Ten days of Sri Lanka’s wildest wildlife landscapes accessed through some of the island’s finest luxury glamping properties – from the ancient village lakes around Sigiriya through the rarely-visited wilderness of Gal Oya and into Yala’s leopard country before emerging at the southern coast. This journey prioritizes wildlife depth over landmark breadth and is designed for travelers who measure a trip by what they encountered in the wild rather than what they ticked off a list.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Negombo for lagoon walk and beach sunset. Overnight in Negombo.
Travel inland to the Cultural Triangle. Arrive in Sigiriya for an evening nature walk around village lakes and the forests that border the ancient reservoir system. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park observing elephant herds around the reservoir. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Scenic drive east to Gal Oya National Park – one of Sri Lanka’s least-visited wilderness regions and the only national park in the country offering boat safaris. Overnight at a luxury glamping safari lodge.
Morning boat safari on the Senanayake Samudraya reservoir – a unique wildlife experience watching elephants swim between islands and wade through the open water. Afternoon jungle walk with naturalist guides. Overnight at the glamping lodge.
Continue south to Yala National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari highlighting leopard territories, sloth bear habitats and the extraordinary diversity of Yala’s coastal ecosystem. Overnight at a luxury safari camp near Yala.
Dawn safari in Yala. Scenic coastal drive south to Tangalle. Overnight on the South Coast.
Beach relaxation day with optional kayaking in lagoons, coastal cycling or a visit to a turtle conservation project. Overnight on the South Coast.
Drive west to historic Galle Fort for a guided heritage walk through colonial streets and sunset from the ramparts. Overnight in Galle.
Coastal drive to Colombo and transfer to the airport for departure.
