Private Day Tour to Yala National Park
DURATION
1 Day
Starts/Ends
Live Guide
TRANSPORT
Tour Type
Overview
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.
The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
Tour Highlights
- Sri Lankan Lunch
- Jeep Safari Adventure
- Sloth Bears, Leopards, Elephants, Water Buffalos, Wild Boars, Spotted Deers, Sambars, and Golden Jackals
- Birds
Early morning at 6.30 am, leave for Tissamaharama (approx. 6 hours drive). Refresh upon arriving and have lunch.
Round 2:30 pm, begin your safari adventure. Yala National Park is one of the preeminent spots in Sri Lanka to view a broad variety of wildlife. Spot colorful storks perched at the shores of the lagoon near dozing crocodiles. Admire fan-tailed peacocks in the woods where monkeys leap and chatter. There are 32 species of mammals in the park, including threatened species such as Sloth Bears, Leopards, Elephants, Water Buffalos, Wild Boars, Spotted Deers, Sambars, and Golden Jackals. If you’re lucky, gaze at distinct Sri Lankan leopards, which can be seen throughout the park. Yala National Park’s Block 1 has recorded the highest density of leopards among the populations scattered in the wildlife parks of Sri Lanka.
Inclusions
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- Pick up to drop off at airport/hotel
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites
- Portage & service charge
Exclusions
- Lunch throughout the tour
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.
Notes on our prices
- This price guide provides you with a broad indication of how much to budget for your holiday.
- Prices are generally based on two people travelling together (unless stated otherwise) on a shared room basis.
- Prices can fluctuate depending on season, standard of accommodation, excursions selected (private versus shared) etc.
