Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari
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Is Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari worth booking?
Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari is a 8-hour experience in Ella, Sri Lanka, from $40 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 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
- Pickup & Drop Service by air conditioned vehicle
- Professional & Expert Driver
- Water Bottle
- 4X4 Jeep for Safari
- King Coconut
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.
What's included
Included
- Pickup & Drop Service by air conditioned vehicle
- Professional & Expert Driver
- Water Bottle
- 4X4 Jeep for Safari
- King Coconut
Not included
- Gratuity For Driver & Guide
- Food & Drinks Other than Specified
- Optional Activities
- National park Entrance
What you'll see and do
Udawalawe Dam
You will be picked up in the early morning and driven to the Udawalawa National park in an air-conditioned vehicle. 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.
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Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
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
Udawalawe National Park
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 not included
Ravana Ella Falls
In the tranquil Sri Lankan town of Ella, the Ravana Falls are without a doubt a stunning cascade that attracts attention. There are several reasons why people visit this waterfall, but the main one is that it is a place where families can join together to have a leisurely dip or swim in the cascade and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
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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
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- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
- Littering & smoking is prohibited inside the vehicle.
- Deposit trash in designated receptacles
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
- How to redeem - Present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
- 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 favourable 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
- What to Bring - Sunscreen, Caps or hats, , Camera, Sunglasses, Mosquito repellent
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $170
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ella.
How much does Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ella usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Ella is not rushed.
Is Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ella, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari?
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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 Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari?
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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 Ella 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 Ella and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari 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 Ella 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 Ella?
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On Outty we rank every Ella experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka, Halpewatte Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka, Discover Ella - Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak & Nine Arch Bridge. 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 Ella?
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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 Ella?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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