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Safaris in Batticaloa

4.9 8 experiences from US$ 30 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All run daily · first departure 03:00, last 15:00 · live guides in 5 languages · most take 5h–11h

Our top 3 of 8 experiences

Gal Oya National Park Safari: Elephant herds year-roundOur pick
from · per personUS$ 30
Day trip to Sigiriya and wildlife safari from PasikudaAlso recommended
from · per personUS$ 150
Minneriya Safari Elephant Gathering from PolonnaruwaAlso recommended
from · per personUS$ 67

Safaris in Batticaloa 8 options

Gal Oya National Park Safari: Elephant herds year-round
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Our pick
Gal Oya National Park Safari: Elephant herds year-roundSafari through Sri Lanka's largest reservoir in a 4WD jeep with an experienced guide, spotting elephant herds and over 150 bird species.Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.67 (3)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Day trip to Sigiriya and wildlife safari from Pasikuda
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Day trip to Sigiriya and wildlife safari from PasikudaDrive from Pasikuda to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, climb 200 meters of ancient palace ruins with a guide.Every day · First departure 04:30, last 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)9h–11hEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Minneriya Safari Elephant Gathering from Polonnaruwa
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Minneriya Safari Elephant Gathering from PolonnaruwaSafari through Minneriya National Park from Polonnaruwa in a private jeep with an English-speaking driver and tracker to spot elephants, leopards and other wildlife.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 5.00 (1)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Anuradhapura Wilpattu Safari: Ancient Ruins & Wildlife
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Anuradhapura Wilpattu Safari: Ancient Ruins & WildlifeFull-day private tour from Pasikudah blending Anuradhapura's UNESCO-listed stupas with a Wilpattu jeep safari tracking leopards and elephants.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
Wilpattu National Park Private Jeep Safari from Pasikudah
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Travelers' pick
Wilpattu National Park Private Jeep Safari from PasikudahPrivate jeep safari from Pasikudah through Sri Lanka's largest national park with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 03:00, last 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
Private Yala National Park Leopard Safari from Pasikudah
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Private Yala National Park Leopard Safari from PasikudahPrivate jeep safari in Yala National Park departing from Pasikudah with hotel pickup, expert English-speaking guide, park entry.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 308per person
Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour: Safari, lunch from Pasikuda
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour: Safari, lunch from PasikudaPasikuda dawn departure reaches Sigiriya Rock Fortress by mid-morning for frescoes and views, then jeep safari in Hurulu Eco Park to spot elephants in dry forests.Every day · 05:00 and 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 1210hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Polonnaruwa and Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Ruins & Wildlife
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Polonnaruwa and Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Ruins & WildlifeCombine Sri Lanka's ancient kingdom and wildlife in one day: explore Polonnaruwa's UNESCO ruins and temples.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 610h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 155per person

All 8 options, side by side

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OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Gal Oya National Park Safari: Elephant herds year-roundOur pick
US$ 30 per person
3h4.67★ only 3 reviewsEvery day · 06:00 and 15:00English
Day trip to Sigiriya and wildlife safari from PasikudaAlso recommended
US$ 150 per person
9h–11h5.00★ only 1 reviewEvery day · First departure 04:30, last 14:00English, German, Spanish +2
Minneriya Safari Elephant Gathering from PolonnaruwaAlso recommended
US$ 67 per person
5h5.00★ only 1 reviewEvery day · First departure 05:30, last 15:00English
Anuradhapura Wilpattu Safari: Ancient Ruins & Wildlife
US$ 240 per person
10h–12h—Every day · First departure 04:00, last 12:30English
Wilpattu National Park Private Jeep Safari from Pasikudah
US$ 280 per person
10h–12h—Every day · First departure 03:00, last 12:30English
Private Yala National Park Leopard Safari from Pasikudah
US$ 308 per person
10h–12h—Every day · First departure 05:00, last 14:00English
Sigiriya Rock Fortress tour: Safari, lunch from Pasikuda
US$ 102 per person
10h—Every day · 05:00 and 05:30English
Polonnaruwa and Hurulu Eco Park Safari: Ruins & Wildlife
US$ 155 per person
10h–12h—Every day · 08:00English

Safaris in Batticaloa at a glance

Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 30–US$ 308 (median US$ 150).

Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 7 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

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