DAY 01 [AIRPORT – BENTOTA – APPROX 02.30 HRS DRIVE]
Arrival to Sri Lanka, welcome by Our Representative at the Airport & transfer to Bentota.
Check-in & relax in the hotel
Free time your own leisure on the beach
Dinner & Overnight stay Bentota
DAY 02 [GALLE & BENTOTA CITY TOUR - APPROX 01.30 HRS DRIVE PER ONE WAY]
After Breakfast proceed to Galle & visit Galle Fort
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.
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 system. 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
Lanka's turtles from extinction.
Later enjoy Water sports activities in Bentota by Own expense
Dinner & Overnight stay in Bentota
DAY 03 [BENTOTA – COLOMBO – APPROX 02.00 HRS DRIVE]
After breakfast proceed to Colombo and enjoy Colombo city tour & shopping
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.
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.
Later enjoy Colombo Shopping
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
Check-in & relax in the hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo
DAY 04 [COLOMBO-AIRPORT– APPROX 45 MINUTES DRIVE]
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.