Title: Things to Do in Kataragama in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Kataragama ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kataragama Types of activities [Kataragama Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kataragama.dx6141216) ![Kirivehara (Kiri Vehera) shrine at Kataragama, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/ae4768cd-45f1-4d08-b739-2deeda70e763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kirivehara (Kiri Vehera) shrine at Kataragama, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/ae4768cd-45f1-4d08-b739-2deeda70e763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This photo was taken several months ago while driving from Kataragama town to Yala National Park, early in the morning. It's always a fresh feeling to see the sunrise over the paddy fields which is a common scenery in Sri Lankan villages. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/cfb94969-f3c7-41c4-bc65-88d659fbe117.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) ### Kataragama Attractions Smaller cities have a charm about them you won't find in their larger counterparts. Look up all the exciting things to see and do in Kataragama before you head off so you can see as much as possible during your stay. You'll soon see that bigger isn't always better! Find out what makes Kataragama tick with the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6141216&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {136 fun activities in Kataragama [fun activities in Kataragama](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6141216&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![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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Experience at Dawn or Dusk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48044073/36f508d4-5a97-460e-83dc-3afb27be9d7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park: Safari Experience at Dawn or Dusk 4h+ 9.8/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-private-safari-at-dawn-or-dusk.a48044073.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755598/a67173dd-2804-4cc1-9fe4-b71a81b43604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch 1d 9.6/10 14 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $111 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-leopard-safari-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a4755598.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/957309/6db8a495-031e-47fb-a98c-800b080628f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive 13h 8.6/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 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-galle-unawatuna-mirissa-all-inclusive.a957309.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Yala National Park: Safari Experience at Dawn or 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-leopard-safari-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a4755598.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![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=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![All-Inclusive Yala Safari and Private Beach BBQ Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48202542/fb1f55c2-fdf5-47aa-a45a-af3c17655743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All-Inclusive Yala Safari and Private Beach BBQ Dinner 11h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $212 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tangalle-hiriketiya-yala-national-park-safari.a48118687.activity-details?&rid=6141216&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=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4x4](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47941966/d8b4505f-c670-482f-b39e-a19707580246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hambantota Port: Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4x4 5h Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hambantota-port-yala-national-park-wildlife-safari-in-a-4x4.a47941966.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Tangalle: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47697734/238e7d59-f105-46fb-9973-290492d332c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tangalle: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic 14h 8.8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tangalle-safari-day-trip-to-yala-udawalawe-w-picnic.a47697734.activity-details?&rid=6141216&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=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Tour with Park Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48187735/bb2d6854-d866-4c73-baa3-4b977d51c798.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Tour with Park Tickets 4h+ 9.8/10 53 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $152 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-national-park-half-or-full-day-safari.a48187735.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![Ella: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48309656/71ac0afe-124f-4d46-be7d-658e062078b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ella: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic Lunch 1d 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $184 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ella-safari-day-trip-to-yala-udawalawe-w-picnic-lunch.a48309656.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![From Ella: Yala National Park Safari Tour in a 4x4](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48025919/5491bbe7-cc2a-42be-b84e-ebc52d44644e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ella: Yala National Park Safari Tour in a 4x4 8h Free cancellation available $133 includes taxes & 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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=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ![After-Dark Wildlife Experience:Yala Buffer Zone Night Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126880/85b001b2-2c6e-4426-90d6-9b015e9e8b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### After-Dark Wildlife Experience:Yala Buffer Zone Night Safari 2h Free cancellation available $72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-night-drive-in-yala-national-park-buffer-zone.a48126880.activity-details?&rid=6141216&location=Kataragama&swp=off) ## What to do in Kataragama - With kids ### Things to Do in Kataragama with Kids There's fun for all the family no matter where you go in Kataragama. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6141216&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) to try together that'll make your escape unforgettable: - [Private Full-Day Tour to Yala National Park](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-to-yala-national-park.a228069.activity-details) - [One Day Safari Tour to Both Yala and Udawalawe National Parks](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-safari-tour-to-both-yala-and-udawalawe-national-parks.a988663.activity-details) - [Learn how to cook your authentic Sri Lankan lunch with a village women](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/learn-how-to-cook-your-authentic-sri-lankan-lunch-with-a-village-women.a2742136.activity-details) - [Special leopard safari in Yala National park - 04.00 am to 11.30 am](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/special-leopard-safari-in-yala-national-park-04-00-am-to-11-30-am.a2096638.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Kataragama? 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