Udawalawe National Park: National Park Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See Elephants, US$ 25 per person (4h, 4.97★ · 1,864).
- Top rated: Udawalawe Safari with Private Jeep & Experienced Guide, US$ 25 per person (4h–5h, 5.00★ · 67).
- Best value: Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants, US$ 20 per person (4h, 5.00★ · 156).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 20–US$ 173 (median US$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 13 with live guides in English, 14 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 11 private and 11 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Udawalawe National Park: National Park Tours
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14 options
Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See Elephants Private safari jeep tour through Udawalawe National Park starting at dawn or midday, with a driver-guide and hotel pickup included, spot elephants. Every day · 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (1,864 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants Private half-day jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park with experienced guide and hotel pickup: spot Asian elephant herds in their natural habitat from an open 4x4 vehicle. Every day · 19 start times, 05:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (156 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 20 per person
Udawalawe Safari with Private Jeep & Experienced Guide Private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park with a driver-guide who has 10 years of experience spotting wild elephants, birds and crocodiles. Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 12:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (67 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
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
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ella: Elephant Herds Depart 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 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 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 from Galle with Elephants Drive out of Galle to Udawalawe, where you scout a jeep safari for elephants, crocodiles and birds, with bottled water and a tracker guide beside you. Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Elephant Tour Private safari through Udawalawe National Park with 4x4 vehicle and expert guide. Spot Asian elephants, leopards, and water buffalo. Morning, afternoon, or full-day options. Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.71 (14 reviews) Duration: 4h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per group
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
Udawalawe safari from Tangalle: Private jeep, elephants at dawn Private jeep safari from Tangalle to Udawalawe National Park departing at 4:30 AM, with an English-speaking guide, bottled water and snacks included. Every day · 04:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 16–75 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 5m–30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Safari from Kalutara: Yala or Udawalawe National Park One-day safari tour from Kalutara to Yala or Udawalawe National Park with private air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. Choose which park suits your wildlife priorities. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari Day Trip from Negombo Day trip from Negombo to Udawalawe National Park with hotel pickup, a 4x4 jeep safari, king coconut and water, and a professional driver. Every day · 05:00, 05:30 and 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Udawalawe National Park day tour from Colombo: Wild elephants Day tour from Colombo to Udawalawe National Park with private 4WD jeep, professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and national park fees included. Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 173 per person
Morning Private Safari at Udawalawe National Park: Elephants Private morning safari in Udawalawe National Park with a live English-speaking guide, pickup included, and breakfast. Elephants come close to the vehicle on the man-made lake. Every day · 05:30 · Pickup available · Ages 18–55 Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See ElephantsOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 25 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 1,864 | Every day · 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00 | English, German |
| Udawalawe Safari with Private Jeep & Experienced GuideTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 25 per person | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 67 | Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 12:30 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian ElephantsBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 20 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 156 | Every day · 19 start times, 05:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visitPickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 3h–14h | 4.71★ · 62 | Every day · 19 start times, 02:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ella: Elephant HerdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 36 | Every day · 05:00 and 11:30 | English |
| Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4Pickup offered | US$ 24 per person | 3h–4h | 4.31★ · 26 | Every day · 13 start times, 06:00 to 15:30 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari from Galle with ElephantsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 105 per person | 8h–10h | 5.00★ · 16 | Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Elephant TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 105 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 17.50 per person if 6 go | 4h–14h | 4.71★ · 14 | Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 | 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 |
| Udawalawe safari from Tangalle: Private jeep, elephants at dawnPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 5m–30m | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 04:30 | English |
| Safari from Kalutara: Yala or Udawalawe National ParkPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 10h–12h | 4.67★ only 3 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari Day Trip from NegomboGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 12h–14h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 05:00, 05:30 and 06:00 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari Day Trip from Negombo (US$ 145 per person)