About this experience
Yala National Park is over 120,000 hectares of exotic vegetation, rare birds, and animals. You will see bears, mongooses, crocodiles, peacocks, and admire the beauty of the local nature. On the way to the park, you will visit an ancient fort built by the Dutch and Portuguese, and, if you wish, a turtle farm in a small village.
What to Expect
Ancient Fort and Turtle Farm (optional)
You will visit a 17th-century Dutch fort in Galle, the largest fortification built by Europeans in Asia. If you want, you can visit a turtle farm in the village of Gintota.
Safari in the National Park
Yala Park attracts a lot of travelers. Here you can see monkeys, elephants, deer, buffaloes, hyenas, leopards, bears, wild boars, crocodiles, armored animals, exotic birds, and a variety of tropical vegetation. In the evening, when the heat subsides, animals come out to the waterholes, and you can observe them from a close distance.
Timed Itinerary (timing may vary depending on the start of the trip)
07:30 - visit to the fort in Galle
08:30 - visit to the turtle farm (optional)
12:30 - buffet lunch with Sri Lankan and European dishes
13:30 - jeep safari in Yala National Park
Organizational Details
- I will pick you up from your accommodation along the southern coast. From Mount Lavinia (departure at 05:30) to Weligama (departure at 08:30).
- Bring a spare change of clothes and a camera. There is a chance that your clothes may get muddy as you drive through puddles in rough terrain.
The cost of the excursion depends on the size of your group. If you book the excursion for multiple people, discounts are available:
- for three people, each $125
- for four people, each $114
- for five people, each $103
- for six or more people, each $93
Included in the price
- Comfortable transfer with air conditioning
- Services of an English-speaking driver (not a guide)
- Entrance tickets to the fort
- Lunch
Additional Expenses
- Entrance tickets to the turtle farm - $3/person
- Entrance tickets to Yala National Park - $25/person
