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Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days)

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A private 2-day tour from Colombo covering two jeep safaris in Udawalawe National Park and a walking exploration of Galle's historic Dutch fort.

Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days) Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days) Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days) Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days) Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days) Udawalawe and Galle from Colombo (2 Days)

About this experience

Leave Colombo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking chauffeur guide and head south to Udawalawe National Park. Board a jeep for the first of two half-day safaris, scanning the open grasslands and reservoir banks for Sri Lanka's resident elephant herds, water buffalo, and crocodiles. A litre of water per person keeps you refreshed on each drive. Overnight accommodation is arranged separately.

On day two, complete your second jeep safari before continuing to Galle. Walk the broad ramparts of the 16th-century Dutch fort, browse the cobbled streets within the walls, and take in the lighthouse before your return to Colombo. Entrance fees to Udawalawe National Park are paid on arrival and are not included in the tour price.

Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKQP3GMV47
Mahesh
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What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
  • 2-half day Jeep Safaris in Udawalawe National Park.

Not included

  • Accomadation for the overnight stay.
  • Food and beverages.
  • Entrance fees to visiting sites. (Udawalawe National Park)
  • Gratuties.
  • Any expenses of personal nature.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Colombo > Udawalawe

Enjoy a three-hour safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests, and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies.

2

Day 2 — Udawalawe > Galle > Colombo

Early in the morning proceed to Udawalawe National Park to go on a half-day morning safari in National Park.

Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and it's secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum, and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • Your hotel in Colombo

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

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