14 Days Full Coastal Tour
14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour overview
A full loop of Sri Lanka's best beaches: Negombo lagoon, Kalpitiya kite coast, Tamil heritage in Jaffna, Trincomalee reefs and whales, Arugam Bay surf and Kumana safari, Tangalle and Hiriketiya bays, Mirissa marine life, Weligama surf and cooking, multi day Galle and southwest highlights, and a Colombo city finish.
Highlights
- Island wide coastal routing
- Jaffna culture and Nagadeepa island
- Pigeon Island snorkelling and east coast whales
- Arugam Bay and Kumana safari
- Mirissa whales and Galle Fort depth
- Madu River, Bawa gardens, and turtles
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
Arrival (BIA) to Negombo
Welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo. Settle in by the coast and unwind with a lagoon boat ride: calm waters, kingfishers, and fishing catamarans.
Day 2
Negombo to Kalpitiya
Head northwest to Kalpitiya: mangrove boat exploration and kite surfing in steady lagoon winds (conditions permitting).
Day 3
Jaffna temples and fort (1 of 2)
Drive to Sri Lanka's northern tip. Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam and the historic Jaffna Fort. Tamil culture, spicy cuisine, and a different pace from the south.
Day 4
Jaffna islands and sacred springs (2 of 2)
Boat to Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya and bathe at Kirimalai Sacred Water Springs. Optional extra neighbourhood wanders for cuisine and markets.
Day 5
Trincomalee east coast wonders
Koneswaram Temple on the cliffs, Fort Frederick, Seruwawila, St. Mary's Cathedral, Pathirakali Amman. Marine side: Pigeon Island snorkelling and a catamaran whale and dolphin watch.
Day 6
Arugam Bay surf and village rhythm
South along the east coast to laid back Arugam Bay. Beginner friendly sand breaks or mellow beach time under the palms.
Day 7
Kumana safari
Private jeep safari in Kumana National Park: coastal forest, elephants, leopards, and superb birdlife where jungle meets the sea.
Day 8
Tangalle and Matara coast
Hummanaya Blow Hole near Matara, a solo boat ride through village waterways, and quiet time on Tangalle's sweeping beach.
Day 9
Hiriketiya horseshoe bay
Full day at Hiriketiya: surf sessions or reef snorkelling in a tucked away horseshoe bay with bohemian cafes.
Day 10
Mirissa marine day
Sunrise at Coconut Tree Hill, catamaran whale and dolphin watching, turtle hatchery visit, then snorkelling, diving, or fishing as you prefer.
Day 11
Ahangama / Weligama
Morning surf at forgiving reef and sand breaks; afternoon Sri Lankan cooking class in Weligama with spices and curries.
Day 12
Galle and southwest highlights
UNESCO Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Turtle Beach, Madu River safari, Lunuganga and Brief Garden, Kosgoda turtles, Jungle Beach, optional jet ski.
Day 13
Colombo city immersion
Gangaramaya Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Square, Red Mosque, Galle Face Green sunset, Lotus Tower views, National Museum, Port City lookout.
Day 14
Departure
Transfer to BIA for your outbound flight.
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
$1230
per person. 14 Days / 13 Nights
