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Yala Safari Adventure

Explore the Wild Side of Sri Lanka:
Yala National Park Safari Adventure

Join Jasmine & John for an unforgettable wildlife experience in Sri Lanka’s iconic Yala National Park.

As part of our wedding festivities, we're treating a small group of guests to an early morning safari – the best way to experience the jungle when it’s most alive. Expect elephants, exotic birds, crocodiles, wild boars, and if you're lucky, a leopard!

📅 Safari Details

Date: Monday, 21st July 2025 SOLD OUT

Destination: Yala National Park, Southern & Uva Provinces

Cost: $125 AUD per person
Only 0 Spaces Remaining!

✅ What’s Included

  • Return air-conditioned transport to and from Yala National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs each way)

  • Private guided jeep safari inside the park

  • National Park entry fees

  • Lunch at Ekho Safari Tissa Resort

RSVP for the Yala Safari Trip

🔁 Return Times

  • 1:00 PM – Depart Ekho Safari Tissa

  • 3:15 PM – Drop-off at Ahangama

  • 3:25 PM – Drop-off at The Fortress

  • 3:40 PM – Drop-off at Galle Station

🕓 Pickup Schedule

Please be ready before your designated pickup time. The bus will wait only 5 minutes at each stop:

  • 3:45 AM – Galle Railway Station
    Galle Station Rd, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

  • 4:05 AM – The Fortress Resort, Koggala
    Koggala Beach, Koggala, Sri Lanka

  • 4:15 AM – Ahangama Bus Stand
    Ahangama Main Road, Ahangama, Sri Lanka



Important:
If you miss the bus, you will need to arrange your own transport to Yala at

your own cost. No refunds will be issued for missed pickups or no-shows.

🚐 Taking the JBJC Express to Colombo?

The JBJC Express will depart Fortress Resort at 4pm & Galle at 4:30pm.

It travels north via The Fortress Resort → Galle Railway Station → Colombo (Hotels) → Negombo (Hotels) → Bandaranaike Airport.

1. Tintagel Hotel, Colombo
Approx. Arrival: 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM*
Location: Drop-off near the main entrance, Tintagel Colombo, 65 Rosmead Pl, Colombo 07.

2. Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo
Approx. Arrival: 6:05 PM - 6:45 PM*
Location: Drop-off near the main entrance, Marino Beach Hotel, 590 Galle Road, Colombo 03.

3. Spicepeek Hotel, Negombo (Near Airport)
Approx. Arrival: 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM*
Location: Drop-off near the main entrance, Spicepeek Hotel, No 128/2, Andiambalama Road, Katunayake 11450 (Negombo area).

4. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Approx. Arrival: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM*
Location: Designated passenger drop-off zone at the Departures Terminal.

Important:

  • Note: The JBJC Express will not stop at Ahangama.

  • Guests staying in Galle are welcomed to bring and leave their luggage at The Fortress in the morning and it will be loaded onto the JBJC Express

  • Guests staying in Ahangama are welcomed to bring and leave their luggage on the bus for the day

  • Please ensure this estimated arrival window allows sufficient time (we recommend 3+ hours for international flights) before your flight's departure time for check-in and security procedures.