Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

CEYLON BEACH & SAFARI EXPERIENCE

8 Days Round trip from Katunayake Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax on the beaches of Tangalle and Kalametiya
02 Seasonal whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa
03 Evening game drive in Yala National Park
04 Full-day safari with picnic meals in Yala
05 Chance to spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and buffalo
06 English-speaking guide and private A/C transport throughout
07 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast and dinner

Discover Sri Lanka through a well-balanced journey that combines beach time, marine encounters, and wildlife adventure. Spend relaxing days along the southern coast in Tangalle and Kalametiya, enjoy the laid-back atmosphere by the sea, and head to Mirissa for a memorable whale- and dolphin-watching experience during the season.

Your trip continues inland to Yala National Park for game drives in one of the country’s best-known wildlife reserves, where you may spot elephants, sloth bears, leopards, buffalo, crocodiles, and birdlife. The tour finishes with time in Colombo before your departure, offering a varied introduction to Sri Lanka’s coast, nature, and wildlife.

Discover Sri Lanka through a well-balanced journey that combines beach time, marine encounters, and wildlife adventure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Mirissa, Yala National Park, Katunayake, Tangalle

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport to Tangalle

Arrival in Colombo International Airport and meet with our representative at the arrival lounge
Proceed to Tangalle – 3 ½ hour drive approximately
Relax by the hotel
Overnight stay in Tangalle

Day 02

Tangalle

Breakfast at the hotel
Relax by the beach
Kalametiya is a small village 214 km south of Colombo. Turtle Bay promotes responsible luxury. That means luxury tourism that is environmentally and socially sustainable. The hotel is designed to be comfortable, functional and luxurious yet informal to make you feel at home.
Overnight stay in Tangalle

Day 03

Tangalle to Mirissa Whale-Watching and Back

Transfer to Mirissa Early in the morning in order to commence the whale watching tour
Whale and Dolphin watching is an easy sport that you can take up during the months of December to April. All you need to take is a boat, few kilometers from the shore, which we can help you arrange. Experienced local guides can show you a good time in watching whales and dolphins off the coast of Mirissa.
Pods of Dolphins can be seen accompanying boats frequently during the said months. Blue and Sperm Whales in large numbers frequent the coastline of Sri Lanka during this period and can be viewed near Mirissa beach.
Back to hotel and relax by the beach
Overnight stay at in Tangalle

Day 04

Tangalle

Breakfast at the hotel
Relax by the beach
Overnight stay at in Tangalle

Day 05

Tangalle to Yala

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Yala national Park – 3 hours drive approximately
Evening Game Drive
Overnight stay at Eco Lodge or Similar

Day 06

Yala Full Day Safari

Full day Game Drive with picnic meals
Yala is an ideal place to spot the “big four” of Sri Lankan wildlife, the elephants, the sloth bear, the illusive leopard and the wild buffalo, the unsung denizen of the park, if nothing else dangerous to the extreme. The roaming elephant herds can be easily seen during dry spells at the small scale reservoirs like Butuwe (derived from the word “Wana Butewa”) and Mahaseelawa while Uraniya is best known for its aquatic avifauna, wild buffalo, mugger or mash crocodile & salt water crocodiles. The black sloth bear is more difficult to spot as it’s more of a solitary animal of nocturnal habits and sightings tend to be a seasonal occurrence.
Overnight stay at Eco Lodge or Similar

Day 07

Yala to Colombo

Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer to Colombo – 5 hours drive approximately
Evening Colombo city tour
Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo

Day 08

Colombo to Airport (Departure)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer to the airport for departure – 35 mins drive approximately

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Katunayake 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels with Breakfast & Dinner for 07 Nights
Transportation A/C Vehicle with an English-speaking guide for the entire tour
Meet and assistance at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers
All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
4x4 Safari Jeep (Yala National Park)
SGL SUPPLEMENT - USD $ 800