
Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo
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Is Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo worth booking?
Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo is a 12-hour experience in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from $145 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $145 per person
Take a wildlife excursion that is friendly to nature on this day. You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Udawalawe National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. While on the way to Safari, keep an eye out
What you get
About this experience
Take a wildlife excursion that is friendly to nature on this day. You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Udawalawe National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. While on the way to Safari, keep an eye out for neighbourhood stores, paddy fields, tall trees, and locals going about their everyday routine. If you need to rest, do so; our specialists will take you where you need to go without interruption. Try several seasonal fruits and a king coconut to keep you cool. Jeep safari tour through rugged terrain in Wilderness National Park, looking for native sloth bears, foxes, mongooses, native birds, snakes, and other creatures inside the forest. After an unforgettable day, you'll drive back to your accommodations. • See the thriving elephant population of Udawalawa National Park • See an array of exotic birds and other creatures • Feel the thrill of a wildlife jeep safari • Enjoy Sri Lankan lunch at one of the restaurant of Udawalawa
What's included
Included
- king coconut
- Professional & Expert Driver
- Water Bottle
- 4X4 Jeep for Safari
- Pickup & Drop Service
Not included
- Gratuity For Driver & Guide
- Food & Drinks Other than Specified
- Optional Activities
- National park entrance tickets
What you'll see and do
- Udawalawe Trails is the ideal option for you if you're looking for the ultimate Sri Lankan safari experience in the utmost comfort of "Collect only memories, Leave only footsteps." Allow the Team to lead you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won't soon forget as you sit back and enjoy. Listen to the exotically tropical owl's evocative cry, listen to the splashing of the elephants in the adjacent lakes and streams.
Pass by without stopping
commonly known as elephant transit home, ETH, orphaned elephants are kept only until they are big enough to be rehabilitated and sent back into the wild. Currently, there are 44 orphaned elephants at the ETH and Dr. Vijitha Perera, the dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Wildlife and Conservation (DWC), who is in-charge of the ETH has his hands full, looking after the youngsters.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Keeping Company to the herds of elephants, the main attraction of the park are the Water Buffalo, Wild boar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, s the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers. Sighting a Leopard and other smaller cats like Fishing cat & Jungle cat would be a bonus, growling in the dark. You will genuinely enter a state of natural joy if you absorb the sights and sounds of nature.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, ta, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Littering & smoking is prohibited inside the vehicle.
- Deposit trash in designated receptacles
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
- The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
- We recommend all customers carry the Vaccination card while traveling (Digitally or Physically)
- Pickup will be commenced prior to start the tour time; you must contact us to verify your exact pickup time.
- What to Bring - Sunscreen, Caps or hats, , Camera, Sunglasses, Mosquito repellent
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Trip delivered on everything
Overall well done in terms of experience and the tour company. My tour was slightly shorter than 3 hours as we saw plenty of elephants all over. That’s most of the experience but there were spotted deer and buffalo. The buffalo were actually amazing and otherworldly. I like this trip because you’re pretty much likely to see what you came for (elephants). My only warning with this trip is really ask yourself if the travel is worth it. It’s going to be 8 hours of driving. Fortunately, I slept for most of it but if I had more than a weekend in Sri Lanka, I would have definitely stayed the night / tried to move piggy back that into more travels. So to summarize: Tour company: 5/5 Tour: 5/5 Driver: 5/5 Worth the 8 hour drive?: Subjective (know your opportunity costs)
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Day Excursion to Udawalawe National Park from Negombo. We’re glad to hear you had a wonderful wildlife experience, especially with the elephants, deer, and buffalo. It’s true that the long drive makes this a full-day adventure, and we appreciate your thoughtful note for future travelers to consider combining it with an overnight stay or a longer trip. We’re delighted you still enjoyed the safari and the sightings, and we’d love to welcome you again for a more relaxed multi-day journey through Sri Lanka!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $145 to $300
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Negombo.
How much does Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo cost?
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Prices start at $145 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Negombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Negombo is not rushed.
Is Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Negombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Negombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Negombo and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Excursions To Udawalawe National Park From Negombo start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Negombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Negombo?
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On Outty we rank every Negombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka, Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (10 Days), Highly recommended multi day tour in Sri Lanka. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Negombo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Negombo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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