Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at the Colombo airport, you will be met by our Driver/Guide and offer assistance. Thereafter leave for Bentota (102 km – transfer time approx. 3 hours). Dinner & Overnight The Bentota Beach Hotel.

Day 2

After Breakfast proceed to Yala (240km – transfer time approx. 4 &1/2 hours). Check in at the Yala Village.

In the evening jeep safari to the Yala National Park. Yala (Ruhuna) National Park Situated 309 km. south of Colombo, Yala is approximately 1,259 sq.km. In extent and is located in the south eastern corner of the island. Its northern boundaries border on the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and it has the added bonus of a scenic ocean frontage. The terrain is varied flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops.The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. Water holes, small lakes, lagoons and streams provide water for the animals and birds. The specialty here is the large numbers of elephants. Dinner & Overnight The Yala Village

Day 3

After Breakfast visit the sacred city of Kataragama - Dedicated to God Skanda ( Murugan for Hindus ) a deity who came from India, married a local girl call Valli and lived here. He is treated by Hindus as the God of war. The annual festival is held during the month of July, culminating in the fire walking by large number of devotees and the water cutting ceremony. Here is a complex of temples dedicated to various Gods and deities; in the sacred area and large number of shops providing fruit offerings prepared to be purchased by devotees. The offerings are made in the morning, mid-day and evening by large crowds. The girls working for the temple offering lights, and the ceremonies connected with the Pooja are interesting for visitors.

Evening free at Leisure. Dinner & Overnight The Yala Village

Day 4

After breakfast leave for Bentota (245km – transfer time approx. 5 hours) en route visiting the Old Dutch city of 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 travellers prefer to head along the coast to the fine beaches at Unuwatuna, Weligama and Tangalla.

Dinner & Overnight the Bentota Beach Hotel.

Day 5

After breakfast leave for Bentota (245km – transfer time approx. 5 hours) en route visiting the Old Dutch city of 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 travellers prefer to head along the coast to the fine beaches at Unuwatuna, Weligama and Tangalla.

Dinner & Overnight the Bentota Beach Hotel.

Day 6

After breakfast proceed to Colombo. (65km – transfer time approx. 2 hours). 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.

Dinner & Overnight the Ceylon Continental Hotel.

Day 7

After breakfast transfer to the Airport for the connecting Flight. (Departure)

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