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Udawalawe from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

Travel from Hikkaduwa to Udawalawe National Park on this private 2-day tour featuring two half-day safaris among wild elephants and diverse wildlife.

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About this experience

Board your private vehicle in Hikkaduwa and head inland to Udawalawe National Park for a two-day wildlife escape. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide handles all driving, parking, and highway tolls, so you arrive ready to explore. Two 500 ml water bottles per person are provided each day to keep you refreshed on the road.

Two half-day jeep safaris — one during the day and one in the evening — take you deep into the park, where wild elephant herds gather around natural lakes and cool springs. Keep your eyes open for Water Buffalo, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Jackal, Black-naped Hare, Mongoose, and the endemic Toque Macaque and Grey Langur. Hotel accommodation, meals, and park entrance fees are not included and are arranged separately.

Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKRXX8S6T9
Rupuni
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What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Hikkaduwa > Udawalawe

Later visit the Udawalawe National Park to catch sight of the famous Sri Lankan Elephant. See the herds relax and play in the cool waters of the Udawalawe Reservoir. Catch sight of many other endemic mammals, reptiles, birds and butterflies that also call the park home

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Day 2 — Udawalawe > Hikkaduwa

Udawalawe > Hikkaduwa

Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya is situated in the Matara District of Sri Lanka, about 6 kilometers off the Matara town. This rather unique temple is known as the first tunnel temple in the world. The temple hosts a massive 130-ft Buddha image that was built following the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras and also consists of all main features of a Buddhist temple- the pagoda, a sacred bo-tree and Samadhi Buddha statue. The walls of the temple are adorned with with Buddha murals. According to the historical records, the tunnel temple paintings narrate the Jātaka tales (legends) of Ummagga Jathaka and Umandawa

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended
  • We Pickup you from your Hotel in Hikkaduwa area

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

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