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Beach lovers · 10 days, 9 nights

South Coast Slow Days

Ten easy days between golden bays, old Galle and a morning with wild elephants.

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  1. Bentota
  2. Galle
  3. Unawatuna
  4. Mirissa
  5. Tangalle
  6. Udawalawe

Overview

Overview

The south coast from December to April is Sri Lanka at its sunniest. This trip moves gently from bay to bay with short drives and long lunches, and adds one morning inland to watch elephants in Udawalawe.

Swim, surf, snorkel or do nothing at all. Your driver is there whenever you want to explore.

Highlights

Mangrove boat ride on the Madu river

Cafés, galleries and ramparts of Galle Fort

Snorkelling the reef at Unawatuna

Whale watching from Mirissa (December to April)

Jeep safari to see elephants in Udawalawe

Day by day

Theitinerary.

  1. Day 01

    Arrival and Bentota

    Airport welcome and an easy drive to a beach hotel on the west coast.

  2. Day 02

    Bentota

    Take a boat ride through the mangroves of the Madu river, then spend the afternoon on the sand.

  3. Day 03

    Galle

    Move into the old Dutch fort and explore its lanes on foot.

  4. Day 04

    Unawatuna

    Snorkel the calm bay and climb to the Japanese Peace Pagoda for the view.

  5. Day 05

    Mirissa

    Watch the stilt fishermen at Koggala on the way to Mirissa's crescent beach.

  6. Day 06

    Whale watching

    Head out to sea early to look for blue whales and dolphins (in season), then enjoy a free afternoon.

  7. Day 07

    Tangalle

    Move along the coast to a quieter bay lined with coconut palms.

  8. Day 08

    Tangalle at leisure

    A free day, with an optional visit to the rock temple of Mulkirigala.

  9. Day 09

    Udawalawe

    Drive inland for an afternoon safari among Udawalawe's elephant herds.

  10. Day 10

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport by the southern expressway.

A suggested plan. Every day can be changed, extended or swapped to suit you.

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