Sri Lanka Beach Escape

• Staying at Hotel in Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
•  Arrival via Road approx. 2 hours 0 minutes from Katunayake, Sri Lanka
• Arrival, meet, greet and proceed to Kalutara /Bentota
• Check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day stay at leisure

• Staying at Hotel in Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka | Meals included:  Breakfast
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning proceed to Balapitiya (Approx. 20 Min) and do a boat safari on Madu River

Balapitiya is where one could just sit back and observe how ecology and culture combine under the sun! Cut through the clear water of Madu River - a lifeline of Balapitiya - and head towards Kotu Duwa, the small island housing a temple that dates back to ancient Sinhalese kings. Or, sail through tunnels of shady mangroves swaying alongside Madu River - hiding an ecological treasure - to witness the tranquility of this bio-diversity hot spot which boasts of reptiles, mollusks, and over 70 species of freshwater fish. Today the region - which is strong in observing rural folklife on the island - does not only boast of cinnamon plantations in abundance but also has a fine 'fish pedicure center' - one of the most potent & latest rejuvenation techniques. Apart from these amenities, Balapitiya has also become a household name in the minds of bird watchers ensuring a thrilling offshore experience.

• Staying at a hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka | Meals included: Breakfast
• Arrival via road, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
• Proceed to Galle; en route, visit Kosgoda turtle farm.

Kosgoda is famous for its turtle hatchery operated by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka. Several species of turtles, especially the endangered hawksbill are protected here. Most vulnerable of all are their eggs which are left uncovered on beaches all around the coast. These eggs are brought to the hatcheries by the fishermen. Visitors are shown the huge tanks filled with newborn but lively hatchlings. After being fed, the hatchlings are taken to the sea and released when they are a few days old.

On completion transfers from Kosgoda to Galle

Afternoon visit Galle city

Galle, the epic Southern capital, is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere of beauty. Walk the Dutch-haunted streets, listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions today, captivating cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Its original ramparts and bastions, preserved up to date, showcase evidence of a heritage preserved for more than 3 1/2 centuries. Walk clockwise within the fort to observe the 'old gate' carrying the British coat of arms. Flanking the old gate is the Zwart bastion - the oldest of all - and the lighthouse standing 18 feet in its glory next to the Point Utrecht Bastion. This Dutch bliss is painted with streets that spread in a rectangular grid pattern, pierced with houses carrying Dutch colonial-style verandas. Hop into the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex to be mesmerised by an array of souvenir selections. However, its hallmark is a reality where the Dutch fort remains a working community with its usual buzz of administrative offices, court complex, commercial buildings, churches and Southern folks frequenting its streets bracing the air of the Elysium of architecture, Galle!

• Staying at Hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka | Meals included:  Breakfast
• Do a whale watching tour in Marrissa

Depending on the season, embark on a morning cruise, an adventure that will enable you to confront the largest mammal on earth. The journey at sea will begin from Foul Point and sail southwards for three hours. The location of the great blues and humpbacks in the periphery will be discovered in close coordination with the Sri Lankan Navy.

The gracefully calm demeanor of these giants will humble the observer, and if lady luck is on your side you will also be graced by the presence of dolphins that roam the Blu. Having been enriched by an aquatic adventure return to shore to be treated to a delectable lunch equally refreshing as the morning experience

• No stay included | Meals included: Breakfast
• Arrival via Road approx 2 hours 45 minutes from Galle, Sri Lanka
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Proceed to Airport for the departure…!!!