The Best Organized Tours for Animal Lovers in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure to Sri Lanka, but are not sure how to start planning? Don't worry, because we have analyzed an extensive selection of multi-day tours for animial lovers based on key criteria such as price, destinations, guest ratings, service, travel style, quality, and activities. So, get ready to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of culture, history, activities, excitement, food, and breathtaking landscapes. Below are the best holiday packages and organized tour options in Sri Lanka, so let's get to it!


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 9 Days, $825.00

  • 7 Days, $955.00

  • 9 Days, $1250.00
Sri Lanka
The Best Tours for Animal Lovers through Sri Lanka

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Sri Holidays 9 Days Start/End in Negombo 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $92

This tour visits Negombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Elephant
  • Fully Guided

By Sri Holidays
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.



$825
on TourRadar

Organized by Sri Holidays 7 Days Start/End in Colombo 11 Destinations
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $136

This tour visits Colombo, Pinnawala, Sigiriya, Kaudulla National Park, Knuckles Forest Reserve, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Elephant
  • Fully Guided

By Sri Holidays
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.



$955
on TourRadar

Organized by Sri Holidays 9 Days Start/End in Negombo 13 Destinations
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $139

This tour visits Negombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ella, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Elephant
  • Fully Guided

By Sri Holidays
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.



$1,250
on TourRadar

Organized by Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd 15 Days Start/End in Colombo 14 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $170

This tour visits Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Ampara, Kandy, Kegalla, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park, Bundala National Park, and Udawalawe National Park.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Elephant
  • Partially Guided

By Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Traveling with Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 12 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$3,000 $2,550
on TourRadar

Organized by Serendib Roots 12 Days Start/End in Negombo 11 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 4
Price per Day: $154

This tour visits Negombo, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, Bundala National Park, Yala National Park, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Kandy, Knuckles Forest Reserve, and Wasgamuwa National Park.

  • Family
  • Safari
  • Wildlife & Nature Photography
  • Partially Guided

By Serendib Roots
Serendib Roots is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Sri Lanka and India. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,850
on TourRadar

Organized by Holiday Lanka Tours 5 Days Start/End in Colombo 5 Destinations
  • On Sale: 12% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $77

This tour visits Colombo, Pinnawala, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bentota.

  • Whale watching
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Holiday Lanka Tours
Holiday Lanka Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Sri Lanka and India. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$438 $385
on TourRadar

Organized by Holiday Lanka Tours 6 Days Start/End in Colombo 6 Destinations
  • On Sale: 12% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $78

This tour visits Colombo, Pinnawala, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Galle.

  • Whale watching
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Holiday Lanka Tours
Holiday Lanka Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Sri Lanka and India. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$535 $471
on TourRadar

Organized by Holiday Lanka Tours 7 Days Start/End in Colombo 10 Destinations
  • On Sale: 12% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 3
Price per Day: $66

This tour visits Colombo, Negombo, Pinnawala, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, and Galle.

  • Family
  • Wildlife & Nature Photography
  • Partially Guided

By Holiday Lanka Tours
Holiday Lanka Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Sri Lanka and India. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$525 $462
on TourRadar

Why does Sri Lanka appeal to animal lovers?

Sri Lanka's varied ecosystems and wildlife encounters attract plenty of nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Portugal provides unique wildlife experiences both on land and sea.

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How much do tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka cost?

The average daily price of Tours for Animal Lovers in Sri Lanka is $114 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Tours for Animal Lovers in Sri Lanka here.


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$114
Average Price Per Day
8
Tours Analyzed
4.8
Average Rating
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Tour Companies
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Tours for Animal Lovers?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer tours for animial lovers in Sri Lanka. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Sri Holidays

Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Sri Holidays is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. With a focus on wildlife viewing tours, they ensure you'll have a fantastic experience. Animal enthusiasts will love the tours that offer the chance to connect with the region's magnificent elephants.

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Holiday Lanka Tours

Holiday Lanka Tours is a smaller tour company that focuses on Sri Lanka and India. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

See All Tours from Holiday Lanka Tours

Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd

Focusing on Sri Lanka and India, Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. Traveling with Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 12 people. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

See All Tours from Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd

Serendib Roots

Serendib Roots is a smaller tour company that focuses on Sri Lanka and India. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

See All Tours from Serendib Roots


Animal Lovers Destinations in Sri Lanka

Wondering where animal lovers tours visit in Sri Lanka? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Sri Lanka include Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Colombo, and Galle.


Tours for Animal Lovers vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

If you're trying to decide whether to book an organized tour or plan the entire adventure yourself, keep in mind the following factors for each style of travel.

Pros
  • Expert guides increase chances of sightings.
  • Guides share knowledge about the animals and environment.
  • Tours follow ethical and sustainable viewing practices.
  • Access to restricted or prime viewing areas.
  • Equipment like binoculars may be provided.
  • Safe navigation in wildlife-rich but potentially dangerous areas.
  • Group setting offers a shared experience.
  • No need to worry about permits or logistics.
Cons
  • Larger groups might scare off wildlife.
  • Fixed schedules limit flexibility.
  • Sharing with strangers may feel less personal.


Pros
  • Freedom to choose where and when to go.
  • Can focus on your favorite animals or habitats.
  • Tailor your experience to suit your interests.
  • Flexible schedule allows for spontaneous changes.
  • Opportunity to explore lesser-known spots.
  • Bond more deeply with nature on your own terms.
Cons
  • Requires research on habitats and animal behavior.
  • Risk of missing prime viewing times or spots.
  • Permits or access can be difficult to arrange.
  • Safety concerns in unfamiliar or remote areas.
  • Navigating roads or trails can be stressful.
  • You might need to invest in expensive gear.
  • Lack of expert knowledge may limit sightings.
  • Greater environmental responsibility rests on you.


Which is cheaper?

Is it cheaper to plan your own trip or join guided tours for animial lovers? The answer isn't clear-cut. Tours typically package accommodations, transportation, meals, entry fees, and activities into one price, whereas independent travelers must arrange and pay for these themselves. To understand the cost difference, compare the tour's price with the cost of booking everything individually. Depending on whether you choose budget-friendly options or splurge on certain aspects, the tour might be a better deal—or not. Make sure to check what's included before drawing conclusions.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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