Tours 01
Sri Lanka Highlights
Day 01: Day 1 — Arrival in Sri Lanka | Gateway to the Wild
Overnight stay
Negombo
Theme
Welcome, relaxation and preparation
Day Schedule (Flexible)
Morning / afternoon
- Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Meet your Ceylora Voyages representative and private driver-guide.
- Transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
- Check in, refresh and relax after your flight.
Late afternoon
- Enjoy a gentle walk along Negombo’s coastline or explore the surrounding wetlands if arrival time permits.
- Learn about Sri Lanka’s ecosystems and the wildlife you may encounter during your journey.
Evening
- Welcome dinner featuring Sri Lankan cuisine.
- Your guide introduces the itinerary, wildlife photography tips and responsible safari practices.
Accommodation: Comfortable boutique hotel or nature-inspired resort.
Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time.
Day 02: Negombo→ Wilpattu
After breakfast, travel to the Wilpattu region, famous for its natural forest landscapes and distinctive water-filled depressions known as villus.
Overnight stay
Wilpattu
Theme
Exploring one of Sri Lanka’s great wilderness landscapes
Day Schedule
Morning
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive towards Wilpattu.
- Check in or leave your luggage at the accommodation.
Afternoon: Private jeep safari
Explore the park with an experienced safari guide.
Keep an eye out for:
- Sri Lankan leopard
- Asian elephant
- Sri Lankan sloth bear
- Spotted deer
- Wild boar
- Crocodiles
- Forest and wetland birdlife
Wilpattu offers a different atmosphere from the more open landscapes of southern Sri Lanka, with woodland, scrub and natural lakes creating varied wildlife habitats. Sightings depend on animal movements and conditions.
Evening
- Return to your lodge.
- Enjoy dinner in a peaceful natural setting.
Accommodation: Wildlife lodge or comfortable nature resort near Wilpattu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
