COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 15 national parks tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
Private Udawalawe elephant safari in a 4x4 with an expert guide. See herds, crocodiles, and endemic birds plus hotel pickup.
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Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.
“Our guide showed up on time but didn’t know what he was doing. Did not have water bottles as advertised and wasn’t even planning on returning us to our hotel! Guide blamed his friend that asked him to cover for him the night before. I would not use this tour operator.”
All-inclusive Wilpattu National Park jeep safari from Negombo/Waikkal with early pickup, park fees, meals, and guided wildlife spotting.
“We had an amazing day in Wilpattu Park! We had arranged pickup from Sigiriya which went super smoothly and our driver was very friendly and had a calm driving style.”
Guided Wilpattu safari from Negombo with jeep hire and an English guide, plus a lunch stop. Park entry and food are extra.
Wilpattu safari with Tiger Safaris: 4 hours in the park, pickup included, 4x4 jeeps, binoculars, and real leopard odds.
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with a 4WD game drive, wildlife spotting at willus water basins, and a local lunch stop.
Private Udawalawe safari day trip with A/C transfers, 3-hour jeep game drive, English guide, and park entry fees included for about $83.
Private Jeep safari day from Negombo to Wilpattu National Park, with early pickup, A/C transfer, lunch, and top Sri Lanka wildlife chances.
“Driver was on time and professional. The leopards didn’t cooperate, but I did see many animals including elephant, barking deer, spotted deer, peacock, monitor lizards, fox, monkeys, mongoose, and many species of birds.”
Private Yala National Park safari from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup, tracker, binoculars, snacks, and a long open-jeep wildlife drive.
“It is a long but scenic drive from Columbo to Yala, and our driver made the ride easy and informative. Thanks Vidu!”
Private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo/Negombo with park lunch, air-conditioned pickup, and calmer game drives for wildlife spotting.
“I booked this private tour before my flight, Thanks jana who coordinate with me everything before the tour. I got all the information and safari was great and I was lucky to see a leopard and other animals. It was a super adventurous tour. I would definitely book it again.”
Private Udawalawe safari from Colombo or Negombo with a 4x4 jeep, English or German guide, and great chances to spot elephants.
“Was an amazing trip. The driver was an excellent driver, Dilan was an excellent narrator and guide. He knew about all the animals and was alert to our needs. We saw elephants, crocodiles, mongooses, spotted deer, water buffalo, and dozens Read more”
Private Colombo-to-Yala day trip with a 4x4 safari, Galle Fort stop, and Weligama stilt fishermen, plus dinner and door-to-door transport.
“Deshan was our guide and we had the best time. He was super professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw a ton of animals including a leopard. We definitely recommend!!”
Full-day Udawalawa safari from Colombo with jeep wildlife viewing, elephant transit home stop, and lunch on your own budget.
All-inclusive Udawalawa jeep safari day tour from Negombo with 6am pickup, private AC ride, lunch, and safari fees included.
“A very long day but well worth it . Collected from hotel and we had our own driver for the whole day. Drove through some amazing countryside . The park was incredible, saw lots of elephant and birds . Great food in an amazing restaurant before home .”
Private Wilpattu safari day trip from Colombo: 4x4 jeep, park guide, WiFi on board, and wildlife lakes with a long, scenic return.
“Picked up on time by Vish and had a comfortable trip both ways. Contrary to some earlier reviews, the lunch stop had reasonable food options. The Jeep driver was good too and tried to find a leopard, we saw a fleeting glimpse of the rear Read more”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
