Yala National Park Short Tour

Sri Lanka's spectacular wildlife

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Safari through Yala National Park and spot the array of wildlife that call this beautiful corner of the island their home. From Leopards to Elephants and from Sloth Bears to Buffalo there is no shortage of the park's residents to spot.

This tour is based as an extension to two of our most popular tours, the Classic Ceylon and the Cultural Kandy and Tea can both be extended by two nights with this amazing experience.

Sample Itinerary Summary

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Duration

3 days

Guide Price

£409 per person

Price based on

Based on 19 November 18, meal basis as per itinerary.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for an itinerary like this. The price will vary based on many elements including exchange rates, and your choice of accommodation, duration, departure date, airline and cabin class.

Destination Breakdown

Yala

2 nights

Recommended For

Adventure, Safari

Options

Private basis, Escorted

Included

Two Safaris in Yala NP
Visit the ancient monuments of Banduruwagala
Visit to the Galle Fort with guided tour (optional)
Accommodation on a Half Board basis
Transport in an A/C vehicle
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on itinerary

Not included

Lunch each day
Tips and porterages
Any expenses not detailed above

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Detailed Itinerary

Here's a day by day breakdown of this tour detailing more about where you'll visit, what you'll see and where you'll stay. Our Destination Specialists can personalise this itinerary just for you.

Duration

3 days

Guide Price

£409 per person

Price based on

Based on 19 November 18, meal basis as per itinerary.

Destination Breakdown

Yala

2 nights

Recommended For

Adventure, Safari

Options

Private basis, Escorted

Included

Two Safaris in Yala NP
Visit the ancient monuments of Banduruwagala
Visit to the Galle Fort with guided tour (optional)
Accommodation on a Half Board basis
Transport in an A/C vehicle
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on itinerary

Not included

Lunch each day
Tips and porterages
Any expenses not detailed above

Itinerary Breakdown

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Day 1: Buduruwagala and Yala

Dinner

En route to Yala visit the ancient city of Buduruwagala and see the great sculptures dating back to the 9th or 10th centuries. - Please note this excursion is note available if you are being collected from any West and South Coast hotels.

Continue to Yala and check in to your hotel.

Points of Interest

Buduruwagala
Yala National Park

Overnight Accommodation

Standard Tour - Hotel Chandrika (or similar) / Superior Tour - Cinnamon Wild Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Yala Safari

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy an early morning safari through the park and spot the array of mammals, reptiles and birds that live here. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast. Relax before heading back out for your second safari around mid-afternoon.

Points of Interest

Yala National Park

Overnight Accommodation

Standard Tour - Hotel Chandrika (or similar) / Superior Tour - Cinnamon Wild Hotel (or similar)

Day 3: Galle and onward travels

Breakfast

This morning you leave Yala and head to the west coast. En route stop at the Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka's grandest landmarks and take a tour.

After your visit to Galle, continue on to your respective beach hotel or to the airport for you onward travels.

Escorted tour

Yala National Park Short Tour