Wildlife & Safari · 10 Days / 9 Nights

Elephant Gathering Safari

Experience the magic of Sri Lanka with Rovanta’s Elephant Gathering Safari, featuring 10 days across Negombo, Sigiriya, Minneriya, Kaudulla.

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Journey outline

A starting point, not a fixed package.

Discover the captivating beauty and rich tapestry of Sri Lanka on our bespoke Elephant Gathering Safari. Spanning 10 Days / 9 Nights, this thoughtfully curated private route connects Negombo → Sigiriya → Minneriya → Kaudulla → Polonnaruwa → Dambulla → Kandy →. Travel in absolute comfort with your dedicated Rovanta chauffeur-guide, staying at handpicked boutique retreats while immersing yourself in unforgettable encounters, scenic wonders, and authentic cultural hospitality. Like all Rovanta journeys, this itinerary is fully customizable to your pace and preferences.

Arrive or transfer to the destination
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early; add a village experience or Pidurangala viewpoint if time and fitness permit
Enjoy an afternoon elephant safari in the park operating best for the season; elephant numbers vary
Join a guided elephant and birdwatching safari, with park choice adjusted to wildlife movement
Tour the medieval capital, including Gal Vihara, royal ruins and archaeological museum
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and explore nearby local produce or a spice garden

Destinations

Negombo · Sigiriya · Minneriya · Kaudulla · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy

Travel style

Wild Elephant & Nature Explorer

From

USD 2,150

Day by day

The journey, unfolded.

Day 1: Negombo Exploration

Negombo

Arrive or transfer to the destination. Arrive or enjoy a gentle lagoon-side walk, beach sunset and local seafood dining.

Arrive or transfer to the destination. arrive or enjoy a gentle lagoon-side walk
Beach sunset
Local seafood dining.

Day 2: Sigiriya Exploration

Sigiriya

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early; add a village experience or Pidurangala viewpoint if time and fitness permit.

Climb sigiriya rock fortress early
Add a village experience or pidurangala viewpoint if time
Fitness permit.

Day 3: Minneriya Exploration

Minneriya

Enjoy an afternoon elephant safari in the park operating best for the season; elephant numbers vary.

Enjoy an afternoon elephant safari in the park operating best for the season
Elephant numbers vary.

Day 4: Kaudulla Exploration

Kaudulla

Join a guided elephant and birdwatching safari, with park choice adjusted to wildlife movement.

Join a guided elephant
Birdwatching safari
With park choice adjusted to wildlife movement.

Day 5: Polonnaruwa Exploration

Polonnaruwa

Tour the medieval capital, including Gal Vihara, royal ruins and archaeological museum.

Tour the medieval capital
Including gal vihara
Royal ruins

Day 6: Dambulla Exploration

Dambulla

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and explore nearby local produce or a spice garden.

Visit dambulla cave temple
Explore nearby local produce or a spice garden.

Day 7: Kandy Exploration

Kandy

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, lakeside and a cultural performance where scheduled.

Visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic
Lakeside
A cultural performance where scheduled.

Day 8: Udawalawe Exploration

Udawalawe

Enjoy an elephant-focused jeep safari and, if timing permits, observe the Elephant Transit Home feeding from the visitor area.

Enjoy an elephant-focused jeep safari
If timing permits
Observe the elephant transit home feeding from the visitor area.

Day 9: Bentota Exploration

Bentota

Enjoy the beach and optional river cruise, water sports or a responsible turtle-conservation visit.

Enjoy the beach
Optional river cruise
Water sports or a responsible turtle-conservation visit.

Day 10: Departure via Bandaranaike International Airport

Airport

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport with a suitable flight-time buffer.

Explore Airport
Leisure and scenic experience

Transparent Inclusions & Clear Value

Everything Considered. Nothing Overlooked.

Transparent private touring with absolute clarity on what is seamlessly provided by Rovanta and what is handled independently.

Rovanta Signature

What’s Included

All-Inclusive In Fare

Private luxury air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Daily breakfast at handpicked luxury hotels, boutique heritage manors & eco-villas
All fuel, expressway toll charges, government taxes and airport parking fees
Personal meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport with cool towels and chilled king coconut
24/7 dedicated Rovanta concierge support throughout your Sri Lankan journey
Complimentary bottled water, Wi-Fi in vehicle and curated destination briefings
Private 4x4 safari jeep with experienced park tracker at national parks

Excluded From Fare

Not Included

Payable On-Site

International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa fees
Lunch, dinner and beverages not specified in the custom itinerary
Entry tickets and camera permits for temples and monuments (payable on-site)
Personal expenses, travel insurance, laundry and discretionary chauffeur gratuities

Need assistance with flights or tickets? Our concierge can pre-book scenic train seats, national park jeep safaris, and monument tickets into your final quote upon request.

100% Transparent Pricing Dedicated Chauffeur & Fuel Included 24/7 Island Concierge Support Zero Hidden Surcharges