Wild Trails of Ceylon

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your representative from Avondora Travels. Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town known for its lagoons and birdlife. Relax after your journey.

Begin your wildlife experience with a boat safari through the Muthurajawela Wetlands, home to crocodiles, monitor lizards, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure by the coast.

Travel north towards Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and one of its oldest protected reserves. Settle into a jungle lodge and enjoy an evening surrounded by nature sounds.

Enjoy a full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park, famous for its leopard population, sloth bears, elephants, deer, and diverse bird species. Explore villus (natural lakes) and dense forest habitats.

Depart Wilpattu and travel to the Cultural Triangle region. En route, experience rural landscapes and village life. Arrive in Sigiriya and relax at your eco-lodge.

Early morning or afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for “The Gathering” – one of the largest wild elephant congregations in Asia (seasonal). Expect close encounters with elephants and birdlife.

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views before traveling to Kandy. En route, enjoy spice gardens and forested countryside.

Embark on a guided nature trek in the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO-listed biodiversity hotspot. Discover endemic plants, waterfalls, and rare bird species in a pristine mountain environment. Return to Kandy in the evening.

Travel south through scenic landscapes towards Yala National Park. Arrive at your jungle lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by wilderness.

Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park, one of the best places in the world to spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birds. After the safari, continue to Colombo or extend your journey to the southern beaches.