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Hambantota National Park Tours: The 15 to Book First

29 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Good hambantota national park tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day - Setting out from Tissamaharama
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Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

1.Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $25Our pick

Yala safari review covering half-day and full-day options, wildlife sightings, guides, meals, park fees, comfort, timing, and practical tips.

“We had a great day with Ishan! He picked us up at the hotel in the morning and brought us back in the evening. We set off straight into the national park at 6am. We were very lucky and saw a leopard walk right past us. As Ishan has a lot of experience, we stopped at the spot and waited, as he said the leopards usually come out again. And bam, there he came again! We saw it very close and it was great. Afterwards, he continued with us through the park and tried to fulfill all our wishes and spot as many animals as possible. We saw 4 leopards,…”

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Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port - What the five-hour Yala visit feels like
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Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

2.Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $57

Review of Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port, covering wildlife, price, transport, park fees, jeep comfort, and practical tips.

“Would highly recommend this tour, especially when comparing what the ship was charging for the exact same one The guide was waiting outside the terminal for us and off we went, one word of caution, to get into the vehicle is quite tricky if you have mobility issues, vertical ladder but you did only need to get in and out twice. Credit card was accepted to pay for the entrance fee and we were lucky enough to see numerous animals including elephants but no cheetah!”

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Four hours among Yala’s animals
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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

3.Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $75

Review of the Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port, including wildlife, Jeep comfort, guides, price, timing, and practical tips.

“This safari offered a glimpse into the national park which contains local birds,deers,an assortment of creatures & the highlight was seeing elephants. Set your expectations since this is not a “safari” like in Botswana or S. Africa with the big Read more”

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Yala National Park Safari Tour from Hambantota Port

Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour - From hotel pickup to the park gate
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Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour

5.Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $55

Review of Udawalawe’s private six-hour safari, with elephants, local guides, hotel pickup, pricing, tickets, timing, and booking advice.

“We had a great private safari experience at the Udawalawe national park. Our driver Naveen was very helpful and showed us all the animals we wanted to see. The tour operator was flexible when we wanted to come in early for the safari.”

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Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port - What the $47 price really covers
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Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

6.Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $47

Review of the Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with leopard sightings, jeep details, costs, guides, comfort, and practical booking advice.

“An excellent trip to explore the National Park and hunt for the leopards. Sandhul proved an excellent driver, safety and comfort conscious while searching for the best wildlife experiences. Pick up from the ship was easy, based on good communication by the company.”

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Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS) - Your five hours inside the park
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Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS)

7.Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Review of Bundala National Park safari in Sri Lanka, with birdwatching, elephants, private guides, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.

“We had the most wonderful experience in Bundala with Sakun. We were the only jeep in the park and Sakun was able to spot so many animals. Sakun is so passionate and knowledgable about all the birds and animals. Highlights were seeing pied kingfishers, an otter and a golden jackal up close. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Four hours among Yala’s animals
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Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

8.Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $45

Review of Yala Safari from Hambantota Port, covering wildlife, pricing, transport, guides, timing, park fees, and booking advice.

“Fantastic trip and far better value than Millennium Cruise options. Everything was very well coordinated and accommodated our early arrival. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable and ensured we saw as much wildlife as possible. A thoroughly enjoyable day which we would highly recommend.”

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Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port - Leaving Hambantota Port for the parks
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Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port

9.Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $47

Review of the six-hour Yala and Udawalawe safari from Hambantota, including port pickup, wildlife, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“Our tour did not visit Yala, no explanation why not. However we did have a great safari in Uduwalawa. Our guide was Kasun who showed us many animals and birds, focused on the park’s lovely elephants. A lovely day.”

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YALA National Park Safari Tour : Half day or Full day Tour - Pickup from Tissamaharama and the ride to Yala
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YALA National Park Safari Tour : Half day or Full day Tour

10.YALA National Park Safari Tour : Half day or Full day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $10Best value

Review of Yala National Park safari tours, including prices, wildlife, guides, itinerary, park fees, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Our safari experience at Yala National Park was absolutely fantastic! The guide Tikiri were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time and had the opportunity to see as many animals as possible. The pricing was very fair and honest, especially considering the quality of the service and the experience itself. If you're visiting Sri Lanka and want to enjoy a top-notch safari, I highly recommend this team!”

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Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Safari (Shore Excursion) - Riding through Ruhunu Yala National Park
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Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Safari (Shore Excursion)

Udawalawe National Park Safari | From Hambantota Port - The Drive Toward Udawalawe
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Udawalawe National Park Safari | From Hambantota Port

12.Udawalawe National Park Safari | From Hambantota Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $75

Review of the 7-hour Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port, with elephant sightings, private transport, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“We went to see Udawalawa National Park and we saw many special things. We went on a safari in a jeep. The driver who went with us was a very friendly person. The details about Udawalawa were told. After having a Udawalawa safari, we went to the boat.”

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Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port - What the five-hour Yala visit feels like
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Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota Port

13.Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $45

Review of the Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with leopard sightings, jeep details, costs, timing, tips, and who should book.

“90 minutes drive from the cruise port but worth the journey. Ensure you hook up with the right company since so many jeeps and Dinuka driver may not be holding their board in prominent location.”

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Hambantota: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4x4 - Elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and the everyday safari
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Hambantota: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4×4

Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4x4 - The Hambantota pickup and the road to Yala
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Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4×4

15.Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $51

Review of Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port, with leopard sightings, elephant herds, costs, timing, transport, and practical tips.

“Superb trip. Guide met us at the port gate as arranged. Toured all through Yala national park and saw a great variety of animals. Guide was in constant contact with other guides to locate where animals were. Would definitely recommend.”

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Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner - Three hours among Yala’s wild animals
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Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner

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