Arrival and Galle
Drive down the southern expressway to a hotel inside or near Galle Fort.
Wildlife · 5 days
Galle Fort and the Whale Coast
Wildlife
November to April
4 stops
Five unhurried days on the south coast: the Dutch fort of Galle, a whale-watching trip from Mirissa with a good chance of blue whales, and turtle beaches.
Sample tour for the preview. Final itineraries will follow.
Route
Colombo
Galle
Mirissa
Rekawa
Day by day
Galle Fort
A morning walk on the ramparts with your guide, then lunch in the old town.
Whale watching
An early boat from Mirissa harbour with a responsible operator. Afternoon at the beach.
Turtle beach
Evening visit to Rekawa, where a community project protects nesting turtles.
Departure
Return to the airport or continue to the hill country.
Make it yours
This plan is a starting point
- Private trip, at your pace and on your dates
- Licensed guide in English, German, Dutch or French
- Written itinerary and clear inclusions before you pay
- Quoted for you; no prices published
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