Yala National Park Tours & Trips
Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is home to countless leopards, and they’re definitely the main draw! A safari here will show you majestic elephants, sloth bears, crocs, and birds beyond the leopards themselves. Safari here differs from Africa, with denser jungle, smaller parks, and fewer vehicles competing. Mix your safari with Sri Lanka’s beach and cultural triangle for an amazing time.
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Everything was absolutely excellent, and we really enjoyed our trip! We had an amazing driver Asanka,who we couldn’t recommend more highly. He was incredibly helpful with everything we needed and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. One of the things we appreciated most was that he showed us some less touristy, more local places, which made the trip feel much more authentic and special. We also had the flexibility to change the itinerary along the way — we could skip things we weren’t interested in or add places we wanted to see, which was fantastic. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience, and we would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone. If we ever have the chance to come back, we would definitely love to do another tour with them!
6 days tour in Sri Lanka - Upgrade to Private Tour availableWe very much enjoyed our 10 day trip of Sri Lanka. We had booked a tour, but similar to others it was just us and a driver (no guide) Sassi, our driver was very friendly and helpful, and although not a guide, was reasonably knowledgeable at most of the sights. The hotels were not a good as we had expected, with 2 definitely falling into the 2 star category. Old and run down and not properly cleaned.
Sri Lanka Cultural and Natural TourThank you MTA for a great adventure! We had a blast,everything went smoothly and on time.great accommodation, great food ,and beautiful people all around.for us, besides all the amazing places we visited and the breath taking view the top thing was Kamal our guide. He is such a nice person,he had patience for us and for all our requests,and he just took care of us in the best and beyond way we could have asked. So thank you Kamal🙏🏾and thanks once again MTA. We are sure that we will meet again. Maya&Yuval
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6 days tour in Sri Lanka - Upgrade to Private Tour available
“The tour was jam packed with so many different fun and informative options.”
Amanda, traveled in May
4x4 safaris traverse Yala National Park, where leopards and elephants roam near the Indian Ocean. Comfortable lodges in Tissamaharama offer perfect positioning for morning game drives. The package includes expert guides with perfect ratings and visits to nearby Buduruwagala Rock Temple.
Duration 6 days Destinations Colombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama, Bentota, GalleSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Beauty Lanka Travels From $407
10% Off- US$366+$30 upfront costs
Sri Lanka Cultural and Natural Tour
“The visits to cultural sites like Dambulla's cave temples and Anuradhapura's ancient ruins were fascinating.”
Bialo, traveled in September
Duration 10 days Destinations Colombo, Negombo, Pinnawala, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara EliyaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch Operator Passage Holidays From $2,860
50% Off- US$1,430
Sri Lanka Odyssey: Colombo | Dambulla | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Bentota
“The accommodations were extremely impressive, and the meals were amazing.”
Wilson, traveled in October
Yala National Park boasts the world's highest leopard density, best viewed during morning and evening game drives. Cinnamon Wild or Chaarya Resort & Spa provide luxury accommodations near the wilderness. Elephants, sloth bears, and abundant birdlife roam their natural habitat.
Duration 9 days Destinations Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator MTA Destination Management Company From $1,373
20% Off- US$1,098
Ultimate Sri Lanka By G Experiences
“Hotels were decent and staff were welcoming. Sigiriya and Anuradhapura were memorable.”
Eric, traveled in January
Duration 10 days Destinations Colombo, Negombo, Pinnawala, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara EliyaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator G Experiences From $3,119
50% Off- US$1,560
Cycle Sri Lanka
“Trip was awesome fun, full of experiences both mainstream and local, well organized.”
Hannah, traveled in December
This 14-day cycling adventure covers 348km through Yala National Park on Sunpeed One mountain bikes with expert leaders and mechanics. Jeep safaris in Yala reveal leopards, elephants, and crocodiles in one of the world's top leopard habitats, then routes wind past UNESCO ruins at Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
Duration 14 days Destinations Negombo, Chilaw, Anuradhapura, Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Hatton, MaskeliyaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,995
20% Off- US$2,396
Sri Lanka Grand Discovery Tour – 10 Days
“Tour service is very good and very generous. Helpful and satisfactory.”
Pradeep, traveled in February
Duration 10 days Destinations Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Volata Travels And Events From
20% Off- US$824+$143 upfront costs
Sri Lanka Itinerary 12 Days
“Everything was very well organized from start to finish.”
Alan, traveled in July
4x4 safari drives in Yala National Park reveal diverse wildlife during afternoon or early morning excursions. Leopards, endemic birds, and various species appear while guests rest in nearby comfortable accommodation. Katharagama Temple's evening ceremonies offer optional cultural visits.
Duration 12 days Destinations Colombo, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Kataragama, Galle, Bentota Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Holiday Lanka Tours From $895
5% Off- US$850
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- Seniors (50+)34 tours
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- popular 54 tours
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