Minneriya premium Elephant Safari with expert Guide

Name: Minneriya premium Elephant Safari with expert Guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (18 reviews)

5.0(18)3 hours - 4 hoursEnglishBook 1 hour aheadSigiriya, Sri Lanka

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$34

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife parks—Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu Eco Park. Our private safari offers:

• Best-park selection on the day: Elephants move between parks depending on season and conditions, so our team chooses the best park to maximize sightings. • Private 4x4 safari jeep(if selected private option ) Open sides and elevated seating for amazing views and photography. • Experienced local driver-guides (5+ years): We know the tracks, elephant behavior, and the best timing for a calm, safe safari. • Quiet, respectful experience: We avoid crowds when possible so you can enjoy wildlife without disturbing the animals. • Free pickup & drop-off: From hotels in Sigiriya and Habarana (other areas on request).

Included

Passionate animal-loving safari guide with in-depth knowledge of local wildlife.
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private 4x4 safari jeep with open views, comfortable seating, and a skilled driver-guide for the full experience.

Not included

National Park Entrance Fees (per person – payable at the park): • Minneriya National Park: $35 • Kaudulla National Park: $35 • Hurulu Eco Park: $10

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What you'll do

Private jeep safari inside Minneriya National Park to search for wild elephants, deer, birds and other wildlife
The safari route and pace are chosen to maximize sightings while respecting animals.
3 hoursAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We offer free pickup and drop-off from hotels in Sigiriya and Habarana. Pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your hotel location. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. If you’re staying outside these areas, contact us in advance to arrange pickup (extra charges may apply) or we can meet at a central meeting point.

Meeting points49

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Ntda Holiday Resort
02Nd Mile Post, Sigiriya Rd, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Madawa Rest Sigiriya
4th Mile Post Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Village Hotel
No 1 Hotel Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiri Kubera
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Dammi Laundry
No.193, 4th Mile Post,, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Amaara Forest Hotel Sigiriya
Indigasweva, Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Camellia Home Stay
87B Hotel Junction, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Wewa Addara
Kayanwala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Panacea Tree Lodge
No. 215 Mailaththawa, sigiriya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Green Ayurvedic Resort
Rangirigama Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Dhona's Villa
Sigiriya Road Galakotuwa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiri Arana Luxury Chalets
Unnamed Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Mom's Villa
Hotel Rd 113, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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WECAY Holidays
Heritage, Habarana, Sri Lanka
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Swan Lake Habarana
Trincomalee Road, Habarana, Sri Lanka
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Sigiri Thaniya Villa
Sigiriya 105/B,Sigiriya Road,Kombissa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Aliya Resort & Spa
Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Ritigala Nature Villa
Habarana, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Green Peak Lodge
Mahasengama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Wildfortress Hotel
No 170, Batuyaya Road, Inamaluwa, Sri Lanka
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The Lion Kingdom Sigiriya
139/C, Temple Junction, Digampathaha, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Mordor Nights
Polaththawa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Samudra resort
Polonnaruwa Road, Moragaswewa, Sri Lanka
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Aloria Sigiriya
Bulana Road, Digampathaha, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Ceyloni hotel
Galakotuwa, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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Sigiri Lake Eildon Lodge
Kayanwala Lake Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Hillside View Villa
64/G, Kayanwala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Oshani Homestay Sigiriya
204 Kayanwala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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The Elephant Path
Kimbissa, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Luminary Homestay
Kalapuraya, 313, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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New Sky View
Habarana Roundabout Anuradapura Road, Habarana, Sri Lanka
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Sigiri Dream Homestay & Wellness
Sigiriya Rd, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Okina Holyday Resort - Pannala
Seelananda Mawatha, Pannala, Sri Lanka
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Cinty Guest House
117/C Kalugalayaya, Inamaluwa, Sri Lanka
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Paradise Guest
Kashyapagama Rd, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Carpenter Cottage
Sigiriya Rd 255/1, Ranawiru Mawatha, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya Palace View
88/1 Kalapuraya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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AMM Rooms
Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Kolla Watersong Eco Cabana Resort
Dhuwannagalayaya, Kayamwala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Longteng
Inamaluwa 25 Inamaluwagama, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Birdsong eco cabana
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Yashis's Place
95/B Kalapuraya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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The Green Heritance - Habarana
99/20/01 Udakalagamanaya, Habarana, Sri Lanka
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Tranquil Guest
No 87/B, Kalapuraya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Hideaway Homestay Habarana
Kandy Road, Hiriwadunna, Sri Lanka
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Keerthi Homestay
No. 10 New Town Road, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Himagiri Nature Villa
No. 1973/2/15, Himagiri States, Bewaraliya, Deniyaya, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Thuru Sevana Villa
Avudangawa, Sri Lanka
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The Jungle Path Lodge
105/D, Near The Rest House, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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