9 Days Deep South and Southwest (Down South)
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour overview
Pure southern sunshine: Tangalle and Hiriketiya waves, Mirissa marine wildlife, Weligama cooking, two days around Galle UNESCO fort and lagoons, Hikkaduwa thrills, then Colombo city icons.
Highlights
- Tangalle and Hiriketiya surf bays
- Mirissa whales and turtles
- Two day Galle and southwest depth
- Colombo icons and oceanfront
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
Tangalle and Matara
Hummanaya Blow Hole, Matara Birds Park, solo boat ride, Tangalle Beach golden hour.
Day 2
Hiriketiya
Dedicated surf and beach day in the horseshoe bay.
Day 3
Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill, catamaran whales and dolphins, turtle hatchery, snorkel, dive, or fish.
Day 4
Ahangama / Weligama
Surf morning; Weligama hands on cooking class in the afternoon.
Day 5
Galle explorations (1 of 2)
Galle Fort ramparts, stilt fishermen, Peace Pagoda, Turtle Beach swim with turtles.
Day 6
Galle explorations (2 of 2)
Madu River safari, Lunuganga, Brief Garden, Kosgoda conservation, Jungle Beach.
Day 7
Hikkaduwa
Reefs and beach time; optional jet ski; catch any missed Madu, Bawa, or turtle stops if needed.
Day 8
Colombo city tour
Gangaramaya, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Square, Red Mosque, Galle Face Green, Lotus Tower, National Museum, Port City.
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to BIA.
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
$1999
per person. 9 Days / 8 Nights
