Mirissa Whale Watching & Private Yala Safari

Combine a morning whale-watching cruise from Mirissa with a private afternoon Yala safari. Travel with a driver-guide from selected southern Sri Lanka pickup areas.
Experience two different sides of Sri Lanka's wildlife in one day, from the Indian Ocean to Yala National Park.

Begin with early pickup from your accommodation in your selected service area. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide to Mirissa Harbour.

Morning Mirissa Whale Watching

Board your scheduled whale-watching boat and head into the Indian Ocean with its experienced crew.

Look for whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife in their natural environment. The boat crew will determine the route according to sea conditions and applicable safety regulations.

Marine wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Journey Along the South Coast

After returning to Mirissa Harbour, meet your driver-guide and continue east toward Yala.

Travel through Matara and the southern countryside toward Hambantota and Tissamaharama.

If the whale-watching cruise finishes on schedule and sufficient time remains, you may request a short visit to Weherahena Buddhist Temple near Matara.

This optional cultural stop depends on available time and temple access. It will not delay the confirmed Yala safari.

Food, drinks, and personal purchases are at your own expense.

Private Afternoon Yala Safari

Arrive at the confirmed safari departure point and board your dedicated private safari jeep with a professional safari driver.

Explore permitted routes inside Yala National Park and look for elephants, crocodiles, birds, deer, and other wildlife. Leopard sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.

Your safari driver will follow park regulations and adjust the route according to local conditions.

Hotel Drop-Off

After the safari, return to your private road vehicle for drop-off at the destination included in your selected booking option.

Your booking includes private air-conditioned road transportation, an English-speaking driver-guide, the scheduled whale-watching boat excursion, and a dedicated private Yala safari jeep with its driver.

The exact itinerary depends on your pickup location, the duration of the whale-watching cruise, road conditions, weather, and the confirmed safari schedule.

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.