Sri Lanka Beach Escape with Yala Safari 4-Day Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

This short 4 day tour pairs beach time on the west coast with a wildlife safari, a good option for a shorter trip or an add-on before or after a longer stay, with a private driver throughout.

What this 4 day Sri Lanka tour covers

The route runs from the airport to Negombo and on to the beach at Bentota, then down to a jeep safari at Yala National Park near Thissamaharama, before heading back to the airport. It suits travellers short on time who still want a taste of Sri Lanka‘s beaches and wildlife.

Highlights

Negombo fish market
Bentota river boat safari & turtle hatchery
Yala National Park jeep safari

Day-by-day itinerary

1st Day –Airport/ Negombo

Pick up from the airport and drive to Negombo (30 Minutes). Stay in a Hotel at Negombo.

[Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka closer to the airport, situated on the west coast, in the Western Province, 38 km (24 mi) from Colombo. Even though the airport is called as Colombo airport it is really not in the middle of Colombo, it is 35 km away from Colombo city. But Negombo is 12 km and 30 minutes’ drive from the airport. Negombo is a popular tourist attraction with many of world class hotels and the perfect place to stay and relax after arriving to Sri Lanka]

2nd Day – Negombo / Bentota

Visit Negombo Traditional dry fish processing area and the fish market. Drive to Bentota (2 Hours). Boat Safari in Bentota River. Visit a sea turtle hatchery. Stay in a hotel at Bentota.

[Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern band of the Bentota River mouth. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.]

3rd Bentota/ Thissamaharama (Yala)

Drive to Thissamaharama and afternoon jeep Safari to Yala National Park. Stay overnight in a hotel at Thissamaharama. (3 Hours’ Drive) (4 Hours Safari)

[Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and aquatic birds. Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world]

4th Day- Thissamaharama/ Colombo Airport

Drive to the airport for the departure. (4 Hours ‘Drive)

Above Tour Package Include

Hotel Accommodation for 3 Nights.
4 Breakfast and 4 Dinners.
Transport by a Car/Van (Air conditioned) from Airport pickup to the departure drop for the 4 days with the English speaking Tourist Driver.
Safari Jeeps (4×4) with a driver for the Yala Safari.
Entrance tickets to all places mentioned in the tour itinerary including the Safari and Activities.
Unlimited Drinking water while traveling.

Sri Lanka Beach Escape with Yala Safari 4-Day Tour Map

Places on this tour

This itinerary includes Bentota, Negombo, Yala National Park and Thissamaharama. Choosing a beach? See our guide to the best beaches in Sri Lanka. Not sure when to go? Our guide to the best time to visit Sri Lanka covers each region and month. Similar tours: 4 day Sri Lanka tour, 9 day nature and wildlife tour and 7 day Sri Lanka tour. Also, travelling alone? Read about solo travel in Sri Lanka. You can change the route to suit you, so send us your dates.

What’s included

Hotel Accommodation for 3 Nights.
4 Breakfast and 4 Dinners.
Transport by a Car/Van (Air conditioned) from Airport pickup to the departure drop for the 4 days with the English speaking Tourist Driver.
Safari Jeeps (4×4) with a driver for the Yala Safari.
Entrance tickets to all places mentioned in the tour itinerary including the Safari and Activities.
Unlimited Drinking water while traveling.

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