Arrival to Sri Lanka, Welcome by Our Representative at the Airport & proceed to Bentota. (early Check-in on availablity basis) Check-in & relax in the hotel. Leisure at the Beach Dinner & Overnight stay Bentota
After breakfast proceed to Galle to enjoy Galle city tour enroute do Bentota city tour, The Heritage city of Galle. For centuries Galle has stood strong against invasions - from colonial powers and nature’s volatile outbursts. The famous Dutch Fort was first built by the Portuguese, fortified by the Dutch and preserved by the British. Battered daily for over 400 years by the ocean it even survived the onslaught of a tsunami and is enjoyed today by residents and visitors alike. The colonial architecture of the walled city too has resisted the advance of modernity and holds tightly to its past glory. Lunch at the outside Restaurant Bentota - on the South coast of Sri Lanka lays the city of Bentota. The general area of Bentota is interesting for birds. On the shore Sea birds and Wanders are often found. Including the rare Indian Heron and Vegetation along the river harbors many local species as well as winter migrants. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Madu river Boat trips on Bentota River etc. Madu river Boat Ride -The bio-diversity of the Madu River is of monumental signification when considering the wide ranges of aquatic and avian life as well as wetland dwelling amphibians, reptiles, mammals that inhabit the environs of this natural treasure. A total of 11 species of agnatic mollusks and 14 land dwelling mollusks are found in this s ystem. 70 species of fish, 31 types of reptiles, and 50 kinds of butterflies are just some of colorful array of wildlife that inhabits this abundantly bustling eco-system. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that 111 species of bird have been identified in the mangrove formed environs of the river, and has been known to host several types of migratory birds Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda - a successful conservation effort established to protect Sri Lankas turtles from extinction. Dinner & Overnight stay Bentota
After Breakfast proceed to Colombo, once in Colombo enjoy Colombo city tour including Gangaramya Temple Sri Lanka’s former capital city, Colombo is easily the largest metropolis in the country. It is still the commercial and entertainment hub with many corporate buildings, restaurants, shopping malls, spas, hotels and nightclubs. If you want to have an active urban nightlife and do a spot of shopping then Colombo is your place. One thing unique you’re bound to find in the heart of Colombo is the tree-lined main streets adding to the idea that this truly is a tropical paradise. Stand under one of the towering streets in the afternoon sun and you’re bound to cool off. Colombo also has a massive park named after both Queen Victoria and Sri Lankan princes Vihara Maha Devi, and is situation along the island’s Western Coastline boasting some of the world’s best city sunsets every evening. Sit on an open terrace, sip Margaritas and watch the golden-orange sky dance tones of blue and purple as night begins to fall. Lunch at the outside Restaurant Your tour of the City of Colombo will take you on a journey of diverse range of lifestyle that you would wonder if you are in one city. Visit the bustling hub of Pettah which is a key spot of trade in Sri Lanka followed by a tour of Fort where you would see century old buildings rubbing shoulders with modern buildings. You will then drive past the Old Parliament building and enjoy the scenic drive down ‘Galle Face’ Colombo’s promenade. Make your way to the Seema Malikaya an iconic meditation center which was designed by world famous architect Geoffrey Bawa. You will also visit a Buddhist & Hindu temple and thereafter make your way past the Cinnamon Gardens residential area. Check-in hotel. Relax Dinner. Overnight stay in Colombo
After breakfast enjoy Colombo city Shopping, Lunch at the outside Restaurant. There are wide varieties of shopping complexes within the Colombo city all of them are with all the facilities. Most of the shopping malls are fully Wi-Fi enabled. If you are looking goods for lesser prices Pettah bazaar is the ideal location. You can buy almost anything you want but this is always busy and crowded. If you move along the Gall road you can find shopping malls like Majestic City, Liberty Plaza and Crescat which are very popular among locals as well. You can buy garments, handicrafts, books, leather goods and many more. Prices are very competitive. ODEL and Arina are other shopping malls which are very popular among tourists. The shops in Main Street of Pettah mostly sell readymade garments. Free leisure at the hotel Dinner. Overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast proceed to the Colombo Airport to catch your flight back home accompanied with all the happy memories of the tropical isle; Sri Lanka once known as TAPROBANE. ....TOUR ENDS....
