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The Great Southern Coast — Five Days on the Coral Shore

BIA → Hikkaduwa → Galle → Mirissa → Hiriketiya → Tangalle → BIA

🗓 5 Days 🚗 Private Vehicle 👤 Beach lovers, surfers, couples 🌤 Nov – Apr

⭐ Tour Highlights

Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary · Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO) · Mirissa Whale Watching · Stilt Fishermen Weligama · Hiriketiya Surf Bay · Matara Star Fort

The full south coast journey — surf breaks, whale watching, stilt fishermen, colonial forts and turtle nesting beaches.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

💡 All timings flexible — adjusted to your flight, pace and preferences. Routes planned for minimum backtracking.
Day 1BIA to Hikkaduwa
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Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary snorkelling with sea turtles
Seenigama island temple (low tide)
Hikkaduwa surf lessons
Day 2Galle & Unawatuna
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Galle Fort UNESCO walking tour — Dutch Hospital, lighthouse, ramparts
Boutique lunch inside the fort
Unawatuna Bay afternoon swim & relax
Day 3Mirissa & Weligama
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Early morning whale watching from Mirissa (Blue & Sperm whales)
Stilt fishermen photo stop at Weligama
Beginner surf lesson at Weligama Bay
Day 4Hiriketiya & Tangalle
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Hiriketiya Bay — Sri Lanka's most charming horseshoe surf bay
Dickwella Blowhole sea spray show
Tangalle lagoon sunset & fresh seafood dinner
Day 5Matara & Return
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Matara Star Fort — 18th-century Dutch fortification
Polhena Beach — sea turtle encounters
Drive back to BIA via expressway

Key Attractions

Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO)
Mirissa Whale Watching
Stilt Fishermen Weligama
Hiriketiya Surf Bay
Matara Star Fort
✓ Includes

Private driver · fuel · tolls · parking

✗ Excludes

Hotels · meals · boat trips · entrance fees

🏨 Suggested accommodation: Hikkaduwa · Galle/Unawatuna · Weligama · Tangalle
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🚗SedanLKR 89,200~USD 279
🚐Mini VanLKR 95,200~USD 298
🚌KDH VanLKR 103,600~USD 324

All prices include driver, fuel, tolls & parking.

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