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From: Ella - YALA Safari - Drop off: Arugam Bay / Arugambay

Location Galle, Sri Lanka
$236.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is our warm invitation for you to explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with our company. And with this package, we are ready to give you two Game Drives. The first one covers the "Golden Hours" and the second one goes off the beaten path in YALA. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, as it is a shared safari.

We're the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on Trip Advisor for more than a decade.

We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable Safari operations. For over 35 years, we've served clients from around the world with comfort, enjoyment, and adventure.

NOTE -
As an authorized company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have necessary approvals & all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park - issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.
From: Ella - YALA Safari - Drop off: Arugam Bay / Arugambay
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

  • If you're staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us
  • Hotel pickup - From Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area
  • Drop off in Arugam Bay area
  • Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle - (maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle)
  • Air-conditioned transfer vehicle(From Hiriketiya to Tissamaharama & from Tissamaharama to Arugambay)
  • Experienced Driver cum Guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Yala national park - 13,000LKR Per Person

  • Tangalle
    1 hours and 30 minutes - From one of the most beautiful parts of the beaches in Southern Sri Lanka, you are going to be picked up by our drivers from the hotels in and around the Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area. Pick up vehicle will be an air-conditioned car or mini van with luggage space. Pick up times will be (Morning Safari - 3.30 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 12.00 p.m. / else 12.30 p.m.). After picking you up we will start the journey with the aim of reaching to Tissamaharama, and to have ample time to reach the YALA main entrance on time.
  • Tissamaharama
    You will get down from the transfer vehicle at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours office in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama and pay for the meals (if requested). Then get on to the safari vehicle. We use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicle for the safari, specially equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's diverse off-road conditions easily. Safari vehicles consist of 6 individual seats, which gives a 270 degree view to the guest.
  • Yala National Park
    Game Drive 1: Starting from 6.00 a.m. to around 8.00 a.m. This is the first highlight of the day. Embarking on a thrilling wilderness adventure into Yala, the home to the world's most concentrated population of leopards!   Sri Lankan leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards.   This Game Drive covers the first two hours of the day (6 a.m. to 8 a.m.) In the vernacular of wildlife enthusiasts, this is called "Golden Hours" which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards and many other animals. You will be inside YALA at the time, observing the wild with the guidance of our experienced driver cum guide. There is also a possibility to encounter Sloth Bear, Elephants, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Spotted Dears, Mongoose, Birds and a plethora of other species. Our highest priority is your comfort and safety, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4X4 vehicles for the Game Drives.
  • At the end of the first game drive, you will be given a break to refresh yourself at the Patanangala beach inside the YALA National Park facing the Indian Ocean. You can enjoy your breakfast in the break. Breakfast is not included in this tour but you can request it from us with an additional charge of 8 USD per person. Sri Lankan picnic breakfast with Plain Hopper, Egg Hopper, Rotti, Coconut Sambol, Sini Sambol and Sri Lankan fruits
  • Yala National Park
    After the break, you start the 2nd game drive of the day. Duration 1 hour. Marvel at the sight of majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among a plethora of other mesmerizing species. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviors and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience. With every moment promising an unforgettable encounter, YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.
  • Tissamaharama
    After completing the 2nd game drive, you will come out of the YALA National Park and travel to Tissamaharama by the safari vehicle. You will get down from the safari vehicle and get into the transfer vehicle.
  • 3 hours - Transfer from Tissamaharama to Arugam Bay The road to Arugambay runs near the boarder of Lahugala Kitulana National park. When you are passing Lahugala area, most of the time you will be able to witness elephants by the side of the road. (pass by)
  • Arugam Bay
    This is going to be place where we drop you off. return to your hotel in the Arugam Bay beach area, as a person filled with memories of a lifetime and has a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of the best spots in Sri Lanka's majestic wilderness. If you love surfing, this is going to be a paradise for you as Arugam Bay is the only international surf competition venue in Sri Lanka. It is also rated as one of the top ten surf destinations in the world. Hope we were able to paint a picture in your mind, on what the experience of the tour would be. We, at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours ready to serve you and we invite you to book this tour with us.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be informed that the entrance fees for the YALA National Park is not included in this package.
  • You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 11,000/- , approx. $37 per person) or through a credit card. (There is no facility at present at the YALA National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies)
  • The total duration of the Tour is around 9 hours and 30 minutes. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 2 hours to Pick up and reach to the entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    From: Ella - YALA Safari - Drop off: Arugam Bay / Arugambay

    Location Galle, Sri Lanka
    $236.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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