Udawalawe One Day Tour from Colombo
- Safari at Udawalawe national park
- Ratnapura
- Gem mines and museum
- Saman devala
This is a full day tour to Udawalawe national park from Colombo, about Sri Lanka, Three hours safari enables you to see a large herd of wild animals. You will get a 4 wheel drive jeep with open deck allowing you to see a wide range of animals with ease.
Udawalawe National Park is undoubtedly one of the best places to get the first-hand experience of the great Sri Lankan wilderness and it is included in most Sri Lanka trips. This stunning national park is only 100km away from popular beachside holiday destinations, making it a wonderful adventure for travellers spending their holidays in Sri Lanka.
Located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, and with a picturesque majestic mountain range in the background, the park's beautiful reservoir is encountered before you even step into the park grounds. The Udawalawe reservoir serves as the lifeline of the region, providing water for wild animals throughout the year. This is a great place to spot some of the many aquatic birds that make the reservoir area their home or the many other animals - such as elephants - that visit it for water daily.
Spend the rest of the exciting tour exploring the best of this unique landscape, including a two-hour Jeep Safari to see the beautiful elephants of the park. Enjoy a visit to the historic temple of Maha Saman Devalaya, a shrine dedicated to the god Saman, a Buddhist deity considered to be the guardian of Ratnapura. Finally, enjoy a trip to the famous gem museum in Ratnapura.
The combination of Udawalawe reservoir, the national park and the striking mountain range in the background, as well as the rich history of Sri Lanka, makes this trip an awe-inspiring one that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
Colombo or suburb
Colombo or suburb
- Transportation from Colombo to Udawalawe National Park and back in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of driver/guide
- Entrance fees and four-wheel-drive jeep for the safari
- Fees for the historical temple of Maha Saman Devalaya
- Fees for the gem museum in Ratnapura
- All taxes
- Tips
- Video and camera permits
- Any expenses or services not specified throughout the tour
• 21 days or less: 100% cancellation charges
• 21-30 days beforehand: 50% cancellation charges (or the equivalent to the cost of the first two days)
• 31 days beforehand: No cancellation charges, provided no commitment or advances are made to third parties