Hikkaduwa Tours
Yala National Park safari from Hikkaduwa
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Yala National Park safari from Hikkaduwa

By Sameera Tours
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You will first meet the Sameera Tours driver and proceed to Yala National Park. We met your safari guide at the gate entrance to the park. For the morning half-day tour, your Yala Safari commences at 6:00 a.m. while the afternoon run begins at 2.30 p.m. After entering the National Park with your guide in a jeep, keep an eye out for leopards and sloth bears, besides other mammals and several species of birds which have made their homes in this sanctuary. The guide will explain about the Park’s various interesting attributes as you discover, become more aware and enjoy the flora and fauna of Yala. You will be taken through most of the Yala National Park, covering the wetlands, grasslands, forest patches, etc. We will make longer stops at certain watering holes for those quiet photography opportunities. Finishing the Safari, either around 11 a.m. or around 6 p.m., you will be dropped at your hotel in Hikkaduwa. .
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Ages 12-90
Duration: 24h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transfer by A/C car or van
What's not included
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Anything NOT mentioned under Inclusions
  • Safari jeep and driver


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Pickup details
  • We pick up from any hotel in Hikkaduwa
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: 193691P7

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • 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: 193691P7

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      • Sameera Tours
        41
        Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
        Joined in December 2018
      • kevinoL7778IO
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Safe, patient, flexible, secure & fun...perfect!
        PRIVATE/SMALL GROUPS TOUR DRIVER: During our month long trip with Sameera, we circumnavigated the Isle of Sri Lanka. Sameera subtly organized the Hotels, Safaris and the assorted day trips we enjoyed. Sameera is an excellent person, a compassionate professional guide. He is also a very conscientious individual, and his concern is expressed in his daily work/driving, and simply the way he treats every person that he meets. We always felt safe and comfortable during our travels with Sameera. We are both keen photographers, and Sameera was always accommodating whenever asked to stop for a picture. A trip of this kind, without someone as knowledgeable as Sameera, would be very difficult to organize. He arranged the Blue Train, Temple visits, the Safaris, and Hotels, making our arrivals and check-ins seamless...Such a relief when traveling! We started our tour in Columbo, then visited Sri Villas in Induruwa. Galle' was our next destination, where we were wowed by the culture and history, the Fort itself and the vast array of retail outlets and restaurants. During our trip, we discussed differing Hotels, Safaris etc. and Sameera was extremely valuable pointing us in the right direction. At each tour destination, Sameera always had the best guides waiting for us; and at tours end was ready to pick us up for the next adventure. After Galle', we went on Safari, then drove north to Ella where we caught the Blue train to Nuwera Elia. Habanera was next with all the local historic wonders, Sigeria, Polunera, to name but a few. Finally we were dropped off at Columbo Airport, thrilled with the experience but sad to leave such a wondrous country so full of warm and hospitable people. Sameera was a wonderful guide, driver, travel organizer and a really good person. We would highly recommend Sameera to anyone interested in traveling around Sri Lanka. CONTACT: SAMEERA WICKRAMANAYAKE Ph:+94-771733262 ADDRESS: HABAKKALA, MAHA INDURUWA, SRI LANKA.
        Written April 29, 2023
      • OksanaGermanova
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good service. I recommend
        We loved the service. It was accurate, quick and with a good communication. The cars were spacy and comfortable.
        Written April 5, 2022
      • Gsmkidz
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good and friendly transport
        Pathum was a nice and friendly. Clean car and a good price. We visited some nice places while transport Thank you!
        Written March 26, 2022
      • Kajal1598
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unswerving & Warm Service
        Our complete Srikanka trip was managed by Sameera; right from pick up from Colombo Airport to Kandy, Nuwaraeliya, Galle and Mirissa. Sameer is an excellent host who ensured that we visit as many places of interest in the timespan of 6 days.
        Written December 22, 2021
      • Sandeep v
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Booked vehicle for City transfer from hikkaduwa to colombo
        Nice van has been provided for 5 people. Driving is also professional and neat. Pricing is reasonable.
        Written February 9, 2020
      • ahskdnrnkebr
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent taxi service
        We hired this taxi company for several journeys during our stay in Sri Lanka and they were punctual and reliable each time. Very nice, comfortable cars also. Would definitely recommend this company.
        Written January 28, 2020
      • mwvanwingerden
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Reliable service!
        All and more you may expect from the driver service: punctual, comfortable car and a very nice driver! The service was not only very reliable but also extremely flexible: I arrived with 7 hours delay (!). When I informed Sameera, it was not a problem at all. Even with a 8 hours ride to Arugam Bay. Will definitely use again when in Sri Lanka.
        Written January 8, 2020
      • RosaBullis
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Udawalawe National Park and Ella, Sri Lanka
        We had a wonderful time. Our driver was on time and as promised delivered us at baby elephant feeding time. It was spectacular. He took us for an authentic Sri Lankan lunch before finishing the journey to Ella. He pulled over so I could take pictures of Rawana Waterfall. I was the only member of the group returning to Hikkaduwa so he made arrangements for another driver to bring me back the next day. I was so grateful because I thought I would have to take a few buses via Colombo to return. I highly recommend Sameera Tours and Taxi while in Sri Lanka.
        Written January 8, 2020
      • colinT204IY
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Custom South to North tour of Sri Lanka
        Our group of four required transportation for an 8 day tour of Sri Lanka and after researching a number of other companies we decided to hire a van and driver through Sameera Tours. Our best decision of the trip. Our driver, Malith, was amazing! He was fun, easy to get along with, and we had no problems conversing in english. We had planned our own itinerary and dragged Malith all over the country starting in the south and driving to the very northern tip. We often adjusted our plans as we went and Malith never complained and always offered helpful suggestions. He is a skilled driver and we never once felt unsafe which was impressive because our route had us going through some very rough terrain so that we could reach the less traveled hiking routes. The van was comfortable and always clean. We highly recommend Sameera Tours and if he is available ask for Malith. You won't be disappointed.
        Written November 11, 2019
      • Shekar1952
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Prompt and Courteous service
        I used Sameera travels for airport transfer and sight seeing from hikkaduwa beach to Madi boat ride . They are prompt and the drivers are courteous and good The cars were alos in good condition and the owner Sameera personally manages tge booking to ensure that allgoes well . I di certainly recommend that travellers to srilanka avail of their services
        Written November 9, 2019
      • AmitaM67
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely boat ride but could have avoided motor-boat
        The experience of the river was wonderful. It would have been very very nice to have a rowed boat rather than a motor boat because motor boat was causing so much air and noise pollution. Boat ride - cinnamon info was great. We couldn’t go to Buddha temple because we didn’t have cover up clothes. And no one told us to carry full clothes for the temple. The birds island was something we had never seen - so many birds at once at one tiny island - it was mesmerising.
        Written November 1, 2019
      • Touchstone123445
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best guy to go with
        He is one of the best person I have meet..he was so sweet with us from first..he gave us the best rates best hotel best service.i truely recommend one should go with him when he visits Sri Lanka. We had forgot our specs in his car..the person sent us the courier also..very nice guy really happy with he service.:)
        Written September 20, 2019
      • tasneem p
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Review
        Very professional drivers, good cars, and overall a great experience! I was in Sri Lanka for about 15 days and used their services multiple times for both sightseeing and general commute. They were also very good on time, especially during nighttime hours.
        Written September 14, 2019
      • Hatim M
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolute excellent tours for Srilanka.. Highly recommended for couples and families!!!
        We had a great time with my family and children, every thing was perfect, the timing, the bus, and ofcourse our guide!!!! It started with the turtle farm where you can carry the turtles and also where can have a dip in the sandy beautiful Beach, then the Madhu River Safari was absolutely beautiful and fantastic, I don't think others went that far in their boat the way our boat did, we went to the estuary point where we saw no other boats but ours,and then we went to the Hikkadua Beach where our hotel location was just right and perfect with all the facilities needed for children's specially!! It was just right at the beach!!! For our elderly aged it was the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the ocean breeze and ofcourse for us and the children as I said earlier it was perfect!!! Thankyou sameera for the wonderful time we had with you, hope to visit Srilanka again soon and have another trip with you to even more locations in Srilanka!!
        Written September 13, 2019
      • Sanke K
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        perfect drivers
        thankyou malith you are a good drivers en tooks our everywhere en sameera thank you for the good prices. i can everbody recommend this guys
        Written August 25, 2019
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      Nikolay S
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021 • Friends
      It was a nice trip, despite that we didn’t see too many animals there, I guess because of the season.
      Written February 16, 2022
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      Sofia
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I highly recommend Sameera tours. We had a really efficient and quick organization of tours and transfers in Hikkaduwa and Yala! At a good price too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
      Written December 24, 2021
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      Enrique M
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates9 contributions
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      Dec 2019 • Couples
      Booked an airport transfer and a Yala tour from Hikkaduwa. Both arrived very promptly. We first chose the Yala trip at 9am, but then switched it to 330 am as to see more animals on the safari. Everything was great. On the way back from the safari we stopped for lunch as we were hungry. Then stopped at the blow hole for a few mintues as it was on the way back. Guide was very accommodating. Vehicle was brand new and comfortable. Sameer Tours is very accommodating and professional. Highly recommend.
      Written December 17, 2019
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      Thank you very much and your again welcome to Sir Lanka ....
      Written December 19, 2019
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      Birgitta J
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience with jeep. Saw lots of animals. Attentive driver/guide. Very scary.. Definitely worth going on this excursion
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      Written January 10, 2024
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