Private safari in Minneriya: elephants
A 3–4 hour jeep safari. Rated 4.9, 110 reviews — the most reviewed tour to Minneriya.
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Minneriya National Park: elephant safaris and tours
A national park near Sigiriya: a jeep safari for wild elephants. We compare private and group trips.
prices checked 9 October 2026
Opening hours06:00–17:00 per Trip.com
Formata jeep safari
Timefrom 3 to 4 hours, up to 7 with lunch
RankingNo. 2 among Sri Lanka's "Family Attractions" per Trip.com
Guest rating4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews
The park ticketnot included in some tours: see the description
About the park
Minneriya National Park is in the central part of the island, near Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. On Trip.com it is in Sri Lanka’s “Family Attractions” selection, and the main point of trips here is watching wild elephants from a jeep. Opening hours per Trip.com: from 06:00 to 17:00.
How to choose a safari
| Format | What you get |
|---|---|
| A private jeep safari | 3–4 hours, the most popular tour: 110 reviews, rated 4.9 |
| A shared safari from Sigiriya | 4 hours, the lowest price among Minneriya safari tours, rated 5.0 |
| A sunset outing | 4 hours with photos at sunset |
| A safari with lunch | Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village, a lunch of 14 kinds of curry, 7 hours |
| A jeep safari for elephants | 4 hours, an English-speaking guide, the entrance ticket not included |
| A combined day | Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya in 11 hours |
Tickets and excursions: options
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Shared safari in Minneriya from Sigiriya
A shared 4-hour safari. Rated 5.0.
6 reviews · 2 bookings
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Minneriya safari at sunset
Four hours in the park, wildlife watching and sunset photos.
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Minneriya: jeep safari to see elephants
Four hours by jeep, the entrance ticket is not included according to the seller's description. An English-speaking guide.
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Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village with lunch
A safari and a lunch of 14 kinds of curry in a village, 7 hours.
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Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya: a private trip
An 11-hour private excursion to three places: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| A private safari in Minneriya: elephants | A jeep safari of 3–4 hours | 4,464 ₽ |
| A shared safari in Minneriya from Sigiriya | A group safari of 4 hours | 1,966 ₽ |
| A safari in Minneriya at sunset | Four hours in the park, wildlife watching and photos at sunset | 2,840 ₽ |
| Minneriya: a jeep safari for elephants | Four hours in a jeep, the entrance ticket not included per the seller’s description | 11,284 ₽ |
| Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village with lunch | A safari and a lunch of 14 kinds of curry in the village, 7 hours | 8,242 ₽ |
| Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya: a private trip | A private 11-hour excursion to three places: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park | 7,968 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- Check whether the park entrance ticket is included in the price: in some offers it is paid separately.
- A sunset safari is easy to combine with staying in Sigiriya.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Where to stay
A selection: hotels in Sigiriya. The general catalogue: hotels in Sri Lanka.
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Hotels nearby: A Safari in Minneriya
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