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Whale watching, Yala National Park and Galle 2-day tour from Bentota
Bentota,
Sri Lanka
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Overview
Duration
2d
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Start this tour with a pick up at 4.00am from your hotel in Bentota. En-route to Yala, you will visit the Mirissa fisheries harbor where you can enjoy some whale watching including blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins. Then, you will visit the Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya in Matara, the largest tunnel temple that is not only popular among Buddhist pilgrims but also tourists visiting the city. The temple has a 130-foot Buddha statue with a Buddhist temple, a pagoda, a sacred bo-tree, and a Samadhi Buddha statue. You will then continue traveling to Yala and stay overnight at a hotel. The next day in Yala, you will start your tour at the Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife park with 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Afterwards, you will travel to Galle to visit the Galle Fortress, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, built in the 1600s. Finally, to end the tour, you will go to Hikkaduwa and back to your hotel.
What to remember
Important info
- Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
- It is recommended to bring your water bottle, wear comfortable clothing that covers your shoulder and legs, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a sunhat
- It is recommended to wear loose-fitting, non-transparent clothing that covers your shoulders and legs when you visit religious places
- The duration of this tour depends on traffic conditions
- Please note that breakfast is not included on this trip. It is advised that you eat breakfast before you are being picked up, or packed food to eat en route
What's included
Government taxes. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Guided tour. Accommodation for 1 night. Entrance fee to sites. Lunch
What's not included
Additonal food and drinks. Tips
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Enjoy whale watching in Mirissa. Go on a safari at the Yala National Park. Visit the Galle Fort
Operating days
Daily
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Aitken Spence Travels
Meeting Point
Pick-up from your hotels in Bentota. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator