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Stilt fishermen, Galle

Sri Lanka's south coast
Stilt fishermen, Galle
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Tour highlights

Stay within the Dutch fort at Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the various boutiques within the fort walls.
Take time out to relax on the beautiful southwest coast.
Track leopard in the Yala National Park.
Price:
10 days from £3,750pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
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Price:
10 days from £3,750pp

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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Colombo.

  • On arrival, you're met by your private chauffeur-guide and transferred down to the south coast to Galle. Once here, you can settle into your hotel and enjoy some leisure time, depending on your flight time. If you have some time today, we recommend a gentle stroll around the local area, as Galle is an excellent city to explore on foot.

    • Stilt fishermen just outside Galle
      Stilt fishermen just outside Galle
    • Seema Malaka Temple
      Seema Malaka Temple
    • Beach near Galle, Sri Lanka
      Beach near Galle, Sri Lanka

  • Today, undertake a private city tour of Galle with your chauffeur-guide. Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a beautiful Dutch fort with quaint streets and pretty walkways. The fort area is the largest remaining fortress of its kind in Asia.

    • Galle, Sri Lanka
      Galle, Sri Lanka
    • Old gate to Galle Fort, Galle
      Old gate to Galle Fort, Galle
    • Lighthouse, Galle
      Lighthouse, Galle

  • Today you can continue your exploration of Galle and the surrounding areas. We recommend joining a bicycle tour with a local, where you can learn even more about the people and culture of this place. Tonight, enjoy the sunset from one of the city's rooftop restaurants.

    • Cycling in Galle's surrounding countryside , Galle
      Cycling in Galle's surrounding countryside , Galle
    • Galle countryside
      Galle countryside
    • South coast beaches near Galle, Sri Lanka
      South coast beaches near Galle, Sri Lanka

  • This morning, drive along the coast with your chauffeur-guide to Yala National Park. You have a couple of nights to maximise your chances of seeing the leopard and sloth bear in the area. En route, there's plenty to see, and you can ask your chauffeur-guide to stop for any photo opportunities.

    • Leopard in Yala National Park
      Leopard in Yala National Park
    • Leopard in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
      Leopard in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
    • Sloth bear in Yala National Park
      Sloth bear in Yala National Park

  • Enjoy private safaris in Yala National Park in the morning and late afternoon. You are likely to see spotted deer, wild boar and wild elephant, and a wide variety of birds. If you are really lucky, you may also spot sloth bear and leopard — with on average one leopard per square kilometre. Yala has the highest density of leopards in Asia.

    • Leopard in Yala National Park
      Leopard in Yala National Park
    • Leopard in Yala National Park
      Leopard in Yala National Park
    • Buffalo, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
      Buffalo, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

  • Enjoy a lazy morning at your accommodation before you transfer to Tangalle, a drive of around two hours along Sri Lanka's south coast.

    • Beach at Amanwella, Tangalle
      Beach at Amanwella, Tangalle
    • Tangalle Beach
      Tangalle Beach
    • Tangalle Beach
      Tangalle Beach

  • Enjoy your day at leisure relaxing on the beach.

    • Palm trees in Sri Lanka
      Palm trees in Sri Lanka
    • Tangalle
      Tangalle
    • Beach
      Beach

  • Your chauffeur-guide will drive you to your hotel, near the international airport. Relax and enjoy your last evening in Sri Lanka.

  • Today you're met by your chauffeur-guide and transferred to the airport. He will ensure you arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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