Tour Overview
The two giants of Sri Lankan wildlife in one trip: the leopards of Yala and the blue whales of Mirissa – the largest animal ever to live. Add flamingos in Bundala and a beach afternoon, and you have a perfect nature break on the south coast.
Where you spend the nights
| Area / base | Nights |
|---|---|
| Yala / Tissamaharama | 3 |
| Mirissa | 2 |
| Total nights | 5 |
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Tour type | Wildlife & Nature |
| Group size | Private tour: 1–15 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best season | November – April |
| Approx. road distance | ~740 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Tour summary – arrival to drop-off
| Day | Route (arrival → drop-off) | Night stay | Destination & main points | Distance | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport (CMB) → Yala / Tissamaharama | Yala / Tissamaharama | Arrival & Transfer to Tissamaharama | ~285 km | Breakfast, Dinner |
| 2 | Stay in Yala / Tissamaharama | Yala / Tissamaharama | Full-Day Safari in Yala National Park | ~70 km | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 3 | Stay in Yala / Tissamaharama | Yala / Tissamaharama | Bundala Bird Sanctuary & Afternoon at Leisure | ~45 km | Breakfast, Dinner |
| 4 | Yala / Tissamaharama → Mirissa | Mirissa | Morning Yala Safari & Transfer to Mirissa | ~120 km | Breakfast, Dinner |
| 5 | Stay in Mirissa | Mirissa | Whale Watching in Mirissa & Beach Afternoon | ~40 km | Breakfast, Dinner |
| 6 | Mirissa → Airport (CMB) | — (departure) | Galle Fort & Departure | ~180 km | Breakfast |
Highlights
- Two safaris in Yala
- Bundala flamingo wetland
- Blue whale watching in Mirissa
- Galle Fort
- Beach time in Mirissa