Explore the vibrant culture of Sri Lanka in the Southern Star tour designed to showcase the untouched beauty that is Sri Lanka.
You will have an opportunity to visit the South Coast and behold breathtaking relics such as Galle Fort, Natural Harbor, sacred Buddhist temples, Lagoons, Beaches and observe traditional Sri Lankan entertainment.
You will also discover the core values of Sri Lanka through learning about its historical origins and key landmarks.
Place a booking for the Southern Star tour through Booking Ceylon.com and we will take you on an unforgettable adventure through the marvel that is beautiful Sri Lanka.
• On arrival you will meet your English speaking guide at the Katunayake International Airport lobby.
• Then you will proceed to Hotel in Negambo.
• Stop 1: Relax before starting long journey across country.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Negambo Hotel
• Stop 1: After Breakfast proceed to Tissa.
• Stop 2: In the evening you will visit Yala National Park.
Yala National Park
Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Tissa.
• After Breakfast proceed to the hotel in Bentota.
• Stop 1: On the way to the hotel, visit Galle Fortress.
Galle Fort
Explore the jewel of the southern coast, the city of Galle and capture the unique beauty, history, and character that no other city in Sri Lanka can offer you. Rich in colonial architecture saturated with star class hotels, fun cafes and restaurants and beautiful beach spots scattered around the place, Galle is perfect for the tropical holiday escape of your dream.
The Dutch Fort is the star among the attractions of Galle and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Some other popular attractions of the city that worth a visit are Galle museum, lighthouse, Dutch reformed church, and Galle fort clock tower.
• Stop 2: Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda.
Turtle Hatchery
Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Bentota.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Spend the day at leisure
Additional Activities can be added – – Water Sports, Boat Safari, Sunbathe in Beach, Candle light dinner in Beach, Parasailing, Galapatha Ancient Temple, Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa’s Country Estate, Eastern Ayurvedic treatments.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Bentota.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Spend the day at leisure
Additional Activities can be added – – Colombo City Tour** (Only under government regulations)
– Eastern Ayurvedic treatments
• Dinner & overnight stay at Bentota.
• After breakfast proceed to the Airport for your Departure flight.
Once you have chosen one of our tours, please send us an inquiry with the requested details via our site or contact one of our representatives in Sri Lanka, Australia, Norway or Oman via telephone. For the moment due to the prevailing situation, customizing your trip will be difficult and we advise you to stick with our tailor made tours for your own safety. However our travel experts will be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary and add or remove activities of it to fulfill your needs. Once the itinerary is finalized, the booking process will commence.
We require a 65% advance deposit prior 18days of arrival, in order to place a formal booking. On receipt of the deposit, our team will commence booking your hotels and vehicles. Within 5days of your advance payment we will send your hotel confirmations, ticketing details, Driver/guide and Vehicle details along with other required details via our official reservation mail – reservation@bookingceylon.com for you to get an online visa.
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The remaining balance of 35% will be due upon arrival.
Please refer to the terms & conditions for our cancellation and refund policies.
Please make sure to send us a copy of your PCR test report along with the Visa documents prior to 7days of your arrival to avoid any last-minute changes.
Packing Essentials:
As Sri Lanka has a tropical climate and high humidity, we suggest that you wear thin cotton clothing during your stay. However, we suggest you pack some warmer clothing if your tour includes a visit to Kandy, Nuwaraeliya & Ella as these areas have a cooler climate.
Please ensure you bring the following: