Yala National Park -Wildlife Safari

Yala National Park

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Highlights

Go on a safari at the Yala National Park

WItness a variety of wildlife and bird species

Explore Galle Dutch Fort and a Spice Garden

Offer your prayers at the Gangaramaya Temple

Participate in fun-filled game drive sessions

Yala National Park, Colombo

sightseeing, Jeep Safari, Wildlife

Group Tour

3 Days

Easy

English

Description

Sign up for an exciting venture into the wild and be stunned by the majesty of nature at the Yala National Park, home to the country’s most popular wildlife and bird sanctuary. Go on exciting jungle safaris to explore shipwrecks and experience the rich culture and history of the diverse land of Sri Lanka. Also, visit Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Dutch Fort and a Spice Garden.

Itinerary

Day 1- Colombo - Yala
- Connect with the tour guide at the airport or in any hotel in Sri Lanka to start to travel to Yala.
- En-route visit Madu Ganga, Galle Dutch Fort and a spice garden.
- Then, go to Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda Moon center point in Sri Lanka.
- Next, explore the Castle farm in Ahungalla and the mask factory in Ambalangoda.
Overnight stay at Yala Hotel.
Day 3- Yala National Park
- Early morning, leave to Yala for a full-day Yala National Park game drive.
- In the evening, visit a Hindu Temple.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3- Yala - Colombo
- After breakfast, transfer to the Colombo airport or Colombo hotel into Colombo hotel.
- If time allows, visit Gangaramaya Temple (Water Lake Temple).
Tour ends.

What's Included

Accommodation for 02 Nights (in different cities as per the itinerary) star hotels accommodation

Guide service English speaking guide who will also act as your driver

We offer expert site guides Reliable, Experienced and friendly with excellent knowledge about nature, ancient archaeological and cultural sites

On day to day basis, monitoring and communicating with drivers and guests for smooth operation

BB meal plans in the hotels which you will be spending the night in. and snacks are not included

Safety, Quality and Customer Satisfaction Experience driver & Luxury van, Car, a bus with A/C

Free Entrance Spice Garden / Gem Museum / Wood Carving center / Tea Factory & Plantation

What's Excluded

Tickets for various activities

Medical and insurance tickets to gardens

The orphanage, boat rides, Safaris, massage, laundry, trips mini bar, shopping lists etc

Any phone calls made locally or internationally. If you prefer to call us, it will be free of charge, and for others, the hotel will charge

Price list for entrance tickets per 1 person (does not include in the tour cost)

Know Before You Go

We will follow Covid-19 Rules & regulation guidelines WHO & Tourist Board protect our Client and country. Travel is a vital part of the human experience. It expands our understanding of people and cultures exponentially. Re-establishing confidence in tourism is crucial for the Industry, the destinations and communities visited, and the travelling public.

With global recognition, Sri Lanka has gained by effectively managing and controlling the spread of the COVID-19 within the country, potential travellers and tour groups have already inquired regarding travel into the country. While welcoming such gestures of good faith by tourists, Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd, realizes the importance of implementing planned, organized and well-structured health protocols when resuming tourism in the country, so as to ensure the safety and good health of all guests, industry stakeholders and the general public.

PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES

Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking.

Before entering Hotel we will be Need to get the required Covid -19 Vaccines Reports

The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times.

Ensure all tourists wear face masks and maintain the safe 1.5-meter distance at all times.

The driver / Tour Leader should wear face masks and gloves when interacting with passengers.

Travellers are requested to sanitize hands frequently during the tour and site visits; further they should wash hands with soap and running water at the end of each site visit.

Personal protection equipment is available in the vehicle, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes available for passengers when needed.

All outside Country visitors Pre-departure Covid-19 PCR testing

A negative PCR test is required prior to boarding your flight and on arrival in Sri Lanka. The test should be no older than 72 hours prior to boarding.

Madu Ganga, is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River and Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries

Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines.Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone

Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.

Ambalangoda Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise in mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum in Sri Lanka.

AhungallaTurtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season.

Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.

A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus) Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.

During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles.Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground.

Meeting Point

Colombo International Airport (CMB), Arrival Terminal, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Day 1- Colombo - Yala

Day 3- Yala National Park

Day 3- Yala - Colombo

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