Fantastic Srilanka

DAY – 01 [AIRPORT /BENTOTA – APPROX 02 HOURS DRIVE]
Arrival to Sri Lanka, and you will be met by Journeyline Travels Representative on Arrival at the Airport and
proceed to Bentota. Check in at the Hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Bentota

DAY – 02 [BENTOTA]
After Breakfast En route enjoy a Boat ride on Madu River and visit a Turtle Hatchery. Optional Excursion:
Water Sports
Madu River Boat Safari (01 HRS) – Sri Lanka is a real paradise for all nature lovers. Madu River is located in the
south of Sri Lanka near Galle. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered
with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant
tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough. These creatures are pretty rare and don’t like crowds.
A fish breeding center is located in the middle of the river offering an insight into the breeding cycle of local fish
species. The swampy marshlands that surround the Madu River are under protection of the government of Sri
Lanka as it is a fragile ecosystem that is home to many rare animal species. There are around 300 animal species
in Madu River, 19 of which are endemic. The soil there is also really fertile – it’s a real treasure trove for ecologists
and biologists.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill
Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased
by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in
seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more than 1,750,000
young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this
hatchery.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Bentota

DAY – 03 [BENTOTA /GALLE /MIRISSA – APPROX 02 ½ HOURS DRIVE]
After Breakfast proceed to Mirrissa. En route commence Galle City Tour including the Galle fort, The Dutch
Museum and the Dutch Church. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Mirissa

DAY – 04 [MIRISSA /YALA – APPROX 02 ½ HOURS DRIVE]
Packed Breakfast check-out and leave for Whale watching at Mirissa (The boat will leave from Mirissa harbor
at 6.15 am). Check-in at the Yala hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Yala

DAY – 05 [YALA]
After Breakfast full day Safari at Yala National Park. Evening travel back to the hotel
Dinner & overnight stay at – Yala

DAY – 06 [YALA /COLOMBO – APPROX 04 ½ HOURS DRIVE]
After Breakfast proceed to Colombo. Commence Colombo City Tour & Shopping. Evening Check in at the hotel.
Colombo – Colombo is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte,
only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with
the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour took place during the British
period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The
remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of
the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches
could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison,
Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple
with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman’s Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch
Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749 are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH
(Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the
Independence Memorial.
Gangarama Temple – The temple is one of the most popular and iconic temples located in Colombo.
Gangaramaya temple’s architecture features a heterogeneous mix f Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese styles.
Located on the banks of the famous Beira Lake in Colombo 2, the Gangaramaya consists of the main temple, a
museum, a library and vocational training centers. The 120-year-old Gangaramaya is not the typical Sri Lankan
temple. Situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby the scenic Beira Lake, this intriguing temple complex
is simultaneously a hugely popular tourist attraction, a place of worship and a learning and vocational training
center.
Dinner & overnight stay at – Colombo

DAY – 07 [COLOMBO /AIRPORT – APPROX 35 MINUTES DRIVE]
As all good things must come to an end. After Breakfast your chauffeur guide will comfortably take you back to
the Airport for a safe Return Journey.