Sri Lanka Yala National Park leopard
Sri Lanka Yala bee eater
Sri Lanka Yala National Park scenery

Southeast Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is the country’s most visited wilderness reserve.

Home to leopards, elephants and crocodiles, the park’s trails can get crowded during the high season.

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches, to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; Sri Lanka is a destination that truly has it all. Despite having its hard-won stability rocked by occasional political disputes, Sri Lanka's tourism infrastructure is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class...read more

13 days

Southern Sri Lanka experience

Tea, treks and Tangalle’s beaches
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17 days

Nature and wildlife explorer

The best of rural Sri Lanka
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14 days

Slow travel Sri Lanka

Culture, countryside and beaches
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Yala National Park Tours

Highlights of Sri Lanka Luxury Tour

14 day luxury tour visiting the highlights of Sri Lanka

14 daysFrom £3,175
Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History

Sri Lanka Ultimate Honeymoon

15 day Sri Lankan luxury honeymoon tour

15 daysFrom £4,335
Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food

Sri Lanka Wildlife Wonders

21 day tour exploring the national parks of Sri lanka

21 daysFrom £3,800
Tangalle, Yala National Park, Galle, Gal Oya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Bundala National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Luxury, Beach, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food

Treasure Island

23 day Sri Lanka luxury tour

23 daysFrom £4,200
Yala National Park, Kandy, Anuradhapura
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, History, Culinary, Food

Hills and Thrills

11 day privately guided tour across Sri Lanka

11 daysFrom £1,900
Yala National Park, Colombo, Galle
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, History, Culinary, Food

Big Mammals of Sri Lanka

Leopards, Elephants & Whales

17 daysFrom £4,000
Yala National Park, Udawalawe, Mirissa, Negombo
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food

Yala National Park Travel Companies

Yonder

Tailor-made luxury holidays to Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual

Experience Travel Group

Immersive Holidays That Give Back
Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary

Bespoke India Travel

Making India incredible!
South Asia
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine

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