SOUTH COAST BEACH TOUR - 8 DAYS

Day 01 Airport to Hikkaduwa
Warmly welcome you at Bandaranayaka International Air port. We will inform you about the trip. After that we proceed to Hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa is a one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. The coral sanctuary, Replete with colorful fish is quite, fascinating and you can explore these fantasies in glass bottomed boat or by diving. This is also better for sunbathing, snorkeling, and many other pastimes. You can enjoy and relax in the beachcheck in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

DAY 02
After breakfast we visit to Sea Turtle Hatchery and Balapitiya  Madu river safari, Moonstone  MineMask Museum, and Galle Dutch fort. Overnight Stay in Hikkaduwa.

Sea Turtle Hatchery
On the tertle farm tour. you can see about seven species of sea turtles that live in Sri Lanka. You can touch and photograph the baby turtles.

Blue lagoon Safari Balapitiya
The Madu River is located near the town of Balapitiya in the Galle sidtrict of Sri Lanka.The Madu River has become an increasingly popular destination for boating due to its many attractions.Madu Ganga is largest natural lake in Sri Lanka.Vacationers should not miss out on enjoying this boat ride during your vacation.Maduga boat ride is trully an exciting journey rich in diversity. You also have the opportunity to experience natural fish massage at the fish massage center located in madu Ganga area.The madu River wetland ecosystem. The lake is of high ecological biological and aesthetic importance. The area around the Madu River is covered with swampy mangrove forests.The land area is 61 hectares which is 150 acres. There were 64 islands and now 25 island are in use. There are more than 300 species of plants. 19 of them endemic.There are more than 250 vertebrate animals.There 06 endemic birds.There are 31 species of reptiles including snakes,lizards and crocodiles.There are more than 50 species of butterflies and 25 species of molluscs.


Galle Fort
En route to hikkaduwa we visit Galle Fort. The port of Galle is a centuries-old historic port in Sri Lanka. History of Galle dates back 14th century, it was the ancient seaport of Tar shish and King Solomon used it draw valuables like elephants, peacocks, gemstones. Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays, Indians and Chinese have also used Galle seaport for their business activities during the 14th century. The Galle seaport has played a pivotal role in exportation of spices specially cinnamon from Sri Lanka in early 1400 BC.1505   Portuguese navigators arrived in Galle Port in 1505 with Lourenco de Almeida and the Dutch arrived in Galle in 1640.
Galle port is covering 52 hectares of land is one of the busiest places in Galle with a multi-ethnic population living within its walls. Walk around the old town and the ramparts; visit the Maritime Museum, Country Side Temple, Antique shops, Country Side Mosque and the many hotels and restaurants around. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean over the fort walls.

Day 03 Mirissa
Early morning we will visit to dolphin and whales watching. After we Proceed to see Martin Wikramasinghe Folk Museum. Overnight stay in Mirissa.

Dolphin and whales watching
Mirissa is the best place you can go for whale and dolphin watching in Sri Lanka. In the warm Indian Ocean you can see Blue whales, Bryde’s whales, sperm whales, fin whales, and killer whales occasionally, and common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins. And also you can see the turtles and the various fish species like blue fin tuna and flying fish. The best season for whale watching starts in November and ends in April. Morning session will be start at 6.30am and normally total trip duration is 5.6 hours, it will depend on sea condition.

Martin Wikramasinghe Folk Museum

The house of Martin Wikramasinghe, one of the greatest novelists of Sri Lanka, has now turned to be a folk museum. Surrounded by a restored ecosystem comprising of hundred of varieties of indigenous trees and shrubs in which birdlife abounds, this folk museum is essentially a repository of artifacts depicting the history of Sri Lankan folk culture, from ancient to modern times in order to remind the people of Sri Lankan folk culture, from ancient to modern times in order to remind the people of Sri Lanka of their living roots. There are number of items that exhibit which represent the folk history of Sri Lanka. Muppet, Masks and Folk civilization well demonstrate in this place and superb place to grab more knowledge at once. It is something never missed by travelers.


Day 04 Tangalle
After breakfast leave to Tangalle,  Blowhole or Hummanaya, Mulkirigala Rock temple. Rekawa lagoon, kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. Check in at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Tangalle

Tangalle
Tangalle is essentially a paradise for swimmers, divers and those who are very much into tropical beaches. It has a natural palm-fringed sea bay and a fishing harbor offering great seafood. The long sandy beaches and the coral reef are the best attractions.

Blowhole or Hummanahaya      
Hummanaya is a natural blowhole, and caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. The sea water flows underneath the shore, and then comes out of this hole due to pressure. The water fountain created by the geological feature shoots up every couple of minutes, depending on the nature of the sea, with the spray often reaching as high as 25-30 m.

Mulkirigala Rock Temple
Mulkirigala ancient Rock Temple perched on a200-meters high boulder. The temple that dates back almost 2000 years hold a large recumbent Buddha image, ancient paintings,devales, a dagoba built atop the rock.

Rekawa lagoon
Rekawa is essentially an eco-friendly destination with a long sandy beach and a mangrove-skirted lagoon. The lagoon together with the area around is rich in biodiversity; it holds mangrove forests, vegetations and a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife Rekawa Lagoon is a comparatively small coastal lagoon with a water surface area of 2.4 km (0.93 sq mi).

Kalametiya bird Sanctuary
This is a haven for many species of residents as well as migrant water birds including many species of migrant ducks. The area is protected as a sanctuary by the Department of wildlife Conservation and is 712 hectares in extent. The area is primarily covered with reed beds, water bodies, and grass fields, marshes etc.


Day 05 Tissamaharamaya
Wake up Early morning at 05.30 am proceed to yala national park. After visit to yatala vehare and Tissa Dagoba Check in at your hotel
Overnight stay in Tissamaharamaya

Yala National Park is a second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala or Ruhunu National park is one of the best and most popular parks in the country due to its diversity and density of the mammals. It consists of five blocks covering area of 97,881 hectares. 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 give 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 Stork. Land birds of course are in abundance, and include Blue Faced Malkoha, Indian Peafowl and Sri Lanka Jungle fowl etc.
  
Yatala Wehera
Yatala Vehera is believed to be built by regional king Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC on the grounds which his queen delivered a son. This stupa has been identified as Mani Chethiya and Yattalaya in various historical documents. Yatala Wehera is a “Bubbulakara” (bubble shape) Dagaba. This pagoda is surrounded by elephant wall and a lotus pond. This stupa was completely restored and a small opening has been left to observe the different phases of construction. On the ground of the stupa a statue of Avalokeshwara Bodhisattva, a concept originated in Mahayana Buddhism blended with the Sri Lankan culture and Theravada doctrine.

Tissa Dagoba
The most worshipped and the largest dagoba in south Sri Lanka is the Tissa maharamaya Dagoba According to ancient chronicles this dagaba has been built by king Kawanthissa who ruled Ruhuna in the 1st century BC. However, there is a belief that the dagoba was initially built by King Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC and King Kavantissa enlarged the shrine.  

Day 06 -07 Arugam Bay
After breakfast leave to Arugam Bay a World-renown surf spot, and scuba diving, snorkeling, bird watching, elephant watching, Visit to Muhudu maha viharaya, kudumbigala monastery, and you could enjoy Pothuvil Lagoon tours.

Arugam Bay
Drive to lovely Arugam Bay, is famed as the best surf spot in the country. It is a tiny place, with population of few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road, which parallels the coast. If you are into surfing, Arugam Bay is the best destination you should go. Nearby hotels and resorts offer facilities that you need to indulge in surfing. It is best to surf at Arugam Bay from April till October. If you’re not surfer, there are plenty of other adventures in the surrounding hinterland.

Muhudu Maha Viharaya – There are many Lord Buddha statues with ancient ruins located in this remarkable place. There is no evidence of king who built this place but there is a large Buddhist Monastery located with many buildings complexes. There are many ruins still remaining in a good condition. A great place to observe the history with over two thousands of years. Also, there is evidence about Buddhist Monk hospital in ancient time but due to Muslim Extremists threat, many evidence has been destroyed by them.


Pothuvil Lagoon – The best place to spend tranquility in morning and evening with the superb natural environment. Having a great enthusiastic boat trip in this place will never forget. The lagoon is very quiet and able to sight many animals such like Elephants, Crocs, and Eagle with many water birds.  The giant mangroves with superb surroundings are perfect for great relaxing. Breathtaking moments make a tremendous feeling for the guests.


Kudumbigala – A Buddhist Monastery over two thousand year history. After trekking to the top of the mountain surrounding view is breathtaking. You will never forget about how stunning this amazing place. There is much archaeological evidence still remaining in here. Also watching sunset and sunrise can’t be explained in words also Elephants, Deer, Crocodile can be sight easily in here.

Day 08
After breakfast we will take you the international airport or selected hotel. Departure to air port that you are at end of journey with us.


Includes:
7 Night accommodation - As you want (available from 3 stars to 5 Stars)
Transportation by air-conditioned car,
English speaking driver,
Portage & service charge.
Breakfast  
Excludes:
Flights
Entrance tickets
Lunch & Dinner   

Any video/still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit,
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section,
Tour & vehicle
Private AC Car/Van: 
Minimum 2 people required special discounts available for 4-5 groups.
Pick up from airport also available.

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