A Sri Lankan leopard walking through the grass in Yala National Park

Yala and Sri Lanka safari packages and prices: Seven safaris, one honest price list.

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Yala National Park Jeep Safaris

Shared or private 4x4 jeep in Yala with an experienced driver-guide and hotel pickup. Park entrance fees are paid on site, or included on the private safari with entrance tickets.

A Sri Lankan leopard on a sandy track in Yala, seen from a shared safari jeep

Shared jeep

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day· Departs 5:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Yala National Park Shared Safari Jeep Tours

Discover the wildlife of Yala National Park on a shared jeep safari with an experienced driver-guide. Choose a morning or evening 4-hour safari, a 7-hour safari, or a full-day adventure. Explore diverse landscapes and look for Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, and colourful birds in their natural habitat.

Binoculars
Hilux jeep and driver-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

4 hours$26
7 hours$40
Full day$65

From $26 / person

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Private jeep

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day· Departs 5:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Yala National Park private Jeep Safari Full Day 7hr or 4hr Safari

Discover the wildlife of Yala National Park on a private 4x4 jeep safari with an experienced driver-guide. Explore natural habitats and look for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, and diverse birdlife.

Safari jeep accommodating up to 6 passengers
Experienced safari driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off, if included in your selected option

4 hours$60
7 hours$86
Full day$140

From $60 / jeep (up to 6)

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The Yala National Park entrance sign, where private safari guests enter with pre-booked tickets

Private jeepEntrance included

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day· Departs 5:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari with Entrance Tickets

Enjoy a private jeep safari at Yala National Park with entrance tickets included. Choose a 4-hour morning or evening safari with water, a 7-hour safari with water and breakfast, or a full-day safari with water, breakfast, and lunch.

Private 4x4 safari jeep
Experienced driver-guide
Yala National Park entrance tickets
Online ticket booking for convenient park entry

4 hours$140
7 hours$145
Full day$210

From $140 / jeep for 2, up to 6

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Yala Block 5 & 6 and Bundala

Private jeeps in Yala's quieter Blocks 5 and 6, and in Bundala's wetlands. Park entrance fees are paid on site.

A lone elephant drinking at a rock pool among granite outcrops in Yala

Private jeep

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day· Departs 5:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Yala Block 5 and 6 Private Jeep Safari Full Day 7hr or 4hr Safari

Explore the quieter wilderness of Yala Block 5 (Veheragala) and Block 6 (Lunugamvehera) on a private 4x4 jeep safari. Enjoy a tranquil natural environment with fewer tourist arrivals, offering a more peaceful and relaxed wildlife experience. Discover beautiful landscapes, forests, grasslands, and reservoirs while looking for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, crocodiles, wild boar, and diverse birdlife.

Private 4x4 safari jeep
Experienced safari driver-guide
Safari experience in Yala Block 5 (Veheragala) and Block 6 (Lunugamvehera)
Capacity for up to 6 passengers per jeep

4 hours$60
7 hours$86
Full day$140

From $60 / jeep (up to 6)

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A peacock displaying in scrub at Bundala National Park

Private jeep

4 hours · 7 hours · Full day· Departs 5:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Bundala National Park Private Jeep Safari Tours

Discover the beauty of Bundala National Park on a private jeep safari in Sri Lanka. Explore beautiful wetlands, lagoons, and coastal landscapes while searching for flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, water buffalo, and other wildlife.

Safari jeep accommodating up to 6 passengers
Experienced safari driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off, if included in your selected option

4 hours$60
7 hours$86
Full day$140

From $60 / jeep (up to 6)

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Cruise Shore Excursions from Hambantota Port

Shared tours for cruise passengers, from Hambantota Port and back in time for your ship. Park entrance included.

A herd of elephants grazing in Udawalawe National Park

Shared jeepEntrance included

About 6 hours· 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Orphanage Shared Tour from Hambantota Port

Experience Sri Lanka's wildlife on an approximately 6-hour shared tour from Hambantota Port to Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home. Meet your driver at the port and travel through the scenic countryside to Udawalawe, famous for its wild Asian elephants.

Port pickup and drop-off at Hambantota Port
Shared transportation
Experienced driver-guide
2.5-hour Udawalawe National Park jeep safari

$80/ person

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A wild elephant mother and calf in Yala National Park, seen on a shore excursion from Hambantota Port

Shared jeepEntrance included

Port to port, back in time for your cruise· 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Yala National Park Safari Shared Tour from Hambantota Port

Discover the wild beauty of Sri Lanka on a shared jeep safari from Hambantota Port to Yala National Park. After a convenient port pickup, travel to Yala and explore its diverse landscapes with an experienced driver-guide.

Pickup and drop-off at Hambantota Port
Shared 4x4 safari jeep
Experienced driver/guide
Bottled drinking water

$70/ person

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Yala first, then Yala Block 5 & 6 and Bundala, then the cruise excursions from Hambantota Port.

Yala National Park Jeep Safaris

Shared or private 4x4 jeep in Yala with an experienced driver-guide and hotel pickup. Park entrance fees are paid on site, or included on the private safari with entrance tickets.

Yala National Park Jeep Safaris — duration, price and whether park entrance tickets are included
Safari	Park	Duration	Price	Tickets
Yala National Park Shared Safari Jeep Tours	yala	4 hours, 7 hours, Full day	4 hours US$26, 7 hours US$40, full day US$65 per person	Separate
Yala National Park private Jeep Safari Full Day 7hr or 4hr Safari	yala	4 hours, 7 hours, Full day	4 hours US$60, 7 hours US$86, full day US$140 per jeep (up to 6)	Separate
Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari with Entrance Tickets	yala	4 hours, 7 hours, Full day	4 hours US$140 (2 people) to US$262 (6 people), 7 hours US$145 (2 people) to US$265 (6 people), full day US$210 (2 people) to US$330 (6 people) per private jeep	Included

Yala Block 5 & 6 and Bundala

Private jeeps in Yala's quieter Blocks 5 and 6, and in Bundala's wetlands. Park entrance fees are paid on site.

Yala Block 5 & 6 and Bundala — duration, price and whether park entrance tickets are included
Safari	Park	Duration	Price	Tickets
Yala Block 5 and 6 Private Jeep Safari Full Day 7hr or 4hr Safari	yala	4 hours, 7 hours, Full day	4 hours US$60, 7 hours US$86, full day US$140 per jeep (up to 6)	Separate
Bundala National Park Private Jeep Safari Tours	bundala	4 hours, 7 hours, Full day	4 hours US$60, 7 hours US$86, full day US$140 per jeep (up to 6)	Separate

Cruise Shore Excursions from Hambantota Port

Shared tours for cruise passengers, from Hambantota Port and back in time for your ship. Park entrance included.

Cruise Shore Excursions from Hambantota Port — duration, price and whether park entrance tickets are included
Safari	Park	Duration	Price	Tickets
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Orphanage Shared Tour from Hambantota Port	udawalawe	About 6 hours	US$80 per person	Included
Yala National Park Safari Shared Tour from Hambantota Port	yala	Port to port, back in time for your cruise	US$70 per person	Included

Prices as of October 2026. Park entrance in Yala is roughly US$43 per foreign adult, paid on site, and is set by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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