Day Excursion to Bentota

• Pick-up and drop-off - Hotel in Colombo
• Pick-up time - 0800 hrs.
• Estimated Drop-off time - 1900 hrs.

Rise up to a beautiful morning and prepare to head on an exciting excursion to the coastal town of Bentota, an important location for the tourism industry of Sri Lanka. You are bound for a great experience ranging from calm and serene to fast and exciting.

Day Excursion to Galle

• Pick-up and drop-off - Hotel in Colombo
• Pick-up time - 0800 hrs
• Estimated Drop-off time - 1930 hrs

The Galle Dutch fort is an official UNESCO world heritage site. Marvel in the massive stone fort which the roots run quite deep and walk along the paved paths learning of its interesting history. You can head up to the rampart and walk along gazing at the clear blue Indian Ocean, and this is an ideal photo location as well!

Day Excursion to Kandy

• Pick-up and drop-off - Hotel in Colombo
• Pick-up time - 0800 hrs.
• Estimated Drop-off time - 2030 hrs.

Ready to spend an unforgettable day? Prepare to head on an exciting excursion to the hill capital of Sri Lanka. The city of Kandy which hold much reverence and importance was also the last kingdom of the island.

Your Excursion will include:

• Transport in a private air conditioned vehicle for the given routing
• Services of a professional English speaking chauffeur guide or an English speaking national guide
• Meals – Lunch en-route at a local restaurant or a hotel
• Entrance fees applicable to sightseeing at each excursion program
  
• Day Excursion to Bentota     
  • - Selected options of watersport activities  
  • - Boat safari in Bentota River
  • - Visit to turtle hatchery
• Day Excursion to Galle
  • - Visit to turtle hatchery
  Boat safari in Madu River
• Day Excursion to Kandy
  • - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • - Temple of the sacred tooth relic

Your Excursion will not include:

• Accommodation and meals in Colombo prior or post to the excursion programs
• Any services not mentioned in the above includes

DAY 1

Rise up to a beautiful morning and prepare for an exciting 2 day excursion in the southern coastal city of Bentota. Witness different aspects of the culture, nature and the thrilling experiences available in the area.

Our first stop will be at the Kalutara temple. Though not a historic temple it holds a special place in the Buddhist culture as this is one of the very few temples having a hollow dome that could be visited. The interior of the temple is beautified with 74 murals, each depicting different episodes of Lord Buddha’s life.

Arrive in Bentota and then it is time to go for a calm experience with a boat safari in the Bentota River. Creep through the mesmerizing mangrove tunnel and the mangrove forest and be on the lookout for any marinelife or birdlife. Here you wil also visit a fish therapy spa. Board the stage and dip your feet in to one of the cage ponds, and the fish would come swimming fast towards you and start nibbling. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind moment.

After this serene experience head to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel. Later towards the evening we head visit a turtle hatchery! This wonderful marine species have found ideal conditions for laying eggs in certain areas of the south coast. Responsible groups have come into action and through these turtle hatcheries ensure majority of the turtle hatchlings sees the light of day. While appreciating the efforts taken for protection you can enjoy an up-close and personal experience with the turtles. With this experience the first day comes to an end and we head back to the hotel and wind down looking forward for the next day.

DAY 2

Wake up to a new day and the breakfast will be ready for you to enjoy before heading for an exhilarating moment.

Then head to commence your session of watersports. Watersports is an integral part of highlights in Bentota and almost all who visit dare to try at least one of the activities here. You can conduct a vast range of activities from Jet Ski rides, tube rides, speed boat rides, canoeing, water skiing, wake boarding etc.

After this adrenaline rushing experience head to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel.

Before heading back we would like to extend the option for you to visit the Lunuganga Estate, country home of the world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Here head for the enthralling garden tour at Lunuganga.

The site is only about 500m long and 300m at its widest, but in its composition as a series of discrete but unified spaces, it creates the impression of an enchanted garden that can be explored for days. There is no place where the garden can be apprehended as a whole. Rather, it can be experienced fully only through movement.

Completing your unforgettable time in Bentota we take you back to Colombo and drop-off at your place of accommodation.

DAY 1

A great opportunity to experience the essence of the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Head on this enlightening 2 day excursion to witness the splendour and beauty of the city of Galle.

Our first stop will be at a turtle hatchery! This wonderful marine species have found ideal conditions for laying eggs in certain areas of the south coast. Responsible groups have come into action and through these turtle hatcheries ensure majority of the turtle hatchlings sees the light of day. While appreciating the efforts taken for protection you can enjoy an up-close and personal experience with the turtles.

Continue to Balapitiya and prepare for a calm experience with a boat safari in the Madhu River. Creep through the mesmerizing mangrove tunnel and the mangrove forest and be on the lookout for any marinelife or birdlife. Here you wil also visit a fish therapy spa. Board the stage and dip your feet in to one of the cage ponds, and the fish would come swimming fast towards you and start nibbling. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind moment.

You would be hungry after condcting these 2 experienes so let us enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel before proceeding onwards.

Towards the evening head to the Dutch fort and as you go through the main entrance travel back in time to the colonial era of the island. The Galle Dutch fort is an official UNESCO world heritage site. Marvel in the massive stone fort which the roots run quite deep and walk along the paved paths learning of its interesting history. You can head up to the rampart and walk along gazing at the clear blue Indian Ocean, and this is an ideal photo location as well! Witnessing the sunset from the fort is definitely a priceless moment.

DAY 2

Leisurely wake up to the second day and we have a special moment planned for you. Enjoy a filling breakfast and head to the mesmerizing beach of Unawatuna.

We have allocated the morning hours for you to enjoy your time at this wonderful seashore. The Unawatuna beach is still considered to be among the top 100 beach around the world, and once you visit the location you will easily understand why. The coral reef ahead would break the ocean waves and offer you safe waters to swim.

Hungry after having fun in the ocean? Let’s enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel.

Thereafter we commence the journey back to Colombo, with a range of new experiences gained we drop you off at your place of accommodation.

DAY 1

Ready for an unforgettable time in the central lands of the island? Prepare to head on an exciting 2 day excursion to the hill capital of Sri Lanka. The city of Kandy which hold much reverence and importance was also the last kingdom of the island.

Our first stop is for an encounter with the gentle giants at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage. A valuable organization commenced in the 1970’s has since been caring for the orphaned elephants in the country. This being a memorable moment with this majestic wildlife, be ready to capture the moments and enjoy it to the fullest. A sight to see will be the elephants lining up and walking across the street to the nearby river for their scheduled bath. And here you will see them having fun and playing in the water being carefree.

Then we arrive to see and learn about another Sri Lankan specialty. Ceylon Tea! Introduced by the British, this refreshing drink is enjoyed by every local ranging from a laborer to a millionaire! And also by countless tea lovers spread across the world! Head in to a tea factory to witness the production process and learn how it begins from plucking the ideal tea leaves and goes through different steps and comes to our hands as a high quality product. Interested to taste some pure Ceylon Tea? Of course you have the opportunity for this as well.

After these wonderful experiences we arrive in the city of Kandy. Take a moment to refresh and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel.

Later in the evening make way to visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic. The aptly named temple houses the most revered tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and since its arrival to the island in the ancient times, the relic had played an important role as it was believed that the one who possesses the relic held the true authority to govern the land. Walk through the temple complex witnessing various aspects of the Buddhist culture while also learning of the interesting facts surrounding this temple.

This brings to an end the scheduled program for the day and we head back to the hotel for a relaxed overnight. Wind down for the night, enjoy your meal and look forward for a sound sleep.

DAY 2

Arise and shine to a beautiful day in the hill capital. Enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare to head out to explore more wonderful places of interest.

We start on a relaxing pace at the Peradeniya Royal botanical gardens. A venue existing from the times of Royalty it was re-planned by the British to be established as a botanical garden. It offers a broad experience of the flora in and out of the island and estimates more than four thousand species of plants being exhibited. Stroll down the varied paths along the gardens and remember to make some memories in the picturesque locations.

Now we make things more exciting with an interesting walking tour in the city of Kandy. Being the last kingdom of the ancient kings before it was finally ceded to the British, it should be noted that the strategic positioning of the city helped evade foreign invasions for a long period. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Navigate through the hustle and bustle of the busy streets, travel to the various bazaars, mingle with the locals, and experience local arts and crafts and some unique local food or drinks.

Hungry after the all the exploring? Let’s enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or a hotel.

This brings our excursion to a close and what remains is to make the journey back. Recall the wonderful memories made as you travel back to Colombo and drop-off at your place of accommodation.