Wildlife & Beach Adventure
Colombo → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → Colombo
Best for: Wildlife and beach in one short trip
A chance of leopards at dawn, whales in season and a colonial fort at golden hour. This five-day route pairs Yala, Sri Lanka's best-known national park, with the laid-back beaches of the south coast, and ends inside the living streets of Galle Fort.
- Yala National Park safari
- Mirissa Beach sunset
- Optional whale watching
- Galle Fort
- Optional turtle conservation visit
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Your itinerary
A day-by-day overview of your journey, with highlights and experiences at each destination.
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Pickup from Colombo or the airport and a scenic drive south-east with stops along the way. Check in near the park and relax before tomorrow's early start. Overnight near Yala.
Private transfer from airportOvernight near Yala -
An early-morning safari in Sri Lanka's premier national park, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles. Return to the hotel to relax, with an optional evening activity. Overnight near Yala.
Overnight near Yala -
Follow the southern coast west, passing the Dondra area, to arrive at Mirissa's palm-fringed bay in time for sunset by the ocean. Overnight in Mirissa.
Overnight in Mirissa -
An optional early whale-watching excursion (blue whales, in season), then the short hop to Galle to wander the historic streets and ramparts of the UNESCO-listed fort, with beach time to finish. Overnight in Galle.
Mirissa whale watchingOvernight in Galle -
A coastal drive north with an optional turtle conservation visit and a pause at Bentota beach, then Colombo and your airport or hotel drop-off.
Airport drop-off
- 1Colombo
- 2Yala
- 3Mirissa
- 4Galle
Included & not included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- Driver-guide's accommodation and meals
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Government taxes
- Yala jeep safari and park entrance fees (we can book them and add them to your quote)
- Entrance tickets to sites and temples
- Visas or ETA, travel insurance and international flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Accommodation and extras
Not part of the tour price. Ask for any of these and we add them to your quote.
- Accommodation: we shortlist hotels in your budget band and add them to your quote
- Meals for travellers
Vehicle options
Every vehicle is private and air-conditioned, with your own English-speaking driver-guide. We match the vehicle to your group and luggage; upgrades are quoted on request.
Optional activities
Extra cost, chosen by you. We can book them in advance or arrange them on the day.
- Whale-watching boat trip (seasonal, roughly November to April; sightings are never guaranteed)
- Turtle conservation centre visit
Places you will visit
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