Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the second largest national park in the country and the number-one most visited. Its immense area, nearly 400 square miles, and is designation as a wildlife preserve make it one of the country's foremost destinations for safaris. Extending far inland from Sri Lanka's southeast coast, Remote Lands recommends accessing Yala from nearby Tangalle.

Experiences

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Ancient Ruins

Once a center of learning that hosted 12,000 monks, Situlpahuwa Rock Temple has been reinvented and rebuilt, and is now a place where pilgrimages are carried out. Nearby is the Magul Maha Vihara, a Buddhist cave complex that dates back to the time of Christ.

Yala National Park Safari

Yala is the second largest national park in the country and the number-one most visited. The park is home to more than 40 species of mammals, perhaps most notably, one of the highest concentrations of leopards, which are rarely seen, in the world. Other creatures you may spot include elephants, different monkey species, peacocks, and a wide range of birds such as parakeets, blue-faced Malkoha birds, black-headed Ibises, painted storks, grey herons, and white-throated Kingfishers.

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Yala National Park Itineraries

A Walk on the Wild Side in Sri Lanka

Get back to nature with this comprehensive tour of Sri Lanka’s finest – and most beautiful – natural sights. From low-lying rainforest to rolling tea terraces, national parks to coastal villages, this eight-day excursion will highlight the best of Sri Lanka’s incredible and varied wilderness.

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,300
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An Unforgettable Honeymoon: Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Qatar

Get away on an exciting honeymoon to the magical destinations of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Qatar. From lush tea plantations and wildlife safaris on the island of Sri Lanka to idyllic days on white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Maldives to Qatar’s unique landscape of heady traditional culture fused with modern metropolis. This 15-day journey promises romance, relaxation, and a dose of adventure.

Duration
15 days / 14 nights
Price Per Person
From $19,500
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Historic Sri Lanka Odyssey

Step back in time without leaving any luxury behind on this 14-day journey through Sri Lanka’s most important heritage sites. Picnic atop an ancient rock fortress, take an exciting safari through Yala National Park and visit the revered UNESCO site, Anuradhapura. This adventure offers insight into ancient cultures.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $13,100
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Into the Wild: National Parks of Sri Lanka

Experience Sri Lanka’s natural beauty on this luxurious 17-day adventure. Observe wild elephant herds in their natural habitat, trek in the lush Sinharaja Rainforest, explore multiple UNESCO sites, hike through an ancient monastery and still have plenty of time to unwind by the turquoise sea in stunning Galle.

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $15,900
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Natural Beauties and Historic Wonders: a Sri Lankan honeymoon

Spend an unforgettable 10 days touring the beautiful island of Sri Lanka for a romantic honeymoon filled with stunning sights and spectacular scenery. From ancient ruins to whale-infested waters, this trip is packed with treasures that will guarantee your newlywed life starts in style.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Price Per Person
From $10,600
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Wildlife Exploration in Sri Lanka and Abu Dhabi

This 14-day itinerary is a wildlife adventure for the whole family, from the plains and coastlines of Sri Lanka to the open grasslands of Abu Dhabi's Sir Bani Yas island. Discover rich cultural heritage and unwind at luxurious hotels while getting up close and personal with the flora and fauna of these two completely different and fascinating countries.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $23,200
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Chena Huts
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Chena Huts

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Set right on the coast in southern Sri Lanka, Chena Huts occupy seven acres of the rainforest and dunes beyond Yala National Park, so its 14 cabins are surrounded by unspoilt beauty and natural wonders. With the ocean on one side and the country’s oldest natural reserve on the other, to stay here is to utterly escape into nature. In thatched huts with private pools, guests will find a little oasis of comfort and convenience, where crisp bed linens and...
Leopard Trails
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Leopard Trails

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Returning to the golden era of colonial British safari explorers, Leopard Trails offers the jungle experience in comfort and luxury, as the intrepid adventurers of the 1800s enjoyed it. Romantic and elegant, their tented camps are located in two of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful national parks, Yala and Wilpattu. While the former is famed for its roaming leopards, the latter draws nature enthusiasts for its populations of deer, sloths, bears, elephants and a solid contingent of leopards of its own....
Wild Coast Tented Lodge Yala
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge Yala

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Adjacent the world famous Yala National Park that is home to a dense population of leopards lies the Wild Coast Tented Lodge Yala, overlooking the shimmering blue waters of the Indian Ocean. A consortium of Dutch, English and Sri Lankan designers devised the the resort's man-made structures that seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape. The premises 28 tents form the shape of a leopard's paw print when seen from above. The room's interiors fuse colonial expedition chic with contemporary design...

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