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Polonnaruwa: Afternoon Wildlife Safari in Minneriya National Park

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

View wild elephants at close range in one afternoon on this private tour to Minneriya National Park—known for its high number of elephants—from Polonnaruwa. Rather than a multi-day safari or the hassle of cab travel to Minneriya, keep things short and sweet on a private safari with transfers. See elephants gathering at waterholes from your private 4-wheel-drive and look for other wildlife, including deer, buffalo, peacocks, and more.
  • Visit Minneriya National Park the easy way from Polonnaruwa
  • Hassle-free way to see the park's large elephant population in a short time
  • View herds close-up and look for buffalo, deer, and birds too
  • Relax with private transfers from your Polonnaruwa hotel

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Refreshments and water bottles during the Game drive
  • Safari jeep rental
  • All government taxes
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

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Minneriya National Park

3 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Polonnaruwa and Giritale hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pick up location.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • This activity is wheelchair accessible provided you have a collapsible wheelchair.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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