Day 01 (AIRPORT/COLOMBO)
Arrive in Sri Lanka you will be met by our representatives and transferred to Colombo
City Description:
Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a few miles away.Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour during the British period and became the capital in 1815 after Kandy was ceded to the British.The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Davatagaha Mosque are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
Overnight stay at Hotel Global Towers or similar, Colombo (3*)
Day 02 (COLOMBO/HIKKADUWA)
After breakfast proceed to Hikkaduwa & Evening City tour of Hikkaduwa
Beach Description:
Hikkaduwa – is one of the famous beach resorts in the south coast of the Island.The beautiful Coral Reef in shallow water, protected by a rock format ion is an excellent place for viewing the coral, denizens of fantastically beautiful coral fish swimming among them attract many for snorkeling, divers and tourists interest in viewing them from the comforts of a glass-bottomed boat. Bright batiks, masks, jewelry and other crafts are sold all along Hikkaduwa’s Galle Road strip.
Surfers find the break at Hikkaduwa to their fancy. For those who are more adventurous can go for diving to the Black Coral Gardens, beyond the Coral Reef in deep waters, only deep divers could see and admire or they could go for wreck diving to several ship wrecks close to Hikkaduwa.Several hotels are providing facilities for Deep Sea fishing trips and there are several Diving Schools with “PADI” Dive Masters conducting classes.
Overnight stay at Hotel Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel or similar, Hikkaduwa (3*)
Day 03 (HIKKADUWA/GALLE/HIKKADUWA)
After an leisurely breakfast excursion to Galle & explore the city of Galle
Town Description:
Galle - Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour.Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs.
The Dutch Fort - Galle - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord.
Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort.
Overnight stay at Hotel Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel or similar, Hikkaduwa
Day 4 (HIKKADUWA/COLOMBO)
After a leisurely breakfast proceed to Colombo en-route visiting the Elephant orphanage of Pinnawala & evening city tour of Colombo including shopping.
Overnight stay at Hotel Global Towers, Colombo (3*)
Day 5 (COLOMBO/AIRPORT)
After breakfast departure to airport.