Tickets & tours
Official entry tickets are sold at the gate, but most visitors book an all-inclusive jeep safari to enter the park.
Top ratedMinneriya National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in Sri Lanka, famous for its large population of Asian elephants. A half-day safari in this park offers visitors...
Most bookedAttention: According to the current weather conditions, Kaudulla NP and Minneriya NP are the best options at this time. You can see a huge number of elephants in the...
Best valueOur driver collect you from the hotel in Kandy (city limited hotels) as earlier as possible ( around 7 am or before) transfer to Sigiriya – Approximately 2-3 hours...
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka’s wildlife on a private safari through Minneriya National Park, famous for its large gatherings of wild elephants, especially during the...
Our Minneriya safari offers the most intimate wildlife experience with guaranteed elephant sightings. Travel in small private jeeps with expert naturalist guides who...
Elephant Safari – Minneriya, Kaudulla & Hurulu Eco Park Embark on an exciting jeep safari through Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park, where you can witness...
Prices are starting rates per platform and change based on group size and season.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare popular safari options and what they include.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| full package safari | 3 h to 4 h | $100 | Compare | 5.0 (70) | hassle-free premium experience |
| private jeep safari | 3 h to 4 h | $35 | Compare | 4.9 (413) | guaranteed elephant sightings |
| kandy day trip combo | 12 h | $38 | Compare | 4.9 (105) | exploring the cultural triangle |
| all-inclusive private safari | 3 h to 4 h | $31 | Compare | 4.9 (52) | budget-conscious travelers |
| safari with naturalist | 3 h to 4 h | $35 | Compare | 4.9 (61) | wildlife photography enthusiasts |
| safari from sigiriya | 3 h to 5 h | $33 | Compare | 4.8 (41) | visitors staying in sigiriya |
Official DWC entry fees range from $15 to $30 USD per adult, plus local taxes and vehicle fees. Most travelers bypass this by booking an all-inclusive safari for $30 to $60+.
Booking ahead secures your jeep and driver, especially during the peak gathering months (July to October). You can negotiate locally in Habarana, but pre-booking ensures better vehicle quality.
No. You must enter using a registered 4WD safari jeep. A designated driver or tracker must accompany you.
From Viator
70 reviews of the full package safari on Viator
It was a beautiful trip. He knows a lot about the elephants and keeps a distance from the elephants. Whe where picked up from our stay. On the way to the safari we both got an ice cream and we were asked if we wanted some drinks. Nice calm drive no hurry and racing to be somewhere first. Also on the road the driver mades us feel save. Some other jeeps where more racing.
Amazing kind driver- we had the best day ever. We saw elephants and monkeys and lots of birds! It was great! There was a lot of jeeps crowded around the animals which was a bit stressful at times when the elephants came really close but overall a successful trip and we had a volunteer conservation guide who was really thoughtful. Good to go in the evening. We stayed around 2.5 hours
Great safari! We saw so many elephants and lots more wildlife like birds and water buffalo. The driver was great stopping to let us watch the elephants.
