Sri Lanka Beach Holiday: Bentota, Galle & Mirissa

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Sri Lanka Beach Holiday: Bentota, Galle & Mirissa

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Trip Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Pickup & Drop

Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo - Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo

                                        Trip Category
                                        International Trips
                                    

Beaches & Coastline

Galle Dutch Fort

Whale Watching

River Safari

About Sri Lanka

The southern coast at its best - Bentota's water sports and river safaris, Galle's Dutch-fort charm, and Mirissa's whale-watching and beach time, strung along one relaxed coastal route.

Highlights Facilities

Accommodation

Beach Hotels in Bentota & Mirissa
Daily Breakfast

Transport

Private AC Vehicle
All Transfers

Excursions

Bentota River Safari
Turtle Hatchery Visit

Coastal Experiences

Whale Watching Boat Trip
Galle Fort Walking Tour

Tour Itinerary

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Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka ( Departure: Flexible (as per flight arrival) )

1

Arrival & Transfer to Bentota

Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to Bentota. Evening at leisure by the beach.
Arrival Beach

2

Bentota Beach Day

Bentota River safari through mangroves with a turtle hatchery stop; optional water sports such as jet ski, banana boat, and windsurfing.
River Safari Water Sports

3

On to Galle

Drive to Galle, walking tour of the 17th-century Dutch Fort - ramparts, lighthouse, and colonial streets - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Galle Fort

4

Galle to Mirissa

Continue to Mirissa. Weather permitting, a whale-watching boat excursion (best December-April) followed by afternoon beach time.
Whale Watching Mirissa Beach

5

Mirissa Leisure Day

Free day to relax on the beach, explore Coconut Tree Hill, or try a surfing lesson at nearby Weligama.
Beach Day

6

Colombo & Departure

Transfer to Colombo for a brief city tour - Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple - then to the airport.
Colombo City Tour Departure

Price Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

5 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Private AC vehicle and driver throughout
Bentota River safari and turtle hatchery visit
Galle Fort walking tour
Whale-watching boat excursion (seasonal)
All applicable taxes

What's Not Included

International airfare
Sri Lanka ETA (free of charge, self-applied online before travel)
Lunches and dinners, except where specified
Water sports beyond the included river safari
Surfing lesson fee at Weligama
Travel insurance, personal expenses, tips

Additional Info

Free Cancellation – Some hotels offer free cancellation up to a certain period (e.g., 24–48 hours before departure).
Health & Safety Guidelines – COVID-19 regulations, vaccinations, or travel restrictions.

Frequently Asked & Question

Roughly December to April, when calmer seas and migration patterns make blue whale and dolphin sightings most likely.

Bentota and Unawatuna are generally calm and family-friendly; Mirissa and Hikkaduwa can have stronger currents, so we recommend swimming at flagged/lifeguarded areas.

Yes, especially the Bentota leg with its calmer waters and river safari; the whale-watching boat ride is better suited to kids aged 6+.

Yes, a free 30-day tourist ETA for Indian passport holders, applied online at eta.gov.lk before travel.