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15 Best National Parks Tours In Colombo

The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.

The 15 national parks tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.

15 Best National Parks Tours In Colombo

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide - The Private 4x4 and Expert Guide: How the Safari Stays Respectful
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Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

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1.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

Private Udawalawe elephant safari in a 4x4 with an expert guide. See herds, crocodiles, and endemic birds plus hotel pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Amazing experience, our guide Gimhana was amazing, he could drive safely over the bumps and also tell us where the animals were. He gave us information on the animals which we never knew and we loved, just a great experience would recommend with this guide. Very nice man, when we asked him how he knew…”

641 reviews4 - 10 hoursFrom $30by Udawalawe Wild Safari Tours

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Sigiriya Lion Rock: UNESCO views, but tickets and heat are the deal
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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

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2.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.

★ 4.5

“Good day but a number of things to warn fellow travellers: 1. If coming from Colombo it is a minimum of 14 hours. It is a long day and the timing is not correct on the website 2. Bring water. This was not provided and it was hot! 3. Be warned Read more”

143 reviewsFrom $68.50by JK Travels sri lanka

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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive) - What all-inclusive really covers: jeep, entrance, food, and water
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

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3.Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

All-inclusive Wilpattu National Park jeep safari from Negombo/Waikkal with early pickup, park fees, meals, and guided wildlife spotting.

★ 5.0

“Safari was wonderful, we had wonderful moments among the wild nature. The park is huge and we did not feel the crowd of visitors. The trip was well organized as described in the advertisement. We loved out driver, he was very nice, helpful and did a real off-road tour for us😉”

112 reviewsFrom $152.00by Wondrous Tours

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From Negombo: Wilpattu National Park Safari Guided Day Tour - The day schedule, stop by stop (and what to pay attention to)
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From Negombo: Wilpattu National Park Safari Guided Day Tour

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4.From Negombo: Wilpattu National Park Safari Guided Day Tour

Guided Wilpattu safari from Negombo with jeep hire and an English guide, plus a lunch stop. Park entry and food are extra.

★ 3.8

“Our guide, sorry can’t remember your name, was bang on time and showed us the sites and temples all the way to Wilpattu Safari. He was super friendly and couldn’t do enough to please us. Waited at the park 4 hours while we went on the safari on a jeep and took us back to…”

55 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $105by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka

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Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo - The Long Drive: Why It Feels Like Part of the Safari
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Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

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5.Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with a 4WD game drive, wildlife spotting at willus water basins, and a local lunch stop.

★ 4.7

“Highly recommend this day tour. Be advised that it will be a long, hot and tiring day but it is such a wonderful beautiful experience seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. The safari guide was informative and did his best spotting different kinds of animals and helping with pictures. Tour guide Ranga ensured a safe…”

39 reviews12 hoursFrom $105by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka

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Wilpattu National Park: Morning or Afternoon Safari - Morning vs Afternoon Safari: How to Choose the Right Slot
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Wilpattu National Park: Morning or Afternoon Safari

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Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour - The 3-Hour Game Drive: How You Actually See Elephants
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Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

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7.Udawalawa National Park: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

Private Udawalawe safari day trip with A/C transfers, 3-hour jeep game drive, English guide, and park entry fees included for about $83.

★ 4.8

“Overall great safari trip. We were picked up on time by our friendly transfer driver, Janaka. On arrival we had a nice lunch included and then our guide Pathum drove us round the park. He was an excellent driver, helped spotting animals and made our experience perfect. We saw so many different types of animals…”

36 reviews1 dayFrom $83by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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Safari at Wilpattu National Park from Negombo (All inclusive day tour) - Private Pickup, A/C Transfer, and a Long Day That’s Still Manageable
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Safari at Wilpattu National Park from Negombo (All inclusive day tour)

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8.Safari at Wilpattu National Park from Negombo (All inclusive day tour)

Private Jeep safari day from Negombo to Wilpattu National Park, with early pickup, A/C transfer, lunch, and top Sri Lanka wildlife chances.

★ 5.0

“Driver was on time and professional. The leopards didn’t cooperate, but I did see many animals including elephant, barking deer, spotted deer, peacock, monitor lizards, fox, monkeys, mongoose, and many species of birds.”

20 reviewsFrom $241by Island Pearl Tours Sri lanka

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Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo - The tracker and driver combo: why it changes your odds
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Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

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9.Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

Private Yala National Park safari from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup, tracker, binoculars, snacks, and a long open-jeep wildlife drive.

★ 4.5

“It is a long but scenic drive from Columbo to Yala, and our driver made the ride easy and informative. Thanks Vidu! The park ride is an adventure in open topped safari jeeps and can be dusty so bring along water and sunscreen. But the aniRead more”

14 reviewsFrom $250.00by Sigiritrip Tours

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Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo - Timing and door-to-door reality from Colombo/Negombo
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Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

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10.Private Wilpatu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

Private Wilpattu leopard safari from Colombo/Negombo with park lunch, air-conditioned pickup, and calmer game drives for wildlife spotting.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Wilpattu! Their well thought-out schedule was customized to our tastes, guaranteeing an enjoyable and cozy trip. Our trip to Sri Lanka was made genuinely unforgettable by the team's rapid resRead more”

13 reviewsFrom $78.00by JK Travels sri lanka

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All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo - 4x4 safari jeep and guide-led spotting: how you get better sightings
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All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo

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11.All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo

Private Udawalawe safari from Colombo or Negombo with a 4x4 jeep, English or German guide, and great chances to spot elephants.

★ 5.0

“I cannot express how fantastic this day was. My guide Dylan was absolutely wonderful. From start to finish he was a wonderful companion and very knowledgable guide. I highly recommend this trip to anyone but especially to those who Read more”

11 reviewsFrom $335.00by Traumland Tours

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Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo - Galle Dutch Fort: a classic stop that breaks up the drive
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Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo

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12.Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo

Private Colombo-to-Yala day trip with a 4x4 safari, Galle Fort stop, and Weligama stilt fishermen, plus dinner and door-to-door transport.

★ 4.5

“We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a truly unforgettable day trip from Colombo to Galle, culminating in an evening safari in Yala National Park—and we can’t recommend it highly enough. As two coworkers looking for a unique wRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $180.00by Lanka Tour Host (Pvt) Ltd

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All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo - Colombo-to-Udawalawa: the drive that shapes your day
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All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo

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13.All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo

Full-day Udawalawa safari from Colombo with jeep wildlife viewing, elephant transit home stop, and lunch on your own budget.

★ 3.9

“We have booked the safari for Udawalawa because we wanted to see elephants specially. But they tricked us and taken us to Wilpatu by saying that we will be able to see more animals along with the elephants in Wilpatu park. Overall it was a waste of money and time because we were not able…”

11 reviews12 hoursFrom $225by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka

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Kandy - Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock by tuk tuk tours - The 7am tuk tuk logistics and free Wi‑Fi between stops
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Kandy – Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock by tuk tuk tours

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All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo - Price and value: what you’re really paying for at $275
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All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo

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15.All Inclusive Udawalawa National Park Day Tour From Negombo

All-inclusive Udawalawa jeep safari day tour from Negombo with 6am pickup, private AC ride, lunch, and safari fees included.

★ 5.0

“A very long day but well worth it . Collected from hotel and we had our own driver for the whole day. Drove through some amazing countryside . The park was incredible, saw lots of elephant and birds . Great food in an amazing restaurant before home .”

9 reviewsFrom $275.00by Blue Lanka Tours

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