9 Days East to South Coast Route (Down)
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour overview
East coast marine life in Trincomalee, wildlife in Kumana, then drop down through Arugam Bay, Hiriketiya, Mirissa, and a packed Galle day before Colombo departure.
Highlights
- Trinco heritage and Pigeon Island
- Kumana jeep safari
- Hiriketiya surf bay
- Mirissa whales and Galle in one sweep
Places on this tour
Destinations included on this route.
Experiences on this tour
Things to do that often feature on this trip.
Day by day plan
Day 1
BIA to Negombo
Arrival transfer and evening lagoon boat ride.
Day 2
Habarana stopover
One night amid greenery en route toward the east coast.
Day 3
Trincomalee sacred sites (1 of 2)
Koneswaram, Fort Frederick, Seruwawila, St. Mary's Cathedral, Pathirakali Amman.
Day 4
Trincomalee ocean day (2 of 2)
Pigeon Island snorkelling and catamaran whale and dolphin watching.
Day 5
Arugam Bay and Kumana
East coast surf vibe then Kumana jeep safari. Wildlife between beach sessions.
Day 6
Hiriketiya and Matara
Hummanaya Blow Hole stop and a surf afternoon in Hiriketiya.
Day 7
Mirissa highlights
Coconut Tree Hill sunrise, whale and dolphin catamaran, turtle hatchery, snorkel, dive, or fish options.
Day 8
Galle intensive
Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, Peace Pagoda, Turtle Beach, Madu River, Lunuganga, Brief Garden, Kosgoda turtles, Jungle Beach, jet ski optional.
Day 9
Colombo departure
Short Colombo orientation where time allows, then BIA transfer.
What's included
- Private AC vehicle with English speaking driver guide
- Daily breakfast (hotel selection varies by budget)
- Airport meet and greet and departure transfers on scheduled days
- All accommodations as per routing (mid range default; upgrades on request)
- Fuel, parking, and driver overnight allowances
- WhatsApp support from our Sri Lanka office during your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Entrance fees and activity tickets unless stated
- National park / whale watching / boat fees where listed as optional
- Tips and personal expenses
Starting from
$2099
per person. 9 Days / 8 Nights
