Serendib Beach-12 Days (SLSB120016)

Airport (Katunayaka) - Negombo

Arrival in Sri Lanka. You will be welcomed by your host and local guide to this magical island. Transferred directly to your hotel in Negombo. Overnight Stay at JETWING LAGOON, NEGOMBO (Premium Hotel Option)

COLOMBO – GALLE

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Galle, en-route visit Galle World Heritage Site.  

GALLE

Tour of Galle:

Galle, recognised as the Sothern Capital (116 km from Colombo) and is home to the popular Fort called “Santa Cruz”, which is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Fort which was initially built by the Portuguese in 1619 has been expanded and further developed by the Dutch and the British. Galle was the main seaport of Sri Lanka before Colombo and still handles shipping and cruising yachts to present. During the tour of Galle, you will have the opportunity to visit Galle Fort, Old Dutch Church and Walk along the Rampart.  

KOSGODA TURTLE HATCHERY

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 then 1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery. Overnight Stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel or explore more. Overnight stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel.  

EXCURSION: OPTIONAL

WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING – Seasonal

Early morning at 5.00am proceed to Mirissa. (Travel time approx: 1/2hr) Whale Watching* has been most popular attraction among the tourists who visit Sri Lanka. Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka. In warm Indian Ocean you can see Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. Sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species, for example Bluefin tuna and flying fish.  

SHIPWRECK DIVING WITH ISLAND SCUBA (ON DEMAND) – Seasonal

Enter the magical world hidden under the Indian Ocean, where gargantuan vessels overshadow you, where diverse marine life reign supreme, and where the peace and tranquility felt beneath the surface is ineffable.Meet your team of experienced instructors as they take you through the essentials of surviving underwater (if you are not a certified diver) – the do’s, the don’ts, and everything in between. You will dive with experienced instructors who not only will guide and assist every step of the way but also make the dive a learning experience with details on plant life, different types of marine life that could be enjoyed up close and which ones to stay away from, history of the shipwrecks, importance of the location etc (of course all this will be explained above water before or after the dive). Regardless of if you are an absolute beginner or a certified diver, an underwater adventure is something to be enjoyed by everyone. Overnight stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa (Premium Hotel Option)

Galle -Yala (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast head over to Yala for a once in a lifetime experience of wildlife in Sri Lanka.  

Yala National Park Wildlife Safari

Many travellers who experienced Yala said that they have never felt the majestic beauty of a leopard that closes before. The eyes, the preying instinct that is shown through his walk are all evidence to remind us that we are only the humblest living in this planet. Take a moment to enjoy the giants of the jungle, the Sri Lankan elephants freely roaming around the park. With your stars aligned well you may observe bears, wild boars, buffalos, deer, crocodiles and many species of birds. There is an abundance of water supply for the animals with lagoons and tanks, which is often spotted surrounded by different species. Overnight Stay at JETWING YALA, YALA (Premium Hotel Option)

Yala (Meals – B/-/-)

After breakfast relax at the hotel. Overnight Stay at JETWING YALA, YALA (Premium Hotel Option)

YALA - AIRPORT (B/X/D)

After a good breakfast at the hotel, pack up your belongings, check for the last-minute gift ideas around Colombo and head back home after a magical week in this island paradise. Head back to the airport for your departure flight. Alternatively, you can commence another tour to explore the Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka.   --- END OF SERVICES ---