Best Nature And Wildlife Tours In Srilanka

Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. The original name of the area was Maha Eliya Thenna - great open plain.

About the Activity:

Explore Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with this guided walking tour. The journey begins at approximately 06:00 am as you get picked up from your hotels in Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Relish the cedar site perched on the edge of the Central Highlands midway between Nuwara Eliya and Haputale.
Keep your eye so you might see a variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Bear Monkey, and Sambar.

Enjoy your lunch at the Summer Hill Breeze Hotel. Visit the Tea Plantation and Pedro Tea Factory to learn about tea production and engage with a tea plucking experience. End your trip at around 05.30 pm by getting dropped off to your hotel.

Meals:
Delicious Lunch will be included in the package. 

Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax
Maximum occupancy: 8 Pax

Starting time: 06.00 am
Endtime: 05.30 pm

About the Activity:

• Embark on a day tour to Sinharaja rain forest reserve to see the nature's gifts being lulled and preserved.
• Get picked up from your hotels in Sabaragamuwa at around 6 AM and start your tour by taking a walk in the tea plantation estates and delight in the lush-greenery surrounding you.
• Aftermath, start your exploration of  Sinharaja Rain Forest, which is rich in vivid range of flora and fauna, and enjoy the presence of various animals and reptiles delighting in this wild experience.
• Continue your journey, drive to the beautiful paddy fields and acquaint yourself more about the local rice cultivation, methods and later pay a visit to the rubber plantation and know more about this local produce.
• End this delightful day trip by paying a visit to the solacing Big Buddha Temple before getting dropped to your hotels in the evening. 

Know Before You Go:

Pick up/Drop off: Hotel in Sabaragamuwa
Type of transfer: Shared 
Tour Duration: 8 hours(approx.)
Tour starting time: 06:00 AM 

About the Activity:

• Get ready to feel the essence of Riverston, located approximately 30 km from the Matale town.
• Get picked up from your hotel in Kandy and commence your exploration by 8:30 AM in the morning after reaching Riverston and enjoy the view until it is dusk.
• Visit the two great waterfalls of Riverston “Sera Ella” and “Bambarakiri Ella which will get refreshed and rejuvenated.
• Embark on a 4 KM trek along the Sera Ella waterfalls and passing through the beautiful dense forest. 
• Aftermath, enjoy a lip-smacking lunch and proceed to enjoy a photography session in Pitawala Pathana trail and witness the beauty of the surroundings. 
• At around 5.30 PM in the evening, end your trip and head back to Kandy by getting dropped off to your respective hotel. 

About the Activity:

• Delight in an exciting session of jeep safari. Enthrall in this 4 hour long safari that provides you with ample memories to cherish for a lifetime.
• Admire the age old tradition of stilt fishing where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
• Post this visit an ancient temple, Moonstone mine place and cinnamon garden – enjoy the tangy aroma while walking through this spice garden.
• Visit paddy fields and know more about the local rice cultivation, methods.

NOTE: Pick-up and drop from the hotel till the location of the activity.

Difficulty Level: Easy.

Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.

What To Expect

Visiting Yala National Park

This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons. 

Thrilling private Jeep Safari

Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.

Hassle-free round-trip transportation

Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.

  

Wildlife Guide 

You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods. 

Know Before You Go

Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private

Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle

Pick-up time: 3:30 am

Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm

Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)

Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years

Insider Tips:

• Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems

• Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun

Embark on an exciting trek to Adam’s peak located in the Sri Paada Wilderness Sanctuary, which is one of the largest sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. 

About the activity:

Get picked up from your hotel in Kandy at around 03.00 pm and reach the rain forest which spreads over 224 sq.km. and envelops the Adam’s Peak. The trek begins as you arrive at the Nallathanniya trailhead at around 06:30 in the evening, post a short briefing you can commence the trek. Reach to the top at around 01:00 am and relax and have refreshments as you behold the wonder of a beautiful sunrise. Enjoy a lip-smacking dinner after reaching the top. Descend the trail by 06:30 am and start on the way to visit a beautiful waterfall in the vicinity and enjoy a lip-smacking breakfast. The trek ends as you reach the Nallathaniya Trail Head by 09:30 AM and head back to your hotels. 

Melas:

Delicious packed Dinner and Snacks & Breakfast with bottled water will be served during the trek.

Starting time: 03.30 pm

Endtime: 09.30 am

Starting point & Endpoint:

All travelers will be picked and dropped back to the hotel. 

Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax

Maximum occupancy: 15 Pax

About the Activity:

• Starting your hiking early in the morning from Le Petrin  in Plaine Champagne  you will take a scenic track through the Maccabée forest .
• Enjoy this opportunity to discover the breathtaking views on the island with possibilities of many snapshots along the way..
• Catch a glimpse of the endangered Echo Parakeet or even the Pink Pigeon, both native birds of Mauritius, exclusively found in the black River national park.
• Enter the Black River through an ancient hike trail and enjoy the delicious lunch at a kiosk.  Then take 45 minutes hike to exit at the Black River National Parks Forestry.

About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour:

- You will be picked from your hotel at 8:00 am for a tour to Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy where you can enjoy a daylong adventurous expedition. 

- Spend a day amid the elephants and explore the largest home of wild Asian elephants in the world. 

- Behold the large herds of captive elephants roaming around freely, bathing pleasingly, wading slowly, and cuddling each other affectionately.

- Relish the fun of watching calves playing with each other happily and rushing here and there aimlessly.

- Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal. 

- Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens.

- Play with elephants, caress them, feed them, click snaps with them, and enjoy watching them bathe in a river. 

- In your Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage tour, you’ll also get a chance to learn how this orphanage caters elephants, provides them food, and treats the injured ones. 

- Also, visit Royal Botanical Garden and witness a huge collection of orchids of numerous varieties. At 4:00 pm you will be drop off to your hotel

About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:

Witnessing a large herd of elephants is not a usual thing. So, if you want to make your day unusual by seeing plenty of elephants, visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy. Being the largest home of captive elephants in the world, this orphanage has many wonders to throw your way.  Pinnawala elephant orphanage is not just an orphanage but also a nursery and the captive breeding earth for the Asian elephants. 

The institution was home to nearly 10,000 elephants in 2011. Since then, the number is increasing only. No wonder why it is because Pinnawala elephant orphanage does a lot for the orphaned elephants. Once you’re there, you yourself can see how institution cares, rescues, and treats the elephants. 

In this elephant orphanage, you’ll get an opportunity to play with elephants and feed them. You can also delight in the herd of elephants wading, bathing, and cooling them off pleasantly in the riverside.  Before finishing your tour, head to Kandy View Point and capture the breathtaking vista of the entire city from the high above. In the end, take a stroll in Royal Botanical Garden and admire the glory of nature. 

Opening Hours:

Daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm

Kandy, a famous spot in the Sri Lankan city, imparts great richness in historical as well as religious composition. The location is widely called as the Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic that marks the habitat of several remarkable museums and iconic attractions. The spot is ideal for gathering peace and caters immense delight to the visitors.

About the Package:
The Pinnawala and Kandy day tour lets you experience a delightful sightseeing experience that leads you to the prominent attractions namely Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Peradeniya botanical garden, Kandy- the hill capital. Take advantage of the tour and capture the scenic spots in your lenses.

The package is inclusive of comfortable transportation along with pick up and drop off facility in AC vehicle from the hotel. In addition, the package includes the service of an expert guide and entrance tickets.

Timings: You can book the package for 8 hours time period that starts at 7.30 am.

Starting/Ending Point: Your Hotel or residence

Note: Minimum of two persons and a maximum of 9 persons are required to book the tour package.

Unlike the rest of the island, the southern end of Mauritius has some darker and earthier vibes and you will be seeing all of it on this southern Mauritius tour. The tour will take you to places that have a bit of historical and spiritual significance. This is a unique tour in Mauritius and will give you a very different experience than what travellers usually get. 

What to Expect

Visit the island's biggest ship model factory
Visit the Historic Marine, which is famous for being the biggest ship model factory in Mauritius. The factory is centuries-old and still preserves the old techniques of shipbuilding. It is a great place to travel back in time.

Visit the southern Mauritian tip of Gris Gris
Different from the beautiful emerald beaches in the north, the southern tip of Mauritius is gilded by Gris Gris. It is home to fierce waves & charcoal cliffs, as well as the wave-cut Pont Naturel.

Enjoy glass-bottom boat trip and snorkelling
You will also be stopping at Blue Bay which is home to colourful aquatic life. Enjoy glass-bottom boat ride and snorkelling at this place. These activities will give you an amazing view of the vibrant aquatic life. 

Visit Grand Basin & Trou aux Cerfs volcano
You will be taken to Trou & Cerfs which is a dormant volcano surrounded by lush green tropical forest located in Curepipe. Then you will be going to the Grand Basin which is also known as Ganga Talao. It is a crater lake located in a secluded mountain region and is a sacred lake and a pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is surrounded by shrines and temples including the highest statue in Mauritius, the elegant 33 meters tall Shiva.

Know Before You Go

Hotel Pick Up for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: Approximately 8:30am
Exact pick up time will be displayed on your voucher upon booking confirmation

Drop off for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: 5:00 PM
Drop off time will depend on the location of your hotel

- Child ticket: Ages 4-9
- Infant ages 0-3 can travel for free with a

Insider Tips for South Island Tour Mauritius
- Experience Grand Bassin two ways: with devotees making their pilgrimage throughout end-February to March, or during other, quieter months in the air
- To thank your friendly guides, gratuities of approximately USD5 for the driver and USD5 per person for the tour guide is the average rate in Mauritius paying adult

About the Activity:

• Enthrall in this delightful bird watching tour that provides you with a blissful and an unparalleled experience.
• Delight in the frequent spotting of various known and rare bird species along Weerawila Lake, Pannagamuwa Lake, Debarawewa Lake, Tissa Lake and Yodha Wewa. 
• This pleasing tour kick-starts at around 05.30 AM and ends at 9.00 AM. Rivet in this amazing experience along with family and friends.
• Relish the jeep safari to the destination early morning with a soothing atmosphere to nurture you beside.

Tour Location: Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

About the Activity: 

• Expedition camp is located on a peninsula in the forest and surrounded by two rivers (deep enough for swimming) and just beyond a tea plantation in Sinharaja.
• After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
• Aftermath, embark on a short hiking amidst the dense and beautiful forest and explore the same.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
• In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. 
• The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast. 

Get a chance of a day trip to Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park and spend time with elephants. You can see crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. 

About the activity:

Observe Sri Lanka’s natural wilderness, wildlife and different habitats of animals during this tour and spend some time at Elephant Transit Home. Elephant Transit Home is Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants. 

You will be picked up from your hotel in Udawalawe and arrive at Elephant transit home. The elephants reside here were found abandoned, orphaned, sick or wounded in the jungle and they are kept and treated at this place. You will witness the feeding time and this is the most interesting thing. Stop at the restaurant for lunch and then start safari to Udawalawe. Enjoy a safari to Udawalawe National Park. Udawalawe National Park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals and it lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones. The park is home to elephants, water buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys, and the occasional Leopard.

Meals:

Light Refreshments & Bottled water and Lunch during the ride will be included. 

Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax
Maximum occupancy: 6 Pax

Starting time: 10.00 am
Endtime: 06.30 pm

About the Activity:

• Yala National Park lies in the town of Hambantota in Sri Lanka and is one of its most momentous and exciting sights.
• The park is an important site for the migration of more than 197 birds during the months of winter, the most notable amongst them being the flamingo.
• Reach the Yala National park at around 5 AM from where your jungle exploration will start after the lip-smacking breakfast.
• Explore the jungle and witness some of the most beautiful animals during your jungle safari. 
• At around 1 PM, enjoy a lip-smacking lunch and at around 2 PM, start your jeep safari amidst the dense jungle of Bundala National Park.
• Some of the species that you can spot include the hornbill, whistling duck, eurasian coot and many more.
• At around 7 PM, your jeep safari will come to an end and so this amazing and adventurous tour. 

About the Activity:

• Delight in this trekking expedition that enables you to witness the stunning beauty of the misty mountains in Haputale in Sri Lanka.
• Enthrall in a trip that provides you with scenic views of the tea estates and surrounding hills.
• Hike through lush-green thickets while enjoying the scenic landscapes comprising of stunning waterfalls, tea estates, green paddy fields sprawling the region.
• Witness diversified flora and fauna with a trip to Horton Plains National Park.
• Get ready to be astonished with the scenic appeal and the tranquility of this entire place as you make it your abode for 3 days.

Pick up point: Haputale Railway Station
Start Time: 10 AM

Experience a side of Sri Lanka other tourists rarely see in this waterfall-trekking tour of Knuckles Mountain Range. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has one of the most adventurous trekking paths in the country. The trek is about 10 KMs both ways. The journey begins and ends with a memorable Tuk Tuk ride which will add value to your adventure.

About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel via Tuk-Tuk and transferred to the Knuckles mountain range. 
-As you reach there, you will be with your nature guide who will provide a brief description of the route and the hike. And from here, your trekking tour will begin. During this trekking, you will have the opportunity to witness many of these species.
-As it gets towards midday, you will stop en route for a hearty picnic lunch and then continue to a hidden waterfall where you will get an opportunity to have a bath in the crystal –albeit slightly chilly – water.
-Now its time to climbing down with your guide and meet your TukTuk driver who will take you back to the hotel. 

Timings: 5:00 am - 6:30 pm 
Time duration:13.5 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your hotel from Kandy

Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.

About the Udawalawe National Park Safari:

- After getting picked up from the hotel in the morning at 8:00 am, you will be heading to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a 10-hour long, guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka

- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats

- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes

- You can also spend time in fishing at national park for an added cost

- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place

- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment

- An English-speaking driver guide accompanies you throughout the tour. You will be drop off at approx. 6:00 pm

Note: Tips and gratuities are optional.

Visit one of the largest and oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka- Wilpattu National which is very much popular and world-renowned for its leopard population. This adventure and the fun-filled tour includes breakfast, picnic lunch, and round transportation. 

About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:45 am and drive to Wilpattu national park by customized game viewing vehicle.
-As you reach there, your safari will begin at 6:30 am. A safari in Wilpattu is very different from any of the other major national parks. The unique feature of this park is the existence of Willis (Natural lakes) - Natural, which gives Wilpattu a wonderful, and genuine, wilderness feeling.
-Around 12:30 pm, picnic lunch will be served.
-After having lunch, now it's time to explore the afternoon adventure of the national park. Here you can also find huge swathes of dense, dry country woodland, masses of birds and, with a little luck, an impressive array of wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild pigs, and crocodiles. Whilst enjoying the game drive, you will be able to have a light breakfast and refreshments.
-As the safari concludes, you will be taken back to your hotel in Anuradhapura.

Timings: 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
Duration:10 - 12 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your Hotel from Anuradhapura.

Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 6 people are required to book this tour.
-Children of age 5 years and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
-All children must be accompanied by an adult.

About the Activity:

• Turtle point lodge and diving camp is situated near the small fishing village of Kandakuliya on the west coast of the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka.
• The lodge is a true escape from modern-day civilisation as guests can enjoy the romanticism of using oil lamps instead of electricity. 
• After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
• Aftermath, embark on a short hiking amidst the dense and beautiful forest and explore the same.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
• In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. 
• The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast. 

Check-In time: 02 PM
Check-out time: 12 PM
Meeting point: Turtle point lodge and diving camp

About the Activity:

• Get picked up from Colombo Katunayake International Airport and reach Kithulgala after two hours drive.
• Enjoy white water rafting for some time and reach to Hatton where you will be accommodated at the Tea Hills Bungalow.
  
• Fill your second day with the lovely view of Devon and St. Clair Water falls and trekking is also possible there.
• Reach the Tea Castle to see a demonstration of tea production and enjoy your lunch there.
• Arrive at the famous Kandy Hills for a better shopping experience and enjoy a traditional dance show there and relax yourself at Kandy Hills Bungalow.
• Get driven to the Sigiriya Lion rock and climb up to the top and enjoy  the overwhelming views on the top.
• Listen to various tales about Sri Lankan cuisines while you visit the Spice garden and get relaxed with a herbal head and foot massage before you get back to your hotel.
• On the last day visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, enjoy an elephant ride too before getting dropped off to airport.