Yala Safari from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) by BTM | 5 hours to 12 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • National Park Fees
  • Safari Jeep
  • Return Transportation from Hambantota Port
  • Picnic Lunch ( Only Included for Full Day Safari)
  • Gratuities

Overview

Yala Safari Shore Excursion is organized by Bentota Travel Mart for the tourists who visit Hambantota Port and would want to do Yala Safari. You will have a great chance to spot rare Leopard while Elephants & various kind of animals. Yala wild safari is one of the most popular activities in Sri Lanka. Attractions & Activities – • Yala Natinal Park Jeep Safari Key Points: • You can choose Half Day Safari (3-4 Hours) Or Full Day Safari ( 6-8 Hours) with Picnic Lunch Inclusions: • Return Transportation from Hambantota Port • Safari Jeep • National Park Entry Fees • Picnic Lunch (Only Included for Full Day Safari) • Mineral Water Exclusions: • Tips This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.

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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
  • Some roads in the Park are bit bumpy. Not suitable for travelers with back problems.

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Another incredible tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Sakun organised a private tour of Yala and then Bundala. Our drive and safari driver were both amazing. Our safari driver ensured we saw everything from the elusive leopard to a herd of elephants. While Yala was a very busy place, once we had found the top animals he took us exploring in quieter areas. We stopped and had a delicious picnic lunch - far better than most restaurants. Highly recommend this company and will look to them again when we return to Sri Lanka.

Amazing safari thanks to our driver and guide!!

Published on Feb, 2025

So glad we picked BTM for our Safari at Yala National Park. I arranged this tour from Australia, for a cruise excursion. I accidentally booked the tour for the wrong day, and the company realised (based on other people’s bookings) so they contacted me to clarify. I was very impressed with the this, as it was my own error, and I had already paid. The communication through WhatsAp was excellent, and everything was as they said it would be. Our drivers and guide were very friendly and professional. We were extremely lucky to see a family of elephants very close up, crocodiles feeding, the elusive leopard with its cub (momentarily) and many other amazing animals!!

Great Yala Experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Great full day tour of Yala, unfortunately no sighting of leopard but lots of other animals to see!! Our guide was waiting for us as agreed in a private car at the meeting point at the cruise terminal to whisk us off to meeting point for the off road Jeep. Arrived back in plenty of time before the ship was due to leave with no concerns. A great trip from start to finish which I’d recommend using this tour company for.

Superb experience

Published on Nov, 2024

The driver met us at the gate as communicated. They took us by car to the park, where we transferred to the off-road vehicle. Other companies take you all the way from the port and back in the semi open off road vehicles. The car was a far more comfortable experience. The park visit was amazing. We had the vehicle to ourselves along with a guide. The guide was very knowledgeable and helped point out animals and gave explanations. He was in contact with with guides to make sure we had the best chance to see the elephants. It’s the wet season and the elephants are hard to find and see. We had two interactions thanks to the teamwork. The guide also let the drive know when we were done taking pictures. The included lunch should also get a special shout out. This was served buffet style to a number of tour operators working together. There is a covered pavilion in the park next to the beach with washrooms. The crew set up lunch for everyone and we were served cold beverages as well. There were 10 dishes all very tasty. Clearly the food was make by locals with love and care. We finished the afternoon and were taken back to the car, to then be driven to the ship again. Everything was well organized. The tour operator had sent a few notices through WhatsApp to make sure we knew exactly what to expect. We could not have been happier.

Safari from cruise ship

Published on May, 2024

We did this tour from a cruise stop in Hambantota, and it was excellent. The company met us at the cruise port with a name board, and because of the timing (Yala closes entry between 12 and 2pm) we had a little bit of a tour before the safari. We transferred to an open air safari vehicle near the park and had about two and a half hours in the park. You will see lots of animals! Elephants, water buffalo, and warthogs are common, as well as peacocks, herons, eagles, and many other birds. Maybe even a crocodile, or if you are very lucky, a leopard! Highly recommend.

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