7D6N SRI LANKA - GALLE - YALLA - HIKKADUWA - COLOMBO

Day 01 (Airport- Galle)

Arrive at the Airpoet. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Car park / Coach Park to begin you journey. Proceed to Galle and visit Galle Fort. Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Overnight stay at a Galle hotel.

Day 02 : Galle- Mirissa- Galle (B)

After an early breakfast/ with packed breakfast, proceed to enjoy whale watching. Whale Watching The world's largest blue whale colony is in Sri Lanka. Hundreds of the blue whales are gathering in Indian ocean. They feed on tiny plank tonic crustaceans krill. These foods are available in large quantities in the Indian ocean. The whales are marine mammals of the order cetacean having a stream lined body and horizontal tail and breathing air through a blow whole on the head. The weight of the matured blue whale is about 200 tongs. The length is around 27-30 meters. Blue whale has four chambered heart resemble to a Volkswagen bug car a human can crawl through the main artery. Blue whales feed on 03 or 04 tons of krill a day. Drive back to the hotel and spend the day at leisure/ own activities. Overnight stay at a Galle hotel.

Day 03 : Galle- Yala (B)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel and after that, proceed to Yala. If leave Galle early morning you can enjoy morning and evening 2 safaris or spend time at leisure and enjoy the evening safari. YALA (RUHUNA) NATIONAL PARK the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this were 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 a Yala hotel.

Day 04 : Yala- Hikkaduwa (B)

Take your breakfast at the hotel then proceed to Hikkaduwa and spend the day at leisure/ enjoy water sports. You can enjoy a safari early in the morning too. Overnight stay at a Hikkaduwa hotel.

Day 05 : Hikkaduwa (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure/ own activities. Overnight stay at a Hikkaduwa hotel.

Day 06 :Hikkaduwa- Colombo (B)

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo and visit a turtle hatchery and Mangrove boat ride on the way. Turtle Hatchery The "Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery" is a non - profitable organization which is maintained for the survival of Sea Turtles for the next generation. From the past, due to the cruel activities of humans, there is a danger that turtles are facing extinction. These rare varieties of Sea Turtles are destroyed by man day by day. It is the duty of each and every one to take action to save these turtles from extinction for the sake of our future generation. Regarding this we started to save Sea Turtles in 1986 and up to now we have succeeded to attain the goal gradually. Neaxt we will proceed to Mangrove Boat ride in Madu River. Madu River or the Madu Ganga is one of the natures fascinating creations off South West coast in Balapitiya. Madu Ganga is a lagoon with hundreds of islands providing an idyllic setting for a well spent holiday and loads of authentic traditional settings. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. Arrive in Colombo and enjoy a city tour of Colombo. A drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens.

Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square. Overnight stay at a Colombo hotel.