* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the unique sight of swimming elephants and engage with the indigenous communities from the comfort of your safari Jeep. The Gal Oya National Park safari stands out as one of the premier safari experiences in Sri Lanka.
Witness the extraordinary spectacle of elephants using their trunks as snorkels as they traverse to the island, and interact with the indigenous Veda tribe residing within the park. Additionally, the park showcases a remarkable array of wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, various bird species, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
The safari lasts for four hours as it traverses the park. Upon completion of the safari, there is an opportunity to encounter the indigenous Veddas tribe and enjoy a delectable local lunch in their village.
Following this, you will have the chance to participate in a traditional Veddas dance alongside them. Subsequently, we will return to the hotel in Pasikuda or Kalkuda.
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All government taxes and service charges
A private air conditioned vehicle pick up and drop off
Local village lunch
4x4 moderate safari jeep
Professional English Speaking Guide and Safari Guide
National Park Entrance tickets - USD 43
Optional transfers and activities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We meet and greet at your hotel with the signboard.
Gal Oya National Park - The Crossing, Ampara, Sri Lanka Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka, was established in 1954. It is the main catchment area of Senanayake Samudraya's largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. Senanayake Samudraya is a result of the Gal Oya project, which saw the damming of the Gal Oya at Inginiyagala (in 1950). The Gal Oya National Park's elephant herd is a key feature. It can be viewed throughout the year. The forest's notable flora includes three important herbs of Ayurveda medicine triphala: Terminalia chebula (Telegraphia bellirica), and Emblicaofficinalis. The Gal Oya Development Board managed the park from 1954 to 1965 until it was taken over by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. It is located 314 km (195 miles) from Colombo.
You should spend time with the Asian elephant on this Sri Lanka safari. Imagine that you are enjoying the beautiful wildlife of Sri Lanka and then suddenly, an elephant emerges from a clearing.
We should spend about 04hrs for Transportation Passikudha to Galoya & Back to Passikudha 240 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller should spend about 04hrs for Transportation Passikudha to Galoya & Back to Passikudha
We should spend about 08hrs Transport time for Passikudha to Kandy & Comeback to Passikudha
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This tour in
Batticaloa
is organized by
Ceylon Travel Dream
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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