This 6-day trip along Sri Lanka’s breathtaking southern coast provides the ideal balance of leisure, wildlife observation, and cultural exploration. After some peaceful beach time in Tangalle, head to Yala National Park for an exhilarating animal safari. On your way to the energetic village of Mirissa, where surfing and whale watching are available, stop by famous sites like the Dry Zone Botanical Garden and the Hambantota Dutch Lighthouse. Before travelling to Hikkaduwa for some beach leisure, see historic locations like the Dutch Galle Fort and the Tsunami Museum. Enjoy a peaceful Madhu River Boat Safari and a tour of Colombo’s cultural landmarks to round out your journey. An ideal retreat for those who enjoy the ocean, the outdoors, and history!
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Tour Plan
Route: Tangalle → Airport/Port/Colombo.
Activities: Get there and go to Tangalle. Enjoy a day of resting on the tranquil Tangalle Beach.
Overnight: Tangalle.
Travel path: Tangalle to Yala.
Activities: Transfer to Yala in the morning.
Take a thrilling safari in Yala National Park to see exotic birds, elephants, and leopards.
Overnight: Yala.
Yala to Mirissa is the route.
Activities: Stop at important sites along the way
For breathtaking views of the shore, visit the Hambantota Dutch Lighthouse.
Visit the Dry Zone Botanical Garden to learn about unusual plants. For a closer look at migratory and native bird species, visit Bird Park.
Proceed to Mirissa, a coastal town.
Overnight: Mirissa.
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa is the route.
Activities:
See the following landmarks along the way
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Dutch Galle Fort.
Visit the Tsunami Museum, which chronicles the effects of the 2004 tsunami.
To find out more about turtle conservation, visit Turtle Hatchery.
To witness gem mining in action, visit the Meethiyagoda Moonstone Mine, factory, and showroom.
Get to Hikkaduwa for a restful night.
Overnight in Hikkaduwa.
Path: From Hikkaduwa to Colombo.
Activities:
Discover Bentota's mangrove ecology by taking a Madhu River Boat Tour.
Explore the hallowed grounds of Kalutara Temple.
Finish the tour with exploring the city of Colombo, whether it is through shopping or cultural excursions.
Tour End: Make your way to the port or airport to depart.