Highlights
- Go whale watching and try water-sports
- See leopards, sloth bears and more at Yala
- Experience the sensational views of Koslanda
- Explore the streets and ramparts of Galle Fort
- Loll on picture-perfect tropical beaches
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Package includes
- Accommodation in a shared double / twin room on a BB basis
- Cinnamon hotels are on a HB basis
- Chauffeur-guide and vehicle for the duration of the tour (including leisure days)
- Both airport transfers
- Customer Care for the duration of your tour
- Covid-19 insurance and healthcare package
Terms & Conditions
- Valid from 1st May 2021 to 15th July 2021
- Price shown is based on two people sharing and may be subject to change
- There may be additional charges required relating to coronavirus H&S protocols
- See our Booking Conditions for more details
Day 1 & 2 Koslanda, Hill Country
Upon arrival at the airport, head straight to Koslanda in the southern highlands. Spend the next two days admiring the spectacular scenery and walking through forest to hidden waterfalls. Why not also take a tour of a tea factory during your stay? Otherwise just relax by the pool and take in the views.
Accommodation: Living Heritage
Day 3 & 4 Yala National Park, Yala
Wind out of the hills and down to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular parks which boasts the highest density of leopards of anywhere in the world. You can also spot elephants, sloth bears, deer, buffalo, wild boar, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds here – just to name a few! Head out on twice daily jeep drives through the park and enjoy the beautiful scenery whilst you look out for the diverse wildlife.
Accommodation: Cinnamon Wild
Recommended Activities: Yala National Park
Day 5, 6 & 7 Rekawa, South Coast
Journey along the south coast on a scenic drive that hugs the coastline until you reach Rekawa, a tranquil part of the Deep South that is sandwiched between sea and lagoon. This area boasts secluded and picturesque tropical beaches and is a popular spot for nesting marine turtles. These fascinating creatures can sometimes be observed laying their eggs in the sand during night time excursions with the Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project.
Accommodation: Buckingham Place
Recommended Activities: Whale Watching in Mirissa , Rekawa Turtle Watch , Take a Sri Lanka surfing lesson
Day 8 & 9 Thalpe, Galle Coast
Your final two days will be spent in a tranquil boutique hotel just 20 minutes from Galle Fort and five minutes from idyllic beaches offering surfing, jet-skiing, sailing and safe swimming. Whale watching is possible at nearby Mirissa Bay. There are a wide range of restaurants and cafés to choose from in and around Galle – read our Galle Restaurant Guide for inspiration.
Accommodation: Why House
Recommended Activities: Galle Boats and Bikes , Galle Dutch Fort
Day 10 Airport
Today, your chauffeur-guide will pick you up and take you to the airport in time to catch your flight home.
Living Heritage
Koslanda, Hill Country
Living Heritage Koslanda is a stylish and tranquil boutique retreat with four villas set on an 80-acre estate on the fringes of the southern highlands.
Cinnamon Wild
Yala National Park, Yala
An atmospheric wildlife hotel with well-appointed cabanas on the fringes of Yala game park which is highly regarded by upmarket package tourists and by independent travellers.
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Buckingham Place
Rekawa, South Coast
Buckingham Place is an appealing boutique hotel on a five-acre estate overlooking the tranquil Rekawa lagoon in the deep south. This is a peaceful spot in a relatively undiscovered part of Sri Lanka, a stylish 11-roomed hotel contemporary in design with tasteful interiors.
Why House
Thalpe, Galle Coast
Why House, inland from Galle's upmarket beach resort of Thalpe, consists of a spacious main house, a garden villa, and two cottages in three acres of tropical gardens. The architecture is typical of Sri Lanka's south with verandahs, courtyards and high timber roofs.
IndependentYala National Park
Yala National Park, Yala
Yala National Park, situated in the south-east corner of the island, is home to the greatest variety of Sri Lanka’s wildlife including the island’s big game – elephants, leopards and sloth bears.
HostedWhale Watching in Mirissa
Mirissa, South Coast
This modern catamaran complete with professional crew sets out from Mirissa Harbour at 6:30am, beating the other boats in order to have the best dolphin and whale sightings.
IndependentRekawa Turtle Watch
Rekawa, South Coast
Five of the seven species of marine turtle come ashore at Rekawa to lay their eggs. Join the night watch to observe these fascinating creatures up close.
HostedTake a Sri Lanka surfing lesson
Weligama, South Coast
Learn to surf the waves at Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka's blissful south coast with the extra assurance of your own instructor to guide you every step of the way. For beginners and those seeking to improve their style.
HostedGalle Boats and Bikes
Gal Oya, East Coast
Explore the rural villages around Galle, first by boat as you sail down the Kapu Ela, then by a scenic 9km bike ride through the surrounding paddy fields. Finish with hoppers and tea in a mud hut.
IndependentGalle Dutch Fort
Galle Fort, Galle Coast
Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site originally built by the Portuguese before it was further developed by the Dutch and British, covers nearly 4sqkm and houses a range of old colonial buildings.
