YALA National Park Safari with Transfer Hikkaduwa to Arugam Bay

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. One covers the “Golden Hours” and the other 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.

We will start the journey from Hikkaduwa, one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Our driver will come to pick you up from the hotel you’re staying, in and around Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe/ Dodanduwa/ Rathgama area.
Transfer vehicle is an Air-conditioned car or minivan with luggage space and on SHARING BASIS. All pick up times – (Morning Safari – 2.30 a.m. / 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari – if you want to have lunch before the safari select 11.00 a.m. / else 11.30 a.m.)

After the start of the journey, you will be transferred to Tissamaharama in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
You will have the chance to witness the sunrise in the latter part of the journey.

In Tissamaharama at around 5.30 a.m., you will get down from the transfer vehicle and get on to the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE. Your safety and comfort is our top priority, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4×4 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.
You can leave your luggage in the Taxi while you are going on the Safari.
Here, there’s 30 minutes break in Afternoon Safari for you to have lunch.
You can request lunch for the Afternoon Safari for an additional charge of USD 10 Per Person – Sri Lankan lunch with Rice, Chicken Curry, Dhal Curry, Beans Curry, Tempered Potato, Papadam and Sri Lankan fruits. (Please send your meal requests at least a day before the tour)

This is the first game drive of the day, one of the highlights of the journey. The duration is 2 hours.

We are aiming to be in the YALA National Park at dawn in the Morning Safari or at dusk in the Afternoon Safari. These are the best times of the day, which is called “Golden Hours” and gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, which is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA National Park boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards and has the highest leopard density in the world.

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. (Please send your meal requests at least a day before the tour)

Sri Lankan breakfast with Plain Hoppers, Egg Hoppers, Rotti, Coconut Sambol, Sini Sambol or Western Picnic Breakfast with Cheese and Tomato Sandwich, Boiled egg, Cake, Cookie, Jumbo Peanut and Sri Lankan fruits.

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.

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 airconditioned 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.

This is going to be the place where we end the journey.

Visit 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 10 hours and 30 minutes. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 3 hours to Pick up and reach to the YALA National Park entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.
• A minimum of 2 people is needed for a booking.

• YALA National Park Safari with Transfer Hikkaduwa to Arugam Bay
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• Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle on SHARING BASIS – (with 6 individual seats)
• Experienced Driver cum Guide
• Air-conditioned transfer vehicle on SHARING BASIS.
• Drop off in any hotel around Arugam Bay area
• If you’re staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us
• Hotel pickup – From Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe/ Dodanduwa/ Rathgama areas

• Entrance Fees to the National Park (11,000/- Sri Lankan Rupees – Around $37 per person)

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• This Tour is Provided by Ajith Safari Jeep Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.