Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive
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Is Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive worth booking?
Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive is a 12-hour experience in Galle, Sri Lanka, from $175 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $175 per person
Go for a full day safari in Yala National Park to see Leopards, Elephants, Deer, Crocodiles, Bear and many varieties of birds. Doing a Full Day Safari would give higher chance to spot Leopard & Bear than doing a half da
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About this experience
Go for a full day safari in Yala National Park to see Leopards, Elephants, Deer, Crocodiles, Bear and many varieties of birds. Doing a Full Day Safari would give higher chance to spot Leopard & Bear than doing a half day Safari. This trip takes you to deep routes of Yala National Park and it is a good way to see Leopards and suitable for Wildlife photographers and hardcore nature lovers. Picnic Lunch will be served in the Park. This is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM). This is a Private & All Inclusive Package which include private return transportation from many part of the country. Attractions & Activities: • Yala Full Day Safari in a Private Jeep (9-10 Hours) Inclusions • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Return Transportation in a Comfortable Vehicle • Private Safari Jeep with an experienced Safari Driver • Entry Fees • Lunch • Bottled Water Key Points • Pick up between 4am to 5.30am depending the location.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 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.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great value Yala day Safari
Excellent day trip which we booked from UK. Great confirmation via Whats App when booked and also details confirmed day before trip very reassuring. Driver Dinesh couldn't praise enough with his knowledge and keenness to ensure we spotted as much as possible. Plenty of time to enjoy a picnic lunch provided and great value Lots of 4x4 safari jeeps at entrance but once inside park traffic was ok and didn't feel to overcrowded Would definitely use Bentota Travel Mart for other trips as good value and great communication from staff
via Tripadvisor
Excellent!
It was very exciting! We saw elephants and leopards and lot of other animals. Our Guide was great and we had a fantastic day.
via Tripadvisor
Great safari with wonderful guide
Very well-organized safari tour with a friendly guide and a kind, professional driver. We saw many animals and really enjoyed the delicious lunch. A fantastic experience that we would highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
5* Fantastic Yala Safari experience through Bentota Travel Mart
We booked a number of trips through Viatours & Get your Guide, these were routed through the Bentota Travel Mart, as soon as we had booked I was contacted by Sam the tour manager who confirmed the bookings and made us aware of any info we needed & sorted out any additional tickets needed for certain trips. The day before the safari Sam contacted us with details of our collection driver Lahiru who was excellent and arrived early and advised us to pick up the prepacked hotel breakfast. Lahiru dropped us at Tissamaharama where there is a rest stop with washrooms and western style toilets. From here we met our driver and Guide Shashi & transferred to the safari jeep which had plenty of ice cold drinks in the cool box. Journey from Bentota to Tiss took about 2hrs 15 and it was approx 20-30 mins to Yala park entrance where we had an opp to use the rest rooms again before entering the park. Shashi provided a great experience for us and was 100% focused on finding leopards & elephants for us. He spotted so many animals for us along the way and was very knowledgable about the wildlife and bird species that he pointed out & always checked that we`d got the photos we wanted before moving off. We were on the full day package so enjoyed a great lunch that Shashi provided at the rest stop ( the park closes from 12-2 so you get the chance to relax at the rest stop which is on the beach front & is a beautiful spot) In the afternoon the hunt was back on for the leopards and whilst we had seen some at a distance Shashi wanted to make sure that we got to see them close up & he certainly delivered. On our way out towards the end of the day we found the leopard and at one point we were so close I could have reached down and touched it from the Jeep, it then circled around the front of us and layed down in the road about 20 metres behind us. 5 minutes after that a group of elephants crossed the road just in front of us making the perfect end to a great day in Yala. On the way back torrential rain hit, we were dropped off undercover and Lahiru had a large golf umbrella and accompanied us to the rest rooms with it so we wouldnt get wet ( a nice touch). Thanks to Sam( tour mgr) Shashi our guide & safari driver and Lahiru our driver we had a fantastic safari experience and got to see all of the Sri Lankan big 5, with the elephants and the leopards being so close it made it a magical day. Would def reccommend this as a 5* experience. Couple of tips-: 1) Make the use of every rest room you can so you can maximise your time in the park 2) Bring binoculars these really enahance yuor viewing experience and spotting abilities 3) Manage your camera gear a walkabout lens 70-300 may be more usefull, I was shooting a 150-500 which was heavy and made tracking the moving widlife slightly more difficult. Phone gimball or action camera with image stabilisation is great for capturingscenery from the moving jeep 4) Be prepared for a bumpy ride :-)
via Tripadvisor
Adventure of a lifetime 🐘
We had the most incredible day thanks to our fantastic tour guide Nirmal (aka Chooti). He really went above and beyond to ensure we got the very best out of our Yala safari. We felt we were extremely lucky to have Chooti as our tour guide as he was so experienced, knowledge (and funny 🤣). He really did make it an exciting day and we were thrilled to see all that we did. We were a little confused when at 6pm we left the park and all the jeeps went one way and we went another down a track but trusting Chooti we just went with it and ended up at the most beautiful beach at sunset where we were presented with an anniversary cake - wow, was not expecting that! Thank you to all involved for making that happen 🙏 Also a special mention to Pradeep, our driver who picked us up at 0400 and returned us safely at 2130 still smiling. And to Sam at BTM for amazing communication and organization.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Galle.
How much does Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive cost?
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Prices start at $175 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 Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - 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 Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 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 Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - 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 Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - 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 Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive?
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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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - 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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