South coast

Yala Safari from Galle

Private transfer from Galle or Unawatuna, then a private Yala jeep. We time the drive so you still catch dawn or golden hour inside the park.

  • Galle / Unawatuna pickup
  • Private jeep
  • Morning or afternoon
  • Park fees included

Galle to Yala is roughly 3.5–4.5 hours depending on traffic. Most guests from Galle choose a morning safari with a 2:00 AM pickup, or they sleep one night in Tissamaharama and safari at a sane hour. We can arrange either.

Unawatuna and Galle Fort pickups

We time the van for your hotel in Galle or Unawatuna, not a generic town pin. If you would rather not start at 2:00 AM, say so — an overnight near Tissa plus a 6:00 AM park entry is the kinder version of the same safari.

From-prices below are per person in a private jeep of 6. Park entrance, jeep, taxes, and water are in the quote. $30 deposit online; balance on arrival. Long-distance pickup is extra.

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Four private jeep options

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Safari Time From (USD) Book
Morning 5:30 – 10:30 $57 Book
Extended morning 5:30 – 12:30 $60 Book
Afternoon 13:30 – 18:30 $57 Book
Full day 5:30 – 18:30 $72 Book

Frequently asked questions

Is a same-day Galle–Yala–Galle trip realistic?

It is a 14-hour day. It works for a morning safari if you accept the early start. Overnight near Yala is kinder and raises leopard odds if you add a second drive.

Can you drop us in Mirissa after the safari?

Yes. Tell us the drop-off town when you book. Transfer prices change with the route, not the jeep.

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