Is the sea safe for swimming?

From November to April the south coast is generally calm, but currents can be strong at some beaches. Always swim where locals and your hotel advise, and never alone after dark.

Is this tour private?

Yes. The tour is private for your group with your own vehicle and chauffeur-guide – you won't share with strangers.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Of course. You can add or remove days, change hotels, upgrade to boutique or luxury properties or swap activities. We'll send a revised quote within 24 hours.

What is the price based on?

The price is per person based on two adults sharing a room in the hotel category shown. Prices vary by season, hotel choice and group size – request a quote for your exact dates.

How do I book and pay?

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South Coast Beach Holiday – 7 Days

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Tour Overview

Golden sand, palm trees and turquoise water – this is Sri Lanka’s classic beach holiday, with just enough sightseeing to keep it interesting. Hop along the south coast from the river estuary of Bentota to historic Galle, whale-watching Mirissa and the quiet coves of Tangalle.

Where you spend the nights

Area / base	Nights
Bentota	2
Galle / Unawatuna	1
Mirissa	1
Tangalle	2
Total nights	6

Trip at a glance

Detail	Information
Duration	7 days / 6 nights
Tour type	Beach Holiday
Group size	Private tour: 1–15 guests
Difficulty	Easy
Best season	November – April
Approx. road distance	~485 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) → Bentota	Bentota	Arrival & Transfer to Bentota	~95 km	Dinner
2	Stay in Bentota	Bentota	Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery	~30 km	Breakfast, Dinner
3	Bentota → Galle / Unawatuna	Galle / Unawatuna	Bentota to Galle – Fort Walking Tour	~65 km	Breakfast, Dinner
4	Galle / Unawatuna → Mirissa	Mirissa	Galle to Mirissa – Whale Watching	~40 km	Breakfast, Dinner
5	Mirissa → Tangalle	Tangalle	Mirissa to Tangalle – Mulkirigala & Turtle Watch	~75 km	Breakfast, Dinner
6	Stay in Tangalle	Tangalle	Beach Leisure in Tangalle	~30 km	Breakfast, Dinner
7	Tangalle → Airport (CMB)	— (departure)	Departure from the South Coast	~150 km	Breakfast

Highlights

Madu River mangrove boat safari
Turtle conservation project
Galle Fort
Blue whale watching
Rekawa turtle watch
Relaxed beach days

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Every tour is 100% flexible and customizable. This itinerary is a starting point – we can change the order of the days, add or remove nights, swap activities or extend the tour to match your exact dates, pace and interests.

Hotels and accommodation are not included in the standard tour price. You are free to book your own stays, or let us organise a complete accommodation package for you in your preferred hotel tier (guesthouse, 3★, 4★, 5★ or boutique/villa). We work with hotels across the island and can quote your whole trip as one package.

Please contact us before you place a booking so that we can finalise your customised itinerary and your accommodation plan, confirm availability for your dates and send you a final price.

Family, senior and accessibility friendly. We can arrange an elder-friendly set-up (slower pace, shorter drives, ground-floor rooms, lift-access hotels, wheelchair-friendly vehicles and skip-the-climb alternatives such as the Sigiriya museum and gardens or the Pidurangala base viewpoint) and a child-friendly set-up (child and booster seats, family or connecting rooms, hotels with pools, shorter driving days and kid-friendly meals).

Guides and languages. Our chauffeur-guides work in English, German and Hindi, and we can arrange French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese speaking guides on request.

Meals. The meals shown in the itinerary are what we include when we arrange your accommodation on half board. If you book your own hotels, your meals follow your own hotel booking – tell us which you prefer.

Any start date. All tours are private and run on any date you choose, all year round, subject to availability. Tell us your arrival and departure dates and we will build the itinerary around your flights.

Contact us before booking: [info@lankaitinerary.com] · WhatsApp [+94 XX XXX XXXX]

Day 01 :

Arrival & Transfer to Bentota

A short drive along the expressway brings you from the airport to Bentota, a golden beach where the river meets the sea. Settle into your beach hotel and enjoy a slow first evening with a seafood dinner.

Meals: Dinner · Overnight: Bentota · Travel: 1.5 hrs (95 km) · Distance: ~95 km

Day 02 :

Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery

Take a boat through the mangrove islands of the Madu River, visiting a cinnamon island, then see hatchlings at a turtle conservation project. Afternoon on Bentota beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Bentota · Travel: 1.5 hrs · Distance: ~30 km

Day 03 :

Bentota to Galle – Fort Walking Tour

Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO), a 17th-century Dutch fortified town still full of life. Walk the ramparts to the lighthouse, visit the Dutch Reformed Church and the old warehouses, and browse boutiques, galleries and cafés in the cobbled lanes. Afternoon at Unawatuna or Jungle Beach, and sunset from the ramparts.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Galle / Unawatuna · Travel: Local · Distance: ~65 km

Day 04 :

Galle to Mirissa – Whale Watching

Set sail at 6:30 am with a responsible operator to look for blue whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and turtles off the south coast (best from November to April). Back on land, spend the afternoon on Mirissa beach or climb Coconut Tree Hill for sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Mirissa · Travel: 4–5 hrs boat · Distance: ~40 km

Day 05 :

Mirissa to Tangalle – Mulkirigala & Turtle Watch

Visit the Mulkirigala rock temple, a series of cave shrines climbing a 200 m rock. In the evening, join the community-run Rekawa turtle-watch programme to see green turtles come ashore to nest (seasonal; no flash photography).

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Tangalle · Travel: Local · Distance: ~75 km

Day 06 :

Beach Leisure in Tangalle

A free day to enjoy Tangalle at your own pace – swim, read, have a massage or book an optional activity with your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Tangalle · Travel: — · Distance: ~30 km

Day 07 :

Departure from the South Coast

Enjoy a final morning by the sea before the transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport via the Southern Expressway (allow 3 hours).

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: — · Travel: 3 hrs to airport · Distance: ~150 km

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