Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive
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Is Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive worth booking?
Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive is a 12-hour experience in Galle, Sri Lanka, from $225 per person. It scores 52 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.
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- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $225 per person
Are you interested in doing a Elephant Safari & visiting some popular sightseeing in the hill country on the same day ? So this is most identical excursion for you. Attractions & Activities – • Udawalawe Wild Safari
What you get
About this experience
Are you interested in doing a Elephant Safari & visiting some popular sightseeing in the hill country on the same day ? So this is most identical excursion for you. Attractions & Activities – • Udawalawe Wild Safari • Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe • Rawana Waterfall • Nine Arch Bridge • Little Adams Peak Inclusions: • Private Return Transportation with an Experienced Driver • All Entry Fees • Private Safari Jeep • Lunch Exclusions : • Breakfast • Drinks Key Points • Free Pick-up & Drop-off from Wadduwa, Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Dickwella, Tangalle, Hambantota, Yala, Tissamaharama, Udawalawe, Wellawaya, Ella & nearby areas. This is an All Inclusive Package & No hidden cost applied.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- All Entry Fees
- Private Safari Jeep
- Lunch
- Private Return Transportation with an Experienced Driver
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
Rawana Falls
It is a beautiful falls cascading from a height of almost 100 feet. The falls is named after Ravana, the king of Lanka.
15 minutes here
Nine Arches Bridge
Built at 3100m above sea level, among the craggy peaks of the Central Highlands; the Nine Arches forms a viaduct between the Demodara and Ella Railway stations. Built entirely out of brick, rock and cement; without a single piece of steel; the bridge has stood solid from 1921, its time of creation. According to history, the bridge was built by the locals using such materials; when the construction came to a standstill from the lack of steel caused by World War I. But, in addition to this history; lore abounds the creation of the bridge.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Little Adam's Peak View Point
Little Adam's Peak in Ella, Sri Lanka, is a relatively easy hike offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and tea plantations.
60 minutes here · Admission included
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Unawatuna and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ella and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wellawaya and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Udawalawe and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Tissamaharama, Kataragama and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Yala, Kirinda and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Hambantota, Ambalantota and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ranna and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Tangalle and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Dickwella, Hiriketiya and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Matara and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Mirissa and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Weligama, Midigama and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahangama and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Koggala, Habaraduwa and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Talpe and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Hikkaduwa, Rathgama and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahungalla, Balapitoya, Ambalangoda and nearby areas.
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Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kosgoda and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Beruwala, Aluthgama and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kalutara, Maggona and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa and nearby areas.
Meeting point
Galle
Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Galle and nearby areas.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ella and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wellawaya and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Udawalawe and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Tissamaharama, Kataragama and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Yala, Kirinda and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ranna and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Tangalle and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Dickwella, Hiriketiya and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Matara and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Mirissa and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Weligama, Midigama and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahangama and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Koggala, Habaraduwa and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Talpe and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Hikkaduwa, Rathgama and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahungalla, Balapitoya, Ambalangoda 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 Bentota, Induruwa 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, Maggona and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa and nearby areas.
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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Galle and nearby areas.
Options you can book
From Yala / Tissamaharama
Pick up & Drop off from: Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Yala, Kataragama & Weerawila areas. Starting points: Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka Yala National Park, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Bentota/Beruwala
Pick up & Drop off from: Bentota, Induruwa, Beruwala, Aluthgama & nearby areas. Starting points: Bentota, Sri Lanka Beruwala, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kalutara / Wadduwa
Pick up and drop off from: Kalutara, Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Panadura, Maggona areas. Starting points: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Ahungalla/Kosgoda
Pick up & Drop off from: Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda & nearby areas. Starting points: Ahungalla, Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hikkaduwa/Galle/Unawatuna
Pick up & drop off from: Hikkaduwa, Rathgama, Galle, Unawatuna areas. Starting points: Galle, Sri Lanka Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka Unawatuna, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Ella/Wellawaya
Pick up & Drop off from: Ella, Wellawaya & nearby areas. Starting points: Ella, Sri Lanka Wellawaya, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hambantota
Pick up & Drop off from: Hambantota & Ambalantota areas. Starting point: Hambantota, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Dec 31
Starting point: Wellawaya, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Udawalawe
Pick up & Drop off from: Udawalawe & nearby areas. Starting point: Udawalawa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Weligama /Mirissa/ Matara
Pick up & Drop off from: Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa & Matara areas. Starting points: Matara, Sri Lanka Mirissa, Sri Lanka Weligama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Koggala/Ahangama/Talpe
Pick up & drop off from: Koggala, Ahangama, Talpe & Habaraduwa areas. Starting points: Ahangama, Sri Lanka Koggala, Sri Lanka Talpe, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Dickwella/Tangalle/Ranna
Pick up & Drop off from: Dickwella, Hiriketiya, Tangalle & Ranna areas. Starting points: Dikwella, Sri Lanka Ranna, Sri Lanka Tangalle, 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 travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
- Drop off to the same location as the pick up
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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
- $225 to $300
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Galle.
How much does Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive cost?
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Prices start at $225 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 & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive 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 Galle is not rushed.
Is Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 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 Galle, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive?
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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 & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive 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 Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive?
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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 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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive 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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