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Galle to Ella via Udawalawe

A two-day journey from Galle to Ella, with a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park among its wild elephants.

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Travel from Galle to Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants, for a jeep safari followed by lunch near the park. In the afternoon, continue into the hills and spend the night in Ella. The next morning, visit the Nine Arches Bridge and an Ella viewpoint, with an optional stop at Ravana Falls, before the tour ends in Ella.

Route: Galle → Udawalawe → Ella

Wildlife sightings depend on the animals' movements. If your safari is booked for a different time, the overnight stay may be in the Udawalawe area instead of Ella.

Tour Itinerary

Day01

Galle to Udawalawe Safari & Ella

  • 7:00 AM Pick-up in Galle and travel towards Udawalawe.
  • Late morning Take a pre-booked jeep safari at Udawalawe if the park schedule and route permit.
  • Lunch Lunch near the park.
  • Afternoon Drive to Ella with a comfort stop if needed.
  • Evening Check in and overnight in Ella.
Galle Galle Udawalawe Udawalawe Ella Ella
Day02

Ella Highlights

  • 8:00 AM Visit Nine Arches Bridge and a suitable Ella viewpoint.
  • Late morning Optional short stop at Ravana Falls.
  • Lunch Lunch in Ella.
  • Afternoon Tour ends in Ella; onward transfer can be arranged separately.
Galle Galle Udawalawe Udawalawe Ella Ella

Tour Highlights

  • Trip Length: 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Udawalawe National Park jeep safari
  • Wild elephant herds
  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Ella viewpoints
  • Optional Ravana Falls

Travel Tips

  • Bring binoculars, a hat and sunscreen for the safari.
  • Ella can be chilly in the evening, so pack a warm layer.
  • Onward transfers from Ella can be arranged separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is included?
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel, parking and highway tolls
  • Bottled water
Q. Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel with your own English-speaking driver guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Q. How long does the tour take, and when does it start?
2 days / 1 night. Overnight: Ella or Udawalawe area, depending on safari schedule.