Southern Beach Escape

A seven-day beach journey along Sri Lanka's golden south coast, from Bentota's lagoon to the whales of Mirissa and the coves of Tangalle.

7 Days · 6 NightsBest: November to AprilEnquire to Book

Airport → Bentota → Unawatuna → Ahangama → Mirissa → Tangalle → Colombo

Tour Highlights

What makes this journey unforgettable.

A mangrove river safari and a lagoon full of things that go fast.

Reef snorkelling off Unawatuna and a day of swimming on Thalpe's rocky beach.

Sunset on the ramparts of the Dutch fort, with lanes of shops and villas inside.

Dawn whale watching off Mirissa, then a night watch for turtles at Rekawa.

Warm water, forgiving waves and a whole coastline of surf schools.

Long, quiet bays and a slow town at the deep-south end of the coast.

The itinerary, day by day.

Welcome on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your beach hotel in Bentota, with time to relax by the ocean.

A mangrove river safari on the Madu Ganga and water sports on the Bentota lagoon.

Snorkeling and scuba diving off the reef, an afternoon at Thalpe beach, and a sunset walk along the ramparts of Galle Fort.

A morning surf lesson and a relaxed beach day on the laid-back Ahangama coast.

A dawn whale-watching boat trip off Mirissa, sightseeing around Mirissa, the Hummanaya blowhole and a night watch at the Rekawa turtle hatchery.

A free day to relax on the secluded golden bays of Tangalle.

Coastal drive north to Colombo; transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's in your journey.

Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels
Half-board meal basis throughout stay at the hotels, can be changed to full-board, bed & breakfast or another meal plan. Just tell us when we plan your journey.
Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the stay
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide, travelling in another language? We can arrange a guide who speaks your language, just ask while planning.
02 bottles of mineral water (500ml) per day per person
All entrance tickets to sites
24/7 customer care & assistance throughout the tour

What's separate.

Air fares & visa fees to Sri Lanka (apply online at eta.gov.lk)
Extras of a personal nature: beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, drinking water, telephone calls
Photo & video camera permits at the sites

Let's craft your private version of Southern Beach Escape.

Every departure is tailored to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us how you'd like to travel and we'll shape the rest.