Day Trips from Sri Lanka to Southern Province

Experience the best of Sri Lanka’s southern coast on this full-day private sightseeing tour from Colombo or Negombo. Discover temples, colonial landmarks, and vibrant coastal culture as you journey through iconic destinations like the Kalutara Bodhiya, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, and the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Cruise through mangrove forests on a Madu River boat safari, explore traditional mask-making at the Ambalangoda Museum, and unwind on the golden sands of Hikkaduwa Beach. Cap off your adventure with a serene escape to Barberyn Island near Beruwala,home to Ayurvedic gardens, a historic lighthouse, and tranquil beaches. With stops at the Galle Lighthouse and a chance to witness Sri Lanka’s famous stilt fishermen, this tour blends nature, history, and relaxation into one unforgettable coastal journey. Perfect for travelers seeking a rich mix of culture, wildlife, and scenic beauty, this tour offers a seamless and personalized way to explore southern Sri Lanka’s top attractions.

Enjoy a marvelous day of adventure and discovery on the Madu River, cruising through lush mangroves and soaking in the scenic beauty. Explore the famous Moonstone Mine at Meetiyagoda and visit the Community Tsunami Museum to understand the impact of the 2004 disaster. Discover the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its charming colonial architecture. Afterwards, visit the Handunugoda Tea Estate for a photo stop, learn about the tea-making process, and shop for fresh tea products. Finally, unwind at Hikkaduwa or Jungle Beach—perfect spots for relaxation and capturing beautiful memories. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Experience the ultimate Yala adventure on a premium 4-hour private safari. To ensure exceptional wildlife spotting, you are guided by both an experienced driver AND a dedicated English-speaking naturalist. This completely all-inclusive package means zero stress. We cover your park entrance fees, local taxes, private jeep hire, and a delicious authentic Sri Lankan meal at a trusted local restaurant. Enjoy seamless round-trip transport from anywhere. Traveling from Colombo, Mirissa, Galle, Ella, or Hambantota? Relax in a comfortable A/C vehicle before transferring to your jeep. Staying locally (Yala/Tissa)? We pick you up directly in your 4x4! Key Highlights: Dual Experts: Professional naturalist & a skilled driver. 100% All-Inclusive: Tickets, taxes, jeep, and lunch covered. Island-Wide Transport: Hassle-free pick-up from major cities. VIP Experience: A trusted, safe, private wildlife adventure.

Immerse yourself in nature and discover the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Rain Forest on this full-day private guided tour. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Colombo hotel and travel to Sinharaja by air-conditioned vehicle. Trek through the designated Biosphere Reserve and learn more about the native flora and fauna from your English speaking guide.

Exploring southwest Sri Lanka is tricky without a car and driver-guide to get you from A to B and ensure you see the best spots. This private day trip from Weligama steps up: taking you from place to place hassle-free, and offering the benefit of your driver’s commentary. Visit a tea factory, see the island’s stilt fishers at work, and explore the sights and cobbled streets of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.

A guided tour handled by a trained and qualified local guide. He / she is well educated about the Sinharaja forest, wild life, trees, plants, and the environment. Located in south-west Sri Lanka & country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Over 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, and many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. Covering an area of 8,864 ha and ranging from an altitude of 300 – 1,170 meters. Sri Lanka is home to 830 endemic species, of which 217 trees and woody climbers are found in the low land wet zone. Of these, 139 (64%) have been recorded in the reserve including 16 rare species. Faunal endemism is particularly high for birds with 19 (95%) of 20 species recorded here being endemic to Sri Lanka. Endemism among mammals and butterflies is also greater than 50%.

Explore the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka your way, aboard a private tuk tuk with a friendly local driver. Skip the crowded group buses and travel at your own pace between Galle and Mirissa, stopping at the Japanese Peace Pagoda, the natural rock pools at Thalpe, Gurubabila Natural Sand Pool, Taprobane Island, a snake farm and Coconut Tree Hill. You get flexible photo stops, bottled water, free hotel pickup from Mirissa and Weligama, and an itinerary you can change to suit you. Want more beach time, a tea plantation or a local lunch stop? Just ask and we’ll tailor the day. Perfect for couples, friends and solo travelers who want an authentic, relaxed and photo-filled day on the coast.

Currently this tour can rate as one of the best down south trips since it has covered most of the unique areas at a very short period. Even though I have mentioned few locations here i am more than happy to add few other stops to show you the local culture, our people and food of course.

Get experience the Galle which is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well. Jungle Beach has long been a well-known secret among southern beachgoers and is a peaceful alternative to the non-stop energy in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna on either side of its coast.

Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most stunning cities, but covering the highlights in a single day can prove challenging without private transportation. Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day, small-group excursion from Colombo includes door-to-door transfers. Visit a turtle hatchery, sail along the Madu River (own expense), and tick off top historical sights like the Galle Fort Lighthouse and Clock Tower.

Experience a nature-friendly wildlife tour. An air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to the Yala National park's entrance. While on the way to National park, look for local shops, paddy fields, massive trees, and locals going about their daily lives. Take a nap if you are tired; our experts will take you to the right place without any interruption. Try some seasonal fruits and cool down with a king coconut. Off-road Jeep safari through the Wilderness National Park Inside the jungle, keep an eye out for native sloth bears, foxes, mongooses, native birds, Elephants, Leopards, snakes, and much more. Once you had wonderful day, will drop back to your accommodation.

The city of Galle, located 140 km away from Colombo, on the southwest of Sri Lanka, is the destination treat that you deserve. This marvelous island has a wonderful splash of rocky coastline and a collection of Dutch colonial buildings. Galle is that city with a rich maritime history and unique cultural identity which has been shaped by centuries of influences. Take part in the full-day tour to see the endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, learn about the enriching maritime history of Galle and explore the Galle Fort to view the 17th Century architecture of buildings, shops, and museums, as well as learn how its hubs were used for trade. That’s not all, you can also visit the Bentota Beach, the boat ride and Fishtherapy at Madu River, and the Tsunami Photo Museum. Galle is the place to go, so as you pack your bags for a fun day out, eat some breakfast, for we promise that the city sights will be a feast for your eyes.

Explore beyond Colombo with a full-day tour to coastal Bentota. Get picked up at your hotel and visit popular attractions such as the Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area and the Kothduwa Temple. Learn about local wildlife with a stop at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. A Sri Lankan lunch is included.

Sri Lanka is known as one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do in Mirissa. You can see blue whale (mainly), brite whale, pilot whale, sperm whale, killer whale & dolphins. The boat trip lasts 3-5 hours and you will be provided with coffee, breakfast and bottled water. After whale watching you can visit Galle City.

This private day trip to Galle is perfect for those staying in the Colombo areas. Visit the city's most famous monuments attractions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this package

Discover Sri Lanka’s alluring southwest coast and Galle on a private day trip from Colombo. Drive along the coastal expressway and enjoy a boat ride around the wildlife-rich mangroves of the River Madhu. Later, choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride or snorkel, dive or surf at coral-ringed Hikkaduwa beach before a visit to historical Galle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 1600s, and explore its cobbled lanes filled with shops and colonial buildings.

This tour has two of the most unique experiences on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tour of Handunugoda Tea Factory which is one the only tea factories in Sri Lanka that is located closer to the beach and a guided tour of the Fort of Galle, its ramparts and parts of the original town that have importance; An original experience with a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations.

Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for the tourists who are looking experience Udawalawe wild Safari from Arugam Bay and get dropped off to other part of the country. If anyone is looking to explore wild safari with witnessing large group of Elephants & various other animals, then Udawalawe National Park is the most identical place for that. Inclusions: * Private Transportation with Experienced driver-guide * Enjoy Udawalawe Jeep Safari (3 Hours) * Visit Elephant Transit Home (ETH) * All Entry Fees * Lunch Exclusions: * Drinks * Tips Key Points • Pick up times are 4am, 6.30am & 10am • Pick up from anywhere in Arugam Bay • Drop off (after the Safari) options available to Arugam Bay as well as to following locations * Udawalawe, Ella, Wellawaya * Tissamharama, Yala, * Hambantota, Tangalle, Dikwella * Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, Koggala, Talpe * Unawatuna, Galle, Hikkaduwa * Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Bentota, Beruwala * Kalutara, Wadduwa.

Yala Safari Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart ( BTM ) for the tourists who are looking experience Yala wild Safari from Arugam Bay and get dropped off to other part of the country. If anyone is looking to explore wild safari with witnessing Leopards, Bears , Elephants & various kind of animals, then Yala National Park is the most identical and famous place for that. Inclusions: * Private Transportation with Experience driver-guide * Private Yala Safari (3-4 Hours) * Entry Fees * Lunch Exclusions: * Drinks * Other Expenses & Tips Key Points • Pick up at 4am for Morning Safari & 9.30am for Afternoon Safari • Pick up from anywhere in Arugam Bay • Drop off (after the Safari) options available to Arugam Bay as well as to following locations * Tissamharama, Yala, Udawalawe, * Ella, Wellawaya * Hambantota, Tangalle, Dikwella * Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, Koggala, Talpe * Unawatuna, Galle, Hikkaduwa * Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Bentota, Beruwala * Kalutara, Wadduwa.

Take a day trip from Colombo to explore the attractions of Galle with a knowledgeable driver and guide. See the stilt fishermen at Weligama, observe endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, and discover the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, which is surrounded by 17th-century fortifications that house colonial buildings, museums, and stores. Our Galle tour is the cheapest via private car or Van . We take care of everything while you make memories. Book now and experience the best of Galle, Sri Lanka.

Visiting Galle from Colombo is made easy on this guided tour. Logistics are covered—your private guide picks you up at your hotel and brings you straight to top sights including a Buddhist temple in Bentota and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. Because this is a private tour, you can ask your guide plenty of questions, too.

Visit Galle which is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well. Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala, Galle District, Southern ProvinceStilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to the island country of Sri Lanka, known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a ‘petta’ tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen cast his line and wait until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient. Aside from witnessing stilt fishing, YOU can experience this activity too! (depends on the weather condition)

Get experience the Galle which is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well. Jungle Beach has long been a well-known secret among southern beachgoers and is a peaceful alternative to the non-stop energy in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna on either side of its coast.

Hit the highlights of stunning, coastal Galle on this attraction-packed, full-day excursion, with includes a one-of-a-kind stilt fishing experience, unique to Sri Lanka. Traveling comfortably in your own private transportation from Colombo, you’ll tick off top sights, from colonial-era landmarks, such as Galle Fort, to a sea turtle hatchery.