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 (10–12 Hours)
Pickup & Departure
Hikkaduwa / Nearby Hotel Pickup
Transport Type
Private Car/Van to Yala + 4x4 Safari Jeep at Park
Ideal For
Wildlife Enthusiasts, Photographers, Adventure Travelers
Tour Highlights
- Visit the park renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
- Exciting 3.5 to 4-hour open-top 4x4 safari jeep ride through varied wilderness terrains.
- Spot Asian elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boars, and sloth bears.
- Spectacular birdwatching with hornbills, peacocks, eagles, and migratory water birds.
- Comfortable private highway transfer from Hikkaduwa via the Southern Expressway.
Suggested Itinerary (Flexible)
Because this is 100% private transportation, pickup times and stop durations can be customized according to your personal preferences.
04:30 AM / 09:30 AM
Early Morning or Midday Pickup
Choose between the popular morning safari or afternoon safari session.
07:30 AM / 12:30 PM
Highway Drive to Tissamaharama / Yala
Fast and smooth travel via the Southern Expressway through southern greenery.
08:30 AM / 01:30 PM
Transfer to 4x4 Open Safari Jeep
Board your dedicated 4x4 jeep with a licensed wildlife tracker.
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Afternoon Safari Game Drive
Explore Block 1 trails, waterholes, and coastal tracks during prime animal active hours.
06:15 PM
Return to Private Taxi
Meet your private driver for a relaxing evening return journey.
09:00 PM
Arrive in Hikkaduwa
Direct drop-off at your hotel doorstep.
What is Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Private round-trip road transfer in air-conditioned car or passenger van
- Highway tolls, fuel, and driver expenses
- Coordinated booking with reputable local 4x4 safari jeep operators
Not Included
- Yala National Park entrance tickets (paid directly at the wildlife counter)
- 4x4 Safari jeep rental fee (quoted separately based on group size)
- Meals and refreshments
Destination FAQs
Both offer excellent wildlife opportunities. Afternoon safaris (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) are very popular as animals head to waterholes before dusk, avoiding an ultra-early 4:30 AM wake-up.
Via the Southern Expressway, the drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way.
