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Sri Lankan leopard
South & West Coast

Yala National Park

About this place

Sri Lanka's best-known national park, known for its high leopard density, with elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and rich birdlife.

Yala National Park features on 9 tours. Your driver-guide plans the visit around opening hours, light and crowds, and can add it to any tailor-made route.

Region
South & West Coast
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon game drives; parts of the park can close for a few weeks in the driest season, usually around September
Time needed
Half or full day jeep safari
Activity level
Easy: seated in an open jeep, can be bumpy
Recommended for
Wildlife lovers, photographers
Tickets
Park entrance and jeep fees are extra; we can book them for you
Tours that visit here

See Yala National Park on a private tour

Sri Lankan leopard 5 days
WildlifeBeach

Wildlife & Beach Adventure

Best for wildlife and beach in one short trip
Colombo → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Colombo
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Nine Arch Bridge, Ella 8 days
CulturalWildlife

Classic Sri Lanka

Best for first-time visitors
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle → Colombo
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Negombo beach, where the honeymoon begins 8 days
Honeymoon

Sri Lanka Honeymoon

Best for honeymooners wanting a balanced trip
Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Bentota
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Mirissa bay on the south coast 10 days
CulturalWildlifeBeach

Sri Lanka Explorer

Best for a complete first holiday with beach time
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Bentota → Colombo
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Elephant herd at Minneriya National Park 5 days
Wildlife

Sri Lanka Wildlife Adventure

Best for wildlife lovers
Sigiriya → Minneriya → Kandy → Yala → Colombo
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Buddha statues in the Dambulla Cave Temple 7 days
CulturalWildlifeBeach

Sri Lanka Culture, Wildlife & Beach

Best for culture, wildlife and beach in one week
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Yala → Galle → Colombo
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Mirissa bay on the south coast 10 days
HoneymoonLuxury

Luxury Honeymoon Sri Lanka

Best for couples wanting premium hotels and private experiences
Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Bentota
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Galle Fort ramparts and lighthouse 14 days
CulturalWildlifeBeach

Ultimate Sri Lanka

Best for travellers who want a slower, fuller trip
Colombo → Negombo → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Bentota → Colombo
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Ruwanwelisaya stupa, Anuradhapura 18 days
CulturalWildlifeBeach

Complete Sri Lanka

Best for slow travellers, photographers and culture lovers
Colombo → Negombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Udawalawe → Mirissa → Galle → Bentota → Colombo
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