Route
BIA → Hikkaduwa → Galle → Mirissa → Hiriketiya → Tangalle → BIA
Highlights
- Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
- Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO)
- Mirissa Whale Watching
- Stilt Fishermen Weligama
- Hiriketiya Surf Bay
- Matara Star Fort
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Hikkaduwa
- Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary snorkelling with sea turtles
- Seenigama island temple (low tide)
- Hikkaduwa surf lessons
Day 2Galle & Unawatuna
- Galle Fort UNESCO walking tour — Dutch Hospital, lighthouse, ramparts
- Boutique lunch inside the fort
- Unawatuna Bay afternoon swim & relax
Day 3Mirissa & Weligama
- Early morning whale watching from Mirissa (Blue & Sperm whales)
- Stilt fishermen photo stop at Weligama
- Beginner surf lesson at Weligama Bay
Day 4Hiriketiya & Tangalle
- Hiriketiya Bay — Sri Lanka's most charming horseshoe surf bay
- Dickwella Blowhole sea spray show
- Tangalle lagoon sunset & fresh seafood dinner
Day 5Matara & Return
- Matara Star Fort — 18th-century Dutch fortification
- Polhena Beach — sea turtle encounters
- Drive back to BIA via expressway
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · boat trips · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Hikkaduwa · Galle/Unawatuna · Weligama · Tangalle
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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