11 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Wildlife and Gal Oya Private Tour
An 11-day wildlife journey through Wilpattu, the little-visited Gal Oya National Park and Yala, with Kandy and Galle along the way. This 11 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
Wilpattu safaris and campfire dinners
Kandy and Udawattakele forest
Gal Oya boat safari and Veddah jungle walk
Yala safaris and Galle Fort
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Colombo to Wilpattu
Transfer north for an afternoon safari and campfire dinner.
Day 2: Wilpattu
Free morning, then an afternoon safari and birdwatching.
Day 3: Wilpattu to Kandy
Visit the Royal Palace and Temple of the Tooth.
Day 4: Kandy
Walk in the Udawattakele forest and climb Ambuluwawa Tower.
Day 5: Kandy to Gal Oya
Drive east and join an evening wildlife walk.
Day 6: Gal Oya
Hike Monkey Mountain early, then a boat safari on the reservoir.
Day 7: Gal Oya
Walk the jungle with a Veddah chief and cycle the countryside.
Day 8: Gal Oya to Yala
Take an afternoon jeep safari.
Day 9: Yala
Pre-dawn safari, then relax by the pool.
Day 10: Yala to Galle
Tour Galle Fort and the lighthouse.
Day 11: Departure
Visit Unawatuna before your airport transfer.
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
April to September is the best time for this itinerary, when the east coast is calm and sunny and the Cultural Triangle is dry.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.