Slow Galle
Best for
Couples, Honeymooners
Duration
5N/6D
Season
December–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Beach, Islands
A Tibro Journey
Five nights at Galle with two free days built in. The Dutch fort and Unawatuna, a whale boat off Mirissa, then the kind of unhurried beach time the south coast was made for.
Enchanting Sri Lanka Galle 5N is a 5N/6D beach & islands journey through Sri Lanka. Highlights include Galle Fort & city tour, Mirissa whale watching, Beach leisure.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Galle Fort & city tour
Galle Fort & city tour
No. 02
Mirissa whale watching
Mirissa whale watching
No. 03
Beach leisure
Beach leisure
No. 01
Galle Fort & city tour
Galle Fort & city tour
No. 02
Mirissa whale watching
Mirissa whale watching
No. 03
Beach leisure
Beach leisure
Day by Day
5N/6D, in order
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo - Galle
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then proceed on a scenic drive from Colombo to Galle, a beautiful coastal town known for its golden beaches and serene atmosphere. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and unwind. Spend your evening at leisure. Relax at the hotel or take a peaceful stroll along the pristine Galle Beach, where you can enjoy the stunning sunset and the soothing sound of the waves. Overnight stay in Galle.
Day 2
Galle Fort & City Tour. Visit Unawatuna Beach
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for a guided visit to the historic Galle Fort, exploring its charming cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and scenic viewpoints along the ramparts. This will be followed by a comprehensive city tour of Galle, covering its key landmarks, local markets, and cultural highlights. Later, continue to Unawatuna Beach, where you can relax by the turquoise waters, enjoy water activities, or simply unwind on the golden sand. Overnight stay at your hotel in Galle.
Day 3
Day Excursion to Mirissa
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, proceed for an early morning Whale Watching experience in Mirissa, where you will set out on a scenic boat ride in search of blue whales, dolphins, and other marine life. Once the tour concludes, continue to Coconut Tree Hill, one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque viewpoints, perfect for photography and enjoying panoramic ocean views. You will then visit Parrot Rock, a small cliff offering beautiful coastal scenery, followed by some leisure time at Weligama Beach, known for its golden sand and calm waters. Return to Galle for an overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 4
Galle – Leisure Day
Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the entire day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. You may explore the nearby areas, indulge in shopping, relax at the hotel, or take part in any optional activities of your choice. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind and spend the day as you prefer. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 5
Galle – Leisure Day
Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the entire day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. You may explore the nearby areas, indulge in shopping, relax at the hotel, or take part in any optional activities of your choice. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind and spend the day as you prefer. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 6
Colombo Departure
After breakfast, check out and proceed to take flight back to home with amazing memories. *** END OF SERVICES *** HOTELS
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Galle
Radisson Blu Galle
Galle
Radisson Blu Galle
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
- №1
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
- №2
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
- №3
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned Hotels or similar on BB basis.
- 05 Breakfasts at the Hotel itself.
- 02 Water Bottles Per Person Per Day
- Transport in an A/C Micro Van with the service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
- Sightseeing as mentioned above (Without Entrance Fees)
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable addition on the total invoice.
- 5%/ 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) – claimable
- PCR Test unless mentioned
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
The headline season for the classic south-west-and-hill-country route is December to March, when Colombo, the Galle coast, Kandy and the tea highlands are at their driest and the seas are calm for the beaches. May to September swings the rain to the south-west and dries out the east coast instead. The window for Trincomalee and the surf at Arugam Bay. April and October-November are the inter-monsoon months, hot and prone to afternoon storms anywhere.
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