Yala Safari from Galle

Discover the beauty of Matara City and its famous sites and beaches with a qualified tour guide. Customize your itinerary and enjoy the stunning beaches along the way.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bundala National Park - Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993. In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 245 kilometres (152 mi) southeast of Colombo.
  • Thissamaharamaya - Tissa Wewa is a reservoir in Tissamaharama, thought to have been constructed in the 3rd century BC, either by Mahanaga of Ruhuna or his successor Yatala Tissa of Ruhuna, in order to irrigate paddy lands and supply water to the flourishing city of Tissamaharama. The lake was restored in 1871.
  • Yala National Park - Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites. In Colonial era (1938) British officer Engle Break established as national park.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Safari jeep fee which you travel inside the national park
  • Yala Safari park entrance fee
Additional Information

In this tour, you can explore and go on a safari in Yala National Park, the main attraction. Additionally, you can visit Thissa Lake and Bundala National Park. Yala National Park is an expansive area of forest, grassland, and lagoons along the Indian Ocean in southeast Sri Lanka. It is home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery, and nearby caves feature centuries-old rock paintings. To the southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins and is a pilgrimage site.

Location
Matara
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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