Southern Shores Escape

Your route

Where you'll go

Read more about Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

Day by day

Your itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrive on the coast

   A short drive south to Bentota, where the river meets the sea. The afternoon is for the pool or the sand.

   Overnight in Bentota
2. 2
   Day 2

   Rivers & gardens

   Glide through mangroves on a Madu River boat safari, visit a sea turtle hatchery and stroll Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's country garden.

   Overnight in Bentota
3. 3
   Day 3

   Galle Fort & stilt fishermen

   Walk the ramparts and lanes of Galle Fort, then watch the stilt fishermen at Koggala on the way to Mirissa.

   Overnight in Mirissa
4. 4
   Day 4

   Whales & coconut palms

   Head out to sea to look for blue whales and spinner dolphins, and end the day at Coconut Tree Hill as the sun goes down.

   Overnight in Mirissa
5. 5
   Day 5

   Tangalle's secret coves

   Continue east to quiet Tangalle to swim at Goyambokka, or join a night-time turtle watch at Rekawa.

   Overnight in Tangalle
6. 6
   Day 6

   Back to the airport

   Transfer to the airport on the expressway (around 3 hours).

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