Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella
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Is Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella worth booking?
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella is a 7-hour experience in Galle, Sri Lanka, from $180 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (11)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $180 per person
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists who are looking to experience Yala wild Safari from South Coast Region and get dropped off at Ella or Wellawaya at the end. If anyone is
What you get
About this experience
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists who are looking to experience Yala wild Safari from South Coast Region and get dropped off at Ella or Wellawaya at the end. If anyone is looking to explore wild safari with witnessing large group of Elephants & various kind of animals, then Udawalawe National Park is the most identical place for that. Inclusions • Private Transportation with Experienced Driver-Guide • Private Safari Session (3-3.5 Hours) • Visit Elephant Transit Home • All Entry Fees • Lunch Exclusions: * Drinks * Other Expenses & Tips Key Points • This is a Private & All Inclusive Package. • Pick up options available from following locations * Tissamharama, Yala, Udawalawe, Arugam Bay * Hambantota, Tangalle, Dikwella * Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, Koggala, Talpe * Unawatuna, Galle, Hikkaduwa * Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Bentota, Beruwala * Kalutara, Wadduwa. • Drop off to Ella & Wellawaya or nearby.
What's included
Included
- Private Safari Jeep (3-3.5 Hours)
- Bottled water
- Pick up & Drop off
- Private Transportation with Experienced Driver-Guide
- Lunch
- National Park Entry Fees
- Transit Home Entry Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Breakfast
What you'll see and do
Udawalawe National Park
Framed by soaring highlands on its northern boundary, the Udawalawe National Park is one of the world's best places to see wild elephants. Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it's also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
The Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home is a facility within Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka that was established in 1995 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Its primary objective is to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release back into the wild.
30 minutes here · Admission included
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Arugam Bay and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Udawalawe and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Kataragama and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Tissamahrama, Kirinda, Yala and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Weerawila and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Hambantota, Ambalantota and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Ranna and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Tangalle and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Dickwella, Hiriketiya and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Matara and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Mirissa and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Weligama, Midigama and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Ahangama, Habaraduwa and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Koggala and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Unawatuna, Talpe and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Galle and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Hikkaduwa, Rathgama and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Kosgoda and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Kalutara, Maggona and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Kalutara, Maggona and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up from any hotels in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa and drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas at the of the excursion.
Ends at
Drop off to Ella, Wellawaya or nearby areas at the of the excursion.
Options you can book
From Arugam Bay
Pick up from : Arugam Bay and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting point: Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Udawalawe
....Pick up from: Udawalawe and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting point: Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Tangalle/Dickwella/Ranna
.. Pick up from: Tangalle, Ranna, Dickwella, Hiriketiya and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting points: Dikwella, Sri Lanka Ranna, Sri Lanka Tangalle, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Wadduwa /Kalutara
Pick up from... Pickup included
From Tissamaharama/Yala
Pick up. from: Tissamahara, Yala, Kirinda, Kataragama and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting points: Kataragama, Sri Lanka Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
31 Dec
Pickup included
From Bentota/Beruwala
Pick up from.: Bentota, Induruwa, Beruwala, Aluthgama and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Pickup included
From Ahangama/Koggala/Talpe
Pick up .from: Ahangama, Koggala, Habaraduwa, Talpe and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting points: Ahangama, Sri Lanka Koggala, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Weligama/Mirissa/Matara
. Pick up from: Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa, Matara and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting points: Matara, Sri Lanka Mirissa, Sri Lanka Weligama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hambantota / Weerawila
... Pick up from : Hambantota, Ambalantota, Weerawila and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting points: Hambantota, Sri Lanka Weerawila, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hikkaduwa/Galle/Unawatuna
Pick up from....: Hikkaduwa, Rathgama, Galle, Unawatuna and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Starting point: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Ahungalla / Kosgoda
Pick up from..: Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda and drop off at Ella, Wellawaya areas after the Safari. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bentota Travel Mart
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
- This is a private excursion.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ask for Rumesh & Sujith - when booking
Truly magical experience with our wonderful Lwas Guide Rumesh and oor Safari Driver Sujith Rumesh was the perfect Hist and Guide to Sti Lanka. , a highly articulate and knowledgeable , skilled gentleman, who was not only welcoming but also charming He picked us up at the Cruise Terminal and took us on a very scenic route, described to perfection by him. He organised the transfer over to Sujith - our Safari driver His eagle eyes and knowledge of the park was outstanding/ A truly memorable day , with wonderful guides I would recommend the trip, and suggest that you ask for Rumesh and Sujith - they are Fantastic.
via Tripadvisor
Great experiience
This was a great experience, well organised and we had a truly great day. Seeing the wild life up close in their natural environment was amazing. Viator and HTM were very good from the initial booking right through to returning us to the ship.
via Viator
Good safari from port
Prompt port pick up and drive to the national park with a nice lunch stop at Niwahana before the 4 hour jeep safari ride in the national park. Van driver made a few stops to point out interesting sites along the way.
via Viator
Beyond fantastic
We had an excellent tour guide, saw many many animals, especially elephants, peacocks, monkeys, crocodile, various lizards, and birds, and I’m sure there’s more oh yes, and mongoose. Lunch was great.
via Viator
Very well organized tour.
We did our day trip in December 2023. We were cruising at that time and were picked up from the port. Everything was organized very well. The cars were waiting for us in the designated area and were easy to find. The car was clean, the driver was very polite, Delicious lunch was provided as well as bottled water. We saw a lot of elephants and many different birds. This tour is highly recommended.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $180 to $250
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Galle.
How much does Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella cost?
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Prices start at $180 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Galle usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Galle is not rushed.
Is Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Galle, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella?
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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 Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella?
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Around 4 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 Galle 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 Galle and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella 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 Galle 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 Galle?
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On Outty we rank every Galle experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full day / Half Day WildlifeAdventure in Yala-National-Park, Special leopard & Elephants safari - Yala - 04.30 am to 11.30 am, Sea waves sri lankan cooking class. 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 Galle?
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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 Galle?
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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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