Best Sightseeing Activities In Southern Province Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the best places to spot the blue whale, the largest mammal in the ocean and the largest mammal ever known to have lived on earth; even outweighing the dinosaur and having a lifespan of 80-110 years. Blue whales need to surface to breath can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes before they have to come up for air, which allows for great sightings and photography. Apart from the Great Blue, you may also spot sperm whale, humpback whale, and fin whale among a variety of other species.

Mirissa and its sandy beach is the perfect place for you to rest and relax after the whale watching tour and you will be allowed free time on a popular beach to have lunch if you wish and enjoy the sun, sand and surf. The sandy tropical beach is considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s best places to visit, and enjoy the most stunning sunsets. Should you wish to, we will take you to the now very Insta-famous Secret Beach and Palm tree hill.

About the Activity:

• Delight in this amazing Blue Whale watching tour, witness these huge sea animals leaping out of the water in an experience like never before.
• Get picked up from your hotels at around 6 AM and reach the Mirissa Harbor from where at around 6.30 AM the boats will take you to the whale watching locations. 
• The complete activity will take around 2-4 hours, depending up on the sight of the whales.
• After the whale watching, continue your journey and enjoy the time visiting turtle hatchery point, where you can watch cute little turtles hatching and making their way into the sea.
  
• Continue your journey and visit the age old tradition of stilt fishing at Koggala where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
• Aftermath, visit the famous Moonstone mine place and followed by an exciting shopping trip to the markets of Bentota.
• End your trip at around 2 PM by getting dropped off to your hotels. 

• Transportation in an Air-conditioned vehicle with private transfers
  
• Pickup and drop from/to your address in Mirissa.
• Entrance tickets and excursion fee for whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa

About The Activity:

• Enthrall in a 35 km bike ride through the tea plantation in Akuressa, the journey is a relatively leisurely with small uphill climbs and terrains.
• Get picked up from your hotel in Galle Fort, Unawatuna or Koggala at around 8.30 AM in the morning and proceed to the starting point. 
• Enjoy a pit stop for a refreshment at the tea plantation and take a 15 minute walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in the fresh waters of Hiyare Rain forest.
• The bike ride is provided with all necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride through the rough terrains.
• End your amazing mountain bike ride in the evening at around 7-8 PM and get dropped to your respective hotels in Kandy.

About the Activity:

• Delight in an exciting session of jeep safari. Enthrall in this 4 hour long safari that provides you with ample memories to cherish for a lifetime.
• Admire the age old tradition of stilt fishing where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
• Post this visit an ancient temple, Moonstone mine place and cinnamon garden – enjoy the tangy aroma while walking through this spice garden.
• Visit paddy fields and know more about the local rice cultivation, methods.

NOTE: Pick-up and drop from the hotel till the location of the activity.

Difficulty Level: Easy.

Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.

What To Expect

Visiting Yala National Park

This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons. 

Thrilling private Jeep Safari

Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.

Hassle-free round-trip transportation

Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.

Wildlife Guide 

You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods. 

Know Before You Go

Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private

Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle

Pick-up time: 3:30 am

Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm

Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)

Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years

Insider Tips:

• Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems

• Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun

About the Activity:

• Yala National Park lies in the town of Hambantota in Sri Lanka and is one of its most momentous and exciting sights.
• The park is an important site for the migration of more than 197 birds during the months of winter, the most notable amongst them being the flamingo.
• Reach the Yala National park at around 5 AM from where your jungle exploration will start after the lip-smacking breakfast.
• Explore the jungle and witness some of the most beautiful animals during your jungle safari. 
• At around 1 PM, enjoy a lip-smacking lunch and at around 2 PM, start your jeep safari amidst the dense jungle of Bundala National Park.
• Some of the species that you can spot include the hornbill, whistling duck, eurasian coot and many more.
• At around 7 PM, your jeep safari will come to an end and so this amazing and adventurous tour. 

About the Activity:

• Sail across the coasts of Sri Lanka through Mirissa on the Pearl, which departs from the coasts at about 4 in the evening.
• Start your cruise trip at around 4 PM from the Mirissa harbor and sail across the clear waters of Sri Lanka. 
• Crossing the stunning red cliffs of snake island, you will then progress towards Mirissa Beach, where on the way you can glimpse the secret beach.
• Post anchoring the boat,  jump in the water, and indulge in swim, snorkel or just play around.
• Party till late evening until it's time to return at around 7 PM, with a scenic view of sunset over the horizon. 

Know before you go:

Meeting point: Mirissa Fisheries Harbor

Boat capacity: 25 people

About the Activity:

• If you are looking for some tour to explore the beautiful city of Bentota, this tour is a perfect fit for you.
• Get picked from your hotels in Bentota at around 8 AM and began your journey with the cherishing sights in the small village that is located amidst rich greenery.
  
• Indulge in the boat safari activity in Bentota river and explore the dense forest and its greenery.
• Visit and admire the stunning beauty of mangrove lagoons accompanying you throughout your safari, followed by the visit to turtle hatchery point where you can have sight of turtles moving to the sea.
• Aftermath, take a walk to the old coconut factory and delight in the lush-greenery of Bawa garden and Herbal garden.
• Visit the famous Buddhist temple, post this enthrall in an exiting shopping spree before enthralling in an array of water sports available at this small town.
• End your trip in the evening by getting dropped of to your respective hotels. 

• Climb aboard on your very own chartered boat and cruise through the sea to see the scenery of Bruwela and Bentota.
• During this three hours journey, starting from 9 AM, while on board, you can relax and revel in a luxurious environment and also learn how to sail.
• The boat stops at a wonderful cove, where you can take a jump in the waters or go snorkeling and paddle boarding. 
• Explore and marvel at the sight of the Barberyn island and its light house during the tour.
• End your amazing sailing trip at around 12 PM.

• Indulge in a turtle observation tour in the Rekawa beach and it is an ideal location for turtle watching.
• Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for mealtimes, this is camping in style.
• After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
• Aftermath, get ready for the turtle watching activity and followed by fishing in the near by river.
• Explore the surrounding area on the jeep safari and stroll around to acquaint yourself more about the area. 
• In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
• In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. 
• The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast.