Could you clarify on the exclusion of the safari jeep arrangement fee? will this be required to enter yala safari? Also the dolphin watchin as well? i guessing these are the two fees that is excluded but is part of your itinerary?

The safari jeep arrangements for Yala are optional and not included in the tour price. However, we can arrange them for you at an additional cost: Full-day safari (including lunch, snacks, jeep, and admission for two persons): $180. Half-day safari (including tickets, jeep, and admission for two persons): $95. A safari jeep is required to enter Yala National Park, as private vehicles are not permitted inside. Regarding dolphin watching, this is also an optional activity and can be arranged at $60 per person if you'd like to include it in your experience.

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Yala Safari

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Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Colombo to Mirissa
Colombo to Mirissa
Start point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport colombo)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Resort (Jaga Bay Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Madu Ganga wetland
- Explore Galle Fort
- Visit Meetiyagoda moonstone mines
- Tour Ambalangoda mask factory
- Free entrance to Spice Garden
Optional Activities
- Boat ride at Madu River ($50)
- Castle farm visit in Ahungalla
Landmarks
Madu Ganga
Galle Fort
Meetiyagoda
Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum
Day 2
Mirissa
Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching boat excursion
- Visit Weligama stilt fishermen
- Beach relaxation
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching arrangement ($60 per person)
Landmarks
Mirissa Beach
Weligama
Unawatuna Beach
Day 3
Mirissa to Udawalawe
Mirissa to Udawalawe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Rain Tree -Tissa), Hotel 4* (Magampura Eco Village hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Transit Home and watch baby elephants being fed
- Game drive through Udawalawe National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional camping in Udawalawe
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Elephant Transit Home
Day 4
Yala National Park
Yala National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Magampura Eco Village hotel), Hotel 3* (Rain tree Tissa)
Included Activities
- Full-day Yala National Park game drive
Optional Activities
- Full-day safari package with lunch and snack ($180 for two persons)
- Half-day safari package ($95 for two persons)
Landmarks
Yala National Park
Day 5
Colombo
Colombo
End point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gangaramaya temple
- Explore Dutch Hospital and twin tower
- Shopping tour
Landmarks
Gangaramaya Temple

Landmarks
Madu Ganga
Galle Fort
Meetiyagoda
Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum

Landmarks
Mirissa Beach
Weligama
Unawatuna Beach

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Elephant Transit Home

Landmarks
Yala National Park

Landmarks
Gangaramaya Temple

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Jaga Bay Hotel
Resort
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Magampura Eco Village hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
Rain Tree -Tissa
Hotel 3*
day 3
Rain tree Tissa
Hotel 3*
day 4

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Rating: 4.8 (56 reviews)
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4.0

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
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4.0
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
3.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.8

Vassili5.0•January 2024
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5-Day Essential tour with Stelaranholidays. They went above and beyond to...
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5-Day Essential tour with Stelaranholidays. They went above and beyond to ensure a stress-free experience. The Yala safari was just one of the activities organized by Stelaranholidays. We also visited a turtle hatchery, went on a Madu River Safari, explored a Mask factory, toured a Spice garden, and visited the Galle Dutch fort. Whether it was cultural, religious, adventurous, beach-related, or nature-focused, Sri Lanka had it all. Despite being informed about the difficulties of the roads leading to the Yala safari entrance, our guide Chandana and our jeep driver Kumara skillfully navigated through, providing us with a fantastic and unforgettable experience. We saw bears, leopards, deer, elephants, and peacocks, thoroughly enjoying this tour. Throughout the tour, we experienced various aspects of Sri Lanka, always feeling safe, secure, and well-informed. Chandana, our tour guide, was a warm, intelligent, and sensitive individual."Show more
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Dear Vassili We are absolutely thrilled to receive your wonderful review and are sincerely grateful for taking the time to share your experience with Stelaranholidays. Your kind words have truly made our day! It was a pleasure to have you and your family on our 5-Day Essential tour, and we are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the journey! Thanks Marie Anna Stelaranholidays(pvt)Ltd
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Rodrigo5.0•January 2024
For us, we are coming from Cyprus. One of our friends recommended contacting Stelaran Holidays directly. He provided...
For us, we are coming from Cyprus. One of our friends recommended contacting Stelaran Holidays directly. He provided us with the owner's number and suggested that we call and ask for him. Our friend has also shared your number with the owner, who will offer us special rates. Finally, we will arrive on 10th January 2024 at 6:30 am in Colombo. We chose a full-day safari, and our driver was Kumara. The park is beautiful and full of surprises. We spotted three leopards and several elephants, one so close to the jeep that we had to back up. There were also many other beautiful animals, including elephants, deer, peacocks, parrots, monkeys, buffaloes, mongooses, wild boars, crocodiles, marmots, monitor lizards, hares, jackals, numerous birds, and of course, a bear. Moreover, we saw another leopard right in front of us! We consider ourselves very lucky. We had lunch at the beach, which was really nice. The full-day safari is long, from 5 am to 6 pm, but it's much better because there are fewer cars in the park from 10 am to 3 pm. Kumara was knowledgeable about the park and careful when driving. Our guide was also very good.Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Hi Madam We were delighted to receive and read your heartfelt review of your recent safari experience with Stelaran Holidays.Once again, thank you for choosing Stelaran Holidays. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward! Thank Sonali bender
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EU1.0•January 2024
The park was close. Alternative smaller park adjacent to it was inadequate with no wildlife at all. And of course I...
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Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during your recent visit to yala park. It's disheartening to learn that your expectations were not met. The recent heavy rain in Sri Lanka has led to the temporary closure of the main gates 1 to 4. However, we have good news for you! The Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Yala, has introduced a last-minute safari option through gate 5. We understand the frustration caused by the closure and the alternative park nearby. It's important to note that during the rainy season, animals tend to be less active in certain areas. Rest assured, our team is actively working to enhance the overall experience during such weather conditions. Dear Vedran We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you faced and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Your valuable feedback is crucial to our ongoing efforts to improve, and we appreciate you bringing these matters to your attention. Uadara Kumumali Tour coordinator
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Ela5.0•January 2020
We saw many wild animals including a family of elephants which were the highlight of the trip! Jostling to the top...
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Traveled in September 2018
Reply from: Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Thank you very much for leaving such a beautiful review on our page today! We at Stelaranholidays Travels, work enthusiastically in order to give you the maximum best as you wished and your happiness means everything to us! Hope to see you again at Stelaranholidays Travels with another fabulous service to offer for you! Thanks Chandani
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Could you clarify on the exclusion of the safari jeep arrangement fee? will this be required to enter yala safari? Also the dolphin watchin as well? i guessing these are the two fees that is excluded but is part of your itinerary?
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- Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) LtdOperator•Written March 2025
  The safari jeep arrangements for Yala are optional and not included in the tour price. However, we can arrange them for you at an additional cost: Full-day safari (including lunch, snacks, jeep, and admission for two persons): $180. Half-day safari (including tickets, jeep, and admission for two persons): $95. A safari jeep is required to enter Yala National Park, as private vehicles are not permitted inside. Regarding dolphin watching, this is also an optional activity and can be arranged at $60 per person if you'd like to include it in your experience.
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Dana
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Is there a cooling off period, I couldn't find the ts & cs
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- Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) LtdOperator•Written May 2024
  Yes, there is typically a cooling-off period for bookings, especially with tours. The cooling-off period refers to a period after making a booking during which the traveler can cancel the booking without incurring any penalties or fees.
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  Dana
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  I can't find the Ts and Cs, can you please advise length of cooling off period?
- Stelaran Holidays (Pvt) LtdOperator•Written May 2024
  Standard Cancellation Policy: Between 31 and 60 days - forfeit of deposit, Between 15 and 30 days - 25% of total ground arrangement cost, Between 08 and 14 days - 50% of total ground arrangement cost, 7 or Less than 07 days - no refund of total ground arrangement cost

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