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One Day Udawalawe Safari from Galle/Mirissa/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa
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One Day Udawalawe Safari from Galle/Mirissa/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa

By Galle Tours & Travels
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Ages 6-70
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Udawalawe National Parl Entrance Ticket
  • Udawalawe Orphanage Entrance Ticket
  • Private safari jeep with guide
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pickup from any hotel in Galle, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Mirissa area.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 206004P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 206004P1

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        • Galle Tours & Travels
          52
          Galle, Sri Lanka
          Joined in February 2019
        • 561ruslang
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          13-day Sri Lanka trip
          Thank you, guys, for an extremely well-organized and safe 13-day tour across the island. The driver (Asanka is the best!) patiently waited for us at the airport despite our flight being almost 2 hours delayed. The car (mini-van) was clean with working AC and very spacious, allowing us to fit all our 7+ suitcases/bags and still comfortably sleep on our way to Trinco. Asanka consistently helped us throughout our trip - he assisted with fruit sellers, advised on great places to visit, cafes, and restaurants, and was very flexible, accommodating all the little changes we wanted to make to our itinerary. Thank you again for making this trip positively unforgettable!!!
          Written July 22, 2024
        • Getaway293296
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          amazing, best safari to Yala, outstanding!
          everything about this trip was outstanding! on time collection, air con private car, reclining seats so slept when collected at 4am. our driver was incredible. we saw elephants and a leopard as well as many other animals. he knew all the best places to go. this was outstanding value for money and everything you could wish for.
          Written February 22, 2024
        • Keren C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day out.
          The driver arrived in time in an air-conditioned car that was very comfortable. I was able to cater the day to my liking which was great, because I got to spend more time in Galle and skip the places I wasn't interested in. The whole trip was stress free and I felt safe as an solo female driver. Would highly recommend.
          Written January 27, 2024
        • SARAM909
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great service
          Very friendly and professional service. They adapt the tours to what you want. I would definitely recommend them for tours and transfers
          Written January 14, 2024
        • 474alistairc
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Whirlwind Sri Lanka tour
          We stayed at 5 different hotels over 7 nights and Asanka Hettiarachchi picked us up from the airport on day 1. We used him for all our transport requirements after that, as required over the whole week. We were impressed with his punctuality, politeness and knowledge of his country which was really helpful as we’d never visited Sri Lanka before and it was a last minute decision, so not much time to plan! His driving skills were excellent, everything calmly executed through reading the road well, obviously via many years of experience of Sri Lankan road rules, which actually work much better than you’d think, once you understand! Would highly recommend for all the points as above 👍🏻
          Written December 3, 2023
        • Ema2106
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What a lovely day!
          The driver was brilliant! Took me everywhere and very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. Would use them again next time for sure! They even arranged a driver to take me to the airport when asked. Such lovely people.
          Written August 11, 2023
        • 1234salty
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Tour
          Fantastic tour, we saw everything we wanted to in the one day. Guide and service was FANTASTIC!! Highly recommend
          Written July 13, 2023
        • jadh651
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Getaway in Sri Lanka
          The trip was an amazing tour. When requesting for the tour, ask for Thilanka specifically. He is an amazing tour guide. He recommended spectacular places to visit, restaurants with amazing food and view. He also supported largely in all the logistics and got us great deals when shopping. Overall, this tour is highly recommended.
          Written April 27, 2023
        • David B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun tour, great service
          This tour was very nice and fun. The agency was easy to work with and our guide Thilanka was great. He was very nice and helped take photos as well as provide insight on the sites. Most of the sites require additional fees to partake in an activity but the costs are very high. If you do some research beforehand you can help to advise on what sites you’d prefer to see first or are a must for you. I would use this service again when I return to Sri Lanka.
          Written February 25, 2023
        • 871osamak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Infinite stars
          5 star experience Alright everyone. If you are going to Sri Lanka and have not booked this company to guide and show you around then you really missed the best guide experience of your life and adventure! We booked our guide and his driver from this company via our hotel Granbell Colombo. Mahesh is the name of the beloved guide and the drivers name is Saman! You need too book this two guys together to get the ultimate experience! We booked them 4 days and we went through almost 8 cities together. They are well experienced and can a lot of things to offer on the way. And the best thing is that where ever you are in Sri Lanka they’ll come to you! Their service is the best, never ever have we had a guide so good, (and belve me, we’ve been a lot of trips in this world) almost from a fairytale. They will give you the most comfort in your trip, especially if you book the van! It’s big and comfy and you can always tell them if you want to take some pictures of the stunning views of Sri Lanka, or if you totally want to change destination. Not only that, they took us to the moste beautiful places on the south coast and then up in the island. And they always check with you where you want to find a hotel etc. Our second night, me and my wife found som lizards in one of the hotels we booked, and immediately we contacted our guide and searched for a hotel for at least 3h. In the middle of the night! Now tell me, what guide or driver would ever do this? Non! And the next day I realised that I have forgotten my swimming shorts in that hotel and without heisting they brought them back for me the next morning before we even woke up! And then after that story, every single hotel, they went in with me to check if the rooms was good so we could check in! They called every hotel we ent to and we also checked if they where good to sleep in! They even woke up early to book some first class ticket for me and wife, even though it was full booked they managed to get us two tickets for the train ride! And not only do they call the hotels for you, they even called for a souviner shop for us to have extra open on their holy day that is once per month! Every full night! Yes, our guide guided us though it all and I will not soil things for you, you’ve to check by your self’s! And yeah! Ofc they give you the space to enjoy the trip all by yourselfs, they know when to leave you alone and let you guys have your private time, like in restaurants or on the beach, on your journey, on the road trip etc! They are so professional it’s unbelievable! And they helped us, even though they did not have to do it. My wife got an illness and they did everything to find us a pharmacy in the middle of nowhere. And they helpes us to buy the right medicine etc. If you want the journey of your life with the best guides ever, and they know the job well, then this is the company you have to book. You’ll never regret it! And for us now, tanks to our beloved guides Sri Lanka is our number one country in the world! This country is so underrated it’s crazy! This country is the best, and I do not know why I’ve never heard about Sri Lanka before this year! Everyone should visit this extremely beautiful country, and if not, then you have missed everything! Sincerely everyone, and remeber the names Mahesh and Saman
          Written November 12, 2022
        • EndlessTravel69
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful tour of a paradise island
          I travelled with Mahesh and our very experienced driver Saman for four days, visiting the mountainous interior of Sri Lanka. Mahesh was kind, down-to-earth, knowledgeable and flexible. An excellent guide for an excellent experience! What a beautiful country, thank you both.
          Written October 9, 2022
        • Lidia S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent!
          Mahesh is an excellent guide! He has a great knowledge about Sri Lanka and offers interesting tours around the island, gives nice tips about recommended places to see and things to eat. Also if You need any transfer services - he is the right guy to help 🙂
          Written March 13, 2022
        • Mihkel J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Friendly, knowledgeable guide and driver service in the south and all around the island
          We were lucky to meet Mahesh on our way from Galle to Weligama, and his safe driving style and knowledge of the island charmed us instantly. :) He agreed to organize a customized one-day safari to Yala for us, and also a longer trip around the island with one of his drivers, who also made us feel safe on the road and comfortable off the road. Warmly recommended! If you want to learn about local life, but not worry about getting around, just contact the service to see what they can do for you.
          Written February 24, 2022
        • DMDenny
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful two days with Mahesh from Galle Tours and Travels
          We were in Galle for four days, and we were lucky to have Mahesh organize our sightseeing tours. Mahesh is a wonderful guide. He is knowledgeable , easy to understand, and knows the area well. He took us to a couple of places we wouldn't have visited otherwise, like the cinnamon peeling center and the monument to the victims of the tsunami. It was wonderful having him plan the itinerary based on our interests. I would highly recommend his services.
          Written February 13, 2022
        • ashwani_sphinx
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very Reliable and Professional service
          Mahesh from Galle Tours and Travels is a very reliable tour operator. He arranged an outstation Cab for us at a very short notice for our trip from Galle to Kandy and then to Colombo. The driver assigned by him- Asanka was very professional and knowledgable.
          Written January 3, 2022
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        Anjali
        10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        The tour was amazing. We got to choose the exact time we wanted to be picked up - Mahesh and his driver arrived on time, the car was great and the drive was enjoyable. When we got to the park, we saw elephants, deer, crocodiles, various types of birds, monkeys and more. Our driver during the safari was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of info about the animals. We were able to customize the tour and leave at the time we wanted. Absolutely amazing highly recommend!
        Written April 12, 2024
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        Thank you very much for your valuable review and recommendation. It was a pleasure to do the safari with you. There are lot of beautiful places in Sri Lanka. Hope you can visit this beautiful island again and explore new places.
        Written April 13, 2024
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        Georgie Z
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020 • Family
        We had the most wonderful experience with Mahesh and his team. We had a lovely vehicle from Galle to Udawalawa National Park and saw so much wild life with a very experienced safari driver who pointed everything out to us. Would definitely recommend Mahesh for all your trips in and around Galle.
        Written February 8, 2020
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        Thank you very much for appreciating and recommending my service. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful yala national park and our service. There's plenty more to explore in Sri Lanka. Hope you will come back again to enjoy a holiday. Thank you
        Written February 26, 2020
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        M Bradley
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Friends
        Fantastic company with excellent staff who couldnt be more helpful. We did a guided tour of Udawalawa National Park which was brilliant. Thank you!
        Written February 14, 2024
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        Thank you very much for your review. It's our pleasure to give you the best service. Hope to see you again in Sri Lanka to explore more beautiful places.
        Written February 24, 2024
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