Galle, Bentota & Colombo

Galle → Bentota → Colombo6 Days · 5 Nights

The trip

A full-day wildlife safari from Galle, beach time at Bentota, then Colombo's city highlights.

The south coast in one loop. Galle first, with a full day at Udawalawe National Park, then down to Bentota for a day of river and beach, and finally Colombo's waterfront and old town before you fly out.

Trip highlights

Full-day wildlife safari at Udawalawe National Park
Galle Fort, the Dutch Museum and Unawatuna Beach
Madhu River boat ride and a turtle hatchery at Bentota
Galle Face Green and the Fort district in Colombo

Day by day

A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.

1
Day 1
Arrive in Galle
Transfer from Colombo airport to Galle. Evening free.
2
Day 2
Udawalawe safari
A full day on safari at Udawalawe National Park.
3
Day 3
On to Bentota
A Galle city tour on the way — Galle Fort, the Dutch Museum and Unawatuna Beach. Evening free.
4
Day 4
Bentota
A day tour: Madhu River boat ride, a turtle hatchery and water sports.
5
Day 5
On to Colombo
Drive to Colombo for a city highlights tour — Galle Face Green, the National Museum and the Fort district. Evening free.
6
Day 6
Departure
Transfer to Colombo airport.

What's included

Included

5 nights accommodation
Airport transfers and intercity transfers by car
Udawalawe safari, Galle city tour, Bentota day tour and Colombo city tour

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)
Meals beyond hotel breakfast
Applicable taxes on the package price
Personal expenses and tips

Experiences included

Udawalawe wildlife safari
Galle Fort
Madhu River boat ride
Colombo city tour

Good to know

Pricing and hotel allocation to be confirmed by Compass & Atlas before publishing a selling price.
Udawalawe is a long drive from Galle, so the safari day starts early.