2 Days Tour To Bentota Galle & Yala From Colombo: Explore City Life and Wildlife National Park

Experience the best of Sri Lanka in just 2 days! Explore the vibrant city life of Galle, filled with art and history, and embark on a thrilling adventure in Yala National Park, encountering wildlife up close.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Colombo-Galle sightseeing-Yala

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Meet some of the temporary residents at Sea Turtle Protection Association, an important conservation project located in a scenic coastal spot. Learn about the challenges facing the various species of sea turtle on the island, and the efforts of conservation projects such as this to replenish populations and raise awareness. 

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - Madu River is a wetland, near the Small town “Balapitiya” along the Colombo Galle highway. This is the point where the Estuary of the Madu river. The river flows through a terrain where it creates a large number of islands, and the eco system creates a beautiful wetland. The hotels around provide boat rids through the canals created at a good cost. And there are loads of places to stay, dine and wine.

Galle Fort - The history of Galle extends thousands of years to biblical times. In more recent times it was a prize to be possessed for western traders in search of wealth and glory. Its beautifully preserved colonial Dutch fort with its quaint city with cobblestone streets within is a place time forgot. Close by are magnificent beaches, rainforests and other attractions. It is definitely a fascinating place to visit.

Galle Fort Lighthouse - Galle Lighthouse is an onshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - Located in Galle, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct as the name would suggest is a shopping mall located in a beautifully restored colonial building originally built during the Dutch occupation. It has a constantly growing selection of places to eat, drink or shop. There are fabulous bay views from its upper balcony.

Galle Fort Clock Tower - The Galle Clock Tower is a four-story tall stone monument hailing from the late 19th century. It was built within the ramparts of the Galle Fort on the site of the previous guardroom, overlooking one of the three bastions of the fort. While the aged clock tower is a great monument to photograph, it will take some skillful maneuvering due to the extreme angle close by. Hence it might be better to photograph it from the Moon Bastion which the tower faces.

Galle - A Unesco World Heritage Site, this noteworthy city is a joy to investigate by walking, a perpetually outlandish old exchanging port favored by forcing Dutch-frontier structures, antiquated mosques, and houses of worship, terrific chateaus and exhibition halls.

Yala national park- Colombo

Yala National Park - Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.

Colombo - Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on old east-west exchange courses, administered progressively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That legacy is reflected in its engineering, blending pilgrim structures in with elevated structures and shopping centers. The monumental Colombo National Museum, committed to Sri Lankan history, outskirts rambling Viharamahadevi Park and its mammoth Buddha.

What's Included
  • Jeep hire for Yala adventure
  • Guidance from an English-speaking driver cum guide
  • Inclusive of breakfast and dinner
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Take part in a remarkable two-day adventure in Sri Lankan, engaging with the charm of a stunning city and an abundant wildlife sanctuary.

  • Galle is a treasure trove of unique artistry, teeming with passionate and industrious locals who proudly display the fruits of their labor, adding immense beauty to the scenery. Galle’s Bentota beach is renowned for its diverse array of water sports, including wind-surfing, jet-skiing, and waterboarding on the Bentara River.

The exquisite fusion of traditional architecture with a tropical paradise setting leaves many human-made resorts and architects in awe. Galle has often been described as a dreamlike masterpiece, a lush paradise with a rich history.

  • Explore Yala, the most celebrated national park in Sri Lanka. Spanning a total of

1268 sq km, consisting of scrub, sparse forest, verdant plains, and saline lagoons, it is brimming with wildlife. It’s almost guaranteed that you’ll cross paths with elephants, crocodiles,

buffaloes, and monkeys during your visit.

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Mandatory to complete 14 days of quarantine for unvaccinated passengers before starting the tour.
  • Vaccinated passengers should stay in Level 1 hotel once arrived in Sri Lanka and obtain negative PCR report, in order to start the tour. (14 Days of quarantine is not required).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nmaark
Mar 24, 2019
Best tour ! Best guide ! Best host ! - Pick up from Hotel 10mins delay due to the traffic near my hotel though my wife got Little angered once driver reached he apologies then we heading to 2 Day tour to Yala. During our Journey we never feel the distance from Colombo because lots of things to see route. First we had to stop for Water stop center (we didn't do because of tiredness but I have just check the place where rates are competitive if you wanna do Jetski /any other water activities must do during the travel) After that Driver offered us King coconut it's really great & refreshing . Then we have visit turtle center kosgoda it was fine but I haven't enjoyed much my childrens did Madu mangrove safari when driver told about this mindset 50/50 to go but while in the place Jaliya (supun) explain what we gonna see then we use the boat ride really amazing and we have enjoyed the place but I never did the Fish therapy quite interest to do this (must bring the water bottles during boat safari because its hot ) We feel to get relax so we straight away from madu river we went to hotel Oakray wild at tissa. Once reached the hotel is ready they never keep us waiting for check-in a good standard hotel for what we pay. Dinner also remarkable at the hotel 2nd day morning our day started very early 5am tracker Saman came at 4.30am to pickup us for yala Park Safari I had expectation to see leopard but tracker & guide Aaron informed me spotting leopards is not guaranteed but we are lucky to see a leopard (photo attached) various birds, elephants, peacocks and crocodiles. I do give full credit to our guide Mr. Aaron and tracker Mr Saman . When booking duration has mentioned 4 hours but they did around safari for 6 hours. Again reached hotel and checked out. We depart back to Colombo. route we have seen Stilt fishermen and driver bring us to Galle Fort very hot temperatures more than 34° so we didnt spend much time driver so all the major points by the Suv. 2 days we covered almost major sights of Southern sri Lanka this tour company did amazing hosting within sort time frame. Easy to reach the company for Changes. Trustworthy and professional services all the way from day we getting the rates until end of the tour. Finally lay I wanna thank to Mr. Aaron who drove us 2 days trip. All the places we wanna see he did for us without any fails. Also very informative & safest driver I have used in srilanka (roads are very narrow) What we pay for them, they provide service more than that I personally enjoyed their arrangements & recommend to try without worrying
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U8212zliang
Feb 28, 2019
Amazing Experience. - Our tour guide was helpful and friendly. This trip was absolutely packed with interesting things and covered a lot of different experiences. It was a very busy trip with early starts due to milage that needed covering.
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