Yala Camping Site at night with a bonfire, people gathered around a table lit by torches, and surrounding forest under a dark sky.

Wildlife Tour and Camping at Yala National Park

Overview

Discover Sri Lanka's enchanting allure in a five-day tour that takes you from colonial Negombo, filled with water sports and seafood delicacies, to the unexplored wilds of Yala National Park, where you can camp under the stars, embark on thrilling jeep safaris and encounter diverse wildlife. Experience excitement camping with well-equipped tents and indulge in local beer, wine, and unlimited liquor. Venture to bustling Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant heart, exploring its rich history, shopping experiences, and electrifying nightlife. This adventure concludes with a leisurely day, a heavy heart, and the promise of unforgettable memories from a uniquely thrilling Sri Lankan wildlife journey.

DayLocationActivities
1NegomboArrival, relax at hotel, beach activities and seafood
2-3Negombo → YalaYala National Park: camping, jeep safaris, wildlife exploration
4Yala → ColomboColombo city tour: museums, shopping, nightlife
5Colombo → AirportDeparture

Exploration Blueprint

Day 01 - Arrival to Sri Lanka - Negombo

Arrival To Sri Lanka

Upon arrival at the Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our representative, who will then assist you and guide you on transferring to your hotel in Negombo.

Negombo, a popular and maintained reputation for attracting most tourists for its charming colonial-styled city, lets guests witness and enjoy many endemic attractions. Located on the West coast of the Island, Negombo offers tourists fresh and mouth-watering seafood delights. The modest beach town lets its visitors enjoy various water sports such as skiing, boat riding, catamaran riding, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, diving, beach volleyball and many more. Other interesting places to visit in Negombo include St. Mary’s Church, Muthurajawela Marsh, Dutch Canal, Negombo Fort, and The Gallery etc.

Later enjoy a sumptuous dinner and spend the night at the luxurious hotel with unmatched services preparing for an adventurous tomorrow.

Overnight: Hotel in Negombo
Meals included: Breakfast

Colorful fishing boat on Negombo Beach at sunset, with golden sand and serene ocean views.
Colorful fishing boat on Negombo Beach at sunset, with golden sand and serene ocean views.

Day 02 and 03 - Negombo - Yala Camping Site

Transfer To Yala Camping Site

After your breakfast at the hotel, you will be guided and transferred to the Yala National Park to spend the next two days camping, trekking and exploring the wildlife at Yala.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park can be recognised as the second largest and one of the most visited parks in Sri Lanka. Tourists from various parts of the world get attracted to this amazing wildlife national park which is now open to the public. Vegetation in the park consists of thorny scrub and is renowned for its wildlife activities. Common wildlife animals in the park include Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bears, Sri Lankan Leopards, Jackals, Mongooses, Pangolins, Crocodiles and many more wildlife animals. You will be taken on jeep safaris with a guide. Capture the endemic bird species to remember how colorful your trip was. Nature lovers get the opportunity to observe and explore these very moments when you are too close to nature, and photographers undoubtedly can capture your best shots at Yala National Park.

Yala National Park scene with two deer facing each other in shallow water amidst lush greenery.
Yala National Park scene with two deer facing each other in shallow water amidst lush greenery.

Yala Camping Site

As you will be transferred to the camping site from the hotel, prepare yourselves to experience excitement throughout. On the campsite, the guests will be offered well-equipped tents which include in-tent luxuries and amenities. The comfortable tent is convenient in every aspect. On the campsite, you will be provided with local beer, a bottle of pre-dinner wine and unlimited liquor.

Yala Camping Site at night with a bonfire, people gathered around a table lit by torches, and surrounding forest under a dark sky.
Yala Camping Site at night with a bonfire, people gathered around a table lit by torches, and surrounding forest under a dark sky.

Jeep Safari Experience

Explore the wilderness as you drive into the woods of the scrub jungles; blackish lagoons and rocks scattered through the area will give you an experience like never before. Your jeep safaris will be limited to two per day, and every turn will only increase your excitement more. Your tours in the jeep (safaris) are designed in a way to experience the real spirit of the park as well as ensure your fullest safety. Get on the jeep and enjoy a safari like never before by capturing heartfelt and exciting moments to add to your memory lane.

Spend overnight at the tent in the campsite.

Overnight: Yala Camping Site
Meals included: Breakfast

Yala National Park with an elephant on a dirt path and safari jeeps with visitors amidst lush greenery.
Yala National Park with an elephant on a dirt path and safari jeeps with visitors amidst lush greenery.

Day 03 - Yala - Colombo

Colombo City Tour

On day four of your tour, you will be transferred to a Hotel in Colombo. Travel all the way from Yala to Colombo, admiring the undisturbed and unmatched natural beauty. Colombo, which is the heart of Sri Lanka and which also acts as the commercial hub, provides travellers to visit many places of interest as the Museum, Harbor, Royal Colombo Golf Club, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Colombo Dutch Museum, National Zoological Gardens, Viharamahadevi Park and many more. Exclusive shopping complexes are always open for all the shopaholics, and the Colombo nightlife would be an unforgettable experience in your memory lane.

Spend the night at your hotel relaxing and preparing for the heavy-hearted departure tomorrow.

Overnight: Colombo
Meals included: Breakfast

Stunning Colombo city skyline at night with the illuminated Lotus Tower and modern skyscrapers.
Stunning Colombo city skyline at night with the illuminated Lotus Tower and modern skyscrapers.

Day 04 - Colombo - Airport

Departure

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure until it’s time to bid goodbye. Your trip in Sri Lanka would be unbelievably entertaining and adventurous. Bid goodbye with a heart to return!

Meals included: Breakfast


Package Inclusions

  • Accommodation at 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star Hotels
  • Food and Site visiting tickets
  • Breakfast
  • Transport in an Air-Conditioned Private Car / Van
    Accompanying English Speaking Chauffeur Guide Throughout the Tour

  • Return Airport Transfer
  • Unlimited Travel Distance
  • All Applicable Taxes

Package Exclusions

  • Visa Fees and Requirements
  • Domestic Transfers and Flights Not Stated in the Deal Offer
  • Travel Insurances
  • Tips, Portage or Any Expense of Personal Nature
  • Camera and Video Permits to Certain Sites