Yala from Galle (2 Days)

About this experience

This two-day tour runs from Galle along the southern coast before heading inland to Yala National Park, covering fishing traditions, tea production and coastal geology on the way down and wildlife safari and a seaside pagoda on the return leg.

Travellers get a close look at stilt fishing as practised by local fishermen at Koggala, a tour and tasting at a tea estate known for its hand-processed white tea, and a stop at one of the larger blowholes found anywhere, before overnighting near Yala for an early safari. The second day is built around a game drive through Yala's varied terrain, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears and wild buffalo among other species, followed by a quiet stop at a peace pagoda overlooking the ocean on the drive back to Galle.

The tour is run with a private vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout, so the pace and stops are flexible within the fixed route.

Your service advisor

Mahesh Consultant

Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Mahesh directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

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What’s included

Included

Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide throughout the tour.
Visit to a Tea Factory.
Daily 1ltr bottle of water Per Person.

Not included

Accomadation for the overnight stay.
Food and beverages.
Entrance fees for the visiting sites. (Hummanaya, Yala National Park)
Any expenses of personal nature.
Gratuties

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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1 Yala

Day 1 — Galle → Ahangama → Hummanaya → Yala

The first day travels along the south coast from Galle towards Yala, stopping to see traditional fishing, tea production and a natural blowhole along the way.

Stilt Fishermen, Koggala

Watch fishermen perched on stilts in the waters off Koggala, a craft passed down through generations, and hear from the fishermen themselves how it is done.

Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

Handunugoda Tea Estate

Visit this tea factory, also known for its Virgin White Tea, to learn how the leaves are plucked and processed without being touched by hand, followed by a tasting of tea and chocolate cake and the chance to buy tea leaves.

AI-generated image · not an actual photograph

Hummanaya Blow Hole, Dikwella

See the Hummanaya, among the largest blowholes in the world, where seawater sprays upward near the village of Kudawella accompanied by a deep humming sound.

Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0

2 Galle

Day 2 — Yala → Galle

The second day is spent on safari in Yala before returning to Galle, with a stop at a coastal pagoda along the way.

Yala National Park

Go on safari in Sri Lanka's second-largest national park on the southeastern coast, looking out for leopards, wild water buffalo, sloth bears and elephants among its many mammal, bird and reptile species.

Ranmith Welikala · CC BY-SA 4.0

Japanese Peace Pagoda

Stop at the Japanese Peace Pagoda above Jungle Beach for a quiet view of the ocean before continuing back to Galle.

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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.
Your hotel in Galle

Cancellation policy

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

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 2 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Galle and day 2 ends at Galle. Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

The base price covers the vehicle and chauffeur guide. In the booking box you can add hotels for all 1 nights at Budget (3★), Standard (4★) or Luxury (5★ and boutique) level, on half board. Hotels we hold contracts with for your dates are named in the price; for any other night our team books a hotel of the same class after you pay.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Are entrance fees included?

Not in the base price. Set Tickets to Included in the booking box to add the entrance fees and safari jeeps for the sights on this itinerary; the booking box lists exactly which ones are covered.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.