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15 Shore Excursions from Hambantota Port to Build a Day Around

44 tours  ·  from $30

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 shore excursions justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota Port - The 90-minute road transfer to Yala
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Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

1.Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $57Our pick

Travel from Hambantota port or a local hotel to Yala National Park in a safari jeep shared by up to six people. Expect about five to six hours, wildlife spotting with an experienced driver, drinks, snacks, binoculars, and a separate $40 park entrance fee.

“A great way to see wildlife in Sri Lanka!! The open safari buses bring the outside closer. A very interesting rude from Hambantotan port to the park seeing paddy fields & rural life.Geeta? The driver was great & understood that we wanted to see as much wildlife as possible going out of his way to find a herd of elephants and many other different animals stopping so that we could take photos. He helped us with the park entry fee . Afterwards he was happy to take us to Hambantota town. A very memorable day and just glad the jeep survived back to our ship”

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Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port by Ajith Safaris - The drive from the port to Yala
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Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port by Ajith Safaris

2.Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port by Ajith Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $50Top rated

Meet Ajith Safaris at Hambantota Port for a 5 to 6-hour group trip to Yala National Park. You’ll ride a safari jeep with a local driver-guide, pause at Palatupana, carry bottled drinks and binoculars, and return to the port. Guides named in feedback include Faisal, Chantal, Shan, Haji, and Thiss.

“45 minutes late in leaving the port harbor. tour was as advertised but the roads were very bumpy and seniors with physical limitations should inquire ahead. very hard to get into and out of the safari jeeps. drivers should go slower over tRead more”

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Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port area (Shore Excursion) - Inside Yala National Park for five hours
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Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port area (Shore Excursion)

3.Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port area (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

Leave Hambantota Port for a five-hour Yala safari in a comfortable jeep with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, buffalo, and many birds, with leopards possible. Water, cool drinks, snacks, and binoculars are included, but park entry is extra.

“We loved it from start to finish. Our guide Ishan was very helpful and always helpful especially to my husband who has a disability. His kindness was very appreciated. He was informative and patient while we took pictures. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us.”

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Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port - Udawalawe National Park, where elephants are the main event
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Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

4.Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $57

From Hambantota port, ride to Udawalawe National Park for a 4WD safari, then visit the Elephant Transit Home. Expect elephants, deer, monkeys, peacocks, buffalo, crocodiles, and birds, with guides such as Madu, Yasanka, Maduka, or Ishan leading the day.

“Loved driving through Sri Lanka to the park. Elephant orphanage a cute experience with a few characters amongst them. Park was full of elephants wandering about. Guide (Madu) was amazing and a real character. Wonderful.”

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Elephants, crocodiles, birds, and the leopard question
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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

5.Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $75

Leave Hambantota Port for a private Yala National Park safari in a Toyota 4WD Jeep, limited to six people. Your English-speaking driver also tracks animals during about four hours inside the park. Guides such as Lakshan have earned praise for careful driving and sharp wildlife spotting.

“This safari offered a glimpse into the national park which contains local birds,deers,an assortment of creatures & the highlight was seeing elephants. Set your expectations since this is not a “safari” like in Botswana or S. Africa with the big Read more”

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Udawalawe Safari Tour from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Meeting the red sign at Hambantota Port
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Udawalawe Safari Tour from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

6.Udawalawe Safari Tour from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

Travel from Hambantota Port with a local guide such as Ishan, Yasanka, or Mado for an Udawalawe jeep safari and Elephant Transit Home visit. Expect elephants, birds, crocodiles, deer, water buffalo, snacks, drinks, binoculars, and port return service. Park admission costs extra.

“Fantastic, must do activity. There is luck to what animals you see but the tour guide we had (ISHAN) was fantastic and had a phenomenally sharp eye, spotting animals we would have driven straight past if it was left to us. He was also very well educated on the animal species too.”

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UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion) - What the Udawalawe safari is really like
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UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

7.UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Hambantota Port to Udawalawe National Park for a guided jeep safari and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home. Experienced drivers such as Hansa, Pathum, Damith, and Sasanka handle transport and wildlife spotting. Water, cool drinks, binoculars, and port transfers are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“We had a great adventure with Jasha, he was very professional.”

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Yala Safari from Hambantota Port by BTM - Private & All Inclusive - The leopard question
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Yala Safari from Hambantota Port by BTM – Private & All Inclusive

8.Yala Safari from Hambantota Port by BTM – Private & All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $135

Travel from Hambantota Port to Yala National Park in a private vehicle, then explore by safari Jeep with an experienced driver. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, with park fees, water, and return transport included. Full-day trips add a picnic lunch.

“Great full day tour of Yala, unfortunately no sighting of leopard but lots of other animals to see!! Our guide was waiting for us as agreed in a private car at the meeting point at the cruise terminal to whisk us off to meeting point for the off roRead more”

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Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port - What the Toyota Hilux safari is really like
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Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

9.Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $47

From Hambantota Port, ride a Toyota Hilux into Yala National Park for about seven hours. Your driver-guide searches for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and birds across jungle, plains, and lagoons. Sandhul and Dilanka have led this route, though your assigned driver may differ.

“An excellent trip to explore the National Park and hunt for the leopards. Sandhul proved an excellent driver, safety and comfort conscious while searching for the best wildlife experiences. Pick up from the ship was easy, based on good communication by the company.”

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Udawalawe Private Safari frm Hambantota Port by BTM-All Inclusive - The transfer to Udawalawe National Park
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Udawalawe Private Safari frm Hambantota Port by BTM-All Inclusive

10.Udawalawe Private Safari frm Hambantota Port by BTM-All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $135

Travel privately from Hambantota Port to Udawalawe National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, then switch to a private safari jeep. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, with picnic lunch included on the longer option. Expect elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, and plenty of birds.

“An amazing and unforgetable experience. Our guide, Domica was professional, knowledgable, patient and kind. We saw many elephants (up close and personal!), water buffalo, monkeys, monitor lizards, iguana and beautiful birds (we especiaRead more”

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Elephants, crocodiles, birds, and the leopard question
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Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

11.Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $45Best value

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at Hambantota Port or a local hotel, then ride to Yala National Park for about five hours in a safari jeep. Look for elephants, leopards, crocodiles, sloth bears, and birds. The $45 tour excludes the $40 park ticket, so plan for the full cost.

“Fantastic trip and far better value than Millennium Cruise options. Everything was very well coordinated and accommodated our early arrival. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable and ensured we saw as much wildlife as possible. A thoroughly enjoyable day which we would highly recommend.”

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The Best Safari tour from Hambantota Port (Janaka safari) - A dedicated jeep and a six-person limit
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The Best Safari tour from Hambantota Port (Janaka safari)

12.The Best Safari tour from Hambantota Port (Janaka safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $48

Meet your safari jeep at Hambantota Port Gate 2 for a full-day outing to Yala National Park. An experienced driver, binoculars, and water are included. The tour focuses on leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife, with space for up to six people.

“We were charged 3 times by credit card ( twice for my card and 1 for my wife’s card because the guide said ours transaction didn’t work) so our friend pay for us with his card. This wasn’t acceptable and the guide in that day cheated us . I strongly do not recommend this tour for their dishonesty!”

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Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port - What you are really paying for at $47
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Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port

13.Yala and Udawalawa Safari Tour From Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $47

Travel from Hambantota port or a nearby hotel in a private safari jeep for about six hours. Your guide searches Yala for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds, with free binoculars, water, and cool drinks. Yala may be replaced by Udawalawe if timing meets the park’s noon closure.

“Good tour of the park, although we are surprised that from 12am to 2pm the park “closes” and you have to stay in a rest area, next to a beach. Otherwise the vehicle is quite comfortable, although it moves a lot through the potholes of the park's dirt roads. Highly recommended, spectacular nature.Auto-translated”

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Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights - Gangaramaya Temple and Beira Lake
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Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

14.Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $50

This private Colombo shore excursion uses an air-conditioned car or van, a chauffeur, and, on some departures, a separate guide. See Gangaramaya Temple, Beira Lake, Independence Square, the National Museum, the mosque district, and more, with room to adjust the route.

“We were picked up promptly at the cruise port. We had a driver and a separate guide. They were both excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and he catered the tour to our desires.”

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Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour - Colombo’s old port district in a quick succession of stops
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Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

15.Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $45

This 4 to 5-hour private shore tour pairs Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara with Colombo sights such as Pettah Bazaar, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Lotus Tower, and Galle Face Green. Pickup and drop-off are at the cruise terminal, with drivers including Pradeep, Kapila, Calli, and Chindhaka.

“We enjoyed the experience however the car we travelled in was uncomfortable for the 3 guests in the back seat, especially when exiting and entering between the various stops. A minimum six seater vehicle would have been more apRead more”

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