Private Day Trip to Yala National Park
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 12 to 15 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s second-biggest, and a long-but-doable day trip from Colombo. This private tour offers a comfortable round-trip with a 4x4 safari to spot leopards, elephants, birds, and more. Along the way, see Galle Fort and stilt fishermen. Private transport, entry fees, dinner, and Colombo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
- Yala National Park private day trip from Colombo
- Make the most of a long trip: see Galle Fort and stilt fishermen on the way
- 4x4 game drive to look for Yala’s leopards, elephants, and other wildlife
- Includes private return door-to-door transport, plus entry fees, and dinner
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Galle Dutch Fort
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
stilt fishermen Sri Lanka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Tissamaharama
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Yala National Park
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Infant seats available
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 11 reviews
Rebecca_C, Sep 2025
Deshan was our guide and we had the best time. He was super professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw a ton of animals including a leopard. We definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Deshan and got to spot a leopard. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Marc_V, May 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a truly unforgettable day trip from Colombo to Galle, culminating in an evening safari in Yala National Park—and we can’t recommend it highly enough. As two coworkers looking for a unique way to explore Sri Lanka, this tour exceeded all expectations.
From the moment we departed at 7:00 AM, our guide set the tone for a fantastic day. He was not only deeply knowledgeable about Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and wildlife, but also incredibly warm, patient, and professional—especially important as we were traveling on Vesak, a major national holiday. Despite the dense crowds and vibrant chaos in the streets, he navigated it all seamlessly, making sure we were comfortable and informed every step of the way.
The coastal journey down to Galle was picturesque, with plenty of scenic stops along charming seaside towns. Galle itself was a beautiful blend of colonial history and Sri Lankan heritage—an absolute gem worth visiting.
The highlight of the trip was without a doubt the evening safari in Yala National Park. We were awestruck by the variety of wildlife we encountered: elephants grazing in the open, playful monkeys swinging through the trees, graceful deer, lurking crocodiles, and an incredible variety of exotic and colorful birds. Every turn in the road brought something new and exciting.
Although it was a long day (we returned at 11:30 PM), we never once felt rushed or tired thanks to the guide’s excellent pacing and energy.
This tour was the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and nature. For anyone considering a full-day excursion from Colombo, this is an experience not to miss. Truly unforgettable!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much for your great review!
We truly appreciate your kind words—it means a lot to us. Your feedback is not only encouraging but also really helpful for our team. Thank you again for your support and kindness!
Bede Siman T, Dec 2017
The trip itinerary simply does not work. The driver arrived early so our trip started 10 minutes before the pickup time 7:30am in the itinerary. We were told by the driver that we had to enter the Yala Park before 3:00pm. So after more than 2-hours drive from Colombo to Galle, we only stayed at Galle Fort for 15 minutes and visited Stilt Fishermen Weligama for 5 minutes. It then took us almost 4 hours to a restaurant near Yala where we could only pack something before changing to the Safari Jeep for another 45-minutes drive to the Park. We could not see any wild animal in the park because of the hot weather in the afternoon. We left the Park at 5:30 pm half-an-hour before the close time to the same place we packed lunch for dinner. After dinner a very poor one, it took us almost 5 hours back to Colombo and we arrived hotel at 12:30 am expected to be 11:00pm in the itinerary. The traffic was not bad throughout the day and the tour itinerary is simply a trap. One should never go into this trap again.
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