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Elephant in Sri Lanka

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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Sri Lanka, Negombo

    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to hotel in Negombo
    • Evening briefing with tour guide
    • Leisure time at hotel—pool, gardens, or nearby beach
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
    Negombo Beach
  2. Day 2

    Negombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Negombo town
    • Visit to St. Mary's Church
    • Visit to Katuwapitiya Church
    • Visit to local Buddhist temple
    • Explore fish market
    • Walk along Hamilton Canal
    • Negombo Beach relaxation and sea bath
    • Evening planning session with tour guide

    Optional Activities

    • Lagoon Boat Ride
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Church
    Katuwapitiya Church
    Hamilton Canal
    Negombo Fish Market
    Negombo Beach
  3. Day 3

    Hiriwadunna Village - Habarana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic village-style meal prepared by a farmer's family using freshly harvested ingredients and traditional clay pot cooking over a wood-fired hearth), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Sigiriya
    • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • View of 'Heavenly Maidens' frescoes
    • Hiriwadunna Village guided trek
    • Bullock cart ride through rustic trails
    • Lake crossing in traditional 'oruwa' canoe-style boat
    • Visit to local chena farm
    • Authentic village lunch prepared by farmer's family
    • Afternoon jeep safari at Habarana Eco National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant Ride in Habarana
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Hiriwadunna Village
    Habarana Eco National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Minneriya National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch picnic in peaceful spot near the park), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning departure to Minneriya National Park
    • Full-day game drive safari
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch picnic near the park
    • Evening planning session with tour guide
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
    Minneriya Reservoir
  5. Day 5

    Gal Oya National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Senanayake Samudraya reservoir
    • Explore Gal Oya National Park wilderness
    • Boat safari across reservoir viewing elephants
    • Visit to Bird Island
    • Evening planning session with tour guide
    Landmarks
    Gal Oya National Park
    Senanayake Samudraya
    Bird Island
  6. Day 6

    Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    • Walk around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
    • Views from Kandy Viewpoint
    • Explore Kandy city and bustling markets
    • Visit to gem museum and shop
    • Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
    • Visit to Kandy Temple Museum
    • Evening planning session with tour guide
    Landmarks
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
    Kandy Viewpoint
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  7. Day 7

    Kegalle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 'Spend the Day with an Elephant' program—walk with elephant
    • Gentle walk with elephant learning about behavior and lifestyle
    • Elephant bathing experience in nearby river
    • Visit to Elephant Dung Paper Factory
    • Stop at spice garden to learn about Ayurveda herbs and spices
    • Evening discussion with tour guide to plan next day
    Landmarks
    Millennium Elephant Foundation
    Elephant Dung Paper Factory
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  8. Day 8

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic lunch at Ramboda Falls Hotel with uninterrupted views of cascading waters), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic highland drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    • Visit to Ramboda Falls
    • Lunch at Ramboda Falls Hotel with panoramic views
    • Guided visit to tea plantation and factory
    • Ceylon tea tasting experience with plantation views
    • Evening relaxation and planning session with guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local strawberry farm—enjoy fresh strawberries or strawberry juice
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Falls
    Nuwara Eliya
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  9. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park
    • Explore World's End at Horton Plains
    • Visit to Baker's Falls
    • Scenic train ride from Ambewela or Nanuoya to Ella
    • Arrival in Ella with Ella Gap panoramic views
    • Evening trek to Little Adam's Peak
    • Relax at hotel and coordinate with guide for next day
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
    Baker's Falls
    Ella
    Ella Gap
    Little Adam's Peak
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  10. Day 10

    Ella to Tissamaharama via Yala National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic transfer to Tissamaharama via Buttala with photo stops
    • Visit to Kirivehara Temple
    • Visit to local Hindu temple
    • Arrival at eco-hotel in Tissamaharama for check-in
    • Leisure time at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day game drive at Yala National Park
    • Overnight camping experience in Yala National Park (pre-booking recommended)
    Landmarks
    Kirivehara Temple
    Yala National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Yala National Park Safari to Udawalawe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at peaceful picnic area inside the park), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning 5:00 AM departure for Yala National Park safari
    • Full-day game drive safari at Yala National Park
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at park picnic area
    • Late afternoon transfer to Udawalawe
    • Hotel check-in and evening leisure
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Udawalawe National Park
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  12. Day 12

    Udawalawe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner at wilderness campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
    • Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed at noon
    • Observation of young calves playing and socializing
    • Campsite accommodation in nature
    • BBQ dinner at wilderness campsite
    • Evening discussion with guide to plan next day

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day safari at Udawalawe National Park
    • Full-day safari at Udawalawe National Park
    Landmarks
    Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
    Udawalawe National Park
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  13. Day 13

    Udawalawe to Mirissa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Mirissa (approximately 5-hour drive)
    • Hotel check-in upon arrival
    • Visit to Weligama Bay to observe traditional stilt fishermen
    • Explore coastal town of Unawatuna
    • Visit to Weligama Devol Devalaya
    • Leisure time on beach or sea bath
    • Evening briefing with tour guide

    Optional Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching boat excursion
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
    Weligama Bay
    Unawatuna
    Weligama Devol Devalaya
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  14. Day 14

    Ahungalla - Meetiyagoda - Madu Ganga - Ambalangoda

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning whale and dolphin watching tour from Mirissa
    • 15-kilometer deep-sea voyage with light refreshments
    • Visit to UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort
    • Explore Galle's colonial town and local markets
    • Visit to turtle hatchery in Ahungalla
    • Stop at moonstone mines in Meetiyagoda
    • Madu Ganga River mangrove safari cruise
    • Visit to Mask Factory and Museum in Ambalangoda
    • Evening transfer to Colombo
    Landmarks
    Galle Dutch Fort
    Ahungalla
    Meetiyagoda
    Madu Ganga
    Ambalangoda
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  15. Day 15

    Departure from Colombo

    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
    Colombo
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    Best tour ever. Our tour guide, Chandana, did an amazing job taking us around Sri Lanka. Every year I want to go...
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    Dear Ellison .Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a joy to guide you around the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka. I’m thrilled that you loved the elephants and that your tour was memorable — hearing that makes my day! We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. There’s always more magic and adventure waiting for you in Sri Lanka, and I hope your next trip will be even more unforgettable. ✨ Warmest regards, Chandana – Ranlanak Tour Holidays
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    I have entered information regard to being a solo traveller and wishing to have a private room, but this tour, which I am interested in, is only showing shared room. Do you have single room occupancy for this tour?

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      Yes, we can certainly arrange a private (single) room for you on this tour. For the departure date of Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the total tour cost with single room occupancy will be USD 3,300.

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      I will never understand why solo travellers have to pay so much more.

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      If you are interested, we would be happy to offer you a special reduced price of USD 3,100 for this tour with private (single) room accommodation on the 17 June 2026 departure. This is a special offer extended to support solo travellers, and we hope it makes the tour more accessible for you.

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