Book 4-Wheeled Jeep Safaris in Yala National Park
4WD jeep game drives in Sri Lanka's most beautiful wildlife park, famous for leopards and its rich biodiversity
Yala Safaris
Price List for Private Tours
in 4-WD Jeeps, Entry Fees Included
maximum 7 persons per jeep
(Groups of 8 or 9 persons can also request one private Jeep, but availability can only be confirmed after inquiry)
(Groups of 8 or 9 persons can also request one private Jeep, but availability can only be confirmed after inquiry)
Compare the prices accurately:
Many providers do NOT include entry fees
and may NOT make it clear that you could end up sharing the tour with other participants.
Tour prices on this webpage only refer to 100% private tours, not shared tours.
If you are looking for cheaper options by taking part in joint jeep safaris, click here...
Many providers do NOT include entry fees
and may NOT make it clear that you could end up sharing the tour with other participants.
Tour prices on this webpage only refer to 100% private tours, not shared tours.
If you are looking for cheaper options by taking part in joint jeep safaris, click here...
Special Service Options:
Comfortably being among the first Jeeps in Yala National Park
Advantages of Entering the Park Early:
Being among the first jeeps to enter the wildlife area offers significant benefits for safari guests.
You will have more time inside the national park to observe wildlife and can venture deeper into less crowded areas, enhancing your safari experience.
Being among the first jeeps to enter the wildlife area offers significant benefits for safari guests.
You will have more time inside the national park to observe wildlife and can venture deeper into less crowded areas, enhancing your safari experience.
Option 1: Arriving Early and Queuing at the Gate
A straightforward way to be among the first jeeps is to leave your hotel very early and wait in line at the park entrance. However, this requires an early wake-up and a wait of up to two hours, as the park opens at 6:00 AM, regardless of whether you arrive at 4:00 AM or just before opening. Arriving at 4:00 AM simply ensures you are at the front of the queue, allowing you to enter the park sooner once the gates open. We offer this early-access option for a small surcharge—details can be found in the notes for each tour below.
Option 2: A More Convenient Early Entry
For those who prefer a later departure from the hotel while still enjoying the advantages of early park entry, we offer a more comfortable alternative. In this option, your jeep driver will arrive at the park gate early in the morning to secure a favourable position in the queue, while you travel separately by tuktuk at a later time to join the jeep before entering the park.
This option involves additional costs, including extra working hours for the jeep driver and separate tuktuk transfers. However, it remains an affordable solution for those who want to maximize their time in the park and access more remote areas—without the inconvenience of an extremely early wake-up or long waits at the gate.
If you are interested in this more convenient way of being among the first jeeps to enter, feel free to contact us. We will provide tailored solutions and pricing upon request.
This option involves additional costs, including extra working hours for the jeep driver and separate tuktuk transfers. However, it remains an affordable solution for those who want to maximize their time in the park and access more remote areas—without the inconvenience of an extremely early wake-up or long waits at the gate.
If you are interested in this more convenient way of being among the first jeeps to enter, feel free to contact us. We will provide tailored solutions and pricing upon request.
Option 3: Arrive at the ticket office on your own
If you’d like to be among the first to enter the wildlife park in the early morning—avoiding long wait times at the gate—but prefer to arrange your own transfer from your hotel to the park’s ticket office, you are welcome to do so.
We will reserve a jeep for you, ensuring it is among the first in line for entry, at the same surcharge as applicable for Option 1.
If you wish to choose this third option, where you meet the range driver directly at the park gate, please select “Yes, we will arrive at the Yala Park gate (Palatupana) on our own” in the inquiry form.
We will reserve a jeep for you, ensuring it is among the first in line for entry, at the same surcharge as applicable for Option 1.
If you wish to choose this third option, where you meet the range driver directly at the park gate, please select “Yes, we will arrive at the Yala Park gate (Palatupana) on our own” in the inquiry form.
Morning 3 Hours SafariTour Code: SL-YS-01A
5.00 am start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 9 00 am return to the hotel around 9.30 am
Special note:
If you like to be among the first 10 jeeps to enter the park you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 4.00 am (leave your hotel around 3.30 am). This requires an extra payment of $ 25 USD in total for the entire group in your jeep. |
Morning 6 Hours SafariTour Code: SL-YS-01B
5.00 am start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 12 00 am return to the hotel around 12.30 am
Special note:
If you like to be among the first 10 jeeps, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 4.00 am (leave your hotel around 3.30 am). This requires an extra payment of $ 25 USD in total for the entire group in your jeep. |
Afternoon 3 Hours SafariTour Code: SL-YS-01C
1.30 pm start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 5.45 pm return to the hotel around 6.30 pm
Special note:
We start at 1.30 pm to have a chance to be in the group of the first c. 50 jeeps entering the national park. If you like to be among the first 30 jeeps, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 12.45 pm, this requires an extra payment of $ 10 USD per person. For Information on Yala National Park, its rich biodiversity in flora and fauna, please visit our comprehensive Yala National Park webpage |
Full Day SafariTour Code: SL-YS-01D
5.00 am start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 5.45 pm return to the hotel around 6.30 pm
Special notes:
During the two midday hours from 12.00 to 2.00 pm you have to stay at Yala Beach or on the river bank, as jeep drives are not permitted in this period. A small cafeteria and standard washroom facilities are available in the beach area. If you like to be among the first 30 jeeps, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 4.00 am (leave your hotel around 3.30 am). This requires an extra payment of $ 25 USD in total for the entire group in your jeep. |
Afternoon & Morning Safari
Tour Code: SL-YS-02A
2 safaris on 2 consecutive days DAY 1: 3 hours jeep safari 1.30 pm start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 5.45 pm return to the hotel around 6.30 pm DAY 2: 6 hours jeep safari 5.00 am start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 12 00 am return to the hotel around 12.30 am
Special notes:
1. Afternoon Safari: We start at 1.30 pm to have a chance to be in the group of the first 50 jeeps entering the national park. If you like to be among the first 30 jeeps, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 12.45 pm, this requires an extra payment of $ 10 USD per person. 2. Morning Safari: If you like to be among the first 10 jeeps, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 4.00 am (leave your hotel around 3.30 am). This requires an extra payment of $ 25 USD in total for the entire group in your jeep. Special Note: Group SizeGroups of 8 or 9 persons can also request one private Jeep (Luxury Toyota Land Cruiser), but availability can only be confirmed after inquiry Special Note: Low-Noise Jeep
For an additional charge of USD 50, we can offer the Luxury Toyota Land Cruiser for solo travelers, couples, and groups of up to seven. This may be especially appealing to nature lovers, as the sound-dampened vehicle allows for quieter and closer approaches to wildlife. But availability of this jeep can only be confirmed after your inquiry. 
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2 Days Yala & LunungamveheraTour Code: SL-YS-02B
safaris in 3 national parks on 2 consecutive days DAY 1: 2 jeep safaris in 3 different national parks 5.00 am start at your hotel for a safari in Bundala return to your hotel around 9.30 am 1.30 to 6.00 pm safari in Lunugamvehera DAY 2: Full Day Safari in Yala National Park 5.00 am start at Tissamaharama or Kirinda 12 00 to 2.00 pm compulsory break of 2 hours in Yala return from Yala to the hotel around 6.30 pm
Itinerary:
Day 1 Meet and greet with our expert range driver, who is an wildlife expert of the three national parks Yala and Bundala and Lunugamvehera. He will help you to spot the birds and other animals such as crocodiles and elephants. Once you arrive back to the hotels, you can relax for several hours and enjoy your lunch, before starting your longer afternoon safari Departure time at the hotel for the Lunugamvehera 4WD jeep safari, which starts at the park entrance at around 1.30 pm. You will leave the wildlife park at 5.45 or 6.00 pm and arive at zour hotel around 6.30 pm. Day 2 This 4-wheeled jeep safari day equals our Full Day Yala program mentioned above (see Tour Code: SL-YS-01D): 5.00 am start at your hotel in Tissamaharama or Kirinda leaving Yala national park around 5.45 pm return to the hotel around 6.30 pm Special notes: On request, the morning could also be spent in Yala instead of Bundala for the same price. You have to stay at Yala Beach or on the river bank during the midday hours from 12.00 to 2.00 pm, as jeep drives are not permitted in this period. A small cafeteria and standard washroom facilities are available in the beach area. If you like to be among the first 30 jeeps in the often crowded national park of Yala, you must arrive at the park entrance gate at around 4.00 am (leave your hotel around 3.30 am). This requires an extra payment of $ 25 USD in total for the entire group in your jeep. Accommodation is not included in the tour costs. To participate in this 2-days itinerary you have to stay 3 nights in Tissamaharama or Kirinda near Yala national park. In case you like to book your hotel or basic tent camp or high-end glamping facility or tree house or luxury safari retreat with us, please use the contact form to the left and tick the accommodation category you prefer. Payment PolicyDown Payment
Please note we require 20% of the payment on confirmation and the balance 07 days prior to Safari start. Or the full payment can be settled on confirmation. Payment Methods 1. Online payment using personal credit card (Visa/ Master): Log in details will be sent on confirmation with additional 4% card charge 2. Bank Transfer – For international or intranational bank transfer, the sender MUST bear all bank charges. E&OE Invoice Card Charges For online payment 4% will be charged additionally please let us know if you prefer to pay with your credit card. Cancelation Policy: • In case of cancelling after the confirmation 20% will be charged – No Refund • In case of cancelling less than 07 days or No Show 100% will be charged Changing Tour • You can move an existing tour booking prior to 30 days before Safari Start as long as you pay the applicable additional charges. Unless otherwise specified, all bookings, payments, and cancellations are governed by our general terms and conditions. for Our shared tours in yala national park you can leave a review on tripadvisor |
