Day 1 : Arrival at the Colombo Airport. You will be met by our Driver/Guide. Thereafter leave for Ambalangoda.130 km Transfer time approx. 3½ hours. Check in at the Yashmin Villa Dinner & Overnight at Villa Yashmin at Ambalangoda.

Day 02 : After breakfast boat ride at Madhu River (approx 2 hrs.). The Boat Safari on the River Madhu is something that words would not justify. The primitive Life style of the inhabitants of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride away. The boat ride will take you through the thick mangroves, The bird life around, the primitive style of fishing and prawn trapping still practiced by the inhabitants of the Islands will reveal to you another facts of splendid Sri Lanka Afternoon free at leisure by the beach. Dinner & Overnight at Villa Yashmin

Day03 : After breakfast proceed to Yala (210 km transfer time approx. 4 hours) Check in at the Yala Village. P.M: 4x4 jeep Safari to the Yala National Park. Yala (Ruhuna) National Park Situated 309 km south of Colombo, Yala is approximately 1,259 sq. Km. In extent and is located in the south eastern corner of the Island. Its northern boundaries border on the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and it has the added bonus of a scenic Ocean frontage. The terrain is varied flat Plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetarian ranges from open parkland to dense Jungle. Water hotel, Small lakes, lagoons and streams provide water for the animals and birds. The specialty here is the large numbers of elephant. Dinner & Overnight at the Yala Village. (3 Star+)

Day04 : After Breakfast visit the Sacred city of Kataragama.

Kataragama : Dedicated to Good Skanda (Murugan for Hindu) a deity who came from India, married a local girl call Valli and lived here. He is treated by Hindus as the God of war. The annual festival is held during the month of July, culminating in the fire waling by large number of devotees and the water cutting ceremony, Here is a complex of temples dedicated to various Gods and deities; in the sacred area and large number of shops providing fruit offerings prepared to be purchased by devotees, The offerings are made in the morning, mid - day and evening by large crowds. The girls working for the temple offering lights, and the ceremonies connected with the pooja are interesting for visitors. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight The Yala Village. (3 Star+)

Day 5 : After breakfast leave for Bentota (21 km transfer time approx. 5 hours) en route visiting the Old Dutch city of Galle. Galle The port of Galle, throughout by some to be the Biblical city of Tarshish, splendidly illustrates the solidity of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka. The 36 hectare (89 acre) Dutch fort, built in 1663, has withstood the ravages of time. Its massive ramparts surround the promontory that forms the older part of Galle., and shelters within its walls sturdy Dutch houses, museums and churches, This area has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere that seems almost detached from the flow of history. The New Oriental Hotel, built for Dutch governors in 1684, is a colonial gem with a wonderfully atmospheric bar. Then head along the coast to the fine beaches at Unawatuna, Weligama and Tangalla. Rest of the day at leisure by the pool. Dinner & Overnight the Taj Exotica Hotel (4 Star).

Day 06 : After breakfast proceed to Colombo(85 km transfer time approx 2 hours). Colombo is a metropolitan city with a population of nearly one million. It is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Which keeps pace with modern developments while preserving the Old world charms. Among the many places of interest in the city are the fort, the old parliament House (presently the presidential Secretariat), Buddhist temples, Old Churches, Hindu temples, Mosques, the National Museum, Independence Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and the Zoological Gardens. ' Five Star ' international chain hotels and a large number of other hotels and guest houses provide comfortable accommodation to the visitors at affordable prices. Several Specialty restaurants serving international cuisine, Karaoke bars and discotheques keep the visitors happy late into the nights Check in at the Galle face Hotel P.M: City tour of Colombo including last minute shopping. Dinner & Overnight Galle Face Hotel

Day 7 : After breakfast transfer to the Airport for the connecting Flight. (Departure)

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