Upon your arrival in Colombo, you will be met and greeted by a SerenDestiny representative and transferred to Negombo. (Travel Time: Approximately 25 minutes) Depending on your arrival time, you can decide how you want to spend the rest of the day.

This coastal city is a bustling place, with historical buildings and churches reflecting colonial influences. Negombo has a canal system that weaves an interesting route around the city and a lively fisherfolk community with a daily bustling fish market that attracts people from near and far. And of course, an enchanting beach that will always beckon you.

Take a boat ride on Negombo’s Dutch Canal which weaves an interesting route around the city, or you may just like to linger on the beach. If you choose to venture out, the Hotel Road teems with clubs, bars and seafood restaurants to check out.

An early morning start will see you head to the fish market to watch the day’s catch coming in. Experience wholesale fish trading and learn about drying fish.

Your wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka starts as we head down to elephant country. Despite its diverse population of animals and birds, Udawalawe National Park’s reputation is dominated by these giants, as it is home to over 400 elephants. The Elephant Transit Home, which nurses injured elephants back to health and cares for orphaned baby elephants, is also found on the outskirts of this National Park.

Visit this home, where over 50 elephants are being cared for, before being released to the wild.

Next, an evening guided Jeep Safari at Udawalawe. After dinner, a night walk will also be included with an expert naturalist's guidance.

After a relaxing night’s rest, you will be taken again for a morning guided Safari. This gives you more opportunities to see other wildlife either in action or relaxation.

Besides the elephants, this dry zone park is a haven for bird watchers too. It is a birds’ paradise with over 183 species inhabiting the park, so keep an eye out for the pied cuckoo, booted eagle, Malabar pied hornbill - among other birds.

Later, you will be taken to a cookery demonstration of a typical Sri Lankan lunch, prepared in clay pots giving it it’s authentic taste. This will be your lunch for the day.

In the evening, you will be heading to a nearby Buddhist monastery. Buddhist monasteries, dating back centuries, are characterized by their ancient architecture, tranquil surroundings, and spiritual practices. These monasteries serve as centers of worship, learning, and meditation, providing a sanctuary for monks and visitors alike. The monastery is a 20-minute walk through the forest.

Head back to camp for an evening sundowner tea overlooking the park. After dinner, you will be taken on a night drive to an Elephant Pass to observe the nocturnal behavior of elephants.

After breakfast, it is time to head to the land of the leopards, Yala National Park. Although it is most famous for Leopard sightings, Yala has a fantastically diverse population of animals. During your Private Safari in the Park, you will encounter Elephants, Crocodiles, Sambar, Wild Buffalo, Eagles, Cobras, Peacocks and more. With rocky coasts, mountains, vast lakes and plains, the landscape of Yala is a treat for the eyes and is the perfect backdrop for exciting sightings! Your comfortable glamping accommodation will also offer up some great sights, as it is situated right on the border of the park.

Bird watching in Sri Lanka is quite a rewarding experience and the camp’s resident naturalist will take you on a morning birding trail, which will culminate just in time for breakfast. The drive to Yala is quite short, so after a brief exploration of the campgrounds, followed by a delicious authentic Sri Lankan lunch, you will be taken on your evening safari of Yala National Park. A delicious dinner by a roaring campfire awaits your return from the safari, and your adventures on this day are capped off with a night walk along the borders of the park, to meet some of the nocturnal residents of the jungle.

An early morning start will see you set off on a full day safari with packed a breakfast, lunches, and refreshments. Full-day safaris are the best when getting the most sightings in, as it allows you to be inside the park for an extended period. Yala is also culturally significant, and you will come across the ancient temples and monasteries of Situlpawwa, Magul Vihara and Akasa Chaitiya during your time there. A significant part of Yala borders the Indian Ocean and your picnic-style lunch on this day will be served in a safe location by the beach, where Park visitors are permitted to disembark from their vehicles.

It is time to leave the jungles behind and head to the beaches. Your next stop in your safari holiday to Sri Lanka is the culture-rich Galle Fort, which was built by the Portuguese colonists, and modified by the Dutch and British, during their respective colonization. Experience a beautifully eclectic mix of cozy homes, cafes with fusion cuisines, intriguing stores, quirky hotels, and art galleries.

After breakfast, head to Beruwala, enroute visit Galle Fort for a walk around the fort. On your Galle Fort tour, you will get an insight into the colonial history, legends, and mysteries of the Fort. You are free to explore and experience the fort thereafter.

Optional - Visit Ahangama/Koggala for a complimentary Cinnamon Experience prior to Galle; an interactive tour which gives you a sense of a cinnamon farmer’s life. See a beautiful, working cinnamon estate.

After a scrumptious breakfast, spend the morning at leisure. You have reached the conclusion of your 7-day holiday to Sri Lanka, and it is time to depart. You will be taken to Colombo Airport in time to catch your departure flight.