Visit the top cultural and historical landmarks in central Sri Lanka with this spellbinding three-day tour. Immerse yourself in a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, and historic temples. Begin in Colombo and journey to Yala National Park, stopping at the Eth Athuru Sevana Elephant Orphanage and enjoying a thrilling jeep safari through the park. Conclude with a visit to the historic Galle fortress, a boat safari in Balapitiya, and stops at a lace factory, moonstone mine, and turtle hatchery, making for a rich and memorable trip
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: The busy capital of Sri Lanka, is a city of contrast by the seaside. Colonial buildings, Hindu and Buddhist temples, modern skyscrapers and some lakes are combined into a melting pot of cultures and people.
Yala: This National park is a mixture of plains, forests and waterbodies and is home to wonderful mammals such as sloth bears and leopards, elephants and deer and plenty of birds. Take a look at the Sri Lankan wild side.
Day 1: ARRIVAL COLOMBO
Arrive at the Colombo airport, where our representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you to the hotel in Colombo. Enjoy the rest of the time relaxing and getting ready for a memorable adventure.
Overnight in Colombo.
Day 2: COLOMBO – YALA NATIONAL PARK – TISSAMAHARAMA (245km – 5 hrs)
Wake up early in the morning and prepare for an exhilarating day. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo, and transfer you to the selected hotel in Yala National Park. Drive via Rathnapura to Udawalawe and visit the Eth Athuru Sevana Elephant Orphanage. After spending precious time with the charming giants, continue to Tissamaharama for a luscious lunch. Then, explore the outstanding Yala National Park on an exciting three-hour jeep safari. Your spectacular day ends with a delicious dinner.
Overnight in Tissamaharama.
Day 3: TISSAMAHARAMA – GALLE – DEPART COLOMBO (245km – 5 hrs)
After a tasty breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards historical Galle. On the way, visit an emblematic lace factory in Dikwella. When you arrive in Galle, enjoy a mouthwatering lunch right before joining an inspiring tour of the Galle fortress. Continue to Balapitiya to go out on a boat safari. On the way back to Colombo, make a stop to visit a fascinating moonstone mine and a lovely turtle hatchery. Afterwards, return to your selected hotel in Colombo for drop-off.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Clients arriving on early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived.
