Exploring Ella, Mirissa, Galle & Yala Safari Day Trip – The Perfect Way to Discover Sri Lanka!

Are you looking to explore some of Sri Lanka’s stunning sights in one go? An Ella, Mirissa, Galle and Yala Safari Day Trip could be the perfect way to discover this magical country! This comprehensive trip combines the largest safari park in Sri Lanka with the golden beaches and astounding scenery of the south coast.Ella is a pint-sized, but picturesque hill village among the verdant landscapes in Uva province. Mirissa is known for its golden beaches and rolling waves, making it one of the most popular beach destinations on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Galle is renowned for its Dutch-colonial architecture and fort, so if history and culture are you primary reasons for visiting – don’t miss a visit to Galle! Finally, there’s Uda Walawe National Park; the largest wildlife safari park where you can spot a variety of wild animals.This combination of amazing sights ensures that you get the full perspective of this amazing country during your one-day Ella, Mirissa, Galle & Yala Safari Day Trip. All these locations can be reached within a day from Ella, ensuring an adventure-packed day that shows off all Sri Lanka’s most incredible sights.

Exploring Ella

Ella is one of the most adorable villages in Sri Lanka surrounded by tea plantations, jungle forests, Waterfalls, mountain peaks and pristine views. It’s worth allowing some extra time when exploring Ella, as the picture-perfect setting demands a few extra photos along the way! There are a number of attractions around Ella – from stunning hikes such as Ella Rock Hike, Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak, to great local restaurants, cafes and ayurvedic treatments to go for.

Beach Hopping in Mirissa

After taking in all that Ella has to offer it’s time to move on to the beach life in Mirissa! Driving along Sri Lanka’s winding coastal roads with stunning views across the ocean will make youalready realize you made a great decision taking this amazing day trip. Mirissa is the type of place you go to relax and allows you to escape from civilization and enjoy some silence sunbathing on the beach or swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean. And if beach-hopping is your thing: There many more beaches just around Mirissa like Tangalle beach or Unawatuna beach which are easy to reach and provide a tropical paradise.

Galle – The Historical Jewel

Galle is a remarkable testament to modern-day Sri Lanka’s Dutch colonial heritage with the sun setting past the old Dutch fort providing a picture perfect memory of your trip here. A visit to Galle is incomplete without visiting the famous Dutch fort built in 1663. A stroll along Rampart Street will transport you back in time as you decipher pieces of Dutch architecture tucked into corners of buildings and walls. Unlike Mirissa and Ella this historical place does not require a lot of walking so make sure to take some time here if the heat gets too much!

Uda Walawe National Park – Going on Safari

Despite being one of the smaller national parks in Sri Lanka – Uda Walawe National Park, located only about fifty kilometres from Ella – is considered one of the best wildlife parks in Sri Lanka. Among the animals that inhabit this park are Sri Lankan elephants, peacocks, water buffaloes, deer and crocodiles. While on Safari here visitors can sometimes spot large herds of wild elephants – an unforgettable experience! On Udalawe Safari Day Trip visitors will be delighted to witness the beauty of Uda Walawe National Park’s sprawling grasslands, dense forests and open plains. As an added bonus some trips also provide lunch packages including mouth-wateringlocal dishes like Savoury Squid fry or Chicken Curry amidst the jungle – an amazing opportunity to eat like a local!

Final Thoughts on an Ella, Mirissa, Galle and Yala Safari Day Trip

An Ella, Mirissa, Galle and Yala Safari Day Trip packs so much into such a short space of time! The combination of vibrant hill villages and safari parks considerately balance local culture with wild wildlife. From relaxing beach life in Mirissa to exploring historical Galle and finally encountering big wild animals going on safari at UdaWalawe National Park – this day trip has something for everyone. If you are looking for a comprehensive and amazing day trip in Sri Lanka for a reasonable price, then look no further than an Ella, Mirissa, Galle and Yala Safari Day trip – it’s the perfect way to discover all the major attractions of this magical country in one day! If you like what you read above then we highly recommend going on an Ella, Mirissa, Galle & Yala Safari Day Trip with GetYourGuide – all tours include pickup from your accommodation and will take you to each site at time perfect time of day. Plus with an experienced guide all day you can expect plenty of stories and insider knowledge to be shared! Along with plenty of photo opportunities you’re sure to have a great time – give it a try today!