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Sri Lanka Gal Oya National Park crocodile
Sri Lanka Gal Oya National Park leopard
Sri Lanka Gal Oya National Park elephant

Gal Oya is the most untouched of all of Sri Lanka’s national parks and is the only one where you can take a boat safari. Take to the water on Watawanna Lake to see elephants swimming, crocodiles hunting and birdlife up close.

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches, to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; Sri Lanka is a destination that truly has it all. Despite having its hard-won stability rocked by occasional political disputes, Sri Lanka's tourism infrastructure is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class...read more

17 days

Nature and wildlife explorer

The best of rural Sri Lanka
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Gal Oya National Park Tours

Gal Oya National Park, Anuradhapura, Ella

Off the Beaten Track Sri Lanka Tour

17 day tour exploring the Sri Lankan outskirts

daysFrom $3,275
Yala National Park, Galle, Gal Oya National Park (and 2 more)

Sri Lanka Wildlife Wonders

21 day tour exploring the national parks of Sri lanka

21 daysFrom £3,800
Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Arugam Bay

Family Summer Holiday Sri Lanka Tour

14 day family friendly summer holiday tour in Sri Lanka

14 daysFrom £2,900
Yala National Park, Colombo, Knuckles Mountain Range (and 2 more)

Birds of Sri Lanka

Natural wildlife and birdwatching in Sri Lanka

17 daysFrom £4,000
Colombo, Knuckles Mountain Range, Gal Oya National Park (and 4 more)

Sri Lanka Uncovered

2-weeks Sri Lanka off the Beaten Path Itinerary

15 daysFrom £2,348
Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Udawalawe (and 21 more)

Sri Lanka tailor made tours

Custom itineraries & private trips

13 daysFrom £3,950

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