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Things To Do & Activities In Hambantota | Thrillophilia.com

About the Activity:

• Delight in an exciting session of jeep safari. Enthrall in this 4 hour long safari that provides you with ample memories to cherish for a lifetime.
• Admire the age old tradition of stilt fishing where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
• Post this visit an ancient temple, Moonstone mine place and cinnamon garden – enjoy the tangy aroma while walking through this spice garden.
• Visit paddy fields and know more about the local rice cultivation, methods.

NOTE: Pick-up and drop from the hotel till the location of the activity.

Difficulty Level: Easy.

Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.

What To Expect

Visiting Yala National Park

This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons. 

Thrilling private Jeep Safari

Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.

Hassle-free round-trip transportation

Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.

Wildlife Guide 

You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods. 

Know Before You Go

Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private

Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle

Pick-up time: 3:30 am

Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm

Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)

Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years

Insider Tips:

• Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems

• Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun

• Enthrall in this delightful bird watching tour that provides you with a blissful and an unparalleled experience.
• Delight in the frequent spotting of various known and rare bird species along Weerawila Lake, Pannagamuwa Lake, Debarawewa Lake, Tissa Lake and Yodha Wewa. 
• This pleasing tour kick-starts at around 05.30 AM and ends at 9.00 AM. Rivet in this amazing experience along with family and friends.
• Relish the jeep safari to the destination early morning with a soothing atmosphere to nurture you beside.

About the Activity:

• Yala National Park lies in the town of Hambantota in Sri Lanka and is one of its most momentous and exciting sights.
• The park is an important site for the migration of more than 197 birds during the months of winter, the most notable amongst them being the flamingo.
• Reach the Yala National park at around 5 AM from where your jungle exploration will start after the lip-smacking breakfast.
• Explore the jungle and witness some of the most beautiful animals during your jungle safari. 
• At around 1 PM, enjoy a lip-smacking lunch and at around 2 PM, start your jeep safari amidst the dense jungle of Bundala National Park.
• Some of the species that you can spot include the hornbill, whistling duck, eurasian coot and many more.
• At around 7 PM, your jeep safari will come to an end and so this amazing and adventurous tour. 

• Indulge in a turtle observation tour in the Rekawa beach and it is an ideal location for turtle watching.
• Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for mealtimes, this is camping in style.
• After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
• Aftermath, get ready for the turtle watching activity and followed by fishing in the near by river.
• Explore the surrounding area on the jeep safari and stroll around to acquaint yourself more about the area. 
• In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
• In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. 
• The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast.