3-Day Sri Lanka Tours, Yala National Park, Unawatuna, Colombo

Day 1: Colombo to Yala National Park

Morning:

•  Departure from Colombo to Yala National Park. The journey is approximately 5-6 hours by car.
•  Stop for breakfast at a local restaurant en route.  Rest Area.
• Continue the drive to Yala National Park.

Afternoon:

• Arrive at Yala National Park and check into your chosen accommodation (e.g., Cinnamon Wild Yala, Jetwing Yala).
• Lunch at the hotel or a nearby restaurant.

Evening:

• Embark on an afternoon safari in Yala National Park. Keep an eye out for leopards, elephants, and a variety of birds.
• Return to the hotel. Relax and freshen up.
• Dinner at the hotel. Enjoy traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and seafood.

Night:

• Overnight stay at your hotel in Yala.

Day 2: Yala National Park to Unawatuna

Morning:

• 10:30 AM: Check out from the hotel and depart for Unawatuna. The journey takes around 3-4 hours.

Afternoon:

• 01:30 PM: Arrive in Unawatuna and check into your beachside hotel (e.g., Thaproban Beach House, Cantaloupe Levels).
• 02:00 PM: Lunch at a beachfront restaurant. Recommended spot: Kingfisher Restaurant.

Evening:

• 04:00 PM: Explore Unawatuna Beach. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or a leisurely walk along the shore.
• 06:00 PM: Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for a serene sunset view.

Night:

• 07:30 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant. Recommended spot: The Shack Beach Café.
• Overnight stay at your hotel in Unawatuna.

Day 3: Unawatuna to Colombo

Morning:

• 07:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
• 08:30 AM: Check out from the hotel and visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• 09:00 AM: Explore Galle Fort. Visit the Galle Lighthouse, Maritime Museum, and various boutique shops.

Afternoon:

• 12:30 PM: Lunch at a café within Galle Fort. 
• 01:30 PM: Depart for Colombo. The drive takes approximately 2.5-3 hours.

Evening:

• 04:30 PM: Arrive in Colombo and check into your hotel (e.g., Galle Face Hotel, Cinnamon Grand Colombo).
• 05:00 PM: Explore Colombo city. Visit key attractions like Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and the Colombo National Museum.
• 07:30 PM: Dinner at a renowned restaurant. Recommended spot: Ministry of Crab for seafood lovers.

Night:

• 09:00 PM: Stroll along Galle Face Green and enjoy the local street food.
• Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Departure:

• If your flight is on the same day, ensure timely arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, about 45 minutes to an hour from the city centre depending on traffic.