Private Tour from Hiriketiya to Ella with Yala Safari
Start your adventure with a midday pickup from Hiriketiya at 12:00 PM and journey inland toward Yala National Park. Travel through the lush southern countryside, passing rustic villages, paddy fields, and local life that showcase Sri Lanka’s rural charm. Arriving around 2:30 PM, begin a thrilling four-hour safari led by an experienced driver. Explore Yala’s diverse terrain, from open scrublands to dense forest patches and coastal lagoons, while spotting incredible wildlife such as leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and a variety of colorful bird species. After the safari, continue your scenic drive toward Ella, ascending gradually into the cooler highlands. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of hills, misty landscapes, and endless tea plantations. Arrive in Ella around 7:00 PM, completing a full-day journey that blends beach, wildlife, and mountain experiences into one unforgettable adventure.
- Location: Galle, Sri Lanka
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Wildlife: birds, mammals
This trip is operated by a local operator and is booked and paid for on Viator, not on Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell it, and the dates, prices, inclusions and cancellation terms are set by the operator and shown on Viator. The booking link on this page is the referral link of an affiliated travel advisor who is the founder of Your Naturalist, and that advisor is paid a commission on bookings made through it. Your Naturalist is not paid a commission on this trip.