5 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Wildlife and Beaches Private Tour
A short wildlife and beach break, with elephant and leopard safaris, whale watching and the south-coast beaches. This 5 days Sri Lanka itinerary runs as a private tour with your own vehicle and driver-guide, so you travel at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Udawalawe safari and Elephant Transit Home
Yala leopard safari
Whale watching in Mirissa
Galle Fort and Bentota beach
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Udawalawe Safari
Head straight to Udawalawe for an afternoon elephant safari.
Day 2: Udawalawe to Yala
Watch orphaned elephants being fed at the Elephant Transit Home, then drive to Yala.
Day 3: Yala to Mirissa
Take a dawn leopard safari, then whale watching off the south coast.
Day 4: Mirissa to Bentota via Galle
Explore Galle Fort, then relax on Bentota beach.
Day 5: Colombo and Departure
Visit Colombo's temples, markets and museum before your flight.
Why Book This Private Tour
Your own private vehicle and driver-guide for the whole trip
Travel on the dates that suit you
Hotels, pace and stops can be customised
Best Time to Visit
December to April is the best time for this itinerary, with dry, sunny weather on the west and south coasts and in the hill country.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.