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Yala National Park Safari with Transfer from Ella to Arugam Bay

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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. 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.

What's Included
  1. Experienced Driver cum Guide
  2. Air-Conditioned Transfer Vehicle (From Ella to Tissamaharama and Tissamaharama to Arugambay)
  3. Cool box with bottled water
  4. Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle - (maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle)
  5. Drop off - at any hotel in Arugam Bay area
  6. Hotel pickup - From Ella and Bandarawela area
  7. If you're staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us
  1. Yala National Park Entrance Fees (11,000/- Sri Lankan Rupees - Around $35 per person)
  2. For Afternoon Safari - charge of USD 10 Per Person - Sri Lankan lunch with Rice, Chicken Curry, Dhal Curry, Beans Curry, Tempered Potato. Send your meal requests via email or via WhatsApp +94777905532
  3. For Morning Safari - charge of USD 8 Per Person - Sri Lankan breakfast with Plain Hoppers, Egg Hoppers, Rotti, Coconut Sambol, Sini Sambol. Send your meal requests via email/ via WhatsApp +94777905532
Meeting And Pickup

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What To Expect
Ella

We will start the journey from Ella, one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Our driver/s will come by the airconditioned car or mini van to pick you up from the hotel you're staying in and around Ella or Bandarawela area. Starting time would be early in the morning, at around 3.30 a.m. with the aim of reaching to Tissamaharama, and to have ample time to reach the YALA main entrance on time. You start your journey from a cool climate in hill country and with only 2 hours will be transferred to Tissamaharama, which is with dry climate and situated near coastal area in lowland. Within the journey you can observe the change in climate zones. Also, you will have the chance to witness the sunrise in the latter part of the journey.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tissamaharama

In Tissamaharama, you will get down from the transfer vehicle and 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. Here, there's 1 hour break in Afternoon Safari for you to have lunch. (You can additionally buy lunch from us - USD 10 Per Person)

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yala national park

This is the first game drive of the day. The duration is 2 hours. we are aiming to be in the YALA National Park at dawn or dusk. These are two of the best times of the day, which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, which is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Arugam Bay

This is going to be the place where we drop you off. Go to the hotel in the Arugam Bay 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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  2. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  3. Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  4. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  1. Please be informed that the entrance fees for the YALA National Park is not included in this package.
  2. You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 11,000/- , approx. $35 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)
  3. The total duration of the Tour is around 10 hours. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 2 hours and 30 minutes to Pick up and reach to the entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.

Operated by Ajith Safari Jeep Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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