Sri Lanka · Wildlife

5-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour from Colombo with Yala and Mirissa

5 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a wildlife safari at Yala National Park
  • 02 Watch whales off the coast of Mirissa
  • 03 Explore Galle Fort and the southern coastal towns
  • 04 Visit the Spice Garden, Ceylon Tea Factory, and Ariyapola Mask Museum
  • 05 See turtles at the hatchery and during a turtle-bathing experience

Drive through the southern part of Sri Lanka and enjoy a perfect blend of culture and nature, with experiences such as whale watching in Mirissa, a safari at Yala National Park, and meeting turtles along the coast. Visit notable attractions including Galle Fort, the Spice Garden, a Ceylon Tea Factory, the Ariyapola Mask Museum, the Turtle Hatchery, and Colombo landmarks such as Gangaramaya Temple and Beira Lake.

Drive through the southern part of Sri Lanka and enjoy a perfect blend of culture and nature, with experiences such as whale watching in Mirissa, a safari at Yala National Park, and meeting turtles along the coast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Bentota, Mirissa, Yala National Park, Katunayake, Hikkaduwa, Tissamaharama, Kataragama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Kataragama Shrine Visit

  • Commence the tour after pickup from the airport or Colombo and meet your Sri Lankan tour guide.

  • Head to the far southern corner of the island and visit the Kataragama shrine and the surrounding area.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Tissamaharama.

2
Day 02

Yala National Park Safari

  • Head for a safari at Yala National Park.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Mirissa.

3
Day 03

Mirissa Whale Watching and Galle Excursion

Spend the day in Mirissa, Galle, and Hikkaduwa, and participate in the following activities:

  • Whale watching in Mirissa

  • Galle Fort excursion

  • Visit Moonstone & Gems

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Hikkaduwa.

4
Day 04

Ambalangoda and Bentota Sightseeing

  • Start from Galle and head towards Bentota.

  • Along the way, visit the following attractions:

    • Bathing with turtles (free)

    • Spice Garden

    • Ceylon Tea Factory

    • Ariyapola Mask Museum

    • Madhu River

    • Turtle Hatchery

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Bentota.

5
Day 05

Colombo City Tour and Departure

  • Spend the last day exploring Colombo.

  • Take a tour of Colombo city and visit attractions such as Gangaramaya Temple, Beira Lake, and more.

  • Transfer to the airport or your Colombo hotel.

Yala National Park safari, Whale watching in Mirissa, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery

Where this trip takes you

Yala National Park safari, Whale watching in Mirissa, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 9 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle

  • Highway charges

  • Water bottles

  • Entry/admission to Kataragama Shrine, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery, Tsunami Museum, Ariyapola Mask Museum, Ceylon Tea Factory, Spice Garden, Bathing with Turtles, Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda, and Gangaramaya Temple

  • Colombo city tour (free)

  • Accommodation in very good hotels (B&B basis)

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Liquor

  • Entrance tickets to Yala National Park and safari jeep charges

  • Entry/admission ticket to the whale-watching tour and Madhu River boat safari

Know before you go

  • The tour operator offers the flexibility to include or exclude attractions according to your choice.

  • Entrance tickets to Yala National Park and safari jeep tickets can be arranged at additional charges.

  • Entrance tickets for the whale-watching tour can be arranged at additional charges.

  • Entry to the Madhu River boat safari can be arranged at additional charges.

  • Free 4G connection is available on request, up to 2 GB per day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $450.00 — $900.00
Double Sharing $450.00

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