A south-coast specialist circuit over six nights, trading the usual hill-country loop for safari, whales and Dutch heritage.
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A south-coast specialist circuit over six nights, trading the usual hill-country loop for safari, whales and Dutch heritage. From Colombo you head to Yala National Park for a leopard safari, Yala has one of the world's highest leopard densities, then to the beach town of Mirissa for whale watching (best December-April, when blue and sperm whales pass offshore). Galle follows, with its atmospheric Dutch-colonial Fort and ramparts, before two finishing nights at Bentota for relaxed beach time. The ETA, transfers and an AC vehicle are included. It is the pick for travellers drawn to wildlife and the coast rather than temples and tea, combining big-cat safari, marine giants, colonial history and southwest beaches; sightings of leopards and whales are seasonal and never guaranteed, but the south coast rewards in many ways. starting at INR 35,000 per person. Covers Colombo 1N, Yala 1N (safari), Mirissa 1N, Galle 1N, Bentota 2N.
Arrive in Colombo and take a city tour: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple and the Fort district. Check in and relax. Overnight in Colombo.
Drive south to the Yala National Park region and check in near the park. Yala is famed for one of the world's highest leopard densities, along with elephants, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. Settle in for an early safari. Overnight near Yala.
An early-morning jeep safari in Yala in search of leopards, elephants and other wildlife. Afterward, drive along the coast to the laid-back beach town of Mirissa. Overnight in Mirissa.
In season (Dec-Apr), take an early whale-watching boat trip off Mirissa, with the chance to spot blue and sperm whales and dolphins. Then drive to the historic town of Galle. Overnight in Galle.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, with its Dutch-colonial ramparts, lighthouse and charming streets. Then drive up the coast to the Bentota beach belt and check in. Overnight in Bentota.
A full day to relax on Bentota's beach, with optional water sports or a Madu River boat safari through the mangroves. Overnight in Bentota.
After breakfast, drive to Colombo airport for your onward departure, concluding the south-coast circuit.
Yala has the highest leopard density in the world. 60-80% chance on a single safari, higher with multiple safaris.
December to April. Mirissa boat tours run daily from 6am; 80%+ sighting rate of blue whales and dolphins.
Yes - the entire Dutch Fort (a UNESCO site) is a 4 sq km walking area. Allow 3-4 hours.
Yes - Sri Lanka's southwest coast is a major surf destination. Lessons 2,000-3,500 rupees.
December to April for the entire south coast.
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