Title: Things to Do in Kataragama in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kataragama](https://expedia.com/Kataragama-Hotels.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Kataragama](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kataragama Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Kataragama ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kataragama Types of activities [Kataragama Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kataragama.dx691013935570894848) ![Sithulpawwa rock is situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. One of the famous Buddhist monasteries. This is fully surrounded by Yala National Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013935570894848/36a17fb6-a883-43f1-b9a5-71fc3181bd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sithulpawwa rock is situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. One of the famous Buddhist monasteries. This is fully surrounded by Yala National Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013935570894848/36a17fb6-a883-43f1-b9a5-71fc3181bd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![5 stars hotel. Yala Np, Sri Lanka ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/31a455d5-2eb3-4bb2-9405-31ee21e63867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Incl...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2742837/bac06f41-65f8-40e7-947a-9ff988619449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Incl... 2d Free cancellation available $340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-tour-of-udawalawe-ella-with-up-country-scenic-train-ride-all-inclusive.a2742837.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![All inclusive Private jeep safari at Yala National park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1459359/7db12e9a-2b3a-4400-858f-8b8116d8fadc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All inclusive Private jeep safari at Yala National park 16h 5/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $148 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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Tours By Dinuka Safari 13h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-morning-safari-tours-4-45am-10-00am.a49274359.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala Camping by Ajith Safari All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2752320/80165f0a-5f5e-42f9-b0f4-35df1353a970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Camping by Ajith Safari All Inclusive 1d 10/10 1 Viator review $590 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-camping-by-ajith-safaris-all-inclusive.a2752320.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala National Park Half Day / Full Day Special Safari Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49214053/57ce3407-45c0-409b-b365-846abd14c366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park Half Day / Full Day Special Safari Tours 12h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-half-day-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari-7-hours.a49214053.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![From Ella: Private Yala Safari & Transfer/Tangalle/Mirissa/Galla](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49216321/6130a14f-4118-4fc1-a416-4cbbac3f56c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ella: Private Yala Safari & Transfer/Tangalle/Mirissa/Galla 7h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-full-day-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari-11hours.a49216321.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2422740/cd9e3071-0519-4c8c-bebf-c54c1501731c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive 12h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $190 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ella-day-trip-with-train-ride-tea-factory-all-inclusive.a2422740.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47909933/1a84c957-a6e2-43f6-9c71-d7a696241699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience 4h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/srilankan-village-delight-fish-cook-savor-lunch-experience.a47909933.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155409/185f2d4e-c495-44e1-b180-b8a3b886400c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Udawalawe Safari & Ella Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive 16h Free cancellation available $225 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/udawalawe-safari-day-trip-from-mirissa-weligama-surroundings-all-inclusive.a1155409.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala Safari & Ella Sightseeing Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/957275/f8a9cb7e-7e6b-4a23-8906-45a30af49f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Safari & Ella Sightseeing Day Trip - Private & All Inclusive 16h Free cancellation available $225 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-safari-day-trip-from-hikkaduwa-surroundings-all-inclusive.a957275.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala: Full-Day Private All-Inclusive Temple Discovery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44632544/c84bb38a-138b-436a-bd84-0b76a2312ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala: Full-Day Private All-Inclusive Temple Discovery Tour 6h Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-full-day-private-all-inclusive-temple-discovery-tour.a44632544.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![From Ella - Udawalawe Safari & Transfer to Other Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2031504/39e92077-57be-484e-bf4e-aea01c74abbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ella - Udawalawe Safari & Transfer to Other Locations 12h Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kandy-day-trip-with-tea-factory-from-kalutara-wadduwa-areas-all-inclusive.a2031504.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala Safari From Arugam Bay & Transfer to Other Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2743129/45dc2ae2-9bd9-462e-a7e2-90c38298f5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Safari From Arugam Bay & Transfer to Other Locations 11h Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-kandy-day-trip-with-unique-attractions-from-colomb-negombo-all-inclusive.a2743129.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Chena Lunch Experience from Tissamaharama](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3462575/9b919c5f-fb14-4340-97a6-c3855820fca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chena Lunch Experience from Tissamaharama 2h Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chena-lunch-experience-from-tissamaharama.a3462575.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Private Jungle BBQ Dinner Experience in Yala with Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48219465/efb56dcb-7413-416f-ae33-bf618a6a7cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Jungle BBQ Dinner Experience in Yala with Transfers 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $142 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wilderness-romance-all-inclusive-bbq-dinner-at-yala-forest.a48219465.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Luxury Camping and Safari Experience in Yala Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4814809/86e943be-9119-4b40-88c6-bc3d8f51c9dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Camping and Safari Experience in Yala Park Free cancellation available $430 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-camping-and-safari-experience-in-yala-park.a4814809.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47909933/1a84c957-a6e2-43f6-9c71-d7a696241699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience 4h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/srilankan-village-delight-fish-cook-savor-lunch-experience.a47909933.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala Sunset Beach BBQ: Private Dining Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48325764/a97c0b2d-9705-4afd-9c83-2ca16412d29e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Sunset Beach BBQ: Private Dining Experience 2h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-beachside-bbq-all-inclusive-private-dinner-in-yala.a48325764.activity-details?&rid=691013935570894848&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Kataragama | Number of things to do | 72 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sri Lanka Yala Wildlife Safari Tours](/things-to-do/sri-lanka-yala-wildlife-safari-tours.a50866388.activity-details): $63 | | Top 5 things to do | [Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-half-day-full-day-safari-adventure.a49687513.activity-details)[Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-morning-safari-tours-4-45am-10-00am.a49274359.activity-details)[Yala National Park Half Day / Full Day Special Safari Tours](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-half-day-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari-7-hours.a49214053.activity-details)[Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-5-hour-safari-tour-2-sessions.a2715986.activity-details)[Guided Leopard Safari in Yala National Park in a Land Rover Defender](/things-to-do/guided-leopard-safari-in-yala-national-park-in-a-land-rover-defender.a5230683.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-morning-safari-tours-4-45am-10-00am.a49274359.activity-details)[Yala National Park Half Day / Full Day Special Safari Tours](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-half-day-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari-7-hours.a49214053.activity-details)[Sri Lanka Yala Wildlife Safari Tours](/things-to-do/sri-lanka-yala-wildlife-safari-tours.a50866388.activity-details)[Yala National park: Half day & Full Day & Private - Safari Tours](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-tours-from-hambantota-port.a50319705.activity-details) | | With kids | [Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-half-day-full-day-safari-adventure.a49687513.activity-details)[Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-morning-safari-tours-4-45am-10-00am.a49274359.activity-details)[Yala National Park Half Day / Full Day Special Safari Tours](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-half-day-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari-7-hours.a49214053.activity-details)[Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day](/things-to-do/yala-national-park-5-hour-safari-tour-2-sessions.a2715986.activity-details)[Guided Leopard Safari in Yala National Park in a Land Rover Defender](/things-to-do/guided-leopard-safari-in-yala-national-park-in-a-land-rover-defender.a5230683.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kataragama --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Kataragama? 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