Swim , hike., raft , slip stream along the pristine backwaters and shore lines. Enjoy this 90's paced trip which takes you to some of the most pristine landscapes , backwaters and beaches. Explore the refreshing inland country side , savour local delicacies, stay at the cosiest of the places surrounded by the green jungle canopy , swim in the infinity pool overlooking picture post card views , say hi to the new born turtles and their bigger cousin- the great blue whale !
Note: We encourage responsible tourism. Practice these guidelines while on a trip!
Covid-19 Advisory
- Carry digital vaccination certificates
Accomdations
Service Level
Transportation
Food
Age
18 to 70 yearsDifficulty
EasyFitness Guide
The trip includes short hikes, rafting, swimming . All these activities require a basic level of fitness.
Who is this tour for?
Tour Experience
Explore the best of less traveled Srilanka during this 5 day trip .Our trip will take us in land to the country side as well as the upscale beach town of Mirissa. We will explore backwaters, beaches, culture , people , shopping markets and more.
This is an all inclusive trip complete with private transport, English speaking chauffeur and guide , meal plan as mentioned under inclusions - the island story couldn't get better than this ! Browse the detailed itinerary below.
- 4* luxury accommodations
- Hike in rain forests
- White water rafting
- Slip Streaming
- Confidence jumps
- Explore the city of Galle
- Explore Bentota
- Explore Hikkaduwa
- Visit the Galle Fort- a UNESCO world heritage site
- A visit to a sea turtle farm and hatchery for some insight into turtle rescue
- Water Sports in Bentota
- Scuba diving/Snorkeling
- Local cuisine and local interaction
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Managers on site
5N/ 6D
Departure: Any dayYou will be doing:
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Itinerary
Travel notes of the day
Welcome to Srilanka !
The academy award winning ,classic movie ,Bridge on the River Kwai with a popular soundtrack was shot here.
This beautiful , quiet country side is in Western Srilanka approx 90 km from Colombo
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs.
Our Representative will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Car park / Coach Park to begin you journey.
Kitulgala is most famed for being the hub of exciting water sport activities; from white water rafting to abseiling and exploring waterfalls.
Leisure & Overnight stay in Kitulgala .
- Colombo
- Kithugala
Travel notes of the day
* Canyoning is a mix (Trekking + Hiking +Stream Sliding + Confidence Jump)
After the Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kithulgala for Adventure activities. There are four packages.
- Option 1 – White Water Rafting (Minimum two persons)
- Option2 – White Water Rafting + Zip Line (Minimum two persons)
- Option 3 – White Water Rafting + Canyoning = (Trekking + Hiking + Stream Sliding + Confidence Jump)
(Minimum two persons) ( included) - Option 4 – White Water Rafting + Zip Line + Canyoning = (Trekking + Hiking + Stream Sliding + Confidence Jump) (Minimum two persons)
After an adventurous day , choose to relax and enjoy the sights
Overnight Kitulgala.
- Kitulgala
Travel notes of the day
After spending two days in the lush green mountainous regions of Srilanka, we explore the Sri-lankan coast line
April to October is the main hatching season.
We proceed to Mirissa however before reaching Mirissa we explore Bentota which is a popular beach town in Srilanka
We stop at the beach in Bentota and enjoy some water sports like Windsurfing, Jet Skiing, Kite Surfing, Kayaking , Canoeing or simply soak in the views and sun bathe.
Proceed to Madu Ganga Boat Ride ( Bentota )
The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangirve forests in Sri Lanka. A boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing variety of species of flora and fauna such as mponkeys eating fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard , , cormorants , egrets , kingfishers and more
Turtle Hatchery ( Bentota)
Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. Established in 1988 to protect Srilanka’s turtles from extinction. It has released about 3.5 million turtles into the wild till date. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect during night.
Stop by at the Bentota Beach and enjoy water sports.
After a day of exploration at Bentota we proceed to our destination for the day – Mirissa
Check in to the Hotel & Relax for the day or choose to relax at the Mirissa beach before heading to the hotel at Mirissa.
Over Night at Mirissa.
- Kithulgala
- Bentota
- Galle
- Mirissa
Travel notes of the day
The activity will take 3-5 hours , this is a early morning departure hence prepare accordingly. .Do not eat heavily before the activity as it might result in sea-sickness.
*Please note this is a add-on activity, should you choose to experience it we will have it scheduled-in before your departure
Mirissa is a beach town on Sri Lanka's southern shores, Mirissa is renowned for its Mirissa Beach, nightlife, and whale and dolphin watching. The stunning Mirissa Beach is also a popular site for water sports, such as surfing and snorkelling. Post Whale watching experience explore the beach night life at Mirissa.
The world's largest blue whale colony is in Sri Lanka. They feed on tiny plank tonic crustaceans’ krill. These foods are available in large quantities in the Indian Ocean.
The whales are marine mammals of the order cetacean having a stream lined body and horizontal tail and breathing air through a blow whole on the head. The weight of the matured blue whale is about 200 tons. The length is around 27-30 meters.
If you do not opting to go on Whale watching you can enjoy the day at Mirissa on your own pace.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
- Mirissa
Arrive in Hikkaduwa Beach.
Well-known for its beach, subaqueous world of coral gardens with shoals of brightly coloured fish and nightlife, Hikkaduwa is a filled with coral gardens , turtles, colourful underwater flora and fauna, surfing , snorkelling and is arguably the snorkelling beach of Srilanka
Snorkelling with sea turtles
The Hikkaduwa snorkelling tour is a pack of fun and adventure for the people of all the ages. Whether you are a newbie or a professional it offers the best experience of snorkelling to them regardless of any differences.
Explore Gale
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
Overnight at Mirissa
- Mirissa
- Hikkaduwa
- Galle
- Mirissa
.After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the Colombo International airport for your onward journey.
If time permits, you can explore the city of Colombo and get in some shopping time.
- Mirissa
- Colombo International Airport
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- Meet & assistance at the Airport.
- 4* category accommodations
- Breakfast + Dinner as per meal plan.
- Private Transfers with English Speaking Chauffer + Guide.
- White water rafting for 2 guests
- Canyoning for 2 guests
- Air Conditioned vehicle with fuel.
- All the Government Taxes & Levy.
- City Tours & Sightseeing in each City. (Entrance fees not included)
- Local representative/manager on stand by
- Trusted adventure partners
- Sim card with data (Per room)
- Tax
- International flight ticket
- Alcohol
- Srilanka Visa stamp fee at 30 USD for single entry
- Early check in & late check out
- Drinks, other than water on activity days
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
- Indian passport holders have visa on arrival facility
- 1 INR = 2.53 lkr
- Average temperature: 24-32* c
- Local Languages | Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Don’t take photos with your back to Buddha
- The local culture can be conservative - so dress appropriately
- Always pack a sarong in your day pack
- Always have cash on hand
- Tipping isn’t really expected in Sri Lanka
- The usual check-in and check-out timings are 2 pm and 12 pm.
Cancellation Policy:
- 30 days prior to arrival, 25% of the total invoice value
- 15-21 days, 50% of the total invoice value
- 7 days prior to arrival,100% total value will be charged
Add-On Experiences: Per Person Prices- SAARC members Only
- Temple of the tooth - $7
- Peradeniya botanical garden - $11
- Hakgala botanical garden - $11
- Victoria park entrance - $2
- Gregory lake entrance - $2
- Madu boat ride (one ride) - $20 per boat
- Water sports at Bentota (jet ski + banana boat + tube ride package) - $16 Gangarama temple - $3
- Whale watching - $70
- Snorkelling Cruise to light house in Beruwala: 2 - 1/2 hours (pick up 9am to 4pm )- 70$
- Package 01: White Water Rafting - $12 per person (Minimum Two Person)
- Package 02: White Water Rafting + Zip Line- $14 per person (Minimum Two Person)
- Package 03: White Water Rafting + Canyoning + Zip Line - $22 per person (Minimum Two Person) ( Included)
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