(06 Nights & 07 Day) Tour
Southern Costal Beach + Wildlife Safari Tour |
| Areas : Bentota, Kosgoda,Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Dickwella,Yala, Ratnapura, Colombo |
Day 01 Air Port / Bentota
Arrival at the Colombo Airport You will be met by
our English speaking chauffeur Guide/Representative and will offer
assistance.
Thereafter leave for Bentota (97 km – transfer time approx. 3hours)
Check in at Hotel Bentota.
P.M.Free at leisure by the pool or beach
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Bentota. |
Day 02 Date----------- Bentota / Kosgoda
After breakfast boat ride at Madhu River (approx. 2hrs)
The Boat Safari on the River Madhu is something
that words would not justify. The primitive Life Style of the
inhabitant of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride
away. The boat ride that takes you through the thick mangroves, The
bird life around, the primitive style of Fishing and prawn trapping
still practiced by the inhabitants of the islands will reveal to you
another facet of splendid Sri Lanka.
Next visit Turtle Hacherary Kosgoda is famous
for its turtle hatchery- operated by the Wild Life Protection Society
of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1981 to protect Sri Lanka's
turtles from extinction. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that
they collect at night along the sandy beach. Visitors can see huge
tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the
baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days
old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. Although October to
April is the main laying season, some eggs can be found at Kosgoda
throughout the year.
P.M. Free at leisure by the beach |
Day 03 Hikkaduwa / Galle / Unawatuna
After breakfast leave for Unawatuna (65 km – transfer time approx.011/2 hours) en route stop at Hikkaduwa-fabulous beach and Coral Gardens. Glass Bottomed Boats to explore Coral Gardens extremely beautiful.
Next visit Galle The port of Galle, throughout
by some to be the Biblical city of Tarshish, splendidly illustrates
the solidity of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka. The 36-hectare (89
acre) Dutch Fort, built in 1663, has withstood the ravages of time.
Its massive ramparts surround the promontory that forms the older part
of Galle, and shelters within its walls sturdy Dutch houses, museums
and churches. This area has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere that seems
almost detached from the
flow of history. The New Oriental Hotel, built
for Dutch governors in 1684, is a colonial gem with a wonderfully
atmospheric bar. Nearby is a tiny sliver of a beach suitable for a
dip, though most travelers prefer to head along the coast to the fine
beaches at Tangalle Weligama and Unawatuna.
P.M. Free at leisure by the beach
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Unawatuna / Galle
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Day 05 Dickwella / Thissamaharama
After breakfast leave for Thissamaharama (195 km– transfer time approx. 3hours)
En- route Stop at Dickwella to admire the magnificent view of Hummanaya popular Blow Hole
The Hummanaya Blow Hole, a site that is
breathtakingly mysterious. Volumes of sea water whistle through a
natural fine hole from beneath a massive rock in the sea. Located on a
rock about 40 ft above sea level, this magnificent site was first
discovered after a close scrutiny of photographs taken from the sea.
At the site, rough and high waves push water
into the triangular based rock bottom, and force it through a hole at
the bottom of the rock with very high pressure. With the sound of a
blow whistle the water is blown high into the air. Approaching this
place, one can find many small outlets selling local fruits, thirst
quenching drinks and the all time favorite fresh fried fish. In
addition to this you will also find souvenir shops with a variety of
local handicrafts and ornaments made out of sea shells and other
marine findings, and sightseeing
Day 06 Date----------- Yala Wildlife Safari
Leave hotel at 5.30am and proceed to Yala by 4x4 Jeep Safari at Yala National Park.
Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park, bringing
the total protected area to 126,786 hectares of scrub. It is divided
in to five blocks, with the most visited being block 1 (14,001
hectares). Also known as Yala west, this block was originally a reserve
for hunters, and was given over to conservation in 1938. With ov1er 35 leopards.
Yala west has one of the world’s densest leopard Populations. The best time to spot leopards
in February to June or July, when the water
levels in the park are low. Elephants are also well-know inhabitants.
You will probably see sloth bears, Elephants, spotted deer, Sambas,
Hornbills, Peafowl, Wild boar, Iguana, Elk, Leopards, buffaloes,
Water Lizard, Peacock, jungle fowl, Cobra,
Wiper, and various other mammals, birds, and many kind of migratory birds Russian geese
are found here when winter in the northern hemisphere. Around 150
spices of birds have been recorded at Yala. These birds include
white-winged black terns, curlews, pintails and orioles. After safari return to the hotel for breakfast before 10.00am. (Option can be taken picnic breakfast).
P.M. free at Leisure by the pool
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Thissamaharama
Day 07 Colombo / Katunayaka Air Port
After breakfast proceed to Colombo. Via Ratnapura (140 km – transfer time approx.4 hours) Through every shade and tone of rich green and yellow green of rubber plantation and paddy fields, stop at Ratnapura City of Gems, visit Gem Mines, Gem Pits and Gem Bank / Gem Museum, where you can see traditional ways of cutting and polishing Gem Stones
Pm City Tour of Colombo
Colombo is a metropolitan city with a population of nearly one million. It is the commercial Capital of Sri Lanka, which keeps pace with modern developments while preserving the Old World charms. Among the many places of interest in the City are the Fort, the Old Parliament House (presently the Presidential Secretariat), Buddhist temples, Old Churches, Hindu temples, Mosques, the National Museum, Independence Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and the Zoological Gardens. ‘Five Star’ international chain hotels and a large number of other hotels and guest houses provide comfortable accommodation to the visitors at affordable prices. Several specialty restaurants serving international cuisine, karaoke bars, and discotheques keep the visitors happy late into the night.After the city tour transfer to the Airport for the connecting
Flight. (Departure )
(THIS TOUR CAN BE CUSTOMIZED ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS)
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