Galle & South Coast Escape
Galle Fort, Unawatuna's bay, Mirissa whale watching and stilt fishermen at Koggala.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inGalle
- RouteGalle
- Places1 destination
- CountrySri Lanka
- Ideal forBeach holidays, Couples' holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1TXAZH
Best time to visit: November to April
Trip overview
Galle Fort, Unawatuna's bay, Mirissa whale watching and stilt fishermen at Koggala.
The route spends 4 nights in Galle, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits beach holidays and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Galle
- Arrive via Colombo (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Mirissa whale watching: Blue whales (seasonal)
Day 2Galle: Jungle Beach and Rampart walk at sunset
- Jungle Beach: Hidden cove
- Rampart walk at sunset
Day 3Galle: Snorkelling and Galle Fort
- Snorkelling
- Galle Fort: Dutch fort and lighthouse
Day 4Galle: Stilt fishermen at Koggala and Whale watching (Nov–Apr)
- Stilt fishermen at Koggala: Traditional fishing
- Whale watching (Nov–Apr)
Day 5Depart from Galle
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Colombo (CMB) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Beachfront or walk-to-beach hotels requested
- Boat and island trips planned for calm-sea mornings
- Free beach days between excursions
- A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
- One special dinner or experience suggested at each stop
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Galle: Walk the fort ramparts at sunset.
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