The main ports in Sri Lanka are three in number - namely Colombo, Galle and Trincomalee. Colombo and Galle both are man made, while Trincomalee is one of the World's largest natural Harbours. All three have alongside berths.

The ancient Muslim port of Galle, reputedly the biblical Tarshish, has been alternately occupied by Portuguese, Dutch and British troops since the 16th century. The European influences are clearly visible in the faded colonial architecture. The Dutch style Old Town is enclosed behind the imposing Fort walls and is now a World Heritage site. The Dutch Museum has period rooms depicting life as a colony of the Dutch, and the Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Art Museum has a remarkable collection of masks and carriages. Sri Lanka has had a strategic importance for the world's traders since the 18th century, culminating in the 19th and 20th century obsession with the tea plant. The nearby Unawatuna beach is world famous and a lifetime experience.

GALLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Proceed on a tour of the Dutch Walled City of Galle. A city of Old World charm with a natural Harbour. The Portuguese first ruled Galle famous for lace making, ebony carving & gem polishing. Portuguese built the first fort to withstand the attack from the Sri Lanka Kingdoms, Dutch who captured the Coastal cities from the Portuguese improved the Defense system of the Fort widening the moat improving the Ramparts and the Bastions. British who captured the city did not make many changes. As they shifted part to Colombo. Thereafter visit the Turtle Hatchery .You will pass through the famous beach resort of Hikkaduwa. Return to the Hotel/ship by 1200.

THE TRIP PRICE INCLUDES :

1. Professional English speaking guide to accompany the group tour

2. Transportation by Air-conditioned vehicle throughout city tour

3. Cost of village tour and Porterage

THE TRIP PRICE INCLUDES :

1. Incidental expenses of a personal nature

* Trip prices are net and non-commissionable

OVER NIGHT TOUR TO YALA & KATARAGAMA

After Breakfast proceed to Yala. Yala is one of the few Sri Lankan national parks still open to travelers. It has scrub, lagoons and rocky outcrops, and is in the country's southeast; it's a particularly good place to see elephants. There are also leopards, bears, deer, crocodiles, wild boar, monkeys, buffalo and wild peacocks. It's best to hire a jeep and driver in Tissamaharama and be in place near a waterhole at dawn or dusk. Nearby Bundala National Park is Sri Lanka's best spot for bird watching.

Overnight at Yala Village Hotel

Proceed to Kataragama - Departure: 0900 Hrs (Next Day)

After breakfast Visit the Kataragama Temple built to pay Homage to God Skanda one of the four caretaker gods of Sri Lanka known for his powers as a Warrior. Many Hindus also worship it. Visit the Kirivehara enshrining the relics of Buddha. Thereafter visit Kirinda. It is said that King Kelanitissa offered his daughter Vihara Mahadevi as a fulfillment of a vow where he placed her on a boat and sent her to the deep sea. The boat after many days has landed in this exact place where you now find a temple. Visit the Blowhole in Dikkwella. Return to Galle port.

OVER NIGHT TOUR TO NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast we leave for Nuwara Eliya known as ”Little England” A journey through narrow passes, beside deep ravines and over gushing streams to the hill country of Sri Lanka is a very enjoyable one. City tour view town, which is decorated with English style buildings, parks, trout streams and with an 18-hole golf course. Visit a TEA FACTORY - See the process of tea being manufactured and buy ‘ Unblended` high grown tea here.

Lunch at restaurant

Visit The Golf course, where the Golfers consider this course to be one of the finest and certainly among the most picturesque in Asia, The Victoria Park is also worth visiting. Drive around Lake Gregory.

Dinner & overnight stay at Hill Club Hotel - After breakfast proceed to Ratnapura. (Departure 0900 Hrs)

The city of gems is situated in the low country among tea and rubber estate and paddy fields. The Gem museum and gem mines are a special attraction here. Precious and semi-precious stones found here include Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Crystal, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby Star, Sapphire, Topaz and Zircon.