Glimpses Sri Lanka
6 DaysPackage Overview
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
On arrive in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed and assisted by a representative 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.
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.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Thereafter transfer to airport to connect with the departure flight. Tour Ends.