Colombo Trip Overview
Welcome to Sri Lanka’s south coast, a world of pristine beaches where sunsets are hypnotic pink fireballs suspended in meditative skies. Unforgettable excursions will take you whale watching at Mirissa, to see the iconic stilt fishermen of Weligama, and to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Being a small yet luscious island amidst the vast Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is specially blessed with the magical coast line with golden beaches. Among the precious beaches in Sri Lanka the beaches in the southern coast are famous for certain special attractions. Sri Lanka south coast tour is the ideal choice to relax and unwind in the refreshing sea breeze and enchanting sandy beaches. This is a 7 days tour package with all accommodation facilities and breakfast included.
• Flexible and convenient tour itinerary
• Experienced driver guide provided
• Explore the best of Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast for 7 days
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Welcome to Sri Lanka’s south coast, a world of pristine beaches where sunsets are hypnotic pink fireballs suspended in meditative skies. Unforgettable excursions will take you whale watching at Mirissa, to see the iconic stilt fishermen of Weligama, and to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Being a small yet luscious island amidst the vast Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is specially blessed with the magical coast line with golden beaches. Among the precious beaches in Sri Lanka the beaches in the southern coast are famous for certain special attractions. Sri Lanka south coast tour is the ideal choice to relax and unwind in the refreshing sea breeze and enchanting sandy beaches. This is a 7 days tour package with all accommodation facilities and breakfast included.
• Flexible and convenient tour itinerary
• Experienced driver guide provided
• Explore the best of Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast for 7 days
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Mirissa
Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Welcome to beautiful Sri Lanka! You will be met at Bandaranaike International Airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Mirissa is a tropical paradise, famous for its long stretches of sandy beach, which offer stunning vistas of sunsets and sunrises. Here you will behold shoots of coconut palms dotting the coastline, offering shade to small fishing huts.
Overnight in Mirissa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Mirissa
Day 2: Whale watching at Mirissa
Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
After an opulent breakfast, you will set out on a bucket-list excursion, where you will be able to watch magnificent whales swimming (and singing!) in their natural environment. The trip will not take you far off-shore, but you will be able to revel in the prospect of photographing Blue Whales, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, and Fin Whales. You will also see all types of dolphins, such as Spinner, Bottle Nosed, Stripped and Risso Dolphins. If you are lucky you might even find a school of Killer Whales.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at Mirissa
Day 3: The stilt fisherman of weligama
Stop At: Weligama, Weligama, Matara, Southern Province
Today you will journey to Weligama on route to Galle. Weligama Beach is a delightful spot for sailing and surfing, whilst also being the site of a charming fishing village, where stilt fishermen practice their iconic ancient tradition. From there proceed to Galle, the main city of southern Sri Lanka, where Dutch architecture mingles with South Asian traditions. This is a city of ancient ramparts and bastions, and you will walk along streets lined with Dutch Colonial houses and their verandas.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Talpe
Day 4: Talpe beach at leisure
Stop At: Talpe, Talpe, Galle District, Southern Province
Following a sumptuous breakfast, enjoy a day of leisure by the beach. Optionally you may plumb for a motor-boating tour on Koggala Lake, which boasts magnificent endemic wildlife and is dotted with islands. On one of these islands, you will find a Buddhist temple, which also encompasses a cinnamon plantation and herb-garden.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Talpe
Day 5: Leisurely in Bentota
Stop At: Bentota, Bentota, Galle District, Southern Province
Following a delightful breakfast, you will set out on a visit to the inspiring Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a turtle conservation project which will inspire and fascinate in equal measure. Spend the rest of the day at leisurely
Duration: 6 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at Bentota
Day 6: Blissful Bentota
Stop At: Bentota, Bentota, Galle District, Southern Province
Enjoy your sumptuous breakfast, which will have you in fine fettle for a day of relaxation and leisure in Bentota, which boasts pristine stretches of sandy beaches. Venture out to sea for some deep sea fishing, or let yourself go with jet skiing, surfing, diving or body boarding. As the day approaches its end, gaze upon the golden sun sinking into the horizon. Choose an optional tour of the tropical Brief Garden, located 10 kilometers inland from Bentota. The main house was once the home of Bevis Bawa, the brother of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, and there you will find an eclectic range of artwork on display – from homoerotic sculpture to a wonderful mural of Sri Lankan life in the style of Marc Chagall.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at Bentota
Day 7: Back to Airport -Katunayake
Stop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, followed by a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Come again soon!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
