From Bentota: Udawalawe Safari, Galle Fort & Unawatuna Beach
ID: GYG295020-513925
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Country: Sri Lanka
Description
See the highlights of southern Sri Lanka on a jeep tour through Udawalawe wildlife preserve. Visit to Galle Fort and Ambalangoda, and swim at Unawatuna Beach.
See wild elephants, crocodiles, and more on a safari in Udawalawe National Park, and discover the historical and cultural history of Galle Fort. Round out the day with a visit to one of the island’s most famous beaches, and learn about exquisite Sri Lankan masks for an activity-filled, full-day tour.
Be picked up from your hotel in the early morning and drive for around 3.5-hours to Udawalawe National Park. Get up close to spectacular wildlife as you spend 3-hours on a 4x4 jeep safari tour spotting a large array of wild animals in this animal sanctuary. Sightings include wild elephants, crocodiles, jackals, deer, buffalo, and sloth bears.
The next stop is Galle Fort, a Dutch fortification and UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the houses, palaces, galleries, restaurants, cafes, and shops in this historically rich town.
Take some time to look at the local stores and find typical Sri Lankan handmade products and souvenirs.
From here, head to Unawatuna Beach. Enjoy a swim in the warm water or relax on the beach.
Discover the cultural heritage of the island at Ambalangoda, a coastal town famous for its mask making. Visit a mask museum and learn about the meaning of these colorful works of art and their role in traditional dance rituals and festivals.
Pass by local fishing villages, harbors, and fish markets and be dropped off at your hotel between 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Highlights
- See local wildlife in their natural habitat on a 4X4 jeep tour through Udawalawe National Park
- Visit iconic Galle Fort, Asia's best preserved Dutch-fortified heritage city
- Swim in the warm Indian Ocean waters of Unawatuna Beach
- Visit Ambalangoda's mask museum and learn about Sri Lanka's historical heritage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
