Whale Watching Sri Lanka
Rs.65100
per person• 06 nights / 07 days
• Tour Code: SRL003
• Galle (2) → Yala (1)
• Nuwara Eliya (2) → Bentota (2)
• Whale Watching in Mirissa
• Private Vehicle on Tour
Highlights
- 02 nights in Galle
- 01 night in Yala
- 02 nights in Nuwara Eliya
- 01 night in Bentota
- Galle: Portuguese and Dutch Fort, Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Yala: Yala National Park Safari with Jeep Safari
- Nuwara Eliya: Horton Plains and World’s End, Tea Factory, Tea Garden
- Bentota: Turtle Hatchery, Beaches and Watersports, Boat Ride
- All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle (as per itinerary)
- We only recommend hotels with good ratings on TripAdvisor
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DepartureEx-Colombo
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Departure TimeAll Year Round
1
Day 01: Arrival in Colombo & Drive to Galle (2½ hrs drive)
Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative and proceed to Galle. Check-in to the Hotel. Evening enjoy the beach.
Overnight Stay at Galle.
Overnight Stay at Galle.
2
Day 02: Whale Watching in Mirissa & Galle Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed to Mirissa for Whale Watching. Mirissa is the closest point to where blue whales are inhabited because it has appropriate environmental conditions to live these giants.
Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. You can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Risso’s Dolphins and Striped Dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing Flying Fish, Turtle, Manta Rays and even Sharks.
The best time to Whale Watch is between November and April each year, as during the rest of the year, the waters will be too rough because of the Monsoon.
Later in evening proceed for Galle Sightseeing visit massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort.
Overnight Stay at Galle.
Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. You can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Risso’s Dolphins and Striped Dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing Flying Fish, Turtle, Manta Rays and even Sharks.
The best time to Whale Watch is between November and April each year, as during the rest of the year, the waters will be too rough because of the Monsoon.
Later in evening proceed for Galle Sightseeing visit massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort.
Overnight Stay at Galle.
3
Day 03: Galle to Yala (04 hrs drive)
Today after breakfast, proceed to Yala. Check in to your hotel.
Later in evening visit Yala National Park Safari. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals.
Overnight Stay at Yala.
Later in evening visit Yala National Park Safari. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals.
Overnight Stay at Yala.
4
Day 04: Yala to Ella to Nuwara Eliya (4 hrs drive)
Today after breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En-route visit Ella, see Ella Rock which is famous for the cave of Ravana a legendary king of Sri Lanka. The view from Ella Gap is one of the most spectacular scenic sights in Sri Lanka - the landscape falls away in a dizzy drop of 3000 ft to the eastern plains.
Later proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Little England of Sri Lanka) is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations.
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.
En-route visit Ella, see Ella Rock which is famous for the cave of Ravana a legendary king of Sri Lanka. The view from Ella Gap is one of the most spectacular scenic sights in Sri Lanka - the landscape falls away in a dizzy drop of 3000 ft to the eastern plains.
Later proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Little England of Sri Lanka) is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations.
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 05: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains and World's End
Today after breakfast proceed to Horton Plains and World's End. Early morning departure by jeep to visit the “World's End “ before 10:00 am (mist obscure the view thereafter) is recommended.
Moving further also visit the Tea Processing Factory and get indulged in the essence of world famous Ceylon Tea.
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Moving further also visit the Tea Processing Factory and get indulged in the essence of world famous Ceylon Tea.
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 06: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota (210 kms / 04½ hrs)
After breakfast, check-out and drive pass by the beautiful Gregory Lake before stopping over at Seetha Amman Temple. Post visit drive towards Bentota, a coastal town in Sri Lanka.
En-route stopover first at St. Clair’s Falls viewing point. Later continue towards Bentota. Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Later in the day visit to Turtle Hatchery and also stopover to enjoy a Madu Ganga Boat Ride.
Overnight Stay at Bentota.
Note: Turtle Hatchery, Boat Ride tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
En-route stopover first at St. Clair’s Falls viewing point. Later continue towards Bentota. Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Later in the day visit to Turtle Hatchery and also stopover to enjoy a Madu Ganga Boat Ride.
Overnight Stay at Bentota.
Note: Turtle Hatchery, Boat Ride tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
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Day 07: Departure from Bentota to Colombo (80 kms / 02½ hrs)
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo airport for your onward flight home.
Inclusions
- 02 nights accommodation in Galle
- 01 night accommodation in Yala
- 02 nights accommodation in Nuwara Eliya
- 01 night accommodation in Bentota
- Accommodation on double sharing basis at the hotels mentioned or similar
- Meals: Breakfast at hotels mentioned.
- Indian Veg & Jain Meals available on request
- Galle: Portuguese and Dutch Fort, Whale Watching in Mirissa
- Yala: Yala National Park Safari with Jeep Safari
- Nuwara Eliya: Horton Plains and World's End, Tea Factory, Tea Garden
- Bentota: Turtle Hatchery, Beaches and Watersports, Boat Ride
- All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle (as per itinerary)
- English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
- All guests will be picked up from the hotel lobby
- Standard check-in time at the hotels is 14:00 hrs
- Note: Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
- Note: Guests are requested to buy Local SIM Card from Airport and pass on the new number to us for any communication. Sri Lanka office will contact on local Sri Lanka mobile number for any communication
- Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala - USD 06 per person
- Kandy Temple - USD 04 per person
- Botanical Garden in Peradeniya - USD 10 per person
- Cultural Show in Kandy - USD 10 per person
- Turtle Farm in Bentota - USD 04 per person
- One hour Boat Ride in Bentota - USD 04 per boat
- Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya - USD 10 per boat
- Hakgala Botanical Garden - USD 18 per person
- GST
- Sri Lanka Visa Fees (approx INR ₹3000)
- Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any airfare / train fare
- Any meal plan not mentioned
- Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person
- Travel Insurance
- Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, camera charges, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
- Tips & Gratuity or any other hotel expenses
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like ferry and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
- Above itinerary is just indicative. Itinerary with detailed timings will be handed over to guests upon arrival
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Inclusions' box
We only suggest hotels having good ratings on TripAdvisor.
Hotels
- 3* Star Hotels
- Extra cost for adult will be 80% of the package cost (with extra bed)
- Child below 5 years will be complimentary (without extra bed)
- Kindly request for rates of child above 5 years (with extra bed)