Is this a private trip or a group tour?

Every Deep Dive into the Wild departure is fully private: just your party, your own chauffeur-guide and a vehicle to yourselves.

Can we customise the Deep Dive into the Wild itinerary?

Yes. Deep Dive into the Wild is a starting point. A designer will adjust the route, pace, stops and hotels around the way you like to travel.

When is the best time to travel?

We plan wildlife & safari trips around the right season for each coast and region, and will advise the best window for your dates.

What do the listed prices assume?

Prices are a from-rate per person on twin-share in the package's standard accommodation tier. Your final price depends on dates, chosen hotels and group size.

WILDLIFE & SAFARI · PACKAGE

Deep Dive into the Wild

This 8-day boutique journey runs from Wilpattu to Yala, threading 4 of the island's finest wildlife & safari moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

8d / 7n
Boutique
from $2,100 pp
4 stops

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How the journey unfolds.

This 8-day boutique journey runs from Wilpattu to Yala, threading 4 of the island's finest wildlife & safari moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

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Why we stop herethe largest park, leopards among natural lakes.
Days 1-22 nights
Wilpattu
- Leopards among the villus
- Quiet, uncrowded game drives
- Sloth bear season
Why we stop herethe seasonal 'Gathering' of elephant herds.
Days 3-42 nights
Minneriya
- The Gathering of elephants
- Reservoir-edge safari
- Open-plain herds
Why we stop herenear-certain wild elephants by the reservoir.
Days 5-62 nights
Udawalawe
- Elephants by the reservoir
- The Elephant Transit Home
- Birdlife game drives
Why we stop herethe island's famous leopard country.
Day 71 night
Yala
- Dawn leopard game drive
- Elephants and crocodiles
- Block 1 wildlife hides

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2 nights
the largest park, leopards among natural lakes.
- Leopards among the villus
- Quiet, uncrowded game drives
- Sloth bear season
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3
4

Your route across the island.

Wildlife & Wilderness

1Wilpattu
the largest park, leopards among natural lakes.
2Minneriya
the seasonal 'Gathering' of elephant herds.
3Udawalawe
near-certain wild elephants by the reservoir.
4Yala
the island's famous leopard country.

Your route across the island.

Stop 1 · Wildlife & Wilderness

Wilpattu

the largest park, leopards among natural lakes.

Wildlife & Wilderness

Before you book

Included, excluded & the good-to-knows.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation throughout, twin-share, on the stated basis
Daily breakfast
All entrance fees listed on the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water on travel days
Game drives with a tracker
Park fees and a naturalist guide
Lodges close to the gates

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

The fine print, in plain English.

Your deposit, date changes and cancellation cover are all set out in our booking terms — no surprises, and your travel designer will walk you through them before you pay.

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