Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour: Udawalawe, Yala & Mirissa (7 Days /6 Nights )
Get close to Sri Lanka’s most spectacular wildlife on this action-packed wildlife tour package. After a taste of colorful Colombo, head south to Udawalawe National Park to watch wild elephant herds on the open plains and learn to cook a traditional Sri Lankan curry with a camp chef. Then track leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles on two jeep safaris in Yala National Park, and spend a night in a tented safari camp at the edge of the wilderness. Finish with three relaxing nights in the beach town of Mirissa, home to one of the world's best blue whale-watching spots, with time to surf, swim, and unwind. Ideal for families, couples, photographers and nature lovers, this private tour with a dedicated chauffeur-guide perfectly balances safari adventure and beach relaxation.
 
Route: Colombo Airport – Colombo (1N) – Udawalawe (1N) – Yala (1N) – Mirissa (3N) – Colombo Airport
 
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Colombo City Tour
Distance/Travel Time: 35 km / approx. 1 hr
Ayubowan and welcome to Sri Lanka! On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your Dasiatravels chauffeur-guide and transfer to Colombo, the island’s lively commercial capital. After check-in and a rest, take a city tour through the colonial-era Fort district, past grand old buildings and modern hotels, then head to the bustling markets and bazaars of Pettah, packed with spices, textiles, and street food. Finish at the seafront Galle Face Green for sunset, then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant serving Sri Lankan specialties such as hoppers, kottu and fragrant curries.
Overnight Stay: Colombo
Meals: Dinner
 
Day 2: Colombo – Udawalawe – Cooking Class & Afternoon Safari
Distance/Travel Time: 170 km / approx. 4 hrs
After breakfast, drive south via the expressway to Udawalawe and check in to your safari camp or lodge. Join the resident chef for a fun, hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class to prepare a traditional rice and curry lunch with coconut sambol and local spices, then enjoy the meal you made. In the afternoon, head out on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, one of Asia's best places to see wild elephants year-round. Watch family herds feeding and bathing near the reservoir, along with water buffalo, sambar deer, monkeys, monitor lizards, and colorful birds such as bee-eaters and eagles.
Overnight Stay: Udawalawe
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
 
Day 3: Elephant Transit Home – Yala National Park Safari & Glamping
Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / approx. 2 hrs
Start the day at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are cared for before being returned to the wild, and watch the lively feeding session. Continue southeast to Yala, Sri Lanka’s most famous national park, and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, set off on a jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for having one of the world's highest leopard densities. Look out for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, and over 200 bird species. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight Stay: Yala 
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
 
Day 4: Yala Dawn Safari – Mirissa Beach
Distance/Travel Time: 110 km / approx. 2.5 hrs
Rise before sunrise for a second game drive in Yala, when the park is cool and quiet and predators are most active, giving you your best chance of spotting a leopard or sloth bear. Return to camp for a late breakfast, then drive west along the southern coast to the laid-back fishing village of Mirissa. Check in to your beach hotel and enjoy a free afternoon swimming, relaxing on the sand, or watching the sunset from Parrot Rock.
Overnight Stay: Mirissa
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
 
Day 5: Mirissa Whale Watching – Beach Afternoon
Distance/Travel Time: Whale-watching cruise approx. 3–4 hrs
Set out at dawn from Mirissa harbor on a whale-watching cruise, with a packed breakfast on board, in search of the mighty blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. You may also see sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, and pods of spinner dolphins (main season: November to April). Return by late morning and spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or by the pool.
Overnight Stay: Mirissa
Meals: Packed Breakfast & Dinner
 
Day 6: Free Day in Mirissa – Surfing, Secret Beach & Turtle Beach
Distance/Travel Time: At leisure
Enjoy a free day to explore Mirissa your own way. Take a beginner’s surf lesson on gentle waves, find the hidden cove of Secret Beach, climb Coconut Tree Hill for the perfect photo, or hop on a tuk-tuk along the coast. Swim with sea turtles at Polhena (Turtle) Beach, or visit the stilt fishermen of Koggala. Celebrate your last night with a fresh seafood dinner on the beach.
Optional: a second whale-watching trip or a half-day visit to Galle Fort.
Overnight Stay: Mirissa
Meals: Breakfast & Seafood Dinner
 
Day 7: Mirissa – Colombo Airport Departure
Distance/Travel Time: 190 km / approx. 3.5 hrs
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final morning by the sea, then check out and drive via the Southern Expressway to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight, taking home unforgettable wildlife memories.
Meals: Breakfast