Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s wild landscapes and ancient forests. You will travel through lush national parks, mystical highlands, and sacred woodland while staying in eco-friendly camps and retreats. This journey blends wildlife, trekking, culture, and wellness, giving you the chance to connect with nature, discover local traditions, and experience the island’s untamed beauty in comfort.
Upon arrival, your private guide will take you to the forested outskirts of Negombo. You can unwind after your journey and enjoy a gentle introduction to Sri Lanka’s birdlife at dusk. Overnight in Negombo.
You will travel north to Wilpattu National Park and settle into your wilderness camp surrounded by lakes and forest corridors. Take an evening nature walk through the buffer zones to start spotting wildlife. Overnight in Wilpattu.
Spend a full day exploring Wilpattu National Park. You will enjoy picnic-style meals inside the reserve and have the chance to see leopards, sloth bears, and abundant birdlife. Overnight in Wilpattu.
You will continue inland to the ancient forest near Ritigala. Settle into your eco retreat surrounded by giant boulders and medicinal woodland. Enjoy an evening herbal walk focusing on endemic plants. Overnight in Ritigala.
You will explore Ritigala Forest Monastery on foot with a private guide, walking along stone pathways and meditation terraces hidden in the jungle. In the afternoon, enjoy a wellness session inspired by forest botanicals. Overnight in Ritigala.
You will travel to the Knuckles Mountain Range for the trekking portion of your journey. Settle into a highland eco area surrounded by cloud forests and mountain valleys, and watch the sunset by the fire pit. Overnight in Knuckles.
You will enjoy a full day guided trek along Knuckles trails, passing waterfalls, river pools, and panoramic ridges. Stop for a picnic lunch on an elevated viewpoint before returning to camp to rest. Overnight in Knuckles.
You will continue to the deep forest zone of Gal Oya National Park. Settle into your wilderness accommodation framed by jungle and lake systems. Overnight in Gal Oya.
You will go on a morning jungle drive and join a tribal guide from the Vedda community to learn ancestral forest traditions. In the afternoon, take a boat safari across Senanayake Samudraya to see elephants swimming between islands. Overnight in Gal Oya.
You will travel south to the dry zone wilderness around Udawalawe and settle into a natural hideaway near the park. Spend the evening relaxing or taking a gentle guided walk. Overnight in Udawalawe.
You will enjoy an early morning safari in Udawalawe National Park to see elephant herds and grassland wildlife. After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport or continue to a coastal stay, depending on your preference.
