Culture & Coast
Half Day or Full Day (4–7 Hours)
Galle Fort & Unawatuna Coastal Tour
Discover 17th-century Dutch colonial ramparts, maritime history, and golden southern beaches.
Estimated Duration
Full Day (8–10 Hours)
Pickup & Departure
Hikkaduwa / Nearby Hotel Pickup
Transport Type
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle + 4x4 Safari Jeep
Ideal For
Families with Children, Nature Lovers, First-Time Safari Visitors
Tour Highlights
- High probability of seeing large herds of wild elephants up close in their natural habitat.
- Open grassland landscape offering exceptional unobstructed photography opportunities.
- Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home (ETH) during milk-feeding hours (optional).
- Spot water buffaloes, crocodiles, jackals, sambar deer, and hundreds of bird species.
- Scenic drive through the southern province and inland agricultural villages.
Suggested Itinerary (Flexible)
Because this is 100% private transportation, pickup times and stop durations can be customized according to your personal preferences.
06:00 AM / 10:30 AM
Pickup in Hikkaduwa
Your driver picks you up for the trip towards the southern plains.
09:00 AM / 01:30 PM
Arrive at Udawalawe
Optional stop at the Elephant Transit Home to watch orphaned baby elephants being fed.
10:00 AM / 02:30 PM
3-Hour 4x4 Jeep Safari Game Drive
Drive through the reservoir tracks, grasslands, and teak forests with an experienced safari driver.
01:30 PM / 05:30 PM
Lunch & Refreshment Stop
Enjoy delicious local southern cuisine or fresh king coconut at a nearby restaurant.
03:00 PM / 06:00 PM
Scenic Return Drive to Hikkaduwa
Relax in comfort as your driver brings you back to your hotel.
What is Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned car or van transport from Hikkaduwa round-trip
- Expressway tolls, fuel, and parking fees
- Coordination with certified local safari jeep operators
Not Included
- Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets
- Safari Jeep fee (quoted separately based on party size)
- Meals and personal expenses
Destination FAQs
Yes, Udawalawe is about 120 km (approx. 2 to 2.5 hours drive), making it a shorter and more relaxed day trip than Yala, especially for families with kids.
Udawalawe is home to over 500 wild elephants in open plains, making sightings virtually guaranteed on almost every safari.
