Stilt fishermen on the south coast of Sri Lanka

4 days · 3 nights · Private tour

4-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Southern Coast

Our home coast — Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, whales and beaches.

  • Duration4 days
  • Best timeNovember – April
  • PaceRelaxed · 2 nights in Galle and Mirissa
  • Ideal forCouples and beach lovers, or a gentle start to a longer trip

Destinations

  1. Airport
  2. Bentota
  3. Galle
  4. Mirissa
  5. Airport
Where you stayGalle · 2 nightsMirissa · 1 night

Travel highlights

  • Boat ride through the Madu River mangroves
  • Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
  • Stilt fishermen at Koggala
  • Optional whale-watching trip from Mirissa (in season)

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    River boat ride and turtles

    Head south along the coast. Take a boat ride through the Madu River mangroves and visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Arrive in Galle for sunset on the fort walls.

    ≈ 3 hrs with stopsGalle

  2. Day 2

    Galle Fort and the beach

    Morning walk around Galle Fort — the lighthouse, the old Dutch church and quiet streets. Afternoon at Unawatuna or Jungle Beach.

    Short local drivesGalle

  3. Day 3

    Stilt fishermen and Mirissa

    See the stilt fishermen at Koggala on the way to Mirissa. Afternoon swimming and sunset at Coconut Tree Hill.

    ≈ 1 hrMirissa

  4. Day 4

    Whale watching and departure

    Optional early boat trip to look for blue whales and dolphins (usually November – April). Then back to the airport on the Southern Expressway — or stay longer by the sea.

    ≈ 2.5 hrs to the airport

Included

  • Private vehicle for your group only
  • Your own driver for the whole tour
  • Pickup and drop-off at the airport or your hotel
  • Help planning and adjusting the route

Not included

  • Hotels and your meals
  • Entrance tickets
  • Safari jeeps and boat trips
  • Train tickets
  • Licensed tourist guides at sites
  • Personal expenses and tips

Confirmed in your quote: fuel, highway tolls and parking, driver's accommodation and meals. Every tour is private and flexible — we can shorten, extend or change any day and start from the airport, Colombo, Galle or your hotel.

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