Day 1
Arrive in Negombo
Airport pickup and an early night. Drive: 30 min from the airport. Overnight: Negombo.
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All journeys
Active & Coast
Surf, Safari & South
Waves in the morning, wild elephants on the way home.
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The journey
What these 12 days feel like.
Twelve days on the south coast in the dry season: beginner-friendly surf at Weligama, a laid-back stay around Hiriketiya, one night for elephants at Udawalawe and a last evening in Galle Fort. Compact driving, lots of water.
Day by day
Day 2
Negombo to Weligama
Arrive for lunch, a swim and a first sunset. Drive: About 3 hours by expressway. Overnight: Weligama.
Day 3
Weligama
First surf lesson on the beginner break. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Weligama.
Day 4
Weligama
Whale watching from Mirissa at dawn (December to April), then a free afternoon. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Weligama.
Day 5
Weligama
Second surf session, with a stop at the stilt fishermen or Taprobane Island. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Weligama.
Day 6
Weligama to Hiriketiya
Settle in at the bay and watch the evening surf. Drive: About 1 hour. Overnight: Hiriketiya.
Day 7
Hiriketiya
Surf, snorkel with turtles or practise yoga. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Hiriketiya.
Day 8
Hiriketiya
Coconut Tree Hill and the Hummanaya blowhole, then a free afternoon. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Hiriketiya.
Day 9
Hiriketiya to Udawalawe
Afternoon jeep safari among the elephants. Drive: About 2.5 hours. Overnight: Udawalawe.
Day 10
Udawalawe to Galle
Elephant Transit Home feeding time if the timing allows, then Galle Fort at sunset. Drive: About 2.5 hours. Overnight: Galle.
Day 11
Galle
A last morning in the fort, a beach afternoon and a farewell dinner. Drive: Local only. Overnight: Galle.
Day 12
Galle to the airport
Departure transfer, timed to your flight. For a flight before 10am add a Negombo night. Drive: About 2 hours by expressway.
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the whole journey
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Hotel accommodation, one room per night at the chosen hotel class, as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Daily breakfast
- The activities named in the day-by-day plan, with entrance fees where stated
- Fuel, highway tolls and parking
- Chauffeur-guide accommodation and meals
What is not
- International flights
- Visa or electronic travel authorisation fees
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and optional activities not named in the plan
- Surf board hire and lessons beyond those named in the plan