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8 nights · 4 places

Safari and Sand

Two national parks and two beach towns

Elephants at Udawalawe, leopards at Yala, whales at Mirissa. A wildlife-first route that still gives you plenty of time on the beach.

  1. Udawalawe
  2. Yala
  3. Mirissa
  4. Galle

From, per person

$480
Price it for my dates
Safari and Sand
WildlifeBeachFamily
Length
8 nights
Places to stay
4
Best months
Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Style
Wildlife, Beach, Family

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Udawalawe elephant safari
  • Yala leopard safari
  • Whale watching
  • Galle Fort

Your route

Day by day

N4DAY 7GALLE3DAY 5MIRISSA2DAY 3YALA1DAY 1UDAWALAWE

  1. Day 1: Arrive and drive to Udawalawe

    Around four hours from the airport. If you arrive early, you could reach the Elephant Transit Home for afternoon feeding.

  2. Day 2: Udawalawe safari

    Spend the morning with the herds in the open grassland. The afternoon is free.

  3. Day 3: To Tissamaharama

    A short drive, a little over an hour. Take it easy by the lake and prepare for an early start.

  4. Day 4: Yala safari

    Enter the park at dawn for the best chance of seeing a leopard. The afternoon is free.

  5. Day 5: To Mirissa

    A two-hour drive along the south coast, in time for sunset from Coconut Tree Hill.

  6. Day 6: Whale watching

    Head out on the boat in the morning, in season. The rest of the day is for the beach.

  7. Day 7: To Unawatuna and Galle

    Under an hour along the coast. Walk the Galle Fort ramparts later in the day.

  8. Day 8: Unawatuna

    A free day for swimming and cafes.

  9. Day 9: Fly home

    Your driver takes you to the airport, about two and a half hours away.

Stays

Where you could stay

Choose a hotel level on the right, or pick each hotel yourself in the designer.

StopBudgetComfortSuperior
Udawalawe2 nightsEagle Safari CottageGreen Paradise Cottage UdawalawaDhalaya Resort Udawalawe
Tissamaharama (Yala)2 nightsElegant Lake Yala Safari HouseHotel River FrontMamba Yala
Mirissa and Weligama2 nightsCasa BananaMirissa Moments HotelKiss Blossom
Galle and Unawatuna2 nightsSky View Cabin UnawatunaSerenity Boutique - UnawatunaVilla Rumassala Luxury Chalets Unawatuna

Prices through the year

When it costs least

Per person for 8 nights, two people sharing, at budget level. Best months for this route: Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec.

  1. December 2026:
    Dec$510
  2. January 2027:
    Jan$510
  3. February 2027:
    Feb$510
  4. March 2027:
    Mar$510
  5. April 2027:
    Apr$482
  6. May 2027:
    May$480
  7. June 2027:
    Jun$480
  8. July 2027:
    Jul$498
  9. August 2027:
    Aug$498
  10. September 2027:
    Sep$480
  11. October 2027:
    Oct$480
  12. November 2027:
    Nov$493
Lowest price Best weather for this route Other months

Included

  • Your choice of hotels, with breakfast each morning
  • Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • The activities listed, including entry fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka travel authorisation (ETA) and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners, unless your hotel plan includes them
  • Tips, drinks and personal spending

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