
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 84 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa worth booking?
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa is a 10-hour experience in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, from $115 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 84 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (84)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $115 per person
Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for the tourists who stay in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Maggona, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Rathgama areas and free pick-up & drop-off are included from these areas. 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. This is one of the popular day excursions in Sri Lanka. Attractions & Activities: • Enjoy Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari (3 Hours) • Visit Elephant Transit Home (ETH) Inclusions: • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation with Experienced Driver-Guide • All Entry Fees • Private Safari Jeep • Lunch • Mineral Water Exclusions: • Drinks • Tips Key Points: • Tour Starts from pick-up points at 4am, 7am & 10.30am. This is a Private All Inclusive package & No hidden cost applied.
What you get
About this experience
Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for the tourists who stay in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Maggona, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Rathgama areas and free pick-up & drop-off are included from these areas. 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. This is one of the popular day excursions in Sri Lanka. Attractions & Activities: • Enjoy Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari (3 Hours) • Visit Elephant Transit Home (ETH) Inclusions: • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation with Experienced Driver-Guide • All Entry Fees • Private Safari Jeep • Lunch • Mineral Water Exclusions: • Drinks • Tips Key Points: • Tour Starts from pick-up points at 4am, 7am & 10.30am. This is a Private All Inclusive package & No hidden cost applied.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees
- Private Safari Jeep
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Lunch
- Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver-Guide
- National Park Entry Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
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
Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Rathgama and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Hikkaduwa and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ambalangoda and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Balapitiya and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahungalla and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kosgoda and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Beruwala, Aluthgama and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kalutara, Payagala, Maggona and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Waskaduwa and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wadduwa and nearby areas.
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Kalutara
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa and nearby areas.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ambalangoda and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahungalla and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kosgoda and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Beruwala, Aluthgama and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kalutara, Payagala, Maggona and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wadduwa and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa and nearby areas.
Options you can book
Pick up from Udawalawe
Pickup included
From Hikkaduwa / Rathgama
Pickup & drop off from: Hikkaduwa, Rathgama & nearby areas. Starting points: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka Rathgama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Bentota /Beruwala
Pickup & drop off from: Bentota, Induruwa, Beruwala, Aluthgama & nearby areas Starting points: Bentota, Sri Lanka Beruwala, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Ahungalla/Kosgoda
Pickup & drop off from: Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda & nearby areas Starting points: Ahungalla, Sri Lanka Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka Balapitiya, Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kalutara/ Wadduwa
Pickup & drop off from: Kalutara, Wadduwa, Panadura, Waskaduwa, Maggona, Payagala & nearby areas Starting points: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka 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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 84 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
5 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
84 verified traveler reviews for Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch - All Inclusive
We used this company for Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch - All Inclusive. What a day our driver lahiru was very punctual and was waiting to pick us up 15 mins before due. Very safe driver. The trip it's self was excellent just the 2 of us in the safari jeep you don't have share a jeep the amount animals we seen was insane. Elephants walking no more than 4 feet away. Lunch was very tasty nice little buffet in a restaurant and the elephant transit sanctuary and feeding was great. Can not recommend this trip enough. Outstanding service
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience trying to spot wildlife
We chose the private tour with Bentota Travel Mart.This meant we were picked up by Dinesh at our hotel at 4.15am ,with no other passengers involved.We,arrived at Udawalawe by 6.00am,where we were transferred to a jeep with an experienced driver/ guide.Great morning out (6.00 till 10.00am)seeing many animals on the way.no big herds of elephants ,but this is not a zoo so the herd can travel vast areas .we were lucky enough to see quite a few individuals though. After the tour we visited the baby elephant orphanage and then had lunch.we arrived back at our hotel for about 2 .30pm. Another early start but well worth it.! I just have to say that I have heard of lots of jeeps descending on the park.on our visit this was not the case,.
via Tripadvisor
Must do experience
Incredible experience. Very cool safari with countless elephant sightings.
via Tripadvisor
Uderwala safari day trip from Bentota
We chose to do the early start for this trip... A comfortable drive we excellent driver Dinesh. We arrived at the safari for sunrise and saw elephants croadiles painted storks a golden jackal and lots of colourful birds safari guide was very knowledgeable and was quick to point things out to us... After we went on to the elephant transit home. We arrived on time for the feeding of the elephants and they are doing a great job preparing the animals to go back to the wild. Bentota travel mart did a great job.. All ran perfectly to time and with no rush or stress. Great company we will definitely use again
via Tripadvisor
Amazing wonderful experience
Amazing experience, driver was very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. Saw 10 elephants, crocodile “, 2 eagles, plenty of water buffaloes and some exotic birds and some monkeys. Didn’t see any leopards but that did not affect our amazing experience. Totally recommend this trip
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $115 to $370
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 29
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Bentota Travel Mart, who run 23 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.6.
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Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kalutara.
How much does Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa cost?
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Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kalutara 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 DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Kalutara is not rushed.
Is Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 84 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kalutara, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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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 DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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Around 29 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 Kalutara 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 Kalutara and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa 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 Kalutara 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 Kalutara?
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On Outty we rank every Kalutara experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter), Airport Transfer Service (Private) to Kalutara/Wadduwa, Discover Sri Lanka on an 8 Day Private Tour with Scenic Transfer. 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 Kalutara?
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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 Kalutara?
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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.
What is included in Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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Included: Bottled water; Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees; Private Safari Jeep; Pick-up & Drop-off; and Lunch. Not included: Gratuities; and Drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 776 listed pickup locations in and around Kalutara. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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Across 84 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa?
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There are 5 options to choose from, including Pick up from Udawalawe, From Hikkaduwa / Rathgama, From Bentota /Beruwala, From Ahungalla/Kosgoda. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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