Take an extensive tour of 6 days in Sri Lanka that will help you explore the rich heritage of the country. This customized tour will take you through the cities of Colombo, Yala and Galle.
This tour of Sri Lanka will take you to the ruins of architectural wonders in every corner of Colombo, build during the rule of Dutch, Portuguese and British. You will visit the historical town of the country- Galle. In addition, you can take a stroll at the harbor and the lighthouse or go to a town, where you can admire lace-making and wood carvings. A Jeep Safari to the Yala National Park can make your trip an exciting one.
On arrive in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed and assisted and you will be then transferred to your Hotel Galle.
Drop & Rest…Overnight stay at Hotel, Galle
Breakfast at the Hotel & proceed to commence Galle City tour,
Galle – Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbor. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbor or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carver sand purchase some the finest souvenirs.
The Dutch Fort – Galle – The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with bricklined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coatof- arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort.
Proceed back to Hotel & Rest …Overnight stay at Hotel, Galle
Breakfast at the Hotel & then Proceed to Yala,
Check into the Hotel & Rest…Overnight stay at Hotel, Yala
With Packed Breakfast proceed to Morning Game Driver at Yala National Park
Yala (Ruhuna) National Park– the Ruhuna National Park covers 126,786 hectares
Including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II) the most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this block was established in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors.
Overnight stay at Hotel, Yala
Breakfast at the Hotel & then Proceed to Colombo,
Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a few miles away. The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the old smith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple, Davatagaha Mosque. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
PM shopping…Overnight stay at Hotel, Colombo
Breakfast at the Hotel,
Thereafter transfer to airport to connect with the departure flight.
