Colombo Trip Overview
Mirissa is a town with two sandy bays separated by a rock island which is only reachable at low tide. Compared to other busier towns Mirissa is a laid bay town but it hides some of the most sceneric views in Sri Lanka. May – November will mark the whale watching season which steals the show. Situated in the southern district of the island Mirissa has beautiful beaches, whale watching, surf waves and is ideal for enjoying a fresh coconut from your hammock enjoying the sunset. Mirissa ia also the largest fishing port in down south area. Due to its laid back nature you can enjoy its Palm trees lined the outskirts, the sand was clean and the water was an incredible combination of blue and green without any disturbances
Overview
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 minutes
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Mirissa is a town with two sandy bays separated by a rock island which is only reachable at low tide. Compared to other busier towns Mirissa is a laid bay town but it hides some of the most sceneric views in Sri Lanka. May – November will mark the whale watching season which steals the show. Situated in the southern district of the island Mirissa has beautiful beaches, whale watching, surf waves and is ideal for enjoying a fresh coconut from your hammock enjoying the sunset. Mirissa ia also the largest fishing port in down south area. Due to its laid back nature you can enjoy its Palm trees lined the outskirts, the sand was clean and the water was an incredible combination of blue and green without any disturbances
Overview
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa – Whale Horizon, Harbour Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
Whale watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting thing you can do when you visit Mirissa.You can get a chance to often see the Blue whale which is the largest animal on the planet if you visit Mirrissa during the season. We can guarantee you that you will be able to see whales during the season. You can also get the chance to view pods of dolphins and if you’re lucky enough there’s a chance to see flying fish, turtle, manta rays and sharks. Mirissa is the closest point to the continental shelf and on the migratory route of Whales as they move closer to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, primarily to breed.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Secret Beach, Harbor Rd., Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Secret beach is a tiny secluded beach and it is not the easiest place to reach. That’s why Secret Beach is so beautiful. Enjoy an incredible sunset from Secret Beach. You will need to walk about 10 minutes down the road since this is too steep for any vehicle to travel. Due to its secluded nature it is less crowded and is most optimum if you want some peace and quiet from all the busy beaches.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa Sri Lanka
Watch the infinite sea and Mirissa bay area from the top of this amazing place. Coconut Tree Hill is presumably the most well-known place in Mirissa reaching every traveler’s instagram posts when they visit Mirissa. Coconut tree hill is a private coconut estate on a high cliff overlooking the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean and untouched stretch of Golden beaches. The dome shaped hill is picturesque with its towering, symmetrical coconut trees against a blue sky that blends well with the sea, provides the ideal spot for your travel pictures! Sunset chasers should get to the hill in order to secure the best viewing spot as this famed attraction never sees a day without a visitor!
Duration: 1 hour
