Wild Ceylon Safari Trail
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Wild Ceylon Safari Trail
13 nights & 14 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 14-day wildlife tours sample follows the Wild Ceylon Safari Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowParks and plains to southern shores
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the coast to recover before Wilpattu safaris.
DAY 02 Negombo >> Wilpattu
- Drive to Wilpattu National Park—natural lakes and thick jungle terrain.
- Settle in near the park for tomorrow’s full safari day.
DAY 03 Wilpattu
- Full-day Wilpattu jeep safaris—leopards, bears, and birdlife in peaceful settings.
- Return to lodge for dinner and rest.
DAY 04 Wilpattu >> Anuradhapura >> Habarana
- Transfer via Anuradhapura’s sacred sites to Habarana in the Cultural Triangle.
- Evening at leisure at your dry-zone base.
DAY 05 Habarana >> Minneriya National Park >> Habarana
- Afternoon Minneriya safari—elephant herds when seasonal gatherings occur.
- Return to Habarana for the night.
DAY 06 Habarana >> Dambulla >> Kandy
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Kandy—the hill capital and Temple of the Tooth.
- Cultural pause between wildlife chapters.
DAY 07 Kandy >> Nuwara Eliya
- Scenic drive into tea country—estates, viewpoints, and cool-climate Nuwara Eliya.
- Check in with time for Gregory Lake or a plantation walk.
DAY 08 Nuwara Eliya >> Horton Plains >> Nuwara Eliya
- Early Horton Plains trek—World’s End and Baker’s Falls in the cloud forest.
- Return to Nuwara Eliya for a relaxed afternoon.
DAY 09 Nuwara Eliya >> Ella
- Transfer to Ella—ridge walks, tea views, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
- Overnight in the hill-country village.
DAY 10 Ella
- Full day in Ella—Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, or train vistas on request.
- Unhurried pacing before heading south to Yala.
DAY 11 Ella >> Yala
- Descend to the dry zone and Yala National Park—leopard country and coastal lagoons.
- Lodge overnight chosen for early safari access.
DAY 12 Yala >> Galle >> Kosgoda >> Bentota
- Morning Yala safari, then follow the coast via Galle Fort and Kosgoda turtle hatchery.
- West-coast overnight in Bentota.
DAY 13 Bentota
- Leisure day on the west coast—river safaris, beach time, or optional water sports.
- Final relaxed night before departure.
DAY 14 Bentota >> BIA
- Private transfer from Bentota to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Wild Ceylon Safari Route
North-west Wilpattu, Cultural Triangle wildlife loops, Kandy and tea-country highlands, Ella’s ridges, Yala safaris, and a Galle–Kosgoda–Bentota coast finish—compact island wildlife with private transport.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Wilpattu
- Anuradhapura
- Habarana
- Minneriya
- Dambulla
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Horton Plains
- Ella
- Yala
- Galle
- Kosgoda
- Bentota
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