Colombo Trip Overview
Sri Lanka’s 1,340km of sandy coastline washed by aquamarine 27 centigrade water lends itself to the pursuit of the beach. most iconic beaches of Bentota, Hikkaduwa to give more pleasure. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales and dolphins are also regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa on the south coast.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s 1,340km of sandy coastline washed by aquamarine 27 centigrade water lends itself to the pursuit of the beach. most iconic beaches of Bentota, Hikkaduwa to give more pleasure. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales and dolphins are also regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa on the south coast.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Negombo
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Upon your arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport in Katunayake and one of our representatives will meet and greet you at the Airport then who will take you to Negombo and check into the hotel. Relax for the remainder of the day and await your savory dinner.
Negombo is a modest beach town located just 10km from Bandaranaike International Airport., a friendly local community, an interesting old quarter and a reasonable (though somewhat polluted) beach, Negombo is a much
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel or Similar hotel
Day 2: Negombo – Galle
Stop At: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Enjoy some breakfast then you are heading out before midday to Sigiriya, upon arrival at Galle then you will check in to the hotel for the relaxing afterward, you will visit Galle city for the observation.
A city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Its known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone seawalls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, Galle’s core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A key part of the Fort’s appeal is that it isn’t just a pretty place. Sure, tourism now dominates the local economy, but this unique city remains a working communist.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel or Similar hotel
Day 3: Galle To Mirissa
Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
After an early breakfast, we depart from the hotel around 0730HRS towards Mirissa to embark on a whale-watching tour. The duration of the whale watching tour depends on spotting the whales, usually, it is up to 4 hours. You will be provided with an adequate amount of water. Soft drinks and snacks during the activity.
The south tip of Sri Lanka is the easiest place to see blue whales in a very short time. And especially Mirissa & Weligama areas are the well-known spotting places of the blue whales in the entire world. Sperm whales, right whales, killer whales, whale sharks, turtles, and kinds of dolphins are also spotted in this part of the island all around the year whale watching near Mirissa. It depends on what month you are traveling. November through April is whale watching season.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel or Similar hotel
Day 4: Mirissa – Bentota
Stop At: Bentota, Bentota, Galle District, Southern Province
Breakfast at the hotel packaging your belongings then you will be heading to Bentota. The entire day is kept to relax by the beach or swimming pool at Bentota.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel or Similar hotel
Day 5: Bentota full day
Stop At: Bentota, Bentota, Galle District, Southern Province
You will have some breakfast, today you are spending at leisure by the nice beach of Bentota
A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the southern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province . The town is a popular tourist attraction. It is especially famous among the foreign tourists. The name comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem ruled this river ( tota = riverbank. Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaimed hotels. It is the hosting land for the famous Sri Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda . Bentota is also famous for its production in Toddy. An alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar. The city’s population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hikkaduwa, Hikkaduwa, Galle District, Southern Province
In the evening you are walking to another famous beach Hikkaduwe with your local guide.
Foreign and local tourists come to see the famous “coral gardens” of Hikkaduwe, for the tourist who doesn’t like to get their feet wet glass bottom boats are available while others snorkel to reach them which are filled with brightly coloured corals and marine life.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel or Similar hotel
Day 6: Bentota – Colombo – Airport
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Today you are taking the final breakfast in Sri Lanka. You will drive to Colombo to the exploring Colombo city on the way stop at Mandu River for the taking an amazing boat ride on the Madu River.
Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem, a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest. Journey past massive mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. If it’s later in the evening watch the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns on traps that catch prawn and other shellfish. It’s certainly going to be a memorable day-out on the serene waters of the unforgettable Madu River. You can
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Colombo, Sri Lanka
After completing a magnificent boat ride you will do the Colombo city tour.
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city in Sri Lanka, once served as an important seaport for trade between the East and the West. Situated on the west coast of the country, Colombo is a vibrant and busy urban metropolis that boasts of all the mod-cons of today’s world in addition to some traditions of a bygone era, still alive and waiting to be experienced.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Afterward, you will depart for the airport, marking the end
of your trip.
Duration: 3 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
