Hew S
Singapore
A fun companion to enjoy the activities with — Sahan accompanied us on the hike to ensure safety. Easy to communicate as he speaks good English, and he shares entertaining stories of past guest experiences.
Written March 3, 2024
Private Tours · Wildlife & Safari
Wildlife & Safari
from ~$110 / day · Boutique / Signature
Sri Lanka punches far above its size for wildlife. This tour strings together the island’s best parks with the timing that actually matters — dawn at the gate, when the animals move and the light is best.
Track leopards in Yala, watch herds gather at Udawalawe, add Wilpattu or the Minneriya elephant gathering in season, and walk the endemic-rich Sinharaja rainforest. Jeeps and trackers arranged the night before; every entry fee handled.
Tiers: Essentials (comfortable mid-range stays), Boutique (handpicked boutique & heritage stays — most travellers choose this), or Signature (named luxury hotels, slower pace, everything pre-arranged).
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5.0- Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
- Dawn L
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Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By SahanWe travelled for 10 days with Sahan around Sri Lanka and had an amazing time. Sahan was knowledgeable and planned the itinerary well, keeping us entertained throughout the trip and bringing us to places we didn’t know of. He also had good recommendations for food and we got the opportunity to try many local food like Rice and Curry, Lamprais etc! Great driver and we felt very safe throughout the trip. Will highly recommend!Written January 3, 2026
Wildlife & Safari tour questions
Answers travellers usually ask before booking a private Sri Lanka route with a driver.
Yes. Most round-island trips fit into 8 to 10 days, while 14 days gives more room for slower drives, extra beaches, the east coast or rest days. Sahan adjusts the route to your flights, pace and budget.
Yes. This is a private driver service, not a group tour. Sahan drives his own vehicle and stays responsible for the route, timing, stops and practical advice from airport pickup to the final drop-off.
Yes. The quote can include Colombo airport pickup, a private driver, vehicle, fuel and parking, with hotels, safaris, train tickets and activities arranged to match the tier you choose.
Usually yes. Because the tour is private, small changes are easy on the road. Bigger changes depend on hotel availability, train seats, safari slots and driving time, but Sahan will explain the tradeoff clearly.
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