Yala & Galle 2 Days, Private Tour

Description

Discover the Asian beauty of Sri Lanka! Visit the Elephant Transit Home and watch a milk feeding for the orphans from a viewing platform. Then explore the facility to understand its focus on providing essential resources to these animals. Treat yourself to a laid-back Madu River boat ride and immerse yourself in the scenic wonder of the southern coast. The tranquil river is flanked by lush mangroves abound with various species of birds and reptiles. Learn about culture and wander around Galle, the epic Southern capital.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Elephant Transit Home: supported by the Born Free Foundation, the complex is a halfway house for orphaned elephants. After rehabilitation, the elephants are released back into the wild, many into the Uda Walawe National Park. 

Yala National Park: Spreading into a vast 1259 Km2 Yala, with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes, rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka.

Galle: the Southern capital is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

Madu River: There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing, a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families, connected to the mainland via a long footbridge.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking driver-guide 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Tissamaharama:

Standard Hotel Category = Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika or similar 3*

MEALS:

  • 1 Breakfast 
  • 2 Lunches 

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle 
  • Jeep transportation during a game drive at Yala (Day 1)
  • Balapitiya Boat Ride (Day 2)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Elephant Transit Home, Yala National Park (Day 1); Galle City Tour, Balapitiya excursion (Day 2)

Excluded

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Airport transfers
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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