Prepare to ‘get wild’ on this day trip in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. All national park fees and a jeep safari with a driver-guide are included.
About the tour:
-After picking up from the hotel, you will be head to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka.
- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats.
- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes.
- You can also spend time fishing at the national park for an added cost.
- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place.
- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment.
- An English-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout the tour. After the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
You can choose a pick-up location from any of these three cities: Colombo, Kandy, and Galle.
Timing: 8 hours between 7 am - 7 pm
- 1D
- Hambantota
- 1D
About the Activity:
- Delight in an exciting session of jeep safari. Enthrall in this 4 hour long safari that provides you with ample memories to cherish for a lifetime.
- Admire the age old tradition of stilt fishing where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
- Post this visit an ancient temple, Moonstone mine place and cinnamon garden – enjoy the tangy aroma while walking through this spice garden.
- Visit paddy fields and know more about the local rice cultivation, methods.
NOTE: Pick-up and drop from the hotel till the location of the activity.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.
What To Expect
Visiting Yala National Park
This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons.
Thrilling private Jeep Safari
Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.
Hassle-free round-trip transportation
Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.
Wildlife Guide
You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods.
Know Before You Go
Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private
Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle
Pick-up time: 3:30 am
Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm
Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)
Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years
Insider Tips:
Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems
Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun
- Enthrall in this delightful bird watching tour that provides you with a blissful and an unparalleled experience.
- Delight in the frequent spotting of various known and rare bird species along Weerawila Lake, Pannagamuwa Lake, Debarawewa Lake, Tissa Lake and Yodha Wewa.
- This pleasing tour kick-starts at around 05.30 AM and ends at 9.00 AM. Rivet in this amazing experience along with family and friends.
- Relish the jeep safari to the destination early morning with a soothing atmosphere to nurture you beside.
Get a chance of a day trip to Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park and spend time with elephants. You can see crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage.
About the activity:
Observe Sri Lanka’s natural wilderness, wildlife and different habitats of animals during this tour and spend some time at Elephant Transit Home. Elephant Transit Home is Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Udawalawe and arrive at Elephant transit home. The elephants reside here were found abandoned, orphaned, sick or wounded in the jungle and they are kept and treated at this place. You will witness the feeding time and this is the most interesting thing. Stop at the restaurant for lunch and then start safari to Udawalawe. Enjoy a safari to Udawalawe National Park. Udawalawe National Park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals and it lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones. The park is home to elephants, water buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys, and the occasional Leopard.
Meals:
Light Refreshments & Bottled water and Lunch during the ride will be included.
Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax
Maximum occupancy: 6 Pax
Starting time: 10.00 am
Endtime: 06.30 pm
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Bundala National Park.
-As you reach there, you will start your game drive to the national park which is home to more than 197 species of birds.
-After the first round of safari, you can enjoy your picnic lunch in a nice location. Now proceed with the second round of your safari to spot some more animals. Occasional Elephant, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman Langur, Toque Monkey, Stripe-necked and Ruddy Mongooses, Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Land, and Water Monitor and Marsh Crocodile can be seen during your Safari.
-As the tour concludes, you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Timings: 5:00 am - 4:30 pm
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 6 people are required to book this tour.
About the Activity:
- Yala National Park lies in the town of Hambantota in Sri Lanka and is one of its most momentous and exciting sights.
- The park is an important site for the migration of more than 197 birds during the months of winter, the most notable amongst them being the flamingo.
- Reach the Yala National park at around 5 AM from where your jungle exploration will start after the lip-smacking breakfast.
- Explore the jungle and witness some of the most beautiful animals during your jungle safari.
- At around 1 PM, enjoy a lip-smacking lunch and at around 2 PM, start your jeep safari amidst the dense jungle of Bundala National Park.
- Some of the species that you can spot include the hornbill, whistling duck, eurasian coot and many more.
- At around 7 PM, your jeep safari will come to an end and so this amazing and adventurous tour.
About the Udawalawe National Park Safari:
- After getting picked up from the hotel in the morning at 8:00 am, you will be heading to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a 10-hour long, guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka
- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats
- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes
- You can also spend time in fishing at national park for an added cost
- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place
- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment
- An English-speaking driver guide accompanies you throughout the tour. You will be drop off at approx. 6:00 pm
Note: Tips and gratuities are optional.