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Ella to Galle Transfer & Safari: Yala or Udawalawe Jeep TourWake up in Ella, spot elephants and leopards on a real safari, then ride to the coast: hotel pickup, 3-hour jeep tour, and drop-off included.Every day · First departure 03:00, last 13:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.53 (80)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Safari from Ella: Udawalawe wildlife tour with expert trackersSafari tour from Ella to Udawalawe National Park with English-speaking guide, pickup included.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 5.00 (64)8h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Ella to Mirissa with Udawalawe Safari: 4×4 Wildlife DriveEight-hour journey from Ella highlands to southern coast with 3.5–4 hours of 4×4 safari in Udawalawe National Park, led by an experienced tracker.Every day · 03:45, 05:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.50 (46)8hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 65per person
Ella to Yala or Udawalawe Safari Day Tour with PickupStart before dawn from your Ella hotel for a full day of safari in Yala or Udawalawe National Park, spotting elephants, leopards and wildlife from a jeep.Every day · First departure 01:00, last 10:00 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (46)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ella: Elephant HerdsDepart Ella at 11:30 am for an afternoon in Udawalawe National Park. Spot wild elephants, water buffalo and spotted deer across 30,821 hectares with hotel.Every day · 05:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 4.94 (36)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Yala Safari & Shuttle: Leopard Spotting with Coastal Drop-offRide a 4x4 through Yala National Park at dawn or dusk for leopard spotting, starting from Ella and ending at the coast with hotel pickup and drop-off.Every day · 02:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.00 (13)8h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Yala Block 5 safari from Ella: Leopards without the crowdsElla to Yala safari tour with Lunugamvehera National Park drive-through, wildlife expert guidance, breakfast, and transfer to Galle or southern coast towns.Every day · 04:00, 05:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (6)9hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 65per person
Yala National Park Safari: Sri Lankan Leopards & WildlifeEarly-morning 4x4 safari from Ella into Yala National Park with English-speaking driver, spotting leopards.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 16★ 4.33 (3)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
Udawalawe National Park jeep safari from Ella: Wild elephantsHalf-day jeep safari from Ella or Bandarawela into Udawalawe National Park with a three-hour drive, lunch and hotel pickup included.Every day · 06:00 and 09:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (3)8h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
Ella to Yala: Tea Train, Safari & Lipton's SeatFull-day private tour from Bentota through Ella's hill country with a scenic train ride through tea plantations, Yala safari in a 4x4 jeep.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (2)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 87per person
Half-day safari from Ella: Udawalawe elephants & lunchSafari through Udawalawe National Park to see over 250 Asian elephants on a three-hour jeep tour with hotel pickup, lunch and water.Every day · 07:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (1)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 183per person
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✓ 2026-10-25| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella to Galle Transfer & Safari: Yala or Udawalawe Jeep TourOur pick | US$ 40 per person | 8h–10h | 4.53★ · 80 | Every day · First departure 03:00, last 13:00 | English |
| Safari from Ella: Udawalawe wildlife tour with expert trackersTop rated | US$ 110 per person | 8h 30m | 5.00★ · 64 | Every day · 05:30 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ella: Elephant HerdsShortest | US$ 65 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 36 | Every day · 05:00 and 11:30 | English |
| Ella to Mirissa with Udawalawe Safari: 4×4 Wildlife Drive | US$ 65 per person | 8h | 4.50★ · 46 | Every day · 03:45, 05:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Ella to Yala or Udawalawe Safari Day Tour with Pickup | US$ 45 per person | 8h | 5.00★ · 46 | Every day · First departure 01:00, last 10:00 | — |
| Yala Safari & Shuttle: Leopard Spotting with Coastal Drop-off | US$ 40 per person | 8h 30m | 4.00★ · 13 | Every day · 02:30 | English |
| Yala Block 5 safari from Ella: Leopards without the crowds | US$ 65 per person | 9h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 04:00, 05:00 and 11:30 | English |
| Yala National Park Safari: Sri Lankan Leopards & Wildlife | US$ 86 per person | 8h–10h | 4.33★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 05:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park jeep safari from Ella: Wild elephants | US$ 116 per person | 8h–12h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 06:00 and 09:00 | English |
| Ella to Yala: Tea Train, Safari & Lipton's Seat | US$ 87 per person | 8h–10h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:00 | English |
| Half-day safari from Ella: Udawalawe elephants & lunch | US$ 183 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 07:00 | English |
Safaris in Ella at a glance
- Our pick: Ella to Galle Transfer & Safari: Yala or Udawalawe Jeep Tour, US$ 40 (8h–10h, 4.53★ · 80).
- Top rated: Safari from Ella: Udawalawe wildlife tour with expert trackers, US$ 110 (8h 30m, 5.00★ · 64).
- Shortest: Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ella: Elephant Herds, US$ 65 (7h, 4.94★ · 36).
Real price per person across the 11 options: US$ 40–US$ 183 (median US$ 65).
Of the 11 options: 9 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly and 7 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.