Safari at Gal Oya Lodge and Whales in Kalpitiya

GALLE
The architecture of the town of Galle is listed as a Unesco World Heritage site.
Once an important stopover on the spice route, Galle has drawn on successive waves of foreign occupation over the centuries. For your first steps in Sri Lanka, take the time to watch the famous stilt fishermen at work and set off to explore Galle Fort.
Take the opportunity to walk along the ramparts overlooking the sea.

THE GLENROCK HOTEL
Far from the bustle of urban life, at the heart of the mountains, The Glenrock Hotel is striking and unusual.
Just before dawn, you may be lucky enough to be woken by monkeys playing in the trees.

GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK
Surrounded by small mountain ranges and dotted with numerous waterholes, including a vast man-made lake, this park is one of the least visited in Sri Lanka and probably the one with the island’s finest scenery.
You will explore the surroundings by boat, from where you can watch elephants bathing.
Then in the afternoon, you will head out by jeep in search of wildlife.

GAL OYA LODGE
A timeless hideaway, where the phrase “off the grid” truly applies. No internet, no wifi, no mobile network…
The lodges are small marvels, built with natural, local materials.
During your safaris, you will benefit from the expert guidance of naturalist guides, who will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna.

WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK
This park is one of the largest and oldest national parks in Sri Lanka.
Currently undergoing a revival, you may come across a leopard, a junglefowl — the colourful bird considered Sri Lanka’s emblem — or the island’s longest snake, the python.
Wilpattu is the ideal place to try to spot leopards, in a quiet, intimate setting.

A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS AT BAR REEF RESORT
The serenity of this place will settle over you and leave you lost in thought at sunset.
Take the plunge and opt for a night under the stars, for a one-of-a-kind experience in Sri Lanka.

KALPITIYA
In this small fishing town at the tip of the peninsula, there is a display you will never tire of: humpback whales and pink dolphins at play just off the coast.
You can also explore the seabed along one of the finest coral reefs on the Sri Lankan coastline, or try your hand at kitesurfing for a more active outing.

In summary:
– 1 night in Udawalawe
– 1 night at The Glenrock Hotel in Belihuloya
– 2 nights at Gal Oya Lodge in Gal Oya National Park
– 1 night in Kandy
– 2 nights in Matale
– 2 nights in Habarana
– 1 night in Anamaduwa
– 2 nights at Bar Reef Resort in Kalpitiya