Galle Fort, whales in Mirissa, the coastal train and kayaks. Compare tours around the south of the island.
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Four hours on a liner, hotel transfer offered. Rated 4.8, 236 reviews — the most in the selection.
A one-day excursion to the south of the country, 8–10 hours. Rated 4.8, 53 reviews.
Ride a Wave surf school in Weligama. Rated 5.0, 36 reviews, in Russian.
A guided walk around the fort, 1.5 hours. Rated 5.0, 25 reviews — the most affordable tour.
A private two-hour boat ride on Koggala Lake. Rated 4.9, 19 reviews.
A 1–2 hour walking tour of the fort.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A private 7-hour scooter tour with a guide and lunch.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A trip on the coastal railway, the old town of Galle, the clock tower and Unawatuna Beach, 8.3 hours. An English-speaking guide.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A 12.8-hour route with custom settings, a small group. An English-speaking guide.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A 9.5-hour one-day tour: a train along the ocean, Galle, stilt fishermen and a coconut grove in Mirissa.
An 8.3-hour one-day tour: the sea turtle farm in Habaraduwa, mangroves, a museum and a mosque. A small group.
A private day with a driver of 9.5 hours.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A long 12-hour day with a private car transfer. An English-speaking guide.
A four-hour cruise, transfer included. An English-speaking guide.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →Ship or boat tickets, 4–5 hours, a two-deck vessel by default. Transfer not included.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A 5-hour trip into the ocean with free cancellation.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A 7-hour yacht instead of a large vessel.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →Four hours on the water: whale watching, swimming with turtles and fishing.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A one-day excursion with whale watching.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A short swim with turtles and snorkeling off the beach. An English-speaking guide.
Three hours on the water at sunset.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A yacht with a DJ and drinks, 4.5 hours.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A two-hour dinner with wine on a cliff by the ocean.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →A tour of a cinnamon garden with a cinnamon-peeling class, 3 hours.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →Two hours on the Madu River at sunset with a guide.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →Three and a half hours of kayaking with a guide.
About the place: how to get there and what to know →Three hours of kayaking with a guide and wildlife watching.
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| Place | What it is | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Galle Fort | Walking tours, sunset and days from Colombo with the train | 1.5–12.8 hours |
| Whales in Mirissa | Cruises, boats and yachts | 3–7 hours |
| Kayaks, lagoons, surfing | Hikkaduwa, Koggala, the Madu river, Weligama | 2–3.5 hours |
Safaris from the southern towns to Yala and Udawalawe are collected on the page Yala and Udawalawe, and the trip to Ella on the page Ella and Nuwara Eliya. Connect internet in advance: an eSIM for Sri Lanka.
