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8 Days Sri Lanka Yala Safari Escape

★★★★★ 4.8 · 500+ Google reviewsPrivate trip, only your group
Starting from₹51,500per person · ex-flights

Day-wise plan

Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.

1Day 1 - Trip begins at Colombo - Arrive in Colombo, free afternoon
  • Private airport transfer to the hotel and check in
  • Rest of the day free to explore the capital at your own pace
2Day 2 - Elephant orphanage, drive to Kandy, lake drive and dance show
  • Check out and drive towards Kandy
  • Stop at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage for the feeding and bathing sessions
  • Check in at Kandy, then take an evening drive around the upper lake
  • Watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance before returning to the hotel
3Day 3 - Day trip to Sigiriya
  • Drive out to the Sigiriya rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Optional climb up the rock cut stairway for views across the plains
  • See the remains of the royal gardens, the frescoes and the lion gateway, then return to Kandy
4Day 4 - Kandy sightseeing, then transfer to Yala
  • Start at the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha statue overlooking the city
  • Walk the royal botanical gardens with their several thousand plant species
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Drive on to Yala and check in for the night
5Day 5 - Yala safari, drive to Bentota, free evening
  • Morning jeep safari in Yala National Park with a chance of leopard and other wildlife sightings, ticket included
  • Drive to the coast at Bentota and check in
  • Rest of the day free by the beach
6Day 6 - Day trip to Galle and Mirissa
  • Drive south to the old fort at Galle and its maritime museum
  • Stop at Coconut Tree Hill for coastal views
  • Time on Mirissa beach, with optional water sports at your own cost
  • See the old Dutch Reformed church before returning to Bentota
7Day 7 - Transfer to Colombo and city sightseeing
  • Drive back to the capital and check in
  • City tour covering the Lotus Tower and its skyline views
  • Visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist temple and the Pettah floating market
8Day 8 - Trip ends at Colombo - Departure
  • Check out and private transfer to Colombo airport for the flight home

About this plan

A leopard drive in Yala, the Lion Rock and the southern beaches. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.

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What's in, what's not

No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.

Included in 8D / 7N

  • Airport meet and assist on arrival
  • Private airport pick up and drop
  • Air conditioned private vehicle with an English speaking driver cum guide for all sightseeing
  • Two nights in Colombo, two nights in Kandy, one night in Yala and two nights in Bentota with breakfast and one more meal daily
  • Buffet breakfast from day 2 to day 8 and buffet dinner from day 1 to day 7
  • Visit to the Pinnawala elephant orphanage
  • Lake drive with a Kandyan dance performance
  • Excursion to Sigiriya
  • Half day Kandy sightseeing on a private basis
  • Jeep safari in Yala National Park including the park ticket
  • Excursion to Mirissa on a private basis
  • Full day Colombo sightseeing
  • Visa application assistance
  • One 500 ml bottle of drinking water per person per day
  • Local value added tax

Not included

  • Anything of a personal nature
  • Any meal not listed in the itinerary or inclusions
  • International and domestic airfare, airport taxes
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Entry tickets and permits for temples, monuments, gardens, safaris, boat rides and camera charges
  • Early check in or late check out charges
  • GST on the package cost
  • Entrance fees for the sightseeing listed, apart from the Yala safari ticket
  • Damage to hotel property, charged at actuals
  • International airfare to and from Sri Lanka
  • Indonesia visa on arrival fee, paid at Denpasar airport
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions

Sightseeing on this plan

01Yala National Park02Sigiriya Rock Fortress03Temple of the Tooth04Galle FortMirissa

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Your package8 Days Sri Lanka Yala Safari Escape · 8D / 7N · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹51,500twin sharing · ex-flights

Sri Lanka questions, answered

Which Indian city do I fly from?
Any of them. Colombo is a short hop from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi and Hyderabad, and the flight from south India is under two hours. International airfare is not part of this price, so you can book the routing that suits you and we will match the plan to your arrival time.
Is this a group departure or a private trip?
This is a private trip. Your own car and chauffeur for the whole route, your own dates and only your own group. Nothing is shared with strangers and the day plan can be reshaped around you.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Indian nationals need an ETA, applied for online before travel and normally approved within a day or two. You need a passport valid for at least six months and proof of onward travel. The ETA fee is not included in this price. Rules change, so we confirm the current position for your dates.
What is the best time to make this trip?
The island has two monsoons on opposite coasts, so there is almost always somewhere dry. December to March suits the west and south coasts and the cultural triangle, while May to September is better for the east. The hill country is cool and can be misty all year.
How likely are we to see a leopard?
Yala has one of the densest leopard populations anywhere, but this is wild country and nothing is guaranteed. Early morning drives give the best odds, elephants, buffalo and crocodiles are near certain, and the park closes for a few weeks around September for maintenance, which we plan around.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Days can be added or dropped, beach and hill nights rebalanced, stays upgraded and the pace slowed. Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we will build the exact plan and price for you.
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