SHORE EXCURSIONS · SRI LANKA
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The 9 most popular yala safari shore excursions (hambantota) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
5-hour Yala safari from Hambantota Port with a luxury jeep, expert English guiding, snacks, drinks, and binoculars. Park tickets extra.
Most Popular“Koshana was a great Hilux driver and guide. He kept us safe and shared plenty of useful information about Yala National Park and its wildlife. He was very friendly and professional. Thank you, Koshana!”
Yala National Park 4WD safari from Hambantota Port with jeep, guide, and entry tickets included. Spot elephants, leopards, and crocodiles.
“A trip to Yala is definitely worth it as a shore excursion. Our guide didn’t do much for us, however. When we got to the park, he didn’t point out wildlife, but stopped when we asked him to so we could take pictures of what we spotted. He wRead more”
Udawalawe shore safari from Hambantota Port: jeep wildlife viewing with binoculars, plus Elephant Transit Home. Includes water and transport for $67.
“It’s always worrying booking an outside agent for a tour when on a cruise ship but I can recommend this trip. Communication was very good. Although we booked for 10 am the night before we received a message to say arrive anytime ( the earlier better) so we did. Once through the port gates we…”
Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port with free pick-up, jeep rides, snacks, and a small-group hunt for elephants.
“Booked for 11am, kept getting texts to say meet at 9am, then when we said we couldn't, constantly pestering us to come quick. Met by 5 men to rake us to car - quite scary. Drove to Yala with driver on phone most of the time - that cost £104 tRead more”
Hambantota port shore excursion with a 5-hour Udawalawe jeep safari plus an elephant transit home visit, with pickup and binoculars included.
“Great safari, we saw elephants, but unfortunately not as close as we would have liked, but they are living wild so it's pot luck what you see”
Spot big game and birds on a Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with a private 4x4 and flexible half- or full-day timing.
“The tour was good and would have given it 5 stars BUT on the link they sent with the booking it stated the fee for entering the park was $25 but on the email they sent the night before it was increased to $45. This happened to the othRead more”
A 10-hour Yala National Park safari shore excursion from Hambantota Port with cruise pickup, luxury 4WD, included lunch, and park fees.
“Henry did a brilliant job from the booking experience all the way through transitions necessary for ourYala safari!! 🤩Dela was an outstanding driver, often driving backwards with skill and speed to site leopards in the brush and provided us opportunities for great videos of the rare Sri Lankan elephants and their babies. We had a…”
Half-day Yala safari from Hambantota Port with cruise pickup, 4WD jeep ride, park entry, water and fruit, and a shot at leopards and elephants.
“Limited numbers of animals seen, and between the rutted roads and the older vehicle, we wouldn't recommend it for an older person . Our driver was not very facile with English.”
Safari plus ancient sites in Yala from Hambantota port. Private transport, bottled water, and free admission in a 4–6 hour outing.
“The drive was a nightmare. The road conditions were horrendous. The driver we had was reckless and did not listen to instructions. We booked a birding tour but was first asked to take a game guide but when we insisted, they found a "birdiRead more”
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