Day 01 - Negombo > Yala
Start your journey at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Negombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Yala. En-Route visit Weherahena Temple and Wewurukannala Temple.
Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya is situated in the Matara District of Sri Lanka, about 6 kilometres from the Matara town. This unique temple is known as the first tunnel temple in the world. The temple hosts a massive 130-ft Buddha image that was built following the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras and also consists of all main features of a Buddhist temple- the pagoda, a sacred bo-tree and Samadhi Buddha statue. The walls of the temple are adorned with Buddha murals.
Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya, this sacred Buddhist temple is located 1.5 kilometres from Dikwella towards Beliatta. The main attraction of the temple is the 160-ft tall statue of seated Buddha. It is the largest statue in the whole of Sri Lanka and dates back to the late 18th Century. The temple has another section named the Tunnel of Hell. It features life-sized models of devils, demons and sinners going through the torments and horrors of hell. The temple walls show you the path towards enlightenment by depicting hundreds of comic strip representations of events in the Buddha’s life.
On completion proceed to Yala and check in to the hotel.
Day 02 - Yala > Matara > Negombo
Early in the morning proceed to Yala National Park to go on a lovely jeep safari in the National Park.
This amazing Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
After the safari return to the hotel, relax checkout and proceed to Mandunagala and visit Mandunagala Hot springs. (Travel Time – 50 to 60 mins)
Thereafter proceed to Matara and visit Snake Farm. (Travel Time – 1 ½ to 2 hrs)
Matara Snake Farm. For three generations, this farm was run by the Bandara family. Mr. Wikman Bandara, 40 years of age is the man in charge. His father, 76-year-old Wijepala Bandara practices Ayurvedic Snake Medicine. The Snake Farm will give you the chance to learn about the cold-blooded reptiles that roam the island and also a first-hand experience with some of the snakes if you are brave enough for the challenge.
On completion start your journey back to your hotel in Negombo. (Travel Time – 6 ½ to 7 hrs)
~ End of Tour ~
