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Includes
- Private transfers and English-speaking driver/guide for 8 days.
- 7 nights accommodation (coastal hotels and safari lodge, B&B).
- Whale-watching option (boat fees extra), Yala safaris and Madu River boat safari where included.
- Bottled water and local taxes.
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Excludes
- Whale-watching boat fees (seasonal), water-sport rentals, personal expenses, tips and travel insurance.
- Optional private guides or camera/vehicle surcharges at parks if applicable.
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Package 2 — Southern Coast, Whale Watching & Relaxation 8 Days Tour
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Southern Coast, Whale Watching & Relaxation 8 Days Tour
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Tangalle / Yala / Bentota
Day 1
Colombo → Galle Fort
- Transfer to Galle; afternoon walking orientation of the fort and ramparts.
- Overnight: Galle Fort (B&B).
Day 2
Galle → Unawatuna / Hikkaduwa
- Morning: Short transfer to Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa for snorkeling and beach time.
- Afternoon: Optional surf lessons or coral exploration.
- Overnight: Beach hotel (B&B).
Day 3
Mirissa (Whale Watching Option)
- Pre-dawn: Optional whale-watching excursion (seasonal).
- Late morning/afternoon: Beach leisure or visit nearby surf towns.
- Overnight: Mirissa or nearby (B&B).
Day 4
Coastal Transfer to Tangalle
- Morning: Drive to Tangalle for quieter beaches and relaxed seaside time.
- Afternoon: Beach walk, optional local fishing village visit.
- Overnight: Tangalle (B&B).
Day 5
Tangalle → Yala Region
- Morning/Afternoon: Transfer to Yala/Tissamaharama; lodge check-in and briefing.
- Overnight: Lodge near Yala (B&B).
Day 6
Yala Full Safari Day
- Early morning: Dawn safari in Yala National Park.
- Midday: Rest at lodge.
- Late afternoon: Second safari session to increase wildlife viewing chances.
- Overnight: Same lodge (B&B).
Day 7
Bundala or Turtle Hatchery & Transfer to Bentota
- Morning: Visit Bundala wetlands for birding or Kosgoda turtle hatchery for conservation insights.
- Afternoon: Drive to Bentota for riverside activities.
- Overnight: Bentota (B&B).
Day 8
Madu River Safari & Return to Colombo
- Morning: Madu River boat safari through mangroves and small islands; optional visit to a temple island.
- Afternoon: Return transfer to Colombo/airport.
All Tour Packages
Pinnawala / Kandy / Peradeniya
Day Tour 1: Kandy & Pinnawala
Excursion
Dambulla / Sigiriya / Habarana
Day Tour 2: Sigiriya & Dambulla Excursion
Madu River / Kosgoda / Bentota / Galle Fort
Day Tour 3: Galle & Southern Coast Excursion
Tea Plantation / Gregory Lake / Victoria Park / Ramboda Falls / Colonial Town Walk
Day Tour 4: Nuwara Eliya Tea Country Excursion
Yala / Tissamaharama / Galle Fort
Day Tour 5: Yala National Park Safari Excursion
Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Day Tour 6: Anuradhapura Ancient City Excursion
Pinnawala / Kandy
Package 1: Cultural Highlights – Kandy & Pinnawala
Dambulla / Sigiriya / Minneriya
Package 2: Ancient Wonders – Sigiriya & Dambulla
Kosgoda / Madu River Safari / Bentota Beach / Galle Fort / Hikkaduwa Beach
Package 3: Southern Escape – Galle & Bentota
Galle Fort / Yala National Park / Hambantota
Package 5: Wildlife Adventure – Yala Safari
Nuwara Eliya / Gregory Lake / Victoria Park / Ramboda Falls
Package 4: Hill Country Bliss – Nuwara Eliya
Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Package 6: Sacred Anuradhapura Pilgrimage
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Tea Plantations
Package 2 — Hill Country & Tea Country
Galle Fort / Bentota / Mirissa / Unawatuna
Package 3 — Southern Coast & Galle
Yala / Tissamaharama / Bundala option
Package 4 — Wildlife Safari
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy
Package 1 — Cultural Triangle
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Train to Ella / Tea Plantations
Package 2 — Hill Country & Tea Country
Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Bentota / Kosgoda
Package 3 — Southern Coast & Galle
Yala / Udawalawe / Bundala / Tissamaharama Base
Package 4 — Extended Wildlife Safari
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy
Package 1 — Classic Cultural Triangle & Ancient Cities
Colombo / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Train to Ella (or road) / Ella
Package 2 — Hill Country & Scenic Train
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Hikkaduwa / Mirissa (whale watching) / Bentota / Turtle hatchery
Package 3 — South Coast, Galle & Whale-watching
Colombo / Udawalawe / Yala / Bundala / Tissamaharama / Southern Beach
Package 4 — Wildlife & Nature Focus
Trincomalee / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Kandy / Colombo
Package 1 — East Coast & Cultural
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella / Tangalle / Mirissa
Package 2 — Highlands, Horton Plains & Southern Beaches
Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Jaffna / Delft Island option / Sigiriya
Package 3 — North & Cultural Discovery
Kithulgala Rafting / Knuckles Range / Sigiriya / Minneriya / Yala
Package 4 — Adventure & Wildlife
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Package 1 — Classic Cultural & Hill Circuit
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Yala / Tissamaharama / Bundala / Bentota
Package 2 — Southern Coast & Wildlife Loop
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Trincomalee / Nilaveli / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — Northern & East Cultural Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella (train option) / Yala / Southern Coast
Package 4 — Adventure, Train & Wilderness
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Yala
Package 1 — Classic Cultural, Hill & Wildlife Loop
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Tangalle / Yala / Bentota
Package 2 — Southern Coast, Whale Watching & Relaxation
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Trincomalee / Nilaveli / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — Northern & East Cultural Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Kandy / Train to Nanu Oya / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella / Southern coast wellness
Package 4 — Adventure, Train & Wellness
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains
Package 1 — Grand Cultural & Hill Circuit
Colombo / Kandy / Train to Nuwara Eliya / Nanu Oya / Ella / Horton Plains / Yala / Mirissa / Galle / Bentota
Package 2 — Hill, Train & Southern Coast
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Mannar / Delft / Jaffna / Trincomalee / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — North & East Comprehensive Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Knuckles Range / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Udawalawe / Yala / Southern Coast
Package 4 — Adventure, Culture & Conservation
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Yala
Package 1 — Cultural & Scenic Journey of Sri Lanka
Colombo / Wilpattu National Park / Anuradhapura / Trincomalee / Pigeon Island Excursion / Minneriya Safari / Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Udawalawe / Galle
Package 2 — Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife Adventure
Negombo / Pinnawala / Kandy / Matale / Dambulla / Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour / Polonnaruwa Ancient City / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains National Park / Ella / Yala / Bentota / Colombo