Elephant Safari Tour in Sri Lanka

The Elephant Tour Itinerary offers the main highlights of where many elephants can be found and seen. Blue Lanka Tours vehemently advocated the conservation of our Elephant species and also ethical tourism which captures animal welfare when tailoring such itineraries involving wildlife.

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The Asian elephant population density in Sri Lanka is around 10 times that of any other country. Because this little island is home to 10% of the world’s Asia elephant population, Sri Lanka provides unmatched opportunity to observe Asian elephants in the wild. Because of habitat destruction and human-elephant conflict, this charismatic species is losing ground. Elephants have become a cultural emblem of Sri Lanka, yet they are restricted to the island’s dry zone. A tiny herd of elephants lives in the Adam’s Peak region, and they are the remaining forest-dwelling elephants in Sri Lanka’s wet zone.

Elephants have gathered in a variety of arid zone regions where there is abundance of water and feed. One of the finest wildlife shows in Sri Lanka is a large gathering of elephants in Minneriya. During the dry season, which lasts from August to mid-October, 200-300 elephants gather in the wide grassy plains of Minneriya Reservoir for grazing and social activities. In addition to Minneriya, the greatest sites to see these magnificent giants are Yala, Udawalawe, Kaudulla, Kalawewa, Hurulu, and Wasgomuwa National Parks. (Source : Cinnamon Nature Trails documentary)

This itinerary is all about seeing Elephants as much in their natural habitats and visiting some reputed true to ethics – elephant rescue projects. As such, capturing the main natural habitats where elephants can be seen, the itinerary is a tour around watching our gentle giants – the elephants of Sri Lanka.

Travel itinerary Highlights Destinations Places you will stay FAQs & Tips

Day
1

BIA to Waikkal

Airport Pickup & Transfer to Waikkal
Overnight stay in Waikkal

Hello and Welcome to Sri Lanka! You are now officially onboard with Blue Lanka Tours to start your most awaiting Kayaking Journey.

Day
2

Waikkal to Dambulla

Transfer to Dambulla
En Route visit Elephant Freedom Project
Experience Elephant Bathing | Elephant Feeding | Elephant Walking
Relax at The Hotel
Overnight stay in Dambulla

Day
3

Dambulla

Experience Sri Lankan Village Tour with Lunch
Exploration of Sigiriya Lions Rock
Enjoy an Herbal Foot Massage
Overnight stay in Dambulla

Day 02 & 03 will be you days in the ancient city of Dambulla. Day 02 will start with transferring you to Dambulla from Waikkal. You will be able to enjoy a couple of hours with an Elephant. Bathing him, walking him, feeding him and spending time with him. This day you will rest at the hotel once this excursion is completed. The following day you will do a Village Tour, Explore Lion’s Rock and then enjoy a Herbal Foot Massage after the climb.

Day
4

Dambulla to Polonnaruwa

Morning Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
Transfer towards Polonnaruwa
Afternoon Jeep Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Day
5

Polonnaruwa to Wasgamuwa to Polonnaruwa

Transfer towards Wasgamuwa – a scenic road drive
En Route sightseeing Girithale Tank
Afternoon Jeep Safari in Wasgamuwa National Park
Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Day
6

Polonnaruwa to Gal Oya

Explore Polonnaruwa Ancient City by Bicycles
Transfer to Gal Oya
Check in to the Hotel and Relax
Overnight stay in Gal Oya

Day
7

Gal Oya to Ella

Morning Boat Safari in Gal Oya National Park
Transfer to Ella
Cooking Experience at a Typical Local Place along with dinner
Overnight stay in Ella

Day
8

Gal Oya

Boat Safari on Sri Lanka’s Largest Lake
(With a little luck you could spot elephants swimming between islands or bathing)
Picnic in The National Park
Jungle Drive through a Jeep Ride
Overnight stay in Gal Oya