Travels Vinmin | Wild Trails of the Pearl Island

Tour Overview

Locations Covered: Anawilundawa - Wilpattu - Minneriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe - Yala - Bundala

* Sri Lanka is a remarkable wildlife destination, offering an extraordinary variety of animals within a relatively small island. Wilpattu National Park is famous for its leopards, sloth bears, elephants and spotted deer, while Minneriya National Park is renowned for spectacular gatherings of wild elephants around its ancient reservoir. Horton Plains National Park offers a contrasting highland environment with sambar deer and endemic birds. Udawalawe National Park is an excellent place to observe elephants, buffalo, crocodiles and colourful birdlife. Yala National Park is renowned for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and diverse bird species. Bundala National Park and Anawilundawa Wetland are ideal for spotting flamingos, pelicans, storks and other waterbirds. Attidiya Wetland provides a convenient urban escape for observing wetland birds, reptiles and butterflies. Together, these diverse habitats offer unforgettable opportunities for safaris, bird-watching, photography and nature exploration.
* As soon as you enter Sri Lanka from the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of our ‘VINMIN’ team, who will be your chauffeur cum guide for the tour.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: - Negombo
• Arrival at the BIA Airport and transfer to the hotel in Negombo.
• Check in to the hotel in Negombo and relax.
• City Tour in Negombo in the evening.
• Return to the hotel and Overnight Stay.

Day 2: – Negombo – Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary - Anuradhapura
• Check out of the Hotel and Transfer to Anuradhapura.
• Safari in Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary.
• Check in to the hotel at Anuradhapura and relax.

Day 3 and 4: – Anuradhapura - Wilpattu National Park
• Full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park.
• Return to the hotel and Overnight Stay.

Day 5: – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya - Minneriya
• Check out of the Hotel and Transfer to Sigiriya.
• Check in to the hotel at Sigiriya.
• Sigiriya village tour.
• Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 6: –Sigiriya- - Kandy
• Bird-watching - Sigiriya sanctuary in the Early morning
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Visit the Lion Rock Fortress in Sigiriya
• Transfer to Kandy.
• Check-in to the hotel in Kandy and relax.
• Witness the evening cultural dance.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 7: –Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
• Check out of the Hotel
• Visit to Udawatta Kale Forest Reserve.
• Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
• Check-in to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya, and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 8: –Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains National Park
• Visit to Horton Plains National Park.
• Return to the hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 9: –Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe
• Check out of the Hotel
• Visit the gorgeous town of Ella, Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
• Transfer to Udawalawe.
• Check-in to the hotel in Udawalawe, and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 10: –Udawalawe
• Full-day Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.
• Return to the hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 11: –Udawalawe - Yala
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Yala.
• Check in to the hotel in Yala, and relax.
• Jeep safari in Yala National Park in the evening.
• Return to the hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 12: –Yala-Bundala
• Jeep safari in Yala National Park in the morning.
• Jeep safari in Bundala National Park in the evening.
• Return to the hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 13: –Yala - Bundala – Colombo - Aththidiya
• Jeep safari in Bundala National Park in the morning.
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Colombo.
• Check in to the hotel in Colombo and relax.
• Evening bird-watching trail in Aththidiya wetland.

Day 14: –Colombo
• Colombo City Tour (Depending on your flight time)
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Transfer to BIA Airport.
• Departure.

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Tailor-Made Itinerary Design
Airport Pickups & Transfers
Private Air-Conditioned Luxury Vehicle
English-speaking Expert Tour Driver/Chauffeur
3/4 Star Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast and Dinner
24/7 On-Call Support

What's Not Included

Airfare
Lunch and Beverages
Entrance Tickets
Personal Expenses
All other expenses which are not included in the itinerary

Tailor-Made Tour Customization

If you are interested, please ask for the detailed itinerary of this tour.

This tour is thoughtfully designed to focus primarily on the beautiful destinations of Sri Lanka, complemented by visits to some of the island’s most significant historical, environmental, and cultural attractions. We hope this itinerary provides you with an enjoyable and memorable travel experience. Should you wish to modify the itinerary or include any additional destinations or experiences, please feel free to contact us. Our VINMIN team will be delighted to create a personalized, tailor-made itinerary that perfectly matches your interests, preferences, and travel requirements.