One day, one all-in price
Every day with Wild Ceylon is private and all-in: your car and driver, your own safari jeep and your park tickets. No deposit, no hidden gate fees, and you pay on the day.
Get my all-in price
What's included
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or the airport
- A private air-conditioned car or van with driver for the whole day
- Your driver waiting near the park while you're on safari, bags safely in the car
- A private safari jeep with a licensed safari driver
- Park tickets at foreigner rates, incl. VAT (we confirm the exact amount before you travel)
- Drop-off wherever you're heading next, or back where you started
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for your drivers (always optional)
- Optional extras such as the Elephant Transit Home
No deposit
Pay on the day
Free changes or cancellation up to 48 h before
What a safari day costs
All-in prices from our planner, with pickup, private jeep and park tickets. Your exact price depends on your route, group and session.
Ella to 
Ella to Mirissa to Tangalle to 
Sigiriya to Anuradhapura to The building blocks
No magic: here's exactly what goes into your estimate, rounded up to the nearest $5. Prices are per vehicle and per jeep, not per seat, so groups pay less per person.
Private safari jeep
| Park | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| Yala | $50 | $95 |
| Udawalawe | $40 | $75 |
| Wilpattu | $50 | $85 |
Per jeep, up to 6 people, with a licensed safari driver.
Car or van with driver
| Car (up to 3 people, 3 bags) | $0.50 / km |
|---|---|
| Van (up to 8 people) | $0.75 / km |
| Waiting during a half-day safari | $20–25 |
| Waiting during a full-day safari | $40–50 |
Distance is your whole day: pickup to the park, then the park to your drop-off. Minimum $25 for a car.
Park tickets
| Adult | US$25 |
|---|---|
| Child (6–12 years) | US$15 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Per jeep (service + vehicle fee) | about US$11 |
| VAT on top | 18% |
- 1 adult$42
- 2 adults$72
- 2 adults + 1 child$90
- 4 adults$131
Foreigner rates for 2025–26 as reported by operators and traveller receipts, for one jeep, VAT included. Wild Ceylon estimates always include park tickets, and we confirm the exact amount before you travel.
The same foreigner rates apply in all three parks.
Questions about prices
How do I book?
Build your day on the Plan my trip page, then tap "Send on WhatsApp" (or email us). We check the jeep and driver and confirm your price and pickup time. We usually reply within an hour, 7:00–21:00 Sri Lanka time. Your booking is confirmed once we've replied.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No. There is no deposit and nothing to pay online. Pay your driver on the day in cash, in Sri Lankan rupees or US dollars. On a trip over more than one day, you pay for the whole trip on the first day. We never ask for card details on WhatsApp.
Can I change or cancel?
Yes. Changes and cancellations are free up to 48 hours before your pickup. Closer to the day, there's still nothing to pay, because you don't pay anything before your trip starts, but please tell us as early as you can so we can release your booking. On a trip over more than one day, you can also cancel a later day once your trip has started, and we'll refund what you paid for it in full.
Is the price on the website final?
The planner shows an all-in estimate: private car or van with driver, private safari jeep and park tickets. When we reply, we confirm your final price. Once confirmed, it only changes if your plan changes (for example more people, a different park or a full day instead of a half day) or if the park authorities change their fees before your trip, and we would tell you straight away.
Which currency do you use?
Our prices are shown in US dollars. Pay your driver on the day in cash, in Sri Lankan rupees or US dollars. If you'd rather pay in rupees, we'll tell you the rupee amount when we confirm your booking.
See your exact price
Choose your pickup, park and drop-off. The planner shows the timeline and an itemised all-in estimate in seconds.