Title: Visit Yala: 2026 Travel Guide for Yala, Southern Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Yala](https://expedia.com/Yala-Hotels.d645003002291478528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Yala](https://expedia.com/Yala-Vacation-Rentals.d645003002291478528.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Yala](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Yala.d645003002291478528.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Yala](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Yala.d645003002291478528.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Yala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Yala.d645003002291478528.Car-Rental-Guide)[Yala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Yala.d645003002291478528.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Yala ## Travel Guide ![Playful kitty-catish welcome to the park P.S. Exploring Yala is such a treat! https://bit.ly/2UULzQa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/030987e4-3e35-46a2-8448-75b7598a4e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playful kitty-catish welcome to the park P.S. Exploring Yala is such a treat! https://bit.ly/2UULzQa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/030987e4-3e35-46a2-8448-75b7598a4e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The was a the side of the road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/f085089e-afcd-40fd-8330-c65017877990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/8b54d939-acff-4272-b304-3dddf7885617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of may birds at the safari](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/9e290d19-eb00-4de7-b0b6-1ffa7b5ce8d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Yala Things to do - Yala Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Yala ![Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20790000/20780200/20780182/1ca11df0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala Palatupana Tissamaharama $263 nightly $313 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this tentalow in Yala. Enjoy 24-hour room service, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Yala National Park and Patanangala ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (27 reviews) Special place, just outside Yala A special place close to Yala that makes you feel like you’re in the park. Small staff was so friendly and lovely, and I felt well taken care of. Delicious meals—often candlelit and with an outdoor grill. Room was air conditioned and well appointed, despite the jungle setting. Only caution: there ... Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=20780182&PinnedHotelID=20780182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=645003002291478528) ![Jetwing Yala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7690000/7686100/7686053/dac75b33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jetwing Yala Yala Tissamaharama $209 nightly $247 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Palatupana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews) Absolutely loved this hotel, wish we had more time here. Outstanding service, pleasant staff and fantastic surroundings. Our room overlooked the ocean and it was lovely to watch the monkeys bounding on the balcony and the properties. The bathroom had an open air concept and you could look at the ... Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=7686053&PinnedHotelID=7686053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=645003002291478528) ![Yala Safari Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11568600/11568511/9aafd438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Safari Camping 60, Tissa Lake Road Kataragama $181 nightly $216 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) The location is paradise, the staff were amazing the food was wonderful… if thinking about booking my advice would be, not to hesitate, we do 2 safari’s book on the day of arrival with the hotel… there own vehicle & driver lunch & refreshments were provided, an all round amazing experience in this ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=11568511&PinnedHotelID=11568511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=645003002291478528) [See all 248 properties in Yala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026®ionId=645003002291478528) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kotiyagala Luxury Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102728400/102728329/e7bb3c20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotiyagala Luxury Villas Diyabunwala Kele,Palatupana,Yala Palatupana SP Book a stay at this beach villa in Palatupana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach are ... [](https://expedia.com/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Kotiyagala-Luxury-Villas.h102728329.Hotel-Information) ![Ziziphus Tree Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110887900/110887808/2e51154d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ziziphus Tree Villas Sandasirigama Road, Mahasenpura Thissamaharama SP Stay at this villa in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) An oasis The staff was helpful in organising a safari and in general with the hotel. The pool looks and feels great for a dip to cool down. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Ziziphus-Tree-Villas.h110887808.Hotel-Information) ![Yala Waves Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23042900/23042823/56ae6d84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Waves Beach Resort Kirinda Kirinda Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kirinda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kirinda Beach and Palatupana Beach are ... [](https://expedia.com/Kirinda-Hotels-Yala-Waves-Beach-Resort.h23042823.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=645003002291478528&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Yala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=645003002291478528&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Patanangala Tsunami Memorial 3/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Yala with a visit to Patanangala Tsunami Memorial. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its safari tours. [](https://expedia.com/Patanangala-Tsunami-Memorial-Southern-Province.d553248621574431201.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Ella: Drop to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa & Yala Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802335/2c2536a7-48f6-4d49-b61c-45912422b725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Ella: Drop to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa & Yala Safari $23 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ella-drop-to-tangallehiriketiyamirissa-yala-safari.a47802335.activity-details) ![Yala National Park: Safari Experience at Dawn or Dusk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48044073/36f508d4-5a97-460e-83dc-3afb27be9d7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park: Safari Experience at Dawn or Dusk $29 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-experience-at-dawn-or-dusk.a48044073.activity-details) ![Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49687513/b6b7f507-fcc1-4546-8891-6e4dc6a38461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure $35 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-half-day-full-day-safari-adventure.a49687513.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165323/c54fa356-0511-4ace-b5dc-7cbba055bc38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day $25 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-tours-half-day-full-day.a48165323.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49274359/c07185e4-fad5-424c-bce1-b1366d52182b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari $22 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-leopard-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari.a49274359.activity-details) ![Full day / Half Day WildlifeAdventure in Yala-National-Park ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1819355/b889fb8b-5629-47ad-9fc7-53eb5b840ebc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full day / Half Day WildlifeAdventure in Yala-National-Park $80 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-half-day-wildlifeadventure-in-yala-national-park.a1819355.activity-details) [See all activities in Yala](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Yala.d645003002291478528.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Yala ![An amazingly attractive #nationalpark on the fringes of #Indian #Ocean in #SriLanka. Winter is a lovely time to visit the place. #winterwonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003076/a82aaec9-d225-4740-81cf-f925cd571152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palatupana - Cities near Yala - Places of interest [Palatupana](https://expedia.com/Palatupana.dx3000003076) - [Yala National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yala-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121094.Vacation-Attraction) - [Patanangala Tsunami Memorial ](https://expedia.com/Patanangala-Tsunami-Memorial-Southern-Province.d553248621574431201.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kataragama Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kataragama-Temple-Kataragama.d553248635934836697.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kumana National Park ](https://expedia.com/Kumana-National-Park-Eastern-Province.d6348718.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kirinda Beach ](https://expedia.com/Kirinda-Beach-Kirinda.d553248635977255853.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lunugamvehera National Park ](https://expedia.com/Lunugamvehera-National-Park-Uva-Province.d553248635935226727.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Sithulpawwa-Buddhist-Monastery-Southern-Province.d553248635974599730.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara ](https://expedia.com/Tissamaharama-Raja-Maha-Vihara-Thissamaharama.d553248635998086036.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kirinda Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kirinda-Temple-Kirinda.d553248621565294616.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palatupana Beach ](https://expedia.com/Palatupana-Beach-Thissamaharama.d553248635977255854.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yatala Dagoba ](https://expedia.com/Yatala-Dagoba-Thissamaharama.d553248621526915058.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kataragama Archaeological Museum ](https://expedia.com/Kataragama-Archaeological-Museum-Kataragama.d553248621526915084.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sacred Bo Tree ](https://expedia.com/Sacred-Bo-Tree-Kataragama.d553248621576636490.Vacation-Attraction) - [Weheragala Lake ](https://expedia.com/Weheragala-Lake-Uva-Province.d553248621576636489.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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