SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sri lanka wildlife safaris tours in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
Udawalawe National Park elephant safari in a private 4x4 with an expert guide. Spot herds, crocs, and endemic birds in 4–10 hours.
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Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, plus Minneriya safari for wild elephants, with hotel pickup and private car.
“It was well worth the long day! So many beautiful sights and experiences. Wasa was also very accommodating and thoughtful as our driver. Even though there was a payment issue he helped to correct it to ensure we didn’t overpay and that our tour went as smoothly as possible.”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe with guided transport, two hotels, and most meals included.
“Vi hadde en veldig fin tur! Høydepunktene for oss var Sigirya rock, togtur i Ella og safari. Eneste som var litt negativt var at planen for hver dag som sto på nettsiden stemte ikke helt med det vi faktisk gjorde, som skapte litt forvirring, men det var også positivt fordi da fikk vi togtur. Sjåføren…”
Yala National Park day-trip jeep safari from Colombo, Bentota, Kalutara, and Ahungalla with hotel transfers, an English guide, and wildlife spotting.
“Overall, we enjoyed our safari experience. Although we didn't manage to see a leopard, we saw many other animals such as elephants as well as more rarely seen ones like the spotted cat. Dilan was a good guide during this experience. We are also very grateful for our driver who drove us at 2am for…”
Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port with jeep wildlife spotting and an Elephant Transit Home visit. English guide, drinks, and port timing.
“Have a great time on the safari. Staff made sure of the best sightings - saw lots of elephants and other wildlife (crocodiles, water buffalo and iguanas). Good way to get from one place to another with this as an experience in between”
Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla with jeep safari and a village lunch. One long day, two UNESCO sights, and animals.
“It was a great experience! A guide with a lot of knowledge about his country, really helpful, flexible and frendly.”
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with 4WD jeeps, willus basins, and an English guide for a long day of wildlife watching.
“It was a beautiful trip! Our guide had a lot of knowledge and I even met a new friend along the way. 10/10 would highly recommend!”
Private Udawalawe safari with air-conditioned transfers and a 3-hour jeep drive, park entry fees, and an English guide for elephants and more.
From Colombo, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, and a wildlife safari, with a Sigiriya village lunch and fruit tasting.
“Este proveedor es un pirata. Me pidió más dinero por las actividades opcionales y después me ofrecía lo mismo por la mitad de precio. Juega con tu dinero y no es transparente. Tourguide me dijo que por ese motivo me harían un reembolso y después me dijo que no se podía realizar porque el precio…”
Private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya: UNESCO sights, a 4x4 elephant safari, and a licensed guide.
“Excellent experience. My guide Kenneth is so professional, attentive and knowledgeable. I feel safe and comfortable, he was very patient to answer all my questions. The trip was well organised and enjoyable. Highly recommended!!”
From Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and a Minneriya elephant safari with air-conditioned transport and a private-group day.
“The timing was perfect as we started from Colombo to kandy which takes 3 hours plus to reach the point and the travel team took care of my day trip from having small brunch and visiting the listed places and guided around each location.”
Private 4x4 Yala jeep safari from Colombo and Negombo with hotel pickup, tracker, binoculars, snacks, and lunch—plus a long scenic drive.
“Phenomenal trip to Yala! Glen was a great driver and got us to the park in plenty of time. We were fortunate enough to see elephants (including a baby elephant!), cheetahs, iguanas, and crocodiles. The safari car itself was comfortable and had big seats and a cover to protect from the sun.”
Private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo/Negombo with park lunch and good leopard odds, quiet park vibe, and private transport.
“The trip was a great time. Both the driver who took me to the park and the 4WD driver within the park were excellent. It was, of course, a very long day, about 13 hours door to door, of which about 4 were spent on the safari. The 4WD driver Read more”
Private 10-day Sri Lanka escape with 3-star hotels: Sigiriya and Kandy, tea hills by train, Yala safari, Mirissa and Unawatuna, Colombo and Negombo.
“Thanks for Hashone team support. Chathu and Monika took extra care to make us feel comfortable from start of enquiry to end of the trip.”
Two-day Leopard Nest treehouse glamping in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park with hotel pickup, two game drives, meals, and select drinks.
“The staff are very friendly and helpful. The road/track to the facility is an adventure (wear the seat belt or hold on tight as you will be thrown around) in its self, similar to some of the tracks around yala national park. Food was very generous portions not a lot of selection Read more”
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