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7 nights · 3 places

South Coast Beach Break

Sand, surf and an old fort, with short drives

For when you want a proper rest. Three beach towns close together, so you spend your time in the water rather than in a car.

  1. Bentota
  2. Galle
  3. Mirissa

From, per person

$429
Price it for my dates
South Coast Beach Break
BeachCouplesShort break
Length
7 nights
Places to stay
3
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Style
Beach, Couples, Short break

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Galle Fort ramparts
  • Whale watching
  • Surf lesson at Weligama
  • Bentota River safari

Your route

Day by day

N1DAY 1BENTOTA2DAY 3GALLE3DAY 5MIRISSA

  1. Day 1: Arrive and drive to Bentota

    A little over two hours from the airport and you are on the beach.

  2. Day 2: Bentota

    Take a boat safari on the river, then spend the rest of the day on the sand.

  3. Day 3: To Unawatuna and Galle

    A one-hour drive down the coast. In the late afternoon, walk the Galle Fort ramparts as the light softens.

  4. Day 4: Unawatuna

    A free day to swim in the bay, or take the short walk over to Jungle Beach.

  5. Day 5: To Mirissa

    Under an hour along the coast. Finish the day on Coconut Tree Hill.

  6. Day 6: Whale watching

    Boats leave early for the blue whale grounds in season. Spend the afternoon resting on the beach.

  7. Day 7: Surf lesson

    Learn to stand up on a board at Weligama's gentle sandy bay.

  8. Day 8: Fly home

    Your driver takes you to the airport, about three hours away on the expressway.

Stays

Where you could stay

Choose a hotel level on the right, or pick each hotel yourself in the designer.

StopBudgetComfortSuperior
Bentota2 nightsSisi's PlaceAmber House LankaTaru Villas The Long House - Bentota
Galle and Unawatuna2 nightsSky View Cabin UnawatunaSerenity Boutique - UnawatunaVilla Rumassala Luxury Chalets Unawatuna
Mirissa and Weligama3 nightsCasa BananaMirissa Moments HotelKiss Blossom

Prices through the year

When it costs least

Per person for 7 nights, two people sharing, at budget level. Best months for this route: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec.

  1. December 2026:
    Dec$454
  2. January 2027:
    Jan$460
  3. February 2027:
    Feb$460
  4. March 2027:
    Mar$460
  5. April 2027:
    Apr$434
  6. May 2027:
    May$429
  7. June 2027:
    Jun$429
  8. July 2027:
    Jul$448
  9. August 2027:
    Aug$448
  10. September 2027:
    Sep$429
  11. October 2027:
    Oct$429
  12. November 2027:
    Nov$442
Lowest price Best weather for this route Other months

Included

  • Your choice of hotels, with breakfast each morning
  • Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • The activities listed, including entry fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka travel authorisation (ETA) and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners, unless your hotel plan includes them
  • Tips, drinks and personal spending

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