Turtle conservation visit
Join a turtle conservation project on the coast, learning how nesting sites are protected and monitored.
Dolphin watching – Kalpitiya
Watch large pods of spinner dolphins off Kalpitiya, one of the most reliable dolphin-watching spots in Asia.
Blue whale expedition
Head into deep water off the southern coast for a chance to see the largest animal on Earth.
Whale watching – Mirissa
Boat out from Mirissa during the whale-watching season for a chance to see blue and sperm whales offshore.
Crocodile spotting
Spot saltwater and mugger crocodiles along rivers and lagoons with an experienced local guide.
Bird watching tours
Track endemic and migratory birds across the island's wetlands, forests and highlands with a specialist birding guide.
Sloth bear tracking
Track Sri Lanka's elusive sloth bear through dry-zone forest with an experienced tracker.
Gal Oya boat safari
The only national park safari in Sri Lanka done by boat, drifting past elephants swimming between islands on the reservoir.
Wilpattu safari
Safari through Wilpattu, the island's largest national park, known for its natural lakes and resident leopards.
Elephant gathering – Minneriya
Witness 'The Gathering' at Minneriya, when hundreds of wild elephants converge on the reservoir during the dry season.