Wild Safari & Southern Coast Adventure (6 Days / 5 Nights)
About This Journey
Combine the raw exhilaration of Sri Lanka's premier national parks with the tropical tranquility of golden southern beaches. This 6-day expedition takes you to the elephant transit sanctuary of Udawalawe, the world-famous leopard trails of Yala, the blue whale migration corridor of Mirissa, and the colonial cobblestones of Galle Dutch Fort.
Key Tour Highlights
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Day-by-Day Tour Itinerary
Every day is planned with realistic driving times and daylight safety in mind. You have full control to adjust daily stops and timing with your personal chauffeur.
Colombo / Airport to Udawalawe National Park
Pickup from Colombo Airport or your city hotel. Drive through the gem capital of Ratnapura towards the southern plains.
Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home (ETH), where orphaned baby elephants are rehabilitated before release back to the wild.
Check into your safari lodge on the border of Udawalawe reservoir.
Udawalawe Morning Safari to Yala Wilderness
Dawn 4x4 Jeep Safari across Udawalawe National Park. See large herds of wild elephants, water buffaloes, crested hawk eagles, and peacocks.
Proceed to Tissamaharama. Visit the historic Tissa Wewa reservoir and ancient stupas.
Settle into your safari resort in Yala. Evening briefing with your driver for the dawn leopard game drive.
Full Day or Double Safari in Yala National Park
Enter Yala National Park at 6:00 AM as the park gates open. Track the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) across rocky outcrops and scrub forest.
Rest during the midday heat at your lodge.
Re-enter for an afternoon safari to spot sloth bears feeding on palu berries, wild elephants, and spotted deer gathering by waterholes.
Yala to Mirissa & South Coast Beaches
Depart Yala along the scenic southern coastline. Stop at Goyambokka or Silent Beach in Tangalle for turquoise ocean views.
Arrive in Mirissa. Relax on the crescent golden beach or visit Coconut Tree Hill for the quintessential postcard photo.
Enjoy fresh seafood dining at candlelit beachfront restaurants with the sound of ocean waves.
Blue Whale Watching & Galle Dutch Fort
Early morning boat excursion out into the Indian Ocean to spot majestic Blue Whales — the largest creatures on planet Earth — and spinner dolphins.
Drive past Weligama to witness iconic stilt fishermen. Continue to Galle and explore the 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort.
Walk the historic ramparts at sunset and enjoy artisan gelato in the fort's cobbled streets.
Turtle Conservation & Return to Colombo / Airport
Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to see rescued green turtles, hawksbills, and newly hatched baby turtles.
Enjoy a scenic mangrove boat safari on the Madu River, passing cinnamon islands and fish therapy pools.
Take the fast E01 Southern Expressway directly to Colombo Airport (CMB) or your city hotel.
Dedicated Driver or Licensed Chauffeur Guide
Rates are 100% all-inclusive for 6 Days / 5 Nights (fuel, chauffeur & overnight stay included).
Sedan Car (Private A/C)
Toyota Prius / Axio / Premio
Compact SUV (High Ground Clearance)
Toyota Raize / Honda Vezel
Toyota KDH Flat Roof Van
Toyota KDH Standard Flat Roof
Toyota KDH High-Roof VIP Van
Toyota KDH Super GL High Roof
What Is Included (100% Covered)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel for 6 days
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- All highway tolls (E01 Southern Expressway)
- Chauffeur meals and overnight lodging throughout
- Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
What Is Not Included
- Safari 4x4 Jeep rentals and national park entrance tickets (Udawalawe & Yala)
- Mirissa whale watching boat tickets
- Client accommodation & personal meals
Everything You Need to Know
When is the best time for Blue Whale watching in Mirissa?
The prime season runs from November to April when sea conditions are calm and blue whales migrate close to the continental shelf off Mirissa.
Do you provide the safari jeeps in Yala?
Your chauffeur coordinates high-quality private safari jeeps with experienced local trackers directly at the park gate at standard honest rates with zero markup.