Safari in Sri Lanka - 9 days

What's Included

• Accommodation
  3-5 star hotels & lodges

• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 5 dinners

• 4 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights lodges and 1 night safari camp

• Guided sightseeing - Dambulla Rock Temple, Galle and Colombo

• All national park entrance fees (included, valued at USD$350)

• Boat safari in Gal Oya

• Game drives in Wilpattu, Wasgamuwa, Gal Oya, Udawalawe and Yala National Parks

• Escorted by an English speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or less)

• Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9

• All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

What's Not Included

• International flights and visa

• Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

Over 15 if accompanied by an adult

Accommodation

Goldi Sands Hotel

The Goldi Sands Hotel is a modern resort style hotel nestled on the golden beaches of Negombo, and just 15 minutes away from the Bandaranaike International airport. Surrounded by colonial Dutch buildings, Negombo also offers a huge fish market, lagoon boat rides and water sports such as windsurfing or water-skiing. Guests can enjoy massages or beauty treatments at the Ayurveda Spa

The guestrooms and suites feature private balconies which overlook the beautiful Indian Ocean. All rooms are stylishly decorated and well equipped with a variety of amenities.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Sri Lankan dishes and fresh seafood. Drinks and light refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar, and with regular theme nights and beach barbecues there’s plenty on offer for evening entertainment.

Big Game Camp

Big Game Camp is ideally located for game drives within Wilpattu National Park. Guests are comfortably accommodated in spacious tents, with en suite facilities, raised beds, fresh bed linen, towels, a fan and electricity. Guests can go in search of the park's resident wildlife by day and spend evenings beside a camp fire, dining on delicious cuisine, surrounded by nature.

Lavendish Wild Safari

Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Wasgamuwa, Lavendish Wild Safari offers a delightful stay with its outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and an on-site restaurant and bar. The hotel provides comfortable accommodations with river views and complimentary WiFi. The well-appointed rooms feature air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms also offer mountain views and a balcony with pool view. A continental, American, or Asian breakfast is available, and guests can relax on the sun terrace.

Gal Oya Lodge

This unique eco lodge is spread across 20 acres of private forest, with 10 spacious and beautifully designed bungalows. Each bungalow has a private living room, bedroom with kind sized bed, and en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. Spectacular floor to ceiling windows and doors open onto a private veranda, to bring guests closer to nature. The cuisine at the lodge is locally sourced and lovingly prepared, with a choice of delicious Sri Lankan and Western dishes, and the outdoor pool is perfect for a refreshing dip after an exhilarating boat safari or game drive.

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Situated on 7 acres of land, the Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is the only hotel of its class in the area. Rooms are spacious with beautiful hard wood flooring and artwork depicting the wildlife of Udawalawe. Food here is delicious and plentiful with an extensive breakfast menu. The outdoor pool is a great place to relax by and enjoy a refreshing splash in after a good day on safari.



Well located just a few minutes drive from Udawalawe National Park.

Jetwing Yala

Right next to Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala offers superb accommodation in a spectacular location. Guest rooms are beautifully decorated and all come with private balconies and contemporary en suites. The hotel also benefits from a stunning out door pool, a desirable beachside location and a number of excellent restaurants. Choose from elegant dining at the Dining Room or tapas at the Lounge.



Perfectly located on the outskirts of Yala National Park.

Radisson Hotel Colombo

The Radisson Hotel Colombo (formerly OZO Colombo) is a modern and stylish hotel, with sweeping Indian Ocean views from its rooftop infinity pool and many of its rooms. There's free WIFI access throughout the hotel and the guestrooms are bright and airy with all modern amenities. To top it off, there's also a fantastic fitness centre and a restaurant serving delicious, authentic Sri Lankan cusine. The hotel is centrally located on Marine Drive, near Galle Road and just a 10 minute drive from the city centre.