4 STAR HOTEL USD.355- 02 PAX 04 PAX USD.290.00 06 PAX USD.260.00
BENTOTA – THE PALMS HOTEL 02 Nights
COLOMBO – FAIRWAY HOTEL 02 Nights
DAY – 01 [AIRPORT /BENTOTA – APPROX 02 HOURS DRIVE
Arrival to Sri Lanka, and you will be met by Journeyline Travels Representative on Arrival at the Airport and proceed to Bentota. Check in at the Hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at –
DAY – 02 [BENTOTA /GALLE /BENTOTA – APPROX 03 ½ HOURS DRIVE
After Breakfast Day Excursion to Galle. Commence Galle City Tour including the Galle fort, The Dutch Museum and the Dutch Church. Travel back to Bentota. En route enjoy a Boat ride on Madu River and visit a Turtle Hatchery.
Madu River Boat Safari (01 HRS) – Sri Lanka is a real paradise for all nature lovers. Madu River is located in the south of Sri Lanka near Galle. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough. These creatures are pretty rare and don’t like crowds.
A fish breeding center is located in the middle of the river offering an insight into the breeding cycle of local fish species. The swampy marshlands that surround the Madu River are under protection of the government of Sri-Lanka as it is a fragile ecosystem that is home to many rare animal species. There are around 300 animal species in Madu River, 19 of which are endemic. The soil there is also really fertile – it’s a real treasure trove for ecologists and biologists.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more than 1,750,000
young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery
Dinner & overnight stay at – Bentota
DAY – 03 BENTOTA /COLOMBO – APPROX 01 ½ HOURS DRIVE
After Breakfast proceed to Colombo. Check in to Hotel & Spend the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight stay at – Colombo
DAY – 04 COLOMBO
After Breakfast commence Colombo City Tour & Shopping
Colombo – Colombo is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour took place during the British period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of 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 Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman’s Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749 are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the Independence Memorial.
Gangarama Temple – The temple is one of the most popular and iconic temples located in Colombo. Gangaramaya temple’s architecture features a heterogeneous mix f Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese styles. Located on the banks of the famous Beira Lake in Colombo 2, the Gangaramaya consists of the main temple, a museum, a library and vocational training canters. The 120-year-old Gangaramaya is not the typical Sri Lankan temple. Situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby the scenic Beira Lake, this intriguing temple complex
is simultaneously a hugely popular tourist attraction, a place of worship and a learning and vocational training centre.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Colombo
DAY – 05 COLOMBO /AIRPORT – APPROX 35 MINUTES DRIVE
As all good things must come to an end. After Breakfast your chauffeur guide will comfortably take you back to
the Airport for a safe Return Journey.
– TOUR END
THE COST INCLUSIVE OF THE BELOW
❖ Accommodation at the Hotels mentioned with Breakfast & Dinners
❖ All Transport in an A/C Vehicle with the Service of an English speaking Chauffeur Guide
❖ Sightseeing as per above mentioned Itinerary (Without entrance fees)
❖ All local taxe
