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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Nicoletta•traveled in November, 20264.8
The perfect way to discover Sri Lanka in just one week! If you only have a week to explore Sri Lanka, this tour is a fantastic choice! It's well organised and covers the country's most iconic sights, offering a wonderful introduction to this beautiful island. And having Kumara as our driver made the experience even better. He's incredibly professional, attentive, knowledgeable and always one step ahead. His car is spotless, he's flexible with last-minute changes and always makes sure you're comfortable and safe. He's also great company, sharing fascinating insights into Sri Lankan culture, history and everyday life. A wonderful tour. Highly recommended!
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Ricardo•traveled in September, 20265.0
What a beautiful way to start married life together! The tour combines some of Sri Lanka’s most attractive experiences without making the honeymoon feel too busy. Sigiriya and Kandy provided memorable cultural moments, while Nuwara Eliya brought cool mountain air and beautiful scenery. The boat ride at Gregory Lake was a relaxing experience, and the walk to Lovers Leap Waterfall added a little adventure. Yala National Park was completely different and made the trip more exciting with its jeep safari. Bentota was perfect for slowing down and enjoying the beach. The candlelit dinner was a lovely romantic touch. Lanka Safe Tours handled the itinerary professionally and created a comfortable balance between sightseeing, adventure and quality time together.
7 Days Sri Lanka Exotic luxury Honeymoon Tour oll including
יובל•traveled in July, 20265.0
Thank 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
Sri Lanka Odyssey: Colombo | Dambulla | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Bentota

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6 days tour in Sri Lanka - Upgrade to Private Tour available

4.8 (39 reviews)

“Beauty Lanka's itinerary was fantastic, and their communication throughout designing our bespoke itinerary and whilst on the trip was excellent.”
Hannah, traveled in February

6 days tour in Sri Lanka - Upgrade to Private Tour available

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City & Culture

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: US$407
+$30 upfront costs

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7 Days Sri Lanka Exotic luxury Honeymoon Tour oll including

5.0 (14 reviews)

“Beautiful landscapes, fascinating culture and relaxing beaches.”
Peggy, traveled in March

7 Days Sri Lanka Exotic luxury Honeymoon Tour oll including

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City & Culture

Yala National Park's wildlife emerges during private jeep safaris focusing on Sri Lankan Leopards and Sloth Bears. Valley views and romantic candlelit dinners at nearby beach resorts complement personal guide expertise.

Duration	7 days
Destinations	Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Bentota
Age Range	Ages 1-10
Operator	Lanka Safe Tours

From: US$2,100

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Sri Lanka Odyssey: Colombo | Dambulla | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Bentota

5.0 (3 reviews)

“everything went smoothly and on time. great accommodation, great food”
Yuval, traveled in June

Sri Lanka Odyssey: Colombo | Dambulla | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Bentota

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Safari

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

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Sri Lanka Cultural and Natural Tour

4.5 (23 reviews)

“The visits to cultural sites like Dambulla's cave temples and Anuradhapura's ancient ruins were fascinating.”
Bialo, traveled in September

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City & Culture

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

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Cycle Sri Lanka (21 destinations)

4.6 (15 reviews)

“This excellent tour is much more than a bike ride as it encompasses many of Sri Lanka's rich cultural and historical elements.”
Harry, traveled in August

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Bicycle

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 50% off: US$2,695

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Ultimate Sri Lanka By G Experiences

4.5 (17 reviews)

“Cultural sites were impressive, especially Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. It was a well-rounded trip without unnecessary extras.”
Jacque, traveled in September

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Ancient Wonders

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 53% off: US$1,466

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Sun Baths on Sands plus surfing

5.0 (1 review)

“The itinerary was perfectly followed.”
Sarah, traveled in June

Adventure & Adrenaline

Duration	11 days
Destinations	Pinnawala, Kandy, Peradeniya, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama, Colombo
Age Range	Ages 16+
Operator	Serendib Roots