Cosy Sri Lanka

Known for itswarmth, sun and sand, our island of Sri Lanka is a paradise filled with manynatural wonders and manmade masterpieces. To experience the best of thebeachside holiday, we invite you to join us with a small three day tour. Whiletravelling to Galle, you stopover at Balapitiya which is home to the uniquelydesigned Brief Garden by the world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Glidethrough the winding water body of the Madu River and experience a rich biodiversity and mangrove forests. Visit a virgin white tea factory and enjoylearning something new and then explore the Galle Fort and the hidden treasureswithin. Marvel the views of the stilt fishermen along the coast of Koggala.

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Cosy Sri Lanka (3 Days)

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Escape from the daily urbanized city environment and spend the vacation in your dreams relaxing in the southern Coastal Belt. Experience the Rising Sun and Setting Sun warm your skin and the sea breeze blows by you relieving you from the stress. Explore the beautiful coastal area and walk through the beaches as the tides touch your feet. Enjoy the numerous activities set around the southern coastal belt and have a once in a lifetime relaxed vacation and the true sensation of an Islander.

Includes

Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
All prevailing taxes and service charges.
2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.

Excludes

Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
Entrance fees to the respective sites.
Any expenses of personal nature.
Visa and Related Expenses.

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Day 1 BIA > Balapitiya > Galle

From the airport, you will be travelling to Galle via Balapitiya.A stop will be made at the Brief Garden which was designed by Bevis Bawa brother of renowned Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The gardens are uniquely designed and offers a sense of calmness. You can then enjoy a boat safari along the Madu River and observe its natural habitat.

Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa

Visit the country home of the famous Sri Lankan architect Sir Geoffrey Bawa. Do a tour of its uniquely designed gardens and the sections of the home that are open to the public See his signature design style that made Bawa possibly the best architect in the history of modern Sri Lanka.

Duration: 2 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included

Madu River

Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the waterbirds in their natural habitats.

Duration: 2 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included

Day 2 Galle

While in Galle on the 2nd day, you will be chaffuered to the Handunugoda Tea Estate - the only factory that produces virgin white tea. Here you will learn the process and also engage in some tea tasting. You will then proceed to Koggala and witness the stilt fishermen perched along the coast and also explore the Galle Fort.

Handunugoda Tea Estate

Visit Handunugoda Tea Factory which is also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn the history of the tea that this factory produces. Get to know how the famous Virgin White Tea is plucked and processed completely untouched by human hands. Engage in a tasting session with a delicious cup of tea and scrumptious chocolate cake. Get a chance to purchase some tea leaves as a souvenir.

Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free

Koggala

Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.

Duration: 1 hours
Admission Ticket Free

Galle Fort

Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its 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.

Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free