Wildlife Photography: The Complete Frame

Day by Day

12 Nights / 13 Days

1. Day 1

   Arrival - Negombo

   Transfer from the airport to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo.

2. Day 2

   Negombo - Sigiriya

   Drive north (approximately 3.5 hours) via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Sigiriya.

3. Day 3

   Pidurangala Sunrise - Sigiriya Rock Fortress

   A pre-dawn hike up Pidurangala Rock for sunrise views across to Sigiriya. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress mid-morning. Overnight in Sigiriya.

4. Day 4

   Minneriya Safari

   A full-day jeep safari at Minneriya National Park (elephant gathering season: July-October). Overnight in Sigiriya.

5. Day 5

   Sigiriya - Kandy

   Drive to Kandy (approximately 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.

6. Day 6

   Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

   Drive into the highlands (approximately 2.5-3 hours) via a tea factory tour. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

7. Day 7

   Horton Plains - World's End

   Early walk across Horton Plains to World's End. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

8. Day 8

   Nuwara Eliya - Ella

   Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge on arrival. Overnight in Ella.

9. Day 9

   Ella Hiking Day

   An easy walk up Little Adam's Peak. Overnight in Ella.

10. Day 10

    Ella - Udawalawe

    Drive south (approximately 2 hours) via Wellawaya. Afternoon jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park. Overnight in Udawalawe.

11. Day 11

    Udawalawe Safari - Weligama

    Dawn safari, then transfer to the south coast at Weligama (approximately 3 hours). Overnight in Weligama.

12. Day 12

    Weligama at Leisure

    A free day on the beach, with an optional surf lesson. Overnight in Weligama.

13. Day 13

    Departure

    Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 2.5 hours).