Sri Lanka · FULL-DAY
23 reviewed
Sri Lanka has plenty of full-day tours; these 15 are the ones that hold up, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Yala National Park safari with smooth jeep rides, breakfast and optional lunch, plus expert spotting for leopards, elephants, and birds in Sri Lanka.
“Excellent safari. Driver was able to get us views of Leopards, elephants and lots of interesting birds. very good knowledge and driver.”
Full-day Yala Safari with early 4:30 pickup, luxury jeep, breakfast and lunch, and a serious leopard hunt with expert guides.
“Once in a lifetime experience! Su did an amazing job making sure we saw every animal including leopards and the bear! Highly recommended doing the full day 12 hours as it can take awhile to find the animals (they don’t have trackers). We wRead more”
Yala safari by 4WD jeep with expert guides, golden-hour leopard chances, and meal stops, plus birdwatching in Sri Lanka’s wildest park.
“Dilan was a great guide and we saw everything we wanted”
Private Yala National Park safari in a luxe 4WD, with hotel pickup, tracking, and chances at leopards, elephants, crocs, and more.
“Great experience for a safari in Yala park. The driver was very experienced and we saw elephants (even a baby elephant), a leopard and a bear!! I can only recommend.”
12 to 14 hours from Colombo to Kandy with Pinnawala elephants, Temple of the Tooth, gardens, tea factory, and viewpoints.
“Liked the elephant sanctuary. Be prepared for a very long day we left at 6am and didn't get back until almost 9pm.”
Half-day or full-day Yala safaris with hotel pickup, 4WD jeep, English guiding, breakfast and lunch on full days, plus a real shot at leopard.
“Wow what a day!! We did the half day safari and it was an amazing experience. Our guide knew all the best spots and had such a keen eye, spotting even the most hidden animals. We saw so many different animals, I started to lose track of them all! The provided breakfast was yummy too. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Full-day Kandy tour from Colombo or Negombo with Tooth Relic Temple, Pinnawala elephant bathing, Bahirawa Buddha views, gems, and tea tasting.
“🌟 Amazing Day Tour with an Exceptional Guide! I had an unforgettable experience on the From Colombo: Discover Elephant Orphanage and Kandy Day Tour. From start to finish, it was absolutely fantastic. We visited so many beautiful places from interacting with elephants, to exploring the stunning cultural sites in Kandy, and even learning about spices, and tea production along the way. The itinerary was perfectly paced, allowing us to enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed.  What truly made this tour special was my guide Dillip! He was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable, always ready with fascinating insights about every place we visited. He drove extremely well and ensured…”
Full-day Yala safari with pickup, 4x4 jeep rides, breakfast and lunch, chasing leopards, elephants, and Sri Lanka’s best birdlife.
“Ishan is a very knowledgeable & astute tour guide. He knows the entire park and how best to experience it. Thank you!”
Private full-day trip to Dambulla’s UNESCO cave temple, Sigiriya Lion Rock, a village visit, and Minneriya elephant safari.
“Thanks to our super great tour guide Tim we had an amazing excursion. It was a very long day though. almost 15 hours but so worth it. Highly recommend this tour guide and tour company. Thanks again for this fabulous tour.”
A full day by private car through Colombo’s temples, museums, markets, and ocean views, with pickup, flexible timing, and great guides.
“7am appointement not respected driver arrived at 8, young handsome and friendly driver but not a guide, probably last minute replacement fella. We cut short this 8-10 hours tour after one morning only, provider not recommended.”
Small-group 4WD safaris in Yala with hotel pickup, free binoculars, breakfast and cool drinks, plus time to chase leopards and elephants.
“This tour was a great experience and well worth it! Ishan was a fantastic safari guide and safe driver. He knew exactly how to give us the best possible chance for a leopard sighting. Ishan heard warning calls from nearby deer and was able to tell by those deer noises that a leopard must be nearby. He immediately reversed to a spot he knew the leopard would likely cross the road from. While other jeep tours passed by, we patiently waited for about 10 mins while the deer noises continued. We witnessed a deer running for its life out behind us and then Ishan whispered to us, the leopard is…”
Colombo to Kandy full-day trip with Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Temple of the Sacred Tooth, tea tasting, and Sri Lankan craft stops.
“Our driver Ishan was brilliant and very accommodating. He made sure we were comfortable and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the experience. The elephant experience was unforgettable”
Private Yala National Park safari with 4WD pickup and flexible durations, chasing leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and birds.
“We had an amazing day with Amila! He was so accommodating and worked hard to find all the animals. We saw a leopard and a sloth bear, which is the most rare animal in the park! 4:30 am pick up is early, but worth it. We did the full day tour and honestly, I think that jusRead more”
Full-day Yala leopard safari with a small jeep group, early 4 to 5am start, breakfast and lunch included, plus guided wildlife spotting.
“We had the best time on our safari! Our guide Ish was very informative, 13 years of experience and it is almost like an animal whisperer! We stayed in Yala section 1 and relied on him and his friends intel to find the leopard and other animalsRead more”
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then chase elephants in a Minneriya or Kaudulla safari, with private pickup and a smooth full-day schedule.
“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”
