Colombo Trip Overview
Being a small yet luscious island amidst the vast Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is specially blessed with the magical coast line with golden beaches. Among the precious beaches in Sri Lanka the beaches in the southern coast are famous for certain special attractions. Sri Lanka south coast tour is the ideal choice to relax and unwind in the refreshing sea breeze and enchanting sandy beaches. Give yourself a beautiful golden sun tan while you relax on the soft sand and calm waters of Sri Lanka. Those glued to their surf boards have several popular spots on this beach tour of Sri Lanka to test their surfing abilities. After a day at the beach, soaking in the exotic view and weather, and sipping on a few tropical cocktails.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Being a small yet luscious island amidst the vast Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is specially blessed with the magical coast line with golden beaches. Among the precious beaches in Sri Lanka the beaches in the southern coast are famous for certain special attractions. Sri Lanka south coast tour is the ideal choice to relax and unwind in the refreshing sea breeze and enchanting sandy beaches. Give yourself a beautiful golden sun tan while you relax on the soft sand and calm waters of Sri Lanka. Those glued to their surf boards have several popular spots on this beach tour of Sri Lanka to test their surfing abilities. After a day at the beach, soaking in the exotic view and weather, and sipping on a few tropical cocktails.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo/Colombo – Galle
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Built several years ago on a massive piece of land in Galle, the Galle Dutch Fort was used by the Portuguese until the Dutch took over it. The British finally sealed the fort as theirs with a lot of re-building and renovation. The unique blends that led to the standing of this monumental structure are now listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thus deserving a substantial place on the list of places to visit in Galle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jungle Beach, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
The Jungle Beach is an out-of-the-way and serene beach that is a storehouse of all the quiet time you need on your holiday. Located a little ahead of the Japanese Peace Pagoda, this Beach is one of the most relaxed one and is much less swarming than all the other tourist places in Galle. You can sit back on the sandy beach and get a perfect tan, or swim in the clear waters that seem like a mirror image of the ground below. If you are a fan of the aquatic life, then you could spend some time Snorkeling to see for yourself the life of the rich marine life in Galle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Rumassala, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is for all those people who are looking for inner peace and some time for introspection. This tranquil structure built not so long ago is perched on top of the Rumassala Hill from where you can see the expansive ocean and the thick jungles. The construction is tall enough to be visible for people standing on the Unawatuna Beach and Galle Beach. The aura at dusk is fascinating and rides one into another world of beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort Clock Tower, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort Clock Tower was built as a dedication to the Humanitarian Doctor Peter Daniel Anthonisz who was known for being quite a people-person. The record has it, the people living in Galle pitched in to have enough money to build this tower in the Galle Fort Campus.This Clock Tower has a remarkable history to it, which a local guide will love to narrate to you during your visit to the Galle Fort. The structure overlooks the once guard’s room which was called Moon Bastion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort Lighthouse, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Nestled in the premise of the Galle Dutch Fort, the Galle Lighthouse is an imperial beauty. The captivating architecture, tall building and the breeze it echoes are all unforgettable scenes that even a camera cannot capture at its best. One can see the far-off oceans that face the lighthouse, which is factually the oldest one in the country. It was a sigh of relief for ancient mariners and is a scintillating sight for tourists today.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 3 Star Hotel In Galle
Day 2: Galle – Mirissa
Stop At: Secret Beach, Harbor Rd., Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
The secret beach of Mirissa is not a secret anymore as it is easy to reach and well signposted nowadays. It is one of the amazing places to visit in Mirissa for capturing some beautiful moments and epic photographs.Moreover, most of the beaches in Mirissa are crowded so the secret beach is the perfect place to relax and sit in a peaceful environment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parrot Rock Bridge, Mirissa Sri Lanka
Another one of the amazing places to visit in Mirissa is to climb up the Parrot Rock. This small and easily accessible rock will give you a stunning view of the Mirissa area. This is a place which will take your mind away from work and stress.It is a very quiet place where you can relax watching surfers in the high tides of water. You can also chill out in the nearby restaurants of this place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa Sri Lanka
One of the unique and unusual places to visit in Mirissa is Coconut Tree Hill. Located at the end of Mirissa beach, this place is completely covered with palm trees.It is one of those attractions in Mirissa, which are great for taking pictures of all the tall beautiful palms overlooking the ocean. You can also enjoy a well-deserved coconut at this place to add an extra memorable element to your journey.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery – Habaraduwa, Silver Green, Matara Road Between posts 128km and 129km, Habaraduwa 80630 Sri Lanka
The Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Olive Ridley and the Loggerhead Turtle are among five of the world’s seven species of sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Sri Lanka. Over the past few decades, sea turtle numbers have plummeted and some of the main threats include their eggs being illegally poached for local consumption and the development activities along the coast which have had an adverse impact on nesting sites. Habaraduwa remains one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on the south coast and the hatcheries collect the most recently laid eggs and re-bury them in protected areas. Once the eggs hatch, the baby turtles are kept for a day or two in a tank prior to being released back into the ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dalawella Beach, Galle Sri Lanka
There are plenty of places around the world that have become viral travel hotspots overnight. A few popular Instagrammers or vloggers blow a place up and all of a sudden it becomes a must-do activity while you visit a region. The palm tree rope swing at Dalawella Beach is a prime example of a social media hotspot. Having said that it’s an awesome spot for a fun afternoon or a sunset and chill place to hang out whether you intend on getting that ‘Instagrammable’ travel shot or not.The location of the swing is on Dalawella Beach, which is in the south of Sri Lanka near the popular town of Unawatuna. I
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 3 Star Hotel In Mirissa
Day 3: Mirissa – Tangalle – Negombo/Colombo
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Perhaps one of the most iconic scenes in any Sri Lankan tourism brochure is the sight of local stilt fishermen. These veterans who seem to defy gravity with their balancing skills are humble souls trying to eke out a living through traditional means. While the sight of stilt fishermen might give the impression of a comfortable activity, in reality, stilt fishing is quite physically demanding. The crossbar on the stilt allows the fishermen to sit a few meters above the water casting the least amount of shadows. When stilt fishermen began fishing rusted wreckages of abandoned ships and thereafter graduated to experimenting with erecting stilts in coral reefs. Not only do the fishermen have to balance themselves, but they also have to pay attention to the fishing rod and remain calm and silent for the duration of the catch. A small bag is tied around their waist or to the side of the pole and the days catch of small mackerel fish is collected.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara, 450 B North of Tangalle, Tangalle 82200 Sri Lanka
Mulkirigala temples are an ancient group of Buddhist temples in Mulkirigala town, near Tangalle, in Hambantota district of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. These temples are built on a 205 metres high natural rock and have four other rock hills in the vicinity, namely Benagala, Kondagala, Bisogala and Seelawathiegala. The rock temples are amidst lush green coconut plantations. This site has been officially recognized as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka, by UNESCO. Mulkirigala rock temples in Tangalle are known by different names, such as Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara, Mulgirigala Vihara, Muvathitigala Vihara Little Sigiriya, etc., as given by various sects of Buddhists, priests and some by ancient locals and learned men.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hiriketiya Beach Road, Hiriketiya Beach Rd, Sri Lanka
Hiriketiya beach, popularly known as Hiri beach, is near Dickwella town, 20 minutes from Tangalle in Hambantota district, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Hiriketiya beach is a recently discovered cove, with soft, pale yellow sand along sparkling blue water. The circumference of the bay typically has tall, skinny palm trees. Although away from the main road, this beach is quite a busy one. The waves of the bay are gentle and safe. A rocky mouth guards the bay. Locals and tourists frequently visit it because of its aesthetic serenity and cold weather all around the year. The horseshoe bay looks ravishing during the sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hummanaya Blow Hole, XPHQ+2FJ, Kudawella, Sri Lanka
Hambanthota district has made tremendous strides at a pace to Hummanaya in other names Kudawella Blow Hole, ranked among the top tourism destinations in Hambanthota District Sri Lanka. it is a rare geological experience made at Kudawella village of Southern province, Sri Lanka. You may hear the sounds of the blow hole on your way from Dickwella to Kudawella. It is just 1.1 km from Dikwella to Kudawella.This curious feature of Ho-ho-hoo sound makes you hurry to reach the destination. Kudawella Blow hole area is embellished with rocky cliffs. There is a rock boulder in the middle of the rocky cliffs with a breakage in the middle. When the sea waves hit the rock, the water force passes out through the hole at the bottom of the rock and shoots about few meters high into the air. It needs two powerful sea waves from two different directions to be waddled each other.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
