10-Day Wild Safari & Golden Southern Rivieras
About 10-Day Wild Safari & Golden Southern Rivieras
A thrilling expedition uniting Sri Lanka's finest wildlife sanctuaries with the laid-back elegance of the southern coastline. Journey through dry-zone savannahs where Sri Lankan leopards, sloth bears, and saltwater crocodiles roam wild, followed by golden days on palm-fringed southern shores.
Stay in luxury safari camps and boutique beach retreats while enjoying customized 4x4 safaris with expert naturalists and tranquil oceanfront sunsets along Weligama and Galle Fort.
Top curated experiences included in this itinerary
TripAdvisor Verified Essentials
Ages 3-90
10 Days / 9 Nights
08:00 AM
Mobile or printed voucher accepted
English
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to start date
Private tour — only your group
Complimentary pickup included
What's Included & What's Not Included
TripAdvisor verified breakdown with zero hidden booking surcharges or surprises.
- Private climate-controlled transport with dedicated certified chauffeur throughout all 10 days
- 2 comprehensive private 4x4 game drives in Yala National Park with licensed tracker
- Morning 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park
- All park admission tickets, conservation fees, and tracker allowances
- Walking historical tour of UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort with local historian
- Scenic coastal drives through Weligama Bay and Mirissa headlands
- Chilled mineral water and cold towels daily
- All fuel, expressway tolls, and driver accommodations
- International airfare and Sri Lanka visa
- Hotels and safari lodges (available as a package upgrade)
- Meals not specifically stated
- Discretionary driver & safari tracker gratuities
Day-by-Day Journey Itinerary
6 curated days with certified private chauffeur guide
Private arrival transfer from CMB airport into the southern grasslands of Udawalawe.
Dawn game drive across Udawalawe reservoir watching elephant herds feeding and bathing.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives tracking Sri Lankan leopards across granite outcrops.
Drive westward along the azure southern coastline, checking into your beachfront luxury retreat.
Relax on pristine golden sands, take an introductory surf session, or sip coconuts by the pool.
Stroll through 400-year-old cobblestone alleys, artisan boutiques, and colonial bastions.
Know Before You Go & Tour Logistics
Everything you need to know for a smooth, comfortable Ceylon journey.
- Neutral-toned safari clothing (khaki, olive, beige; avoid bright red/blue)
- Binoculars with minimum 8x or 10x magnification for wildlife spotting
- Telephoto camera lens or zoom smartphone
- Sun protection and insect repellent
- Swimwear for coastal luxury days
- Safari departures occur at 05:45 AM or 02:30 PM to capitalize on prime animal movement hours.
- Custom modified safari jeeps have elevated tiered seating for unobstructed photography.
- Infant seats are available for all highway legs.
TripAdvisor Flexible Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Complimentary Pickup & Drop-Off Points
Door-to-door private hotel transfers are available within the following regions:
Traveler Reviews & Ratings
Verified traveler reviews for 10-Day Wild Safari & Golden Southern Rivieras.
“Magnificent Sri Lanka”
Magnificent experience on this tour We chose what attractions we participated in and admission was reasonably priced 7 day tour was perfect length of time Very safe, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly driver - menuka
“An amazing, well organized trip to a beautiful place.”
We had a great 14 day tour and saw the big attractions and lots of smaller, great places. Sri Lanka is a beautiful and amazing place. Everyone is so welcoming and Gayathra, our guide really did make the trip so easy and enjoyable.
“Wonderful family vacation”
Recently returned from a 08 days tour organized by Gaman.lk Tours . Masha was a great support from start to finish, co-creating our itinerary, taking our feedback into consideration and pulling out all the stops to make it an incredible trip. She is very responsive, and was able to support we had with all of the little queries we had before and during the trip. Our tour guide was also fantastic. They also organized daily program very well which was highly appreciated. Highly recommend if you're looking for a locally grounded team that will do their best to tailor the holiday to your needs.
“Relaxing and beyond”
It was all just great Had a really good time in Sri Lanka!
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