Insurance

Full vehicle / passenger insurance by Sri Lanka Insurance Coperation Ltd. Medical / Travel Insurance is the responsibility of the client(s).

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3* - 4* Hotels in a double room (sharing)

Meals

Half-Board (breakfast & dinner)

Guide

Experienced, English speaking driver/guide with required guiding permit. French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese speaking guides can be booked for small surcharge.

Optional

Wi-Fi Free Baby Seat Free Wheelchair Free Baby Cot (below 3 years)

Others

Driver Accommodation & Meals 24/7 Customer Hotline

Transport

Private transportation by a/c luxury limousine or Mini Van with driver / guide

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Entrance Fees Safari Vehicles Transportation surcharge for Solo Travelers (US$ 170)

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Day 1 Day 1: Negombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Negombo

Your driver/guide will meet you at the airport and check you into your first hotel in Negombo Beach (15 minutes by car). Negombo is known for spectacular sunsets and the ideal place to acclimatize with its long stretched beach and the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. Depending on your arrival time and mood you also can embark on a sightseeing tour of the historical town center and Sri Lanka’s second biggest fishing harbor.

Overnight at a Beach Hotel in Negombo
Day 2 Day 2: Sri Lanka Elephant Camp - Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sri Lanka Elephant Camp - Kandy

Visit the first of Sri Lanka Elephant Camp (NOT the elephant orphanage in Pinawella) where you can enjoy the most interactive way to see domestic elephants in Sri Lanka. If you don’t like bare back elephant riding you have the opportunity of an ’Elephant Walk’, strolling casually behind the elephants enjoying watching their every move and admiring the sheer size of these beautiful animals. Every question you might have will be answered by an accompanying expert. After you have seen elephant families feeding, bathing and playing in their natural environment it’s time to visit the Elephant Museum and the Elephant Dung Paper Factory.

Overnight at a 3* Hotel in Kandy
Day 3 Day 3: Kandy - Sigiriya - Royal Botanical Gardens - Cultural Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kandy - Sigiriya - Royal Botanical Gardens - Cultural Show

In the morning you will be leaving for Sigiriya - a ’must-see’ for every Sri Lanka visitor. Rising dramatically from the central plains, Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa.

On your way back to Kandy you will have the opportunity to stop at the former Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its collection of orchids. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.

Optional cultural show of the famous Kandy Dancing in the evening.

Overnight at a 3* Hotel in Kandy
Day 4 Day 4: Kithugala Rainforest - Trekking - Mountain Biking - White Water Rafting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kithugala Rainforest - Trekking - Mountain Biking - White Water Rafting

Time for some outstanding nature experience. In Kithulgala’ Rainforest you can see over 50 rare species of birds in the wild. This is perfect for nature lovers, who will be able to spot rainforest bird species such as the Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Spot-winged Thrush and Green-billed coucal.

Optional activities are hiking through stunning scenery. Enjoy hikes through the verdant forests around Kithulgala, where you can climb up and be spellbound by stunning views of the Kelani River valley, the jungle and the rocky hills of the Hill Country. Or explore all that Kithulgala has to offer is by biking through the jungles, tea and rubber estates and past the rivers. There are many mountain cycling tracks that cover several scenic locations around Kithulgala, which is a great way to visualize the local village lifestyles. Last not least there is white water rafting. Intermediate to advanced kayakers will enjoy white water kayaking along the Kelani River and surrounding rivers, which offer exciting kayaking in the countryside amidst steep mountains, thick jungle and tea and rubber plantations. The Kelani River has seven distinct challenging Class II and III rapids over 7 km, which lets you surf a few waves while watching out for the next horizon line. The upper section of the Kelani River, with five world-class Class IV rapids over a 7 km run, offers a more thrilling experience.

Overnight at a 3* Hotel in Kithulgala
Day 5 Day 5: Ella
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ella

Today you continue your journey through the scenic hill country passing tea plantations breathtaking viewpoints and majestic waterfalls. The destination is Ella, Sri Lanka’s ’highest village’. Ella itself is a small laid-back town surrounded by the beautiful greens of tea. Ella has a comfortable climate where the nights are cool and the daytime around 28 degrees. If you like hiking you will be rewarded with beautiful sprawling views of the Sri Lankan country side. Hikes start at the town and can be done without a guide. Or just enjoy the lavish comforts of your hotel in Ella. Located amidst a fairytale atmosphere comprising lush greenery, gorgeous tea plantations, chilly misty climate, crystal clear waterfalls and hillside hideaways; Ella is the ideal for those seeking a magical experience in Sri Lanka’s hill country.

Overnight at a 3* Hotel in Ella
Day 6 Day 6: Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park

The second Elephant Camp next to the Udawalawe National Park is dedicated to orphaned baby elephants. Here you can feed, bath or play with baby elephants that looked after until they are able enough to be released back to the wild. The Elephant Transit Home has been recognized as one of best wild animal rehabilitation centers in the world. The elephant calves have no boundaries in the area and have freedom to roam wherever they want. Similarly wild elephants also visit the premises. Seasonal fluctuating water level of the reservoir creates a diverse environment for both the baby elephants and wild elephants.

In the afternoon (or the next morning) you can go on an optional 4x4 Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park.

Overnight at the Elephant Reach Hotel, Yala
Day 7 Day 7: Yala National Park - Mirissa Beach - Galle - Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Yala National Park - Mirissa Beach - Galle - Colombo

Depending on your next destination (you can book a beach extension with us) and/or your departure time, you can enjoy an optional 4x4 Morning Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park or enjoy a drive along the South Coast with stops at Mirissa Beach and/or Galle.

The Sri Lanka Elephant Camps Guided Tour ends once you have reached your next destination and/or the airport.

7 days tour

Elephant Experience Private Tour 2024

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Itinerary of your trip Elephant Experience Private Tour 2024

Day 1: Negombo

Day 2: Sri Lanka Elephant Camp - Kandy

Day 3: Kandy - Sigiriya - Royal Botanical Gardens - Cultural Show

Day 4: Kithugala Rainforest - Trekking - Mountain Biking - White Water Rafting

Day 5: Ella

Day 6: Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park

Day 7: Yala National Park - Mirissa Beach - Galle - Colombo

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