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The art of capturing capture the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom. Inspire people to appreciate and protect these creatures and their habitats.

Wildlife photography is not only a form of art but also a means of scientific documentation. Many wildlife photographs are used in scientific research and conservation efforts, helping to raise awareness of threatened species and the need to protect their habitats. Bottom of Form

Day 01: Airport > Yala

Day 02: Full-day safari in Yala National Park > Yala

Day 03: Bundala National Park > Bird photography > Yala

Day 04: Udawalawe National Park > Elephant Transit Home > Yala

Day 05: Sinharaja Rainforest > Deniyaya

Day 06: Sinharaja Rainforest Trek > Deniyaya

Day 07: Deniyaya >Mirissa Beach

Day 08: Whales Dolphin watching > Mirissa

Day 09: Mirissa > Beach spots photography > Mirissa

Day 10: Colomo City > Departure

Special Discount

0% off
regular price

Booking Period

Book before
Oct 25, 2025

Travel Period

Valid until
Nov 30, 2025

Price

$2500

$2250 per person

Perfect for

Nature Lover &
Wildlife Photograpers

Detailed Trip Plan

Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean!
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your personal chauffeur-guide and begin your exciting journey toward Yala, located in the southeastern dry zone. The drive takes you through rustic villages, paddy fields, and scenic countryside a perfect warm-up for your lens!

Arrive and check in at your wildlife lodge bordering Yala National Park. Take the evening to unwind, explore the property, and capture the golden hues of dusk settling over the wilderness. Prepare your camera gear for tomorrow’s adventure.
Photo opportunities: Birds at the lodge garden, wild peacocks, langurs, and sunset skies.

  • Overnight City: Yala
  • Stay: 4* Wild Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Rise early with your camera ready for a full-day safari in the famous Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destination and home to the highest density of leopards in Asia.

Accompanied by an experienced tracker, explore deep into the park’s diverse habitats  from grasslands to lagoons and rock outcrops.
Spot and photograph leopards, elephants, sloth bears, sambar deer, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch picnic-style inside the park for uninterrupted shooting. Return to the lodge by evening with a treasure trove of images.
Highlights: Leopards at dawn, elephants bathing, golden-hour backdrops of the Yala plains.

  • Overnight City: Yala
  • Stay: 4* Wild Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Early morning, set out for Bundala National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and paradise for bird photographers.
This wetland sanctuary is home to over 200 bird species, including flamingos, painted storks, pelicans, kingfishers, and a variety of migratory waders.

Photograph flocks in flight, elegant reflections in the lagoons, and the vibrant palette of wetland life.
After your session, return to Yala to relax and review your images.
Best shots: Flamingos at sunrise, pelicans landing in water, bee-eaters in motion.

  • Overnight City: Yala
  • Stay: 4* Wild Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, travel to Udawalawe National Park (approx. 3 hours).
This park is world-renowned for its large elephant herds and is a favorite among wildlife photographers for its open terrain and dramatic backdrops.

During your jeep safari, capture elephants, buffaloes, jackals, and raptors in their natural environment.
Later, visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are cared for before being released back into the wild.

Best shots: Elephant herds crossing the savanna, calves playing, golden sunset silhouettes.

  • Overnight City: Udawalawa
  • Stay: 4s* Wild Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, journey toward Deniyaya, the lush entrance to the Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka’s last surviving stretch of primary tropical rainforest.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a photographer’s dream a living museum of biodiversity.
Enjoy an afternoon walk in the forest buffer zone to observe colorful butterflies, tree frogs, exotic orchids, and tropical birds.

Best shots: Dew-draped leaves, misty forest canopy, and macro shots of jungle life.

  • Overnight City: Deniyaya
  • Stay: 4* Rainforest Eco Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Wake up to the sound of birdsong and venture into Sinharaja Rainforest with a specialist naturalist guide.
Spend the morning exploring dense green trails alive with endemic flora and fauna.

Keep your lenses ready for the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-Faced Malkoha, Ceylon Hanging Parrot, and other endemics. The diffused forest light creates ideal shooting conditions for capturing texture and mood.

Afternoon at leisure for rest or image editing.
Best shots: Birds among dense foliage, forest streams, and wide-angle shots of the lush canopy.

  • Overnight City: Deniaya
  • Stay: 4* Rainforest Eco Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, travel to Mirissa, a tranquil coastal town known for its golden beaches and fishing heritage.

Arrive and check in at your beach resort. In the evening, take your camera for a sunset walk along the harbor and nearby fishing villages, capturing daily life, colorful boats, and fishermen returning with their catch.

Best shots: Fishermen portraits, sunset reflections, boats lined along the bay.

  • Overnight City: Mirissa
  • Stay: 4* Beach Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Early morning, set sail on an ocean photography cruise from Mirissa to capture one of nature’s most spectacular sights  Blue Whales and Spinner Dolphins.

Sri Lanka’s southern waters are among the world’s best locations for photographing these magnificent marine mammals.
Enjoy the thrill of watching them breach and dive while keeping your lens ready for that perfect shot.

Return by late morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Best shots: Blue Whale tail flukes, dolphins leaping, seascape panoramas.

  • Overnight City: Mirissa
  • Stay: 4* Beach Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Spend another day exploring the southern coastal belt. Visit Weligama’s stilt fishermen, Galle Fort, or nearby turtle hatcheries for unique photo opportunities.

You can also use this day as a free photography day to revisit favorite sites or simply relax and capture coastal lifestyle moments at your own pace.
Evening at leisure.

Best shots: Stilt fishermen silhouettes, Galle Fort ramparts at sunset, long-exposure beachscapes.

  • Overnight City: Mirissa
  • Stay: 4* Beach Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, drive to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital.
Enjoy a brief city photography tour featuring Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, Old Parliament, and Independence Square  each offering colorful street scenes and urban contrasts.

Later, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight, carrying unforgettable images and memories from Sri Lanka’s wilderness and shores.

Best shots: Colombo street life, skyline views, and sunset by the ocean promenade.

 

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast / Lunch: In a local restaurant
  • The price is based on two people traveling together and is quoted per person. 
  • The above-mentioned rates for the package are valid for the all national.
  • All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
  • The above rates would vary and won't be the same on special days such as Christmas day and 31st Dec New Year night.
  • Extra Terms and conditions will be sent with the full detail tour itinerary by your travel advisor

Drone Permit on request

4by4 Jeep for full tour transfers

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Special Discount

10% off
regular price

Booking Period

Book before
Oct 25, 2025

Travel Period

Valid until
Nov 30, 2025

Price

$2500

$2250 per person

Perfect for

Newly wed couples &
LGBT Couple

Trip Schedule

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you'll be warmly greeted by your guide and begin your journey to the scenic hill capital of Kandy, nestled in the heart of the island’s lush central highlands.

Enjoy a leisurely drive through the countryside, passing vibrant towns, paddy fields, and coconut plantations. As you ascend into the hills, feel the cool breeze and take in the beautiful green landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival in Kandy, check in to your hotel and take some time to relax and refresh. In the late afternoon, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — one of the most revered Buddhist sites in the world. Set on the edge of Kandy Lake, this magnificent temple houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha and offers a spiritually rich and culturally immersive experience.

As evening falls, enjoy the colorful Kandy Cultural Dance Show, where traditional drummers, fire dancers, and graceful performers bring Sri Lanka’s heritage to life in a vibrant, family-friendly spectacle.

Conclude your day with a delicious dinner and a restful night at your hotel in Kandy, surrounded by the peaceful charm of the hill country.

Overnight City: Kandy

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After a hearty breakfast, set off for the adventure haven of Kitulgala — a lush rainforest town nestled along the Kelani River. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, Kitulgala is the perfect spot for a day of thrilling outdoor experiences.

Kick off your adventure with an exhilarating white-water rafting session through the river’s roaring rapids. Then enjoy peaceful kayaking, test your courage with waterfall abseiling, and fly through the trees on a zip line. For added fun, try rock jumping and stream sliding — all set in a pristine natural playground.

In the afternoon, bid farewell to Kitulgala and begin your scenic drive through mist-covered hills and emerald tea plantations toward the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya. Nicknamed ‘Little England,’ this charming town offers a refreshing escape with its colonial architecture and crisp mountain air.

Arrive by evening, check in to your cozy hotel, and relax with a warm, delicious dinner to end an action-packed day.

Overnight City: Nuwara Eliya

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, head to the scenic hill country town of Ella, known for its lush greenery and stunning mountain views. Upon arrival, visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, a colonial-era marvel surrounded by jungle and tea fields—perfect for photos and a short stroll.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then get ready for adventure at the Flying Ravana Park. Soar over the treetops on one of South Asia’s longest zip lines and try other exciting outdoor activities set against Ella’s dramatic landscape.

As evening falls, relax in Ella town’s cozy cafés and laid-back bars, soaking in the cool mountain vibe. End your day by checking into your hotel for a peaceful night’s rest.

Overnight City: Ella

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast in Hotel / Lunch & Dinner : In a local restaurant

After breakfast, enjoy a short and scenic hike to Mini Adam’s Peak, one of Ella’s most popular viewpoints. The gentle trail winds through tea plantations and rewards you with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Later, transfer to Demodara Railway Station to board the iconic Calypso Train at 1:00 p.m. This unique train ride features a roofless cabin, offering stunning views of Sri Lanka’s lush highlands on the journey to Bandarawela.

After the ride, return to Ella and head to the Ravana Pool Club. Relax with a swim, sip a refreshing drink, and enjoy the lively ambiance. As the sun sets, indulge in a delicious dinner at the club’s open-air restaurant.

Conclude the day with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel for a restful night.

Overnight City: Ella

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast in Hotel / Lunch & Dinner : In a local restaurant

Following a hearty breakfast, leave the peaceful hills of Ella and head towards the famous Udawalawe National Park, , home to one of the best wildlife parks in Sri Lanka for spotting elephants in their natural habitat.

Check in to your safari lodge and enjoy a brief rest. In the afternoon, set off on an exciting 4x4 jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, where you’ll have the chance to see herds of elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife — a highlight for nature-loving families.

After the safari, return to your lodge and enjoy a relaxing dinner under the stars.

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Overnight City: Udawalawa

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Enjoy breakfast surrounded by nature, then begin your journey to Bentota, a peaceful beach town on the southwest coast known for its golden sands and calm waters.

Check in to your beach resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it’s building sandcastles, swimming in the ocean, or simply soaking in the sun with a tropical drink in hand, the whole family will love this relaxing change of pace.

Enjoy dinner at your resort, with the sound of the waves as your backdrop.

Overnight City: Bentota

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

Start your day with a delicious breakfast by the sea. Today is all about beach fun and optional water activities. You can try banana boat rides, jet skiing, or take a river safari along the Madu Ganga, where you’ll explore mangroves, see island temples, and visit a cinnamon plantation.

In the afternoon, relax by the pool or indulge in a family spa session. As the sun sets, take a stroll along the beach and enjoy a special farewell dinner by the ocean.

Overnight City: Bentota

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast in Hotel / Lunch & Dinner: In a local restaurant

After breakfast, it’s time to pack your bags and head to Colombo. If time permits, enjoy a quick city tour through the capital — admire colonial-era buildings, browse local markets, or pick up last-minute souvenirs.

You’ll then be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure, bringing your unforgettable Sri Lankan family holiday to a warm and memorable close.

Overnight City: No Stay

Stay: Hotel Name

Meal Plan: Breakfast in Hotel / Lunch: In a local restaurant

  • The price is based on two people traveling together and is quoted per person. A minimum of 2 participants is required to book this tour
  • The above-mentioned rates for the package are valid for the all national.
  • All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
  • The above rates would vary and won't be the same on special days such as Esala Perahera in August, Christmas and New Years.
  • Extra Terms and conditions will be sent with the full detail tour itinerary by your travel advisor

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