Beach Tour in Sri Lanka: Explore Iconic Beaches, Blue Whales, and Dolphins

Embark on a beach tour in Sri Lanka and discover the stunning coastline, iconic beaches like Bentota and Hikkaduwa, and the incredible marine life including blue whales and dolphins in Mirissa.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Airport - Negombo

Negombo - Upon your arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport in Katunayake, one of our representatives will meet and greet you at the airport and then take you to Negombo for hotel check-in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Negombo is a small beach town located just 10km from Bandaranaike International Airport. With a friendly local community, an interesting old quarter, and a decent (though somewhat polluted) beach, Negombo is a much

Negombo - Galle

Galle - After breakfast, you will head out before midday to Sigiriya. Upon arrival in Galle, you will check into the hotel and relax before visiting Galle city for sightseeing.

Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone seawalls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Built by the Dutch beginning in 1663, Galle’s core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A key part of the Fort’s appeal is that it isn’t just a pretty place. While tourism now dominates the local economy, this unique city remains a working community.

Galle To Mirissa

Mirissa - After an early breakfast, we depart from the hotel around 0730HRS towards Mirissa to embark on a whale-watching tour. The duration of the whale-watching tour depends on spotting the whales, usually up to 4 hours. You will be provided with an adequate amount of water, soft drinks, and snacks during the activity.

The southern tip of Sri Lanka is the easiest place to see blue whales in a very short time. Mirissa and Weligama areas are well-known spots for blue whale sightings. Sperm whales, right whales, killer whales, whale sharks, turtles, and various kinds of dolphins are also spotted in this part of the island throughout the year. Whale watching near Mirissa depends on the month you are traveling, with the season running from November through April.

Mirissa - Bentota

Bentota - After breakfast at the hotel and packing your belongings, you will head to Bentota. The entire day is reserved for relaxing by the beach or swimming pool in Bentota.

Bentota full day

Bentota - After breakfast, spend the day at leisure by the beautiful beach of Bentota.

A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for its golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the southern coastal tip of the Galle District in the Southern Province. The town is a popular tourist attraction, especially among foreign tourists. The name comes from a mythical story dating back to the time of kings, saying a demon called Bem ruled this river (tota = riverbank). Bentota hosts several world-renowned hotels and is home to the famous Sri Lankan jeweler Aida. Bentota also offers the ancient art of healing called Ayurveda and is known for its production of Toddy, an alcoholic beverage made from coconut nectar. The city’s population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000.

Hikkaduwa - In the evening, you will walk to another famous beach, Hikkaduwa, with your local guide.

Both foreign and local tourists come to see the famous “coral gardens” of Hikkaduwa. For those who don’t like to get their feet wet, glass-bottom boats are available, while others snorkel to reach the brightly colored corals and marine life.

Bentota - Colombo - Airport

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - Today, you will have your final breakfast in Sri Lanka. You will drive to Colombo, stopping at the Madu River for an amazing boat ride.

Madu River is a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares, with 770 hectares covered in water and inhabited by 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem, a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It is one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest. Journey past massive mangrove forests and glide under the canopy of forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. If it’s later in the evening, watch the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns on traps that catch prawns and other shellfish. It’s sure to be a memorable day on the serene waters of the unforgettable Madu River.

Colombo - After completing a magnificent boat ride, you will go on a Colombo city tour.

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders the sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city in the country, once served as an important seaport for trade between the East and the West. Situated on the west coast, Colombo is a vibrant and busy urban metropolis that boasts all the modern conveniences of today’s world, in addition to some traditions of a bygone era, still alive and waiting to be experienced.

Katunayake - Afterward, you will depart for the airport, marking the end of your trip.

What's Included
  • Meal plan on BB basis as specified in the itinerary
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges included
  • Professional English-speaking guide provided
  • Accommodation on a sharing basis at mentioned or similar standard hotels
  • Breakfast included
  • Complimentary 500 ml mineral water bottle
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Any other services not mentioned above
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
Additional Information

Sri Lanka’s 1,340km of sandy coastline washed by aquamarine 27 centigrade water lends itself to the pursuit of the beach. most iconic beaches of Bentota, Hikkaduwa to give more pleasure. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales and dolphins are also regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa on the south coast.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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