National Park Tours in Sri Lanka at a glance
- Our pick: Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visit, US$ 120 per person (3h–14h, 4.71★ · 62).
- Best value: Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4, US$ 24 per person (3h–4h, 4.31★ · 26).
- Private option: Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard Safari, US$ 90 per person (10h–12h, 4.68★ · 22).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 24–US$ 120 (median US$ 90).
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
National Park Tours in Sri Lanka
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visit Udawalawe National Park jeep safari with Elephant Transit Home visit, pickup included from your Sri Lankan hotel, experienced driver-guide, entry fees and water. Every day · 19 start times, 02:30 to 15:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (62 reviews) Duration: 3h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard Safari Private Yala safari from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, and 10–12 hours to search for leopards. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.68 (22 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4 Private Udawalawe National Park safari in a 4x4 jeep with Elephant Transit Home visit. See wild elephants, water buffalo, leopards. Hotel pickup included. Every day · 13 start times, 06:00 to 15:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.31 (26 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide Private safari tour of Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka with your own 4x4 jeep and English-speaking guide. Watch for Asian elephants, water buffalo. Every day · 6 start times, 01:30 to 17:30 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per group
Snorkeling at Pigeon Island: Turtles and reef sharks Snorkel Pigeon Island National Park near Trincomalee with gear and boat included: swim among coral reefs, sea turtles and blacktip reef sharks in shallow, calm waters. Every day · No fixed time · From age 7 Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visitOur pickPickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 3h–14h | 4.71★ · 62 | Every day · 19 start times, 02:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4Best valuePickup offered | US$ 24 per person | 3h–4h | 4.31★ · 26 | Every day · 13 start times, 06:00 to 15:30 | English |
| Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard SafariPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 10h–12h | 4.68★ · 22 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with GuidePrivate | US$ 50 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 8.33 per person if 6 go | 12h | 5.00★ · 12 | Every day · 6 start times, 01:30 to 17:30 | English |
| Snorkeling at Pigeon Island: Turtles and reef sharksGroup of up to 10 | US$ 108 per person | 4h | — | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Private Yala Safari Tour from Colombo: Leopard Safari (US$ 90 per person) · Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide (US$ 50 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Snorkeling at Pigeon Island: Turtles and reef sharks (US$ 108 per person)