SOUTHERN TOUR OF SRI LANKA ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES

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In many ways, the south encapsulates Sri Lanka at its most traditional. Stretched out along a great arc of sun-
baked coastline from Galle in the west to Tissamaharama in the east, the area remains essentially rural: a land
of a thousand sleepy villages sheltered under innumerable palms, where the laid-back pace of life still
revolves around coconut farming, rice cultivation and fishing (the last still practised in places by the
distinctively Sri Lanka
n method of stilt-fishing). Culturally, too, the south remains a bastion of Sinhalese traditions exemplified by
the string of temples and giant Buddha statues which dot the coast, and by the colourful festivals celebrated
throughout the region, which culminate in the exuberant religious ceremonies enacted nightly at the ancient
shrine of Kataragama.

Day Location
Day 01 Stay at Negombo Hotel Romano-Negombo (3.5 star) hotel

Negombo is a beautiful city in Sri Lanka. Negombo is famous for two things; the beach and its
cinnamon production. Negombo was once an important trading port which benefited the Portuguese
and the Dutch as well. The city rests on the west coast and lies north to the capital city, Colombo. It
also carries the pride of having the very first beach resort of entire Sri Lanka.

Since the city is located near to the country’s international airport, the place quickly became one of
the prominent tourist spots.
Day 02 Travel to Hikkaduwa from Negombo
(Kalutura/Beruwala/Bentota/Hikkaduwa/Galle)
Events on the way
 Kaluthara temple
Kaluthara is a major city in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is also the
administrative capital of Kalutara District. It is located approximately 43 km (27 mi) south of the
capital Colombo. The city holds a unique position for one of the four major rivers in Sri Lanka, the
Kalu Ganga, which joins the sea at the centre of the city. Kaluthara is known for making rope,
baskets, and other articles from the fibre of the coconut palm. [1] The area also produces the
Mangosteens, a fruit introduced from Malaysia in the 19th century

 Madu river safari tour

Madu Ganga Lake, together with the smaller Randombe Lake, to which it is connected by two
narrow channels, forms the Madu Ganga wetland. It's estuary and the many mangrove islets on it
constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. It has a high ecological, biological and aesthetic
significance, being home to approximately 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248
species of vertebrate animals. The inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon
oil

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 Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation And Research Center

You can join in our effort to save these endangered creatures. We welcome local and international
visitors to share the experience of the baby sea turtle release or see the process in action for
education and awareness of sea turtle issues

 Night Stay Hotel Dolphin & Beach Restaurant Hikkaduwa

Day 03 Hikkaduwa Corals

Hikkaduwa is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa is a major tourist attraction
in Sri Lanka and is known for its beaches and corals. It is located in the Southern Province, about
17 km (11 mi) north-west of Galle and 98 km (61 mi) south of Colombo. Despite significant
development in the last decade it is still home to the endangered and endemic purple-faced langur,
an usually shy monkey species that can only be found in Sri Lanka's forests. It is divided into three
main areas that are (from north to south): the Sri Lankan village, the tourist area, and then
Thiranagama
 Visit Galle city
Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular cities.Situated on the southwestern corner of the island,
approximately 119 km south of Colombo, this coastal paradise is one of the country’s most iconic,
given its historical value. The administrative capital of Southern Province, Galle was initially
known as Gimhathiththa prior to the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the
main port on the island.
Galle rose in significance during the 17th and 18th centuries, during the Dutch and Portuguese
colonial period, where it became one of the best examples of a fortified city built by the Portuguese
in the wholeof South and Southeast Asia. Today, the Galle fort is a designated World Heritage site
and is the largest remaining colonial era fortress in all of Asia. Galle is full of iconic architectural
landmarks, which includethe city’s natural harbour, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary’s
Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, and one of the most prominent Shiva temples on the island.
Night Stay Shima Guni Beach Club Weligama Mathara

Day 04 Stay at Weligama Shima Guni Beach Club Weligama Mathara

The main industries are tourism and fishing. Weligama is a popular tourist destination and hosts
several boutique hotels including an off shore islet known as Taprobane, which houses a villa
constructed by the French Count de Mauny, and is currently owned by Geoffrey Dobbs. It was the
birthplace of the scholar monk Weligama Sri Sumangala.
Day 05 Yala National Park (also known as Ruhunu National Park)
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It consists of
five blocks, two of which are now open to the public; and also adjoining parks. It is in the southeast
region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 km²
(378 sq mi) and is about 300 km (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife
sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu it was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka,
having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is
important for the conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants and aquatic birds.

The western part of Yala (block one) is named as the area with highest leopard concentration in the
world
Night Stay Kele Resort Yala
Night stay inside the Jungle Cabana

Day 06 Return to Colombo from Yala via Highway

Day 07 Visit Colombo as Guest’s preference

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