Leopard Safari

1–2 Star Hotels BB or HB included as per the tour itinerary.
Physical Grade Easy
Activities Jeep Safari, Shopping, Cultural Sightseeing, Hiking, Fort Walking, Beach Leisure
Best Time to Visit February to August

Itinerary

Map of the Leopard Safari route
Day 1 BIA to Negombo

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where our team will warmly welcome you. Settle in and relax in Negombo, enjoying a comfortable first night before your Sri Lanka adventure begins the following day.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax and unwind in Negombo on your first day.

Meals

Dinner

Included activities

  • Evening Journey Briefing
  • Relaxation
Day 2 Negombo to Wilpattu

Continue your journey from Negombo to Wilpattu, home to Sri Lanka’s largest national park. Discover its untouched wilderness, scenic villus (natural lakes), and diverse wildlife, with the opportunity to spot the elusive leopard roaming freely in its natural habitat.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relaxing accommodation near your safari adventure.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Experience rural Sri Lankan landscapes and village life.
Day 3 Wilpattu

A full day safari adventure through Wilpattu’s sandy trails and villu-filled forests, tracking Sri Lankan leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and diverse wildlife.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax at the same comfortable accommodation.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Morning jeep safari
  • Afternoon jeep safari
Day 4 Wilpattu

A second full day inside the park, with routes adjusted around the morning's ranger reports to follow the most recent leopard activity.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels Relax at the same comfortable accommodation.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Morning jeep safari
  • Birdwatching around the villus
Day 5 Wilpattu to Kandy

Travel from the wild landscapes of Wilpattu to the cultural heart of Kandy. Enjoy a scenic drive through villages and countryside, with a stop at a traditional spice garden to discover Sri Lanka’s famous spices before arriving in Kandy.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax and enjoy your stay in Kandy, surrounded by the charm of the hill country.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Spice garden visit
  • Experience the beginning of Sri Lanka’s hill country with lush landscapes.
Day 6 Kandy

Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital, visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic before an evening walk around Kandy Lake.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels Relax at the same comfortable accommodation.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake Walk
  • Cultural Dance Show
Day 7 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Travel deeper into Sri Lanka’s hill country as you journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views, winding roads, misty landscapes, and endless tea plantations along the way, with a chance to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s famous tea region.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax in the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Photo stops at stunning viewpoints along the journey
  • Taste freshly brewed Ceylon tea
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Gregory lake
  • Old post office
Day 8 Nuwara Eliya to Yala

Explore the charm of “Little England” with its colonial-era buildings, peaceful Gregory Lake, and beautiful tea plantations surrounded by the cool hill country atmosphere.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels unwind in a peaceful stay close to Yala National Park,

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Horton Plains Excursion
  • Spot leopards, sambar deer, Sri Lankan giant squirrels, and more wildlife in Horton Plains’ misty highlands.
  • Scenic drive from the hill country to Sri Lanka’s wildlife region
  • Enjoy changing landscapes from misty mountains to dry zone forests
Day 9 Yala

Two full safaris through Yala’s diverse landscapes, exploring one of the world’s highest leopard density areas while tracking leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and other wildlife across the park’s varied terrain.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax at the same comfortable accommodation.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Morning jeep safari
  • Afternoon jeep safari
Day 10 Yala

A final leopard safari in Yala, with routes and timing planned based on recent wildlife updates to give you the best chance of sightings.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels relax at the same comfortable accommodation.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Morning jeep safari
  • Visit to Yala's coastal viewpoints
Day 11 Yala to Galle

Travel to Sri Lanka’s southern coast and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, with its historic ramparts, iconic lighthouse, and charming colonial streets.

Accommodation

1–2 Star Hotels enjoy a relaxing coastal stay with beach views.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Galle Fort walking tour
  • Galle Lighthouse and ramparts at sunset
  • Discover boutique shops, local handicrafts, gemstones, artwork, clothing, souvenirs, and authentic Sri Lankan
Day 12 Galle to BIA

Enjoy a relaxing morning at your beachfront accommodation before your comfortable transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), marking the end of your unforgettable Sri Lanka journey.

Accommodation

No overnight stay

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

  • Relax at your beachfront accommodation
  • Enjoy free time by the beach or pool
  • Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure

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What's included

Included in the final price

  • 11 nights in 1–2 star hotels and guesthouses
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Daily breakfast
  • Jeep safaris in Wilpattu and Yala National Parks
  • All entrance fees per itinerary
  • Parking fees

Not included in the final price

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka visa fee
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items not mentioned are not included.