: Gal Oya
Leave your hotel with your packed breakfast and lunch to visit the Gal Oya National Park. Embark on an enchanting boat safari in the park and visit the Bird Island.
Have your breakfast on board and go to the Nilgala entrance of the Gal Oya National Park. You will be taking an exciting jeep safari through the rugged terrain of this region that is teeming with birds and butterflies.
Overnight: Gal Oya
Have your breakfast and enjoy a relaxing time exploring the beauty of the environs of the hotel and the village.
Today you will be driving to Yala via Monaragala. En route enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Near Yala National Park
Leave your hotel with a packed breakfast to the world renowned Yala National Park. This mesmerising destination has one of the highest leopard densities in the world, so your chances of spotting these apex predators roaming stealthily in their natural habitats will remain quite high.
Spend the warm hours of the afternoon witnessing the raw, unspoiled beauty of this enchanting destination and the wildlife that call it home.
Overnight: Near Yala National Park
Enjoy your breakfast at the campsite and prepare to leave for Galle. En route you will visit the quaint town of Ahangama. Here you will see stilt fishermen, patiently waiting for a catch.
Take time to visit the Galle Fort which was built by the Portuguese back in the year 1588. Upon completion, proceed to the city of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Colombo
It's time to say goodbye to the glorious paradise island until you visit again for yet another fascinating tour!
Check-out from your hotel and proceed from Colombo to the Bandaranaike International Airport.