5-Day 4-Night Down South Tour Package
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Galle
- Morning: Arrival at Colombo International Airport and meet your tour guide. Begin your journey with a scenic drive along the southern coast towards Galle.
- Afternoon: Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its cobbled streets, colonial architecture, and ocean views.
- Evening: Enjoy a seaside dinner in Galle and check into your hotel for a restful evening.
Day 2: Galle to Mirissa
- Morning: Depart from Galle to Mirissa, famous for its whale-watching opportunities.
- Activity: Head out for a whale-watching tour (seasonal, typically from November to April). Spot blue whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
- Afternoon: Relax on Mirissa Beach, known for its soft sands and vibrant surf.
- Evening: Dinner at a beachside restaurant in Mirissa.
Day 3: Mirissa to Tangalle
- Morning: Continue your journey to Tangalle, a picturesque coastal town with serene beaches.
- Activity: Stop by Hummanaya Blowhole, one of the largest blowholes in the world, located near Dickwella.
- Afternoon: Visit Rekawa Beach, famous for its sea turtle conservation project. If lucky, you might spot turtles laying eggs in the evening.
- Evening: Overnight stay in Tangalle.
Day 4: Tangalle to Yala National Park
- Morning: Depart for Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife destination.
- Activity: Go on an afternoon safari tour in Yala to see Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and various bird species.
- Evening: Stay at a nearby safari lodge or hotel in Tissamaharama.
Day 5: Yala to Colombo
- Morning: After breakfast, start your drive back towards Colombo, stopping at Mulkirigala Rock Temple en route to explore its ancient Buddhist murals and sculptures.
- Afternoon: Continue your journey back to Colombo for shopping or a city tour if time permits.
- Evening: End of tour; transfer to Colombo International Airport for departure.
Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels or better (with breakfast).
- Private transportation with a driver-guide.
- Entry fees to Galle Fort, Yala National Park, and Mulkirigala Rock Temple.
- Whale watching and safari tours.
Exclusions:
- Flights
- Lunch, dinner, and personal expenses
- Optional activities
This itinerary combines the best of coastal relaxation and wildlife adventure, perfect for a short escape to the South of Sri Lanka.