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Suggested Itineraries in Yala

Yala in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Yala National Park
  • Leopard safaris

afternoon

  • Elephant and sloth-bear viewing
  • Palatupana entrance

evening

  • Katagamuwa entrance
First timersCouplesFamilies

Yala in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Yala National Park
  • Leopard safaris

afternoon

  • Elephant and sloth-bear viewing
  • Palatupana entrance

evening

  • Katagamuwa entrance

Day 2

morning

  • Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
  • Magul Maha Vihara ruins

afternoon

  • Yala coastal landscapes
  • Patangala beach viewpoint

evening

  • Birdwatching and wildlife photography
First timersCouplesFamilies

Yala in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Yala National Park
  • Leopard safaris

afternoon

  • Elephant and sloth-bear viewing
  • Palatupana entrance

evening

  • Katagamuwa entrance

Day 2

morning

  • Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
  • Magul Maha Vihara ruins

afternoon

  • Yala coastal landscapes
  • Patangala beach viewpoint

evening

  • Birdwatching and wildlife photography

Day 3

morning

  • Yala National Park
  • Leopard safaris

afternoon

  • Yala National Park
  • Leopard safaris

evening

  • Yala National Park
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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