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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Wildlife & Safari
Ancient Wonders, Wild Adventures & Tropical Dreams
Venture into Sri Lanka’s wild landscapes, where majestic wildlife and unforgettable encounters create lasting memories.
10 Days / 9 NightsEasy / Relaxed
About This Journey
A perfect 10-day itinerary balanced with ancient heritage, wild safari drives in Yala and Minneriya, scenic tea plantations, and stunning southern beaches.
Venture into Sri Lanka's untamed wilderness, where majestic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable encounters create memories that stay with you forever. Discover the untamed beauty of Sri Lanka's extraordinary wildlife. Listen to the call of the wild and create memories that last forever. From majestic elephants to elusive leopards, witness nature's greatest wonders. Reconnect with nature in the breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka.
This itinerary is designed to give first-time visitors the best balance of Sri Lanka's ancient heritage, wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and tropical beaches without feeling rushed. It follows one of the most recommended travel routes through the island's Cultural Triangle, Hill Country, Wildlife Parks, and South Coast beaches.
Destinations Visited
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day1Arrival → Negombo or Colombo
Arrival → Negombo or Colombo
Meet at the airport and enjoy a warm welcome. Transfer to your hotel. If staying in Negombo, relax after the flight, take a sunset walk on Negombo Beach, and visit the Dutch Canal & Fish Market. Alternatively, if staying in Colombo, visit Pettah Market, walk through Galle Face Green, visit the Colombo Museum, and the Lotus Tower. Enjoy a relaxed evening/night. Travelling distance: Airport to Negombo is 15 km (20 min) or Colombo is 30 km (30-45 min).
Day2Negombo/Colombo → Sigiriya
Negombo/Colombo → Sigiriya
Departure after breakfast. On the way to Sigiriya, visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with beautiful Buddha statues and murals. Experience a traditional Sri Lankan village tour in Habarana. Enjoy an optional Ayurveda massage to rejuvenate. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. Distance: 155 km (3.5 hrs).
Day3Sigiriya & Wildlife Safari
Sigiriya & Wildlife Safari
Embark on a sunrise climb of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Explore multiple scenic viewpoints, frescoes of the celestial maidens, the Mirror Wall, Royal Gardens, and the summit palace ruins. Enjoy an authentic village tour experience including a traditional Sri Lankan village lunch. In the afternoon/evening, go on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park, famous for large gatherings of Asian elephants, deer, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. Return to Sigiriya for overnight stay. Distance: 115 km (Sigiriya to Minneriya/Kaudulla and back).
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What's Included
Included
9 Nights' accommodation at selected hotels/Resorts
Airport pickup and drop off to BIA
Private air condition transport through the tour
English speaking cheerful guide
Guided tours of Colombo (Pettah market, Galle face green, Colombo museum, Lotus tower)
Dutch Canal & visit Fish Market in Negombo
Sigiriya Rock Fortress entrance and guided tour
Dambulla Cave temple entrance and tour
Traditional village experience in Habarana with authentic Sri Lankan lunch
Spice garden in Matale guided tour
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic & Museum in Kandy
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