Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

7-Day Sri Lanka Beach Tour with Galle Fort and Whale Watching

7 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax on the beach in Negombo after airport pickup
02 Enjoy a Madhu River boat safari and natural fish therapy on the way to Hikkaduwa
03 See the coral reefs at Hikkaduwa with scuba diving and snorkelling under professional supervision
04 Visit the world heritage Galle Fort, built by the Portuguese and reconstructed during the Dutch period
05 Join an early morning dolphin and whale watching tour in Mirissa
06 See the Hummanaya blowhole, where seawater shoots up to 40 feet into the sky
07 Experience Arugambay, one of Sri Lanka's most popular surfing destinations
08 Take an early morning tuk-tuk tour to spot wild elephants and crocodiles

Enjoy a 7-day beach tour through some of Sri Lanka's most popular coastal destinations, with private transportation, professional English guiding, and safe driving by Buddhika. Travel from Negombo to Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Galle, and Arugambay while enjoying beach time, water activities, wildlife experiences, and scenic coastal sights. Along the way, see Galle Fort, explore coral reefs, go whale and dolphin watching, and visit attractions such as the Madhu River and Hummanaya blowhole. This tour offers a flexible itinerary that can be adjusted to suit your requirements.

The Hummanaya blowhole pumps seawater up to 40 feet through a natural hole between two close rocks and sprays water into the sky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Galle, Arugam Bay, Mirissa, Negombo, Katunayake, Hikkaduwa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Pickup, Negombo Beach and Fish Market

You are picked up from the airport and then driven to Negombo.
See the largest fish market and relax on the beach.

Stay overnight in Negombo.

Day 02

Hikkaduwa, Madhu River Safari and Coral Reef Activities

Drive to Hikkaduwa.
On the way, enjoy a Madhu River boat safari and get natural fish therapy for relaxation.
See the coral reefs and enjoy scuba diving and snorkelling under the safety supervision of well-experienced professionals. The Hikkaduwa coastal area is most suitable for surfing from November to April.

Stay the night at Hikkaduwa.

Day 03

Galle Fort, Stilt Fishing and Transfer to Mirissa

Drive to Mirissa.
On the way, see the world heritage site "Galle Fort," which was built by the Portuguese and reconstructed during the Dutch period.
Next, see stilt fishing and continue the drive to Mirissa.

You can stay the night at Mirissa.

Day 04

Whale and Dolphin Watching with Beach Activities

The dolphin and whale watching tour begins at 6:00 a.m. Kayaking, canoeing, banana boat rides, jet skiing, and tube rides are some joyful events that you can enjoy in the sea.
Relax in the evening.

Stay the night at Mirissa.

Day 05

Arugambay, Hummanaya Blowhole and Turtle Hatchery

Drive to Arugambay.
On the way, see the Hummanaya blowhole and a turtle hatchery. The Hummanaya blowhole pumps seawater up to 40 feet through a natural hole between two close rocks and sprays water into the sky. Arugambay is a very popular surfing destination in Sri Lanka.

Stay the night in Arugambay.

Day 06

Wildlife Viewing and Leisure in Arugambay

Low-cost tuk-tuk tours are arranged early in the morning to visit wild elephants and crocodiles.
Relax yourselves in the evening.

Stay the night in Arugambay.

Day 07

Arugambay to Airport Drop-off

There are no itinerary plans for today. You will be dropped back at the airport according to your flight departure time.

Where this trip takes you

Negombo beach, Hikkaduwa coral reefs, Galle Fort, Mirissa whale watching

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English guiding and safe driving by Buddhika
Airport pickup and drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable A/C car
Driver accommodation and meals
Fuel and local insurance

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Entrance fees for visiting sites and any costs related to activities
Personal expenses
Flight tickets and visa

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists can include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
You can adjust tour activities and the itinerary according to your requirements.
Price - up to 02 pax.

Logistics