Day 1: Morning leave for Galle—the Dutch fortified city, 17th c. fortress bursting with life. Quaint shops. Purchase exquisite hand-made lace. Visit Hikkaduwa beach resort enroute. Overnight Galle.

Day 2: Morning leave for Tissamaharama gateway to Yala National Park. Afternoon tour of the Park. Overnight Tissamaharama/Yala.

Day 3: Morning leave for Ratnapura through cross country. Visit Gem mines and Gem Museums. Evening return to Colombo.