Experience Overview
Discover the culture and wild, natural beauty of Sri Lanka on a seven-day sailing with the perfect mix of chill-out time and exploration. Sail along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, stopping along the way at the old trading fort of Galle, remote beach towns, and the fishing village of Kudawella. When your landlocked feet get a little tired, there’s plenty of time for swimming, surfing, and enjoying the beach. Whether through your sunglasses or goggles, you’ve never seen Sri Lanka quite like this.
Highlights
- Stop in the port city of Galle — home to a historic fort
- Look for dolphins and whales along the way
- Stop by isolated beaches for kayaking or swimming
- Dig into a beach barbecue
Trip Details
Product Code: 35532
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: 16m (54 ft) sailing catamaran.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: ASVM
Starts: Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Finishes: Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Sailing Sri Lanka's south coast
- Visits to Weligama Bay and Galle
- Spot whales and dolphins from the boat
- Beach barbecue
- Snorkelling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding equipment
Accommodation
- 6 double/twin bed cabins (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
- 16m (54 ft) sailing catamaran.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, skipper, assistant/cook.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2369 (CAD 338 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Mirissa
Arrive in Mirissa to meet the group and skipper for a welcome meeting. Opt for a transfer from Colombo Airport.
Set sail, relax on board and get to know the other travellers. Enjoy a sunset dinner with beautiful views.
Day 2: Weligama Bay/Kudawella
Cruise along the southern coast to Kudawella, enjoying the scenery and visiting isolated beaches to swim, stand up paddle board (SUP), or kayak. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales along the way.
Day 3: Kudawella/Kalametiya
Continue up the coast to Kalametiya and explore the lagoon. In the afternoon, opt to visit the Kalametiya village and sanctuary, or soak up the sun on the beach.
Day 4: Kalametiya/Talalla Beach
Visit the small surf beach of Hirikatiya for a surf or swim, then continue on Sri Lanka's southern coast to Talalla Beach. Keep a lookout for marine life along the way.
Day 5: Talalla Beach/Galle
Watch for whales and dolphins on the way to Rumassala, then spend the afternoon relaxing on Jungle Beach or hike up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda with sweeping views over the Galle Bay.
Day 6: Galle/Weligama Bay
Spend the morning exploring Galle and the Dutch Fort, then sail back to Weligama Bay. Enjoy a barbecue on the beach with your group.
Day 7: Mirissa
Sail back to the Mirissa Harbour and disembark. Tour ends on arrival. Opt for a transfer to Colombo Airport.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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