YOUR JOURNEY

14 Days in Sri Lanka

From misty rainforests and hidden waterfalls to elephant country, wild coastlines and the legendary wilderness of Yala, this journey reveals Sri Lanka through its most untamed landscapes. Travel at your own pace, with intimate wildlife encounters, tropical beaches, mountain trails and quiet moments in nature woven together into one unforgettable private adventure.

Sinharaja forest in Sri Lanka
Day 01

Arrival & Rainforest Escape

Colombo Airport · Sinharaja Rainforest

Schedule: Land at Colombo Airport, meet your private driver, and leave the coast behind for the edge of Sri Lanka's premier UNESCO biosphere.

Evening: Settle into an eco-lodge, listen to the evening jungle canopy come alive, and prep for early morning trekking.

Overnight: Aliya Resort & Spa / Habarana Village by Cinnamon.

✦ Private transfer ✦ Eco-lodge check-in ✦ Jungle night soundscape
Birds in Sinharaja forest Sri Lanka
Day 02

Sinharaja Rainforest & Secret Waterfalls

Sinharaja Rainforest

Morning: Trek through the dense canopy with an expert tracker to spot endemic bird flocks, giant squirrels, and purple-faced langurs.

Afternoon: Take a rewarding swim in a hidden jungle waterfall, followed by local home-style tea and snacks.

Overnight: Aliya Resort & Spa / Habarana Village by Cinnamon.

✦ Rainforest trekking ✦ Endemic species spotting ✦ Wild waterfall swim
Elephants in Sri Lanka
Day 03

Down to Udawalawe Safari Country

Sinharaja · Udawalawe

Morning: Drive down out of the wet zone into the dry savanna plains of Udawalawe.

Afternoon: Visit the Elephant Transit Home to watch orphaned calves being fed before checking into your safari resort.

Overnight: Aliya Resort & Spa / Habarana Village by Cinnamon.

✦ Scenic terrain shift ✦ Elephant Transit Home ✦Savanna lodge stay
Udawalawe national park safari in Sri Lanka
Day 04

Udawalawe Sunset Safari

Udawalawe National Park

Morning: Easy morning by the resort pool or a bicycle ride through local farming villages.

Afternoon: Open-top 4x4 Jeep Safari across Udawalawe's plains—guaranteed sightings of large wild elephant herds and water birds around the reservoir.

Overnight: Aliya Resort & Spa / Habarana Village by Cinnamon.

✦ Village cycling ✦ Open 4x4 Jeep Safari ✦ Wild elephant herds
Sri Lanka beach hiriketiya
Day 05

Deep South Coast & Surf Vibe

Udawalawe · Hiriketiya / Dikwella

Morning: Head south toward the Indian Ocean coast.

Afternoon: Check-in to a beachside boutique hotel. Grab a surfboard or drop into the relaxed beach cafes around Hiriketiya Horseshoe Bay.

✦ Coastline arrival ✦Hiriketiya Bay ✦Surf & beach break
Whale watching in Sri Lanka
Day 06

Ocean Safari & Blue Whale Spotting

Mirissa / Dondra Head

Morning: Early morning boat excursion off Dondra Head—one of the world's top corridors for spotting Blue Whales and wild dolphin pods.

Afternoon: Head back to shore for fresh seafood lunches and sunset drinks on the sand.

Overnight: Aliya Resort & Spa / Habarana Village by Cinnamon.

✦Deep ocean boat trip ✦Blue Whale spotting ✦Beachfront seafood
Galle fort in Galle Sri Lanka
Day 07

Colonial Forts & Coastal Culture

Mirissa · Galle Fort

Morning: Short drive west to explore the 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort—cobblestone alleys, ramparts, artisan shops, and gelato stops.

Afternoon: Walk the historic fort ramparts as the sun sets over the ocean.

✦ Galle Fort walk ✦ Rampart sunsets ✦ Boutique culture break
Birds in Sri Lanka
Day 08

Coastal Transit to Yala Wilderness

Galle · Yala National Park

Morning: Drive east along the southern coast via Tangalle's golden beaches toward Yala's border.

Afternoon: Check into your safari resort or luxury glamping lodge right at the edge of the park. Keep an eye out for wild peacocks and wild boars roaming near the grounds.

✦ Southern coast drive ✦ Wilderness lodge check-in ✦ Boundary wildlife view
Yala national park Sri Lanka
Day 09

The Big Game Safari

Yala National Park

Morning: Early 5:30 AM game drive through Yala Block 1—the highest density leopard territory on earth—looking for Sri Lankan leopards, sloth bears, and mugger crocodiles.

Afternoon: Rest during the heat of the day, followed by a late afternoon game drive near coastal lagoons.

✦ Leopard tracking ✦ Sloth bear safari ✦ Coastal lagoon drives
Safari in Sri Lankan national park
Day 10

Off-the-Beaten-Track Bundala Safari

Bundala National Park

Morning: Head to nearby Bundala National Park, a UNESCO biosphere famous for massive flocks of migratory flamingos, pelicans, and wild saltwater crocs.

Afternoon: Relax back at the lodge or take a sunset beach walk where the forest meets the ocean.

✦ Bundala bird sanctuary ✦ Flamingo & croc tracking ✦ Wild coastal dunes
Sri Lankan tea plantions
Day 11

Climbing into the Mist

Yala · Ella

Morning: Ascend from the hot southern plains up into the cool central highlands.

Afternoon: Stop at the crashing Ravana Waterfalls before checking into your mountain-view lodge in Ella. Hike up Little Adam's Peak for sunset.

✦ Mountain drive ✦Ravana Waterfall ✦ Little Adam's Peak hike
Ella mega zipline Sri Lanka
Day 12

Nine Arches Bridge & Mountain Adventure

Ella

Morning: Hike down through tea paths to watch the morning train cross over the Nine Arches Bridge.

Afternoon: Try the Flying Ravana Zipline across the valley, or kick back at a hilltop cafe overlooking Ella Gap.

✦ Nine Arches Bridge ✦ Zipline / Valley adventure ✦Hillside chill
Sri Lankan nine arch bridge in Ella
Day 13

Iconic Highland Train Ride to Nuwara Eliya

Ella · Nuwara Eliya

Morning: Board the famous blue train from Ella toward Nanu Oya, passing through tea estates and pine forests.

Afternoon: Explore a working tea factory, learn the leaf-to-cup process, and finish with a fresh tasting session.

✦ Iconic Train Ride ✦Tea factory tour ✦Ceylon tea tasting
Nuwara eliya Sri Lanka
Day 14

Nuwara Eliya · Colombo Airport

Bundala National Park

Schedule: Descend through the scenic rubber and tea valleys back to Colombo for your departure flight.

✦Scenic valley drive ✦ Souvenir stops ✦ Airport departure
INCLUDED

What Your Journey Includes

  • Private chauffeur throughout your journey
  • Personalised travel planning and individual support
  • 24/7 availability throughout your journey
  • Selected stays at carefully chosen hotels
  • Airport pick-up and return transfer
  • Individual adjustments to your itinerary according to your wishes
EXCLUDED

Not Included in the Travel Price

  • International flights
  • Visa and entry fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional meals and activities unless otherwise mentioned
BOOKING & CONDITIONS

Important Information
About Your Journey

01

Booking & Payment

A deposit of 20 % is required to confirm your booking.

The remaining 80 % can be paid in cash upon arrival or by bank transfer no later than 3 days before your arrival.

For bank transfers, all applicable bank charges are to be covered by the customer. The full invoice amount must be received by Die kleine Insel.

02

Cancellation Policy

The 20 % deposit is generally non-refundable.

In the event of cancellations within 30 days before arrival, as well as in the case of no-shows, there is also no entitlement to a refund, as accommodation, transfers and other travel services are arranged and confirmed in advance on a binding basis.

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