10 Days10 Days — The Complete Ceylon Experience
Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches
A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.
from $1,290
Explore JourneyNational Parks
Udawalawe
Open reservoir country with reliable elephant sightings all year and easy family game drives.
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Open reservoir country with reliable elephant sightings all year and easy family game drives.
- wildlife
- family
- nature
Good to know
- Best time to visit
- Year round
- Recommended stay
- 1 night
Journeys
Tours that include Udawalawe.
10 Days
7 Days7 Days — The Essential Sri Lanka
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast
The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.
from $890
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14+ Days14 Days — The Ultimate Sri Lanka
A deeper journey through the island
Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.
from $1,840
Explore JourneyExperiences
Things to do nearby.
Elephant Safari
Udawalawe & MinneriyaHalf day
Dust, golden light and a herd crossing the track in front of you. Nothing prepares you for the silence.
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Blue Whale & Dolphin Watching
MirissaHalf day (early start)
Head offshore at first light for blue whales, spinner dolphins and open ocean.
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Gal Oya Boat Safari
Gal OyaHalf day
Drift between forested islands where elephants sometimes swim across the reservoir.
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Sinharaja Rainforest Walk
SinharajaHalf day
Walk with a naturalist through primary rainforest alive with endemic birds.
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