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4 days · 3 nightsUp to 6 travellerssouthhill-countrysafari

Udawalawe Elephant Safari & Ella Highlands

The best of Sri Lanka's wildlife and hill country in one easy loop. Watch wild elephants roam Udawalawe National Park and meet orphaned calves at the Elephant Transit Home, then climb into the misty tea hills around Ella for waterfalls, the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

EnglishPrivate · up to 6Starts: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo, or your hotel
WildlifeElephantsSafariTea country
Udawalawe Elephant Safari & Ella Highlands

Day by day

D1
Colombo / CMB → Udawalawe

Drive to the edge of Udawalawe National Park, stopping at the Elephant Transit Home for the afternoon feeding.

D2
Udawalawe → Ella

Morning safari among large herds of wild elephants, then ascend into the hill country to Ella.

D3
Ella

Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls, with time at a working tea estate.

D4
Ella → Colombo / CMB

Descend through the tea country back to Colombo or the airport.

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
  • Driver's meals and accommodation
  • Bottled water and pick-up / drop-off

Not included

  • Hotels and your own meals
  • National park entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Entrance tickets to sites
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

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Per day (car + driver)Private tour
$75/day
4 days × $75 = $300 total

Not per person · car, fuel and tolls included

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