Colombo Trip Overview
Spend two unforgettable days in Sri Lanka where you can explore a beautiful city and a wildlife national park. Galle is filled with art that’s rare, the streets are filled with people who are ambitious and hardworking, showcasing their efforts in one the best displays that please the eye immensely. The classic architecture fuses with the tropical setting that’s the envy of many man-made resorts and architects. Galle is said to be a heavenly piece of art, tropical heaven and rich in history. Visit Yala, Sri Lanka’s most famous national park. Forming a total area of 1268 sq km of scrub, light forest, grassy plains, and brackish lagoons, it’s very rich in wildlife and you’re virtually certain to encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, and monkeys.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Spend two unforgettable days in Sri Lanka where you can explore a beautiful city and a wildlife national park. Galle is filled with art that’s rare, the streets are filled with people who are ambitious and hardworking, showcasing their efforts in one the best displays that please the eye immensely. The classic architecture fuses with the tropical setting that’s the envy of many man-made resorts and architects. Galle is said to be a heavenly piece of art, tropical heaven and rich in history. Visit Yala, Sri Lanka’s most famous national park. Forming a total area of 1268 sq km of scrub, light forest, grassy plains, and brackish lagoons, it’s very rich in wildlife and you’re virtually certain to encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, and monkeys.
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo > Galle
Stop At: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Old Town of Galle, Sri Lanka. … Galle was built as a fortified coastal city with large walls along the seashore. It was designed with a European way of thinking that attacks from colonial competitors could come from the sea as well as the land.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The history of Galle extends thousands of years to biblical times. In more recent times it was a prize to be possessed for western traders in search of wealth and glory. Its beautifully preserved colonial Dutch fort with its quaint city with cobblestone streets within is a place time forgot. Close by are magnificent beaches, rain forests and other attractions. It is definitely a fascinating place to visit.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort Lighthouse, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Galle Lighthouse is an onshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara, 417 D/1, Colombo Road, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Welcome to Sea Turtle Hatchery – Mahamodara. We rescue turtles who are in danger of loosing their lives to the fishing industry whether they are caught in nets or hunted for meat. We currently have 40 turtles, including 4 types of turtle. All are welcome to come and visit to see and learn about Tara turtles here in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Stilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to the island country of Sri Lanka, known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a petta tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen casts his line, and waits until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient,
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay 3 star Hotel in Koggala
Day 2: Yala National Park
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Ruhuna National park or more affectionately known as Yala, has been the most celebrated wildlife park in Sri Lanka for over a century, along with its first self appointed Boer prisoner of war game warden H.E. Engelbrecht, quiet a story in itself.
The black sloth bear is more difficult to spot as it’s more of a solitary animal of nocturnal habits and sightings tend to be a seasonal occurrence.
According to recent studies Yala is said to have the highest concentration (as high as 01 km2) of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), The Sri Lankan leopard is also known to be the biggest of the eight known species of leopards’ world over, with the possible exception of Amur leopards.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
