Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ampara District March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Ampara District ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ampara District Types of activities [Ampara District travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ampara-District.dx3000652417) ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flying islands #kumana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526914981/6d0302ca-d138-4002-9041-ba22a001c7cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A flock of surfers winding for sun down ... The best view is from the rocky areas to sit by , relax and watch them surf #skygram #beaches #lifeatexpedia #lovetravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/0876f10a-e160-4a46-aaab-1f1d246ecb9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fulmoon festival is for most srilankans the most important festival, they are taking and enjoying holidays, visit family and celebrate. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/85fc92e3-a123-4aa8-94a6-d68fee5da136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My travelling mate Minul Tennakoon pushes a fishing boat away from the sea with fisherman. Arugambay is the best place for sea surfing. It is also known as the Surfers paradise of Sri Lanka. So, many tourists who love sea bathing and surfing visit this place. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/3f3dd13e-8f9d-4ee4-8585-ddef55900ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![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 holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Ampara District ### Tours & day trips [See all 129 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165323/c54fa356-0511-4ace-b5dc-7cbba055bc38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day 6h+ 9.8/10 56 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-half-day-safari-tour-morning-afternoon.a48165323.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![From Ella: Drop to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa & Yala Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802335/2c2536a7-48f6-4d49-b61c-45912422b725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ella: Drop to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa & Yala Safari 4h+ 9.2/10 249 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-ella-shuttle-to-tangalle-hiriketiya-with-yala-safari.a47802335.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Arugambay to Yala National Park - Kumana National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/996901/013b28cd-cbe0-47de-9450-503d5da82dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arugambay to Yala National Park - Kumana National Park Safari 6h Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arugambay-to-yala-national-park-kumana-national-park-safari.a996901.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![From Ella: Yala National Park Safari Tour in a 4x4](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48092491/2fc6aa09-363b-4e3c-9562-0a2d93e27d9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ella: Yala National Park Safari Tour in a 4x4 8h 9.2/10 65 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-ella-yala-national-park-safari-tour-in-a-4x4.a48092491.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&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 £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-leopard-safari-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a4755598.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Special leopards safari Yala National park - 05.00 am to 12.00 am](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50660239/eb65c277-0f14-45e4-9c1c-9ad577834fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Special leopards safari Yala National park - 05.00 am to 12.00 am 6h Free cancellation available £46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-half-day-and-full-day-tours.a50660239.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4771319/9ec3230e-168d-4698-9698-4c8dee50ce38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals 4h+ 9.2/10 276 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-private-safari-at-golden-hours.a4771319.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2422740/6cd981bf-4252-4f51-b7c3-63f55624ad88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive 12h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £144 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kandy-day-trip-from-hikkaduwa-galle-unawatuna-ahangama-mirissa-all-inclusive.a2422740.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Yala National Park: Safari 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 £22 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-private-safari-at-dawn-or-dusk.a48044073.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![YALA BLOCK 5 & 6 (Weheragala & Lunugamwehera) Safari Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47820541/e45615ec-9257-4196-a09d-1cffad2ca5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### YALA BLOCK 5 & 6 (Weheragala & Lunugamwehera) Safari Tour 5h+ 9.2/10 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-ella-shuttle-to-tangalle-hiriketiya-with-yala-safari.a47820541.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![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 £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-leopard-safari-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a4755598.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Yala National Park: Safari 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 £22 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-private-safari-at-dawn-or-dusk.a48044073.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Kumana National Park: Morning or Afternoon Leopard Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51682077/1d6970c7-80ed-479d-9b56-a61bd5d7fec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kumana National Park: Morning or Afternoon Leopard Safari 6h Free cancellation available £1 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumana-national-park-morning-or-afternoon-leopard-safari.a51682077.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![All-Inclusive Yala Safari and Private Beach BBQ Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48202542/858f1853-776a-47ad-9aff-f0943c6c3abf.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 £160 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-yala-safari-adventure-and-beachside-bbq.a48202542.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47855448/54567adb-eaa9-4fcb-94fd-94d3ed7af97f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch 12h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-leopard-safari-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a47855448.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Kumana National Park Leopard Safari PRIVATE Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51747685/6c31a15c-5e2c-461d-8269-07f65163d3a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kumana National Park Leopard Safari PRIVATE Tour 6h Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumana-national-park-leopard-safari-private-tour.a51747685.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Tangalle/Hiriketiya: Yala National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48118687/6bda2971-1f71-47e8-ae51-89d85e7eaff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tangalle/Hiriketiya: Yala National Park Safari 8h+ Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get 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reviews Free cancellation available £134 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tangalle-safari-day-trip-to-yala-udawalawe-w-picnic.a47697734.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&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 £90 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hambantota-port-yala-national-park-wildlife-safari-in-a-4x4.a47941966.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![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 £139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ella-safari-day-trip-to-yala-udawalawe-w-picnic-lunch.a48309656.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&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 £101 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-ella-yala-national-park-safari-tour-in-a-4x4.a48025919.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![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 £115 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-tour-in-golden-hours.a48187735.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Yala: Private Sunset Boat Tour & Beach BBQ Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180202/0207f50f-4b6a-464a-8d5f-f0f26215b68d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala: Private Sunset Boat Tour & Beach BBQ Dinner 6h Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-sunset-tour-by-boat-beach-bbq-dinner.a48180202.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&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 £54 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-night-drive-in-yala-national-park-buffer-zone.a48126880.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Arugam Bay Surf Lessons : Beginner Surf Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48334538/2a927cb7-6689-4b73-9400-4e10a84417e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arugam Bay Surf Lessons : Beginner Surf Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waverise-beginner-surf-experience-surf-lesson.a48334538.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Pottuvil Lagoon Safari Explore Arugam Bay's Wildlife](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50710860/c3b21be5-6624-430d-9b37-7af2a8a5c7a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pottuvil Lagoon Safari Explore Arugam Bay's Wildlife 2h £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pottuvil-lagoon-safari-explore-arugam-bays-wildlife.a50710860.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Arugam Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2466653/64ae5dc5-cb00-4f06-8679-38db99061530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beginner Surf Lesson in Arugam Bay 1h 30m 4/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arugambay-surf-and-safari-tours-5-days.a2466653.activity-details?&rid=3000652417&location=Ampara+District&swp=off) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. 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