🏞️ Fees for official entrance (2025)/Yala entrance fees
At the gate, Yala charges official entry fees. You have to pay these before you can enter the park. They go to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. (Lepo Safari)
Adults 12 and up from other countries
• Peak season: $25 USD per person
• The off-peak season costs about $20 per person (Lepo Safari)
Kids from other countries (6–12 years)• Highest point: about $15 USD
• Off-peak: about $10 USD (Lepo Safari)
Visitors from SAARC Countries (Adults 12 and Up)
• Peak: about $20 USD
• Off-peak: about $15 USD (Yalalk)
Children in SAARC (ages 6 to 12)• Peak: about $10 USD
• Off-peak: about $8 USD (Yalalk)
People from Sri Lanka
• Local adult: ~Rs. 100–150 (LKR)
• Local child: ~Rs. 50–100 (LKR)
(Local fees remain low compared to foreign rates) (Yalalk)
📌 Additional charges may apply: 15–18% VAT, service fees, and other taxes at purchase. (Lepo Safari)
🎟️ Note: If you stay inside the park (overnight accommodation), the entry ticket cost typically doubles. (Lepo Safari)
🕓 Peak vs Off-Peak Season
• Peak season: Dry months with high wildlife visibility — prices are higher. (Lepo Safari)
• Off-peak season: Rainy or shoulder months — slightly lower ticket rates. (Lepo Safari)
Park closures (e.g., seasonal) can affect ticket availability. Always check before travel. (Arabiers)
🧾 What the entrance fees Ticket Covers
✔️ Access to Yala National Park
✔️ Conservation fees
✔️ Government taxes
❌ Jeep safari cost (separate)
❌ Driver/guide fees
❌ Meals, drinks, or transfers
Jeep safari pricing is extra and varies by operator, duration, and vehicle type. (Exclusive Yala Safari)
💡 Tips for Paying Your Ticket
• Arrive early to avoid ticket queues.
• Have passport/ID ready (required for foreign pricing).
• Confirm whether an operator package includes tickets or if you pay at the gate. (Lankara)
🧠 Quick Summary – Entry Ticket Price (2025)
Visitor Type Peak Season Off-Peak Season
Foreign Adult ~$25 USD ~$20 USD
Foreign Child ~$15 USD ~$10 USD
SAARC Adult ~$20 USD ~$15 USD
SAARC Child ~$10 USD ~$8 USD
Local Adult ~LKR 100–150 ~LKR 100–150
Local Child ~LKR 50–100 ~LKR 50–100
📌 Important Notes
• Prices can vary slightly with government updates.
• Some tour operators bundle tickets with jeep costs — always confirm before booking. (Lankara)
• Rates are in USD/LKR and can shift with exchange rates.
