Kumana and Gal Oya
“The Crossing” is the sister event of “The Gathering” in Minneriya National Park. It signifies the great mammoth elephants swimming from one island to the other in search of food – hence the name “The Crossing”. It is a lifetime experience where you get to witness swimming elephants, mere several feet away from your boat. This type of nature’s phenomenon must be witnessed from a distance since the elephants are very vulnerable in the water while the swim or “Cross”. The best time to witness “The Crossing” would be during the months of June, July & August when the water level is down & it’s very hard to find water in the nearby forest – Nilgala (which is believed to be the Medicinal Forest of King Budhdhadasa).
10 days/ 9 nights
Colombo – Kaduruketha – Gal Oya – Kumana – Galle – Negombo
Jetwing Blue, Jetwing Kaduruketha, Gal Oya Lodge, Jetwing Surf, Jetwing Beach
- Buduruwagala temple visit
- Bicycle ride to Ellewela waterfall
- Gal oya boat safari
- Kumana safari
Day 01
Arrival in Sri Lanka and transfer to Jetwing Blue Negombo for one night.
Jetwing Blue
Deluxe
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 02
Mornings, leave to Jetwing Kaduruketha, Wellawaya for two nights. En route visit Buduruwagala temple.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Jetwing Kaduruketha
Deluxe
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 03
Morning bicycle ride to Ellewela waterfall. Afternoon, go on a village tour.
Jetwing Kaduruketha
Deluxe
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 04
After breakfast leave for Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya for three nights.
Gal Oya Lodge
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 05
Morning, leave for a boat ride at Senananayaka Dam, where you would witness the elephant crossing.
Gal Oya Lodge
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 06
Free and Easy
Gal Oya Lodge
Standard Room
Bed & Breakfast Basis
Day 07
After breakfast leave for Jetwing Surf, Pottuvil for two nights.
Jetwing Surf
Cabana
Bed and breakfast
Day 08
Morning Full day safari at Kumana National park.
Jetwing Surf
Cabana
Bed and breakfast
Day 09
After breakfast leave for Jetwing Beach, Negombo for one night,
Spend the rest of the day at leisure by the beach.
Jetwing Beach
Deluxe
Bed and breakfast
Day 10
Transfer to International Airport for departure. Though it will be difficult to say goodbye, all good things come to an end. Hope to see you on your vacation with us. Until then have a pleasant stay.
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