Yala National Park
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
See Yala National Park on a private tour
5 days
Wildlife & Beach Adventure
Leopard country at Yala, sunsets on Mirissa beach and the old ramparts of Galle Fort, all in five days on the south coast.
8 days
Classic Sri Lanka
Discover ancient cities, misty mountains, wildlife and southern beaches on one private tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, the Ella train, Yala and Galle.
8 days
Great for Couples
Sri Lanka Honeymoon
Enjoy romantic beach stays, scenic mountain escapes and unforgettable experiences designed for couples, including the Ella train and a safari for two.
10 days
Best for First-Time Visitors
Sri Lanka Explorer
Sri Lanka's great loop with time to relax: Sigiriya, Kandy, the scenic train to Ella, a Yala safari and south-coast beaches.
5 days
Wildlife Favourite
Sri Lanka Wildlife Adventure
Two different safaris in five days: Minneriya's elephant herds and Yala's leopards, with Sigiriya and Kandy along the way.
7 days
Sri Lanka Culture, Wildlife & Beach
Culture, wildlife and beach in one week: Sigiriya and Dambulla, Kandy, Ella's Nine Arch Bridge, a Yala safari and Galle Fort.
10 days
Luxury Honeymoon Sri Lanka
Ten days of premium stays and private experiences for two, with tea country, a private Yala safari, Galle Fort and a Bentota beach finale.
14 days
Best for a Longer Holiday
Ultimate Sri Lanka
Two weeks at an easy pace, from Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to tea country, Yala, whale watching in season and the Bentota river.
18 days
Complete Sri Lanka
Our most complete journey: Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, tea country by train, two safaris and slow days along the south coast.
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