Top Yala National Park Dining Experiences

This is a wonderful and productive experience that lets you know more about the local culture. Learn the intricacies of Chena plantation and its history. Watch a field fresh meal get cooked. Eat a delicious traditional lunch amongst in Chena huts amongst the fields.

Tick off Yala National Park’s highlights on a morning, afternoon, or full-day 4-wheel-drive safari, timed to include the precious dawn or dusk “golden hours.” Your driver–guide transports you to the park, then searches for Yala’s “big three”—leopards, sloth bears, and elephants. Don’t risk scaring the animals away as you tour in a small vehicle. Full-day tours may include a Sri Lankan lunch.

Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is home to hundreds of animal species, but this special safari focuses on the elusive leopard. Join a small group and venture out in the early morning in search of the spotted cat. While you drive around, you may also see other animals such as elephants, sloth bears, peacocks, snakes, and several bird species. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Whether you’re curry crazy or new to Sri Lankan food, enjoy an authentic taste of the countryside on this exclusive door-to-door adventure. Join a local family in their home in the farming town of Dambulla. Work with them to prepare and eat an authentic local lunch, washed down with king coconut water. Along the way, tour the village, discover the traditional “chena” farming style, and cool off in a river.

You will be taken by a Safari jeep to a private beach where will experience a memorable evening with sea food barbecue dinner including chilled wine and beer. With the sounds of waves and songs of birds, you will unwind for an unforgettable evening on the beach with the MICE Team. 18:00 - You will be picked up from your hotel in Tissamaharama or Yala and driven to a Private beach. 18:45 - On arrival at the beach, we will welcome the guests and guide to the location where we have arranged the BBQ setup. 19:00 - Relax and enjoy your wine or beer with BBQ in a very exclusive location on the beach surrounded by fire torches and lanterns. Our staff will serve the four course meal whilst you are enjoying your drinks. This will be an unforgettable evening that will add more value to your stay in Yala. 21:00 - Leave the Beach and proceed back to your hotel.

Experience the wilderness with four course BBQ dinner in the jungle whilst enjoying a child beer in a location surrounded by fire torches or lanterns. You will be taken by a private jeep from your hotel in Yala or Tissamaharama and driven to the dining location where you will unwind for a 3 hours exclusive dining experience in the jungle of Yala with the MICE Team. 19:00 - You will be picked up from your hotel by a private safari jeep and driven to the dining location. 19:30 - Arrive at the dining location where you will be warmly welcomed by our staff with wild garlands. 20:00 - Start a memorable four course BBQ dining experience in the wild with chilled beer. The location will be lit with fire torches or lanterns whilst the chef is preparing your BBQ at a corner of the location. Food will be served by one of our well trained table attendants whilst you are enjoying a chilled beer with BBQ. 22:00 - You will be taken back to your hotel.