Wildlife · South & Central
Big Five Sri Lanka
Eight days for the Sri Lankan 'Big Five' — leopard, sloth bear, elephant, blue whale and sperm whale.
Sri Lanka's 'Big Five' is unique in the world: the only place you can reliably see all five in a single eight-day window. This journey is designed to do exactly that — three national parks for the land animals, and two days of charter boats for the marine giants.
You travel with a single naturalist throughout, sleep in tented luxury camps and the cliff-top pool villas of five-star accommodation, and end the journey with a full day on the open ocean tracking blue whales and sperm whales together.
Day by Day
The itinerary
Every Lankurious itinerary is a starting point. Your designer will reshape every detail around your pace, your interests and the season you travel.
Sri Lanka's elephant capital — herds at every reservoir.
Accommodation level: 5-star accommodation
Morning
- ·Transfer
Afternoon
At leisure
Evening
- ·Evening game drive
What's Included
Everything taken care of
- Five-star accommodation throughout unless a specialist retreat category is stated
- Private chauffeur-guide throughout
- Daily breakfast and curated tastings
- All ground transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Park fees, monument entries and permits
- 24/7 in-country concierge support
Not Included
For full transparency
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas and gratuities
- Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- Personal expenses and beverages
Begin your journey
Plan the Big Five Sri Lanka with us.
Share a few details and a private travel designer will respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — no obligation, no templates.
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Designed as
Tailor-Made · Private Departure
Your Route
Big Five Sri Lanka — across the island
The map traces this journey across Sri Lanka's most evocative landscapes. Every transfer between pins is private, and the entire route can be reshaped before you leave.
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