“Ayubowan” on arrival at the recently refurbished modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from Wonder Isle Holidays will welcome you at the Airport & transfer clients to Negombo.
Visit to the NEGOMBO FISH MARKET.
The Negombo Fish Market is interesting because it takes place right on the beach, fresh from fishing boats. Crowds of fishermen are seen untangling their fishing nets, playing with their kids, and stretching out miles of fish to dry in the sun on Negombo’s shore.
After proceed to Bentota.
Evening relax at the beach.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Breakfast at the hotel
After proceed to Galle.
visit Galle and do the GALLE CITY TOUR
The Port of Galle – Sri Lanka’s 04th biggest town is 115 km south of Colombo and close to Hikkaduwa. Galle is a town rich in history and in fact, was the centre of Dutch rule in the 17th century. The majestic Galle Fort bears ample testimony to that fact. The City of Galle is one of the best-preserved colonial-era cities in Southeast Asia, and has been declared a World Heritage City. Galle was a major port in Sri Lanka and still handles shipping and cruising yachts.
The Dutch Museum, Groote Kerk (Great Church) and the National Maritime Museum are some of the famous tourist attractions in Galle. The city is also famous for its delicate handmade lace and ebony carvings. The Galle International Cricket Stadium has also contributed to enhance the image of the city as a sports destination since of late.
Then proceed to Bentota again.
After proceed to visit TURTLE HATCHERY PROJECT.
The Turtle Care Centre is very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka. This is not so with many of the other hatcheries around the island whose beaches host only some of the species.The centre functions mainly as a hatchery and makes huge efforts to increase the rate of hatching, and survival of baby turtles in their very initial stages. However the Care centre also works on sick or injured adults; treating them and releasing them back into the ocean. They also run volunteer programs and awareness programs for local and international visitors.
After leave for BOAT RIDE AT MADU RIVER.
Here you could see the villagers taking part in their day to day activities , the river, its islands. In this beautiful trip you will be able to see riverside, tropical birds, crocodiles, black monkeys, Cormoranes, Pelicans, Large Iguanas and water Monitors. The fisherman, the peculiar boats and net fishing of jumbo prawns.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Sinharaja.
A TOUR AT SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST.
Visit Sri Lanka’s tropical rain forest the Sinharaja is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The Sinharaja forest, which is situated 30 km from Galle, covers an area of 8900 hectares, and is in fact one of the few virgin forests left in the world. The forest covers a series of mountains and ridges rising abruptly from 90m to 1170m above mean sea level. The Sinharaja forest includes streams, springs, rivers, waterfalls, and is home to leopards, deer, monkeys, butterflies and a variety of trees, shrubs and medicinal herbs are also found within the forest.
The Sinharaja forest is unique because it is the only location in Sri Lanka where the altitude changes within one kilometer in an area measuring 01 km from east to west. This factor has contributed to the amazing variety of species of fauna and flora. The largest mammal inhabiting the Sinharaja forest is the Leopard, which is very rarely spotted, also very rarely spotted are the rusty spotted and wild fishing cats. Sambhur, Deer, Wild Boar and Langur Monkeys are much more commonly seen at the Sinharaja forest with 20 species of birds and 45 species of reptiles.
Then proceed to Yala.
Overnight stay at Yala / Tissamaharama.
Early morning JEEP SAFARI AT YALA NATIONAL PARK.
Also known as Ruhuna is an important national park on the south east coast of Sri Lanka. The reserve covers 979 km², although only the original 141 km² are open to the public. Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats gives rise to a good range of wildlife.
Yala has the world’s highest concentration of Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore still requires some luck. There are good numbers of Asian Elephants, crocodile, Wild Boar, Water Buffalo and Grey langurs amongst other large animals. The open parkland attracts birds of prey such as White-bellied Sea Eagle and the wetlands have waders, Painted Storks, and the rare Black-necked Stork.
Having a high concentration of leopards, Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to spot them. This is the best place to catch leopards and other animals.
Later afternoons proceed to Mirissa
Evening relax.
Overnight stay at Mirissa
Early Morning leave to Mirissa for WHALE WATCHING TOUR
Whale watching has become a past time and a water sport activity for the tourists and local whale enthusiasts since recently. Out of the largest mammals on earth Sri Lanka is the place where you can observe the largest land mammal the Elephant and the largest sea mammal the Whale.
Sri Lanka whale observers gather to watch an awesome display of power & beauty of one of the largest, intelligent, aquatic mammals on this earth. Southern Sri Lanka one of the best place in the world for seeing Blue whales. They breathe air through blowhole into lungs Whales have sleek, streamlined bodies that move easily through the water. Whales feed on small fish.
The biggest whale is the blue whale, which grows to be about 94 feet long – the height of a 9-story building. These enormous animals eat about 4 tons of tiny krill each day, obtained by filter feeding through baleen. Adult blue whales have no predators except man. The smallest whale is the dwarf sperm whale which as an adult is only 8.5 feet.
Evening relax at the beach.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Colombo.
CITY TOUR AT COLOMBO.
Colombo was probably known to Roman, Arab, and Chinese traders more than 2,000 years ago. Muslims settled there in the 8th century and controlled much of the trade between Sinhalese kingdoms and the outside world. The Portuguese arrived in the 16th century and built a fort to protect their spice trade. The Dutch captured the city in the 17th century. The British made the city the capital of their crown colony of Ceylon in 1802
Sightseeing highlights include the, Colombo National and Dutch period museums, old and new parliament houses, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Town Hall, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Apart from excellent shopping, Colombo offers visits to one of the world’s leading tea auctions, an 18-hole Golf Course, seasonal Buddhist and Hindu pageants, international cricket tournaments, plush casinos, enjoyable evening entertainment and excellent restaurants. State-of-the-Art communications and Cyber services are available in the hotels and other outlets.
Evening shopping tour.
Overnight stay at Colombo.
Breakfast at the hotel.
This is the last day of your tour; Clients proceed to the Colombo International Airport from where you can board the flight for your onward destination..