Udawalawe Elephant Safari Mulkirigala 1 Day Trip All Inclusive

Galle, Sri Lanka
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Duration12h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Start your day exploring Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya, an ancient rock temple known as "Little Sigiriya," featuring historic cave shrines and panoramic views. Next, visit the nearby Elephant Transit Home to watch adorable orphan calves during their milk-feeding session. The ultimate highlight awaits at Udawalawe National Park, where an exciting jeep safari brings you face-to-face with Sri Lanka’s largest wild elephant herds alongside deer, buffalo, and birdlife.

Organized seamlessly, enjoy professional, stress-free service and expert guidance throughout this immersive nature adventure.

What's included

  • Bottled Water
  • Pick and drop off
  • Dedicated and Comfortable transportation with fluent English-speaking driver
  • Admission Fee - Udawalawe National Park
  • Admission Fee - Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya
  • Lunch
  • Admission Fee - Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
  • National Park Entry Fees
  • Paid Private Safari Jeep Service
  • Breakfirst
  • On-site Guides

What to expect

  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya (often called Little Sigiriya), an extraordinary rock temple complex perched atop a 205-meter-high natural rock outcrop in southern Sri Lanka.
    As you climb the carved granite steps through seven ancient terraces, you will discover serene rock caves filled with vibrant Buddhist murals, historic inscriptions, and impressive reclining Buddha statues dating back over 2,000 years. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, the final ascent leads to a hilltop stupa offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding countryside—a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path alternative to Sigiriya.
  2. Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Experience the heartwarming sight of orphaned elephant calves being rehabilitated at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home (ETH).
    Located on the border of Udawalawe National Park, this ethical sanctuary focuses entirely on the rescue, medical care, and rewilding of young elephants. Visitors can observe the lively feeding sessions from a dedicated viewing platform as dozens of energetic calves rush in for milk before roaming back into the surrounding sanctuary, offering a memorable and genuine wildlife conservation experience.
  3. Udawalawe National Park
    3h
    Embark on an unforgettable jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park, famous for hosting Sri Lanka's largest and most visible herds of wild Asian elephants.
    Beyond its iconic elephant population roaming freely across open grasslands and reservoir banks, this diverse sanctuary offers a rewarding wildlife safari where you can spot wild water buffaloes, spotted deer, crocodiles, jackals, vibrant endemic birds, and occasional leopards and sloth bears in their natural habitat.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Dikwella. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

Meeting point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Galle. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

Meeting point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Ahangama. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

Meeting point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Weligama. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

End point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Dikwella. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

End point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Galle. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

End point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Ahangama. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

End point

Pickup and drop off is arranged hotels near by Weligama. Contact information of the Pickup Driver will be shared prior to the trip.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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