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Colombo,Yala, Wilpattu & Gal Oya National Parks
100% customisable for you
Arrive in Colombo at breakfast time to be met by one of our friendly ground team who will drive you the 30-minutes to the Kotugoda area, just north of Colombo. After the long flight and with plenty of walking and activity to come, spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool or tasting some of the delicious local dishes.
Spend this morning enjoying a lie-in and a few hours relaxing before the adventure really begins when you head to your next destination, Batticalo. As Sri Lanka's former capital and now a major commercial hub this east coast city is a vibrant melting pot of activity. After the short flight from Colombo, settle in at your next luxury hotel and then wander out to explore the area for dinner. Your concierge will be able to book a good local restaurant for you if you like.
This morning, you will meet a driver at your hotel to be transferred just up the coast to Passikudah. From here you'll board a catamaran for a day packed full of sailing, snorkelling and sunbathing. As you cruise you can learn to sail under the guidance of the trusty crew, or simply sit back and let them do the work while you enjoy the views. Between sailing you'll also make several stops for snorkelling, swimming and stand-up paddle board adventure in secluded coves.
This afternoon, and weather conditions permitting, you'll up the pace on the boat with a thrilling few hours racing with the wind in your sails. This is a great opportunity for novice or experienced sailors to enjoy a day at sea, something not necessarily associated with Sri Lanka.
This morning post-breakfast, you will be collected by your driver to make the six-hour journey down the coast and then inland towards the Gal Oya National Park.As you drive keep your eyes peeled for some of the most beautiful scenery Sri Lanka has to offer. You will then arrive at your hotel near Ampara, and on the edge of Gal Oya National Park, in time for a delicious traditional dinner of hoppers (a Sri Lankan rice pancake with curry and a fried egg in it - yum).
After a packed day of activity yesterday it's back on the road today. Following breakfast your driver will take you on the four-hour journey to your next luxury hotel in the heart of the famous Hill Country. During the drive you will pass some of the beautiful sights of inland Sri Lanka and get the chance to travel through areas often not explored by tourists.
Sadly, today is home time, so say goodbye to beautiful Sri Lanka before taking a 30-minute transfer to Colombo airport. You'll arrive in plenty of time for your lunchtime flight back to the UK, which takes roughly 12 hours and lands this evening.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
