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Experience the Diverse South - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available

Experience the Diverse South - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available

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Experience the Diverse South - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available

3 Days Starting and ending in Colombo

Visiting: Colombo, Tissamaharama

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

84183

Group size:

2 - 30

Tour operated in:

English
From: $929

NB: Prices correct on 21-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Visit the top cultural and historical landmarks in central Sri Lanka with this spellbinding three-day tour. Immerse yourself in a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, and historic temples. Begin in Colombo and journey to Yala National Park, stopping at the Eth Athuru Sevana Elephant Orphanage and enjoying a thrilling jeep safari through the park. Conclude with a visit to the historic Galle fortress, a boat safari in Balapitiya, and stops at a lace factory, moonstone mine, and turtle hatchery, making for a rich and memorable tripTOUR HIGHLIGHTSColombo: The busy capital of Sri Lanka, is a city of contrast by the seaside. Colonial buildings, Hindu and Buddhist temples, modern skyscrapers and some lakes are combined into a melting pot of cultures and people.Yala: This National park is a mixture of plains, forests and waterbodies and is home to wonderful mammals such as sloth bears and leopards, elephants and deer and plenty of birds. Take a look at the Sri Lankan wild side.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Colombo

Location: Colombo

Accommodation Name: Grand Oriental Hotel (GOH)

Arrive at the Colombo airport, where our representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you to the hotel in Colombo. Enjoy the rest of the time relaxing and getting ready for a memorable adventure.  
Overnight in Colombo.

Day 2 : Colombo – Yala National Park – Tissamaharama (245Km – 5 Hrs)

Location: Tissamaharama

Accommodation Name: Elephant Reach Hotel

Wake up early in the morning and prepare for an exhilarating day. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo, and transfer you to the selected hotel in Yala National Park. Drive via Rathnapura to Udawalawe and visit the Eth Athuru Sevana Elephant Orphanage. After spending precious time with the charming giants, continue to Tissamaharama for a luscious lunch. Then, explore the outstanding Yala National Park on an exciting three-hour jeep safari. Your spectacular day ends with a delicious dinner.
Overnight in Tissamaharama.

Day 3 : Tissamaharama – Galle – Depart Colombo (245Km – 5 Hrs)

Location: Colombo

After a tasty breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards historical Galle. On the way, visit an emblematic lace factory in Dikwella. When you arrive in Galle, enjoy a mouthwatering lunch right before joining an inspiring tour of the Galle fortress. Continue to Balapitiya to go out on a boat safari. On the way back to Colombo, make a stop to visit a fascinating moonstone mine and a lovely turtle hatchery. Afterwards, return to your selected hotel in Colombo for drop-off. 

What's Included

  • Operated with an English-speaking driver-guide

  • 2 night's accommodation

  • 2 Breakfasts

  • 2 Lunches

  • 1 Dinner

  • Inbound transfer from Colombo Airport to Colombo Hotel

  • Shared transport throughout the tour

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Elephant Orphanage in Udawalawe Yala National Park entrance fees Yala Jeep safari lace factory in Dikwella Galle fortress tour Balapitiya boat ride moonstone mine and turtle hatchery entra

  • Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo airport

What's Not Included

  • Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme

  • Gratuities for drive and guide

  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water etc

  • Compulsory festival/peak season surcharges if stated separately

  • Airport departure transfer Colombo Hotel - Colombo Airport

  • Optional tours and activities

  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.

Check out our Q&As

  • How does Today Voyages work?

    We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.

  • Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?

    Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.

  • What is an additional excursion or tour optional?

    Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!

  • What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?

    If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.

  • When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?

    If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.

  • What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?

    It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!

  • What happens after I book?

    The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!

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Paula  

Unforgettable tour in the US National Parks

04-May-2022

I booked a guided tour in the National Parks through Today Voyages and couldn't have been happier! Our guide was great, he knew the destination very well and gave us great advice for the best hikes and view points. The itinerary was well-packed and we were amazed at the scenery of the South West. We would definitely consider booking another tour next year.

Date of experience: May 04, 2022
Emily  

Helengeli island is stunning

12-Apr-2023

Wow, Helengeli island is stunning. The resort is clean, the staff are so attentive, the grounds are pristine, and the food is 5*. Spending a week at this resort was simply paradise, white sand, crystal blue ocean, what more could you want! As I wasn't able to tailor-make my holiday, the Today Voyages team helped me find the tour that best matched my expectations, and they definitely didn't disappoint!!!

Peter  

Good Bali experience

03-Feb-2023

There is no better place on Earth than Bali to celebrate your honeymoon. We are so glad we came across this tour. Two unforgettable weeks of jungle adventures, beaches and snorkeling, massages, nature. And the price was great. We cannot be happier! Planning Vietnam for 2024!

Date of experience: January 29, 2023
Chetcu  

Top Experience!

03-Feb-2023

The Las Vegas and the National Parks Hiking Tour is a deal not to be missed. What a phenomenal trip! We were 14 people in our minibus and it was great to connect to all of them. So many stories to share. The cool thing about this tour is that it attracts hikers of all kinds: laid back hikers as well as more experienced ones could find beauty in every single destination this tour took us to. I will for sure join another tour soon. Thank you guys, also, for the assistance provided throughout the trip. Loved it!

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Emmanuelle  

Amazing affordable trip!

20-Jan-2023

I booked a self-drive vacation to Greece for my family. The trip was amazing, easy communication, great customer service since we had an issue on the road with the car and we got immediate assistance.

Date of experience: September 22, 2022
Adelaide  

Unforgettable 8-day trip to Kenya

01-Mar-2023

I just came back from an unforgettable 8-day trip to Kenya. A mix of relaxation and adventure. I had never traveled with a group before and, honestly, I was a little skeptical at the beginning. Pauline at Today Voyages convinced me that this was the right tour and the right destination for me. And the truth is... she was right. Tsavo and Watamu are such awesome destinations, our guide was impeccable and it was a small group: a family of 4, a young couple, and us. We became friends. Highly recommended!

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Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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