Sri Lanka3 days
Sri Lanka's South Coast & Wilderness — 3 Days
Whale watching, Yala safari, and colonial history from Mirissa to Galle
This three-day itinerary moves through Sri Lanka's southern coastal and inland regions, beginning in Mirissa with whale and dolphin watching in the Indian Ocean. The route then turns inland toward Yala National Park for morning and afternoon safaris tracking leopards, elephants, and resident birds across dry-zone scrubland. The final day combines a morning wildlife drive with a transfer to Galle Fort, the Portuguese-built and Dutch-occupied coastal fortress that anchors the island's maritime history. Accommodation alternates between beachside hotels and park lodges; all transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Highlights
- Whale and dolphin sightings in the Indian Ocean from Mirissa
- Leopards, elephants, and bird species in Yala National Park morning and afternoon safaris
- Sea turtle species observed at a hatchery facility
- Galle Fort — Portuguese and Dutch colonial stronghold — walking tour of fortifications and ramparts
Day by day
1Colombo to Mirissa: Coastal Route with Turtle HatcheryColombo to Mirissa · Hikkaduwa · sea turtle hatchery · Haven Beach Club in Mirissa
Depart Colombo with a private driver heading south along the coast. Optional stop at Hikkaduwa for diving or snorkeling. Visit a sea turtle hatchery to observe various species and learn about local breeding programs. Dinner and overnight at Haven Beach Club in Mirissa.
2Whale Watching & Yala National Park SafariYala National Park · Indian Ocean · Chandrika Hotel
Morning whale and dolphin watching in the Indian Ocean. Drive three hours inland to Yala National Park for an afternoon safari at 3 PM, where leopards, elephants, bears, and numerous birds inhabit the dry-zone terrain. Overnight at Chandrika Hotel.
3Yala Morning Safari & Galle Fort FortificationsYala · Galle Fort · Yala to Galle · Galle to Colombo
A final morning safari through Yala precedes a three-hour transfer westward to Galle. Take a walk inside Galle Fort, built by the Portuguese and occupied by the Dutch. The fort's star-shaped walls and cannons remain intact along the headland. A two-hour return transfer to Colombo concludes the itinerary.
Where you go
- 1sea turtle hatchery
- 2Yala National Park
- 3Yala
- 4Galle Fort
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels
- Meals as per mentioned meal plans
- Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
- All mentioned activities and park entrance fees
- Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
- Accommodation and meals (For 2 Adults)
- 1 night in Hotel Thilanka on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 1 night in Glennfall Reach in Nuwara Eliya on Bed and Breakfast basis