Get TAN in Sri Lanka. (8 Days/7 Nights)
Renowned for the golden beaches that encompass the island, Sri Lanka has long attracted tourists seeking sand, sun-bathing, swimming, water sports, deep sea fishing and diving. Quaint coastal hamlets have expanded to welcome tourists staying in homely guesthouses, mainstream hotels or luxury boutique villas by the sea. Fringed by palm trees, with soft sand and azure waters, these beaches make an ideal holiday location beside the Indian Ocean.
Thriving tourist hotspots, like the beaches of Negombo near the airport and to the South of Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Bentota, Galle, Unawatuna and Mirissa, and in the East Trincomalee, Passikudah and Arugam Bay, are great destinations for our tailor-made tours, or for any type of getaway, with budget-friendly to top-notch luxury accommodation, and they boast many restaurants, bars and fun activities too.
This Tour Plan offers you a basic beach tour experience in Sri Lanka but do not worry, we all ears on you to customize tailor made tour plan just for you.
Activities Covered
- Negombo City Tour
- Whale and Dolphin watching at Kalpitiya
- Diving at Marawila and Third Reef
- Dutch Canal Cruise
- Colombo City Tour
- Diving the ship wrecks; the conch and Earl of Shaftesbury and the Black Coral at Hikkaduwa
- Galle Dutch Fort Tour
- Whale and Dolphin watching in Mirissa.
- Play the Water Sports
- Sun Bathing
Day 01 – Negombo
Negombo is the nearest town from the Airport where you can relax after the arrival. It Calls the little Rome of Sri Lanka. Negombo’s history dates back as far as the 13th Century as a port town used by the Moors and Sri Lankans to trade cinnamon and other spices, the city was later used as a trade town by Portuguese, Dutch and British. The remnants of colonial powers including the Dutch Fort and an intricate canal system that runs 100km from Colombo in the South to Puttalam in the north and many churches still rule the landscape of Negombo.
Day 02 – Kalpitiya/ Negombo
It is only 2 hours ride from Negombo to Kalpitiya, where Whales and Dolphins are found in abundance. Large pods of Spinner Dolphins could be found within a just one hour boat ride from Kalpitiya harbor while Sperm whales and blue whales are found in large pods near the Bar reef between the Months of April to November. Spend the rest of the day exploring the country’s largest coral reef, situated off the Dutch Bay.
Day 03 – Marawila/ Negombo
Spend the morning diving and exploring around the wreck of a Royal Air Force fighter bomber, which despite crashing over fifty years ago is in great form. It is common to sight large moray eels, as well as marine life. Leave the evening dive for the third reef. A twenty meter dive, where there is no sigh of civilization just calm waters and coral reefs. It is a favorite site to spot different species of rays including marble rays while divers are greeted by pods of dolphins playing away.
Day 04 – Colombo
Spend the morning cruising along the colonial Dutch canals and head for Colombo for a might of shopping, partying or a quiet fine dining experience.
Day 05 – Hikkaduwa
A one and half hour drive along the Turquoise Indian Ocean brings you to Hikkaduwa and another series of exciting dives. Spent the afternoon exploring the oceans with an evening dive to Hikkaduwa’s exciting wreck diving sites.
Day 06 – Galle/ Mirissa
Begin the day with dives at decided locations. Start for Mirissa after lunch with a stop at the Dutch Galle Fort and Galle maritime museum.
Day 07 – Mirissa
Heads to the middle of the ocean with the day break in search of gentle giants of the ocean. Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, bottle nose dolphins, common dolphins and spinner dolphins grace the waters of Southern Seas from Weligama to Mirissa and can be found within just eight to ten nautical miles from Mirissa harbor.
Day 08 – Departure
Its time to proceed to the Airport for a safe flight back home. We will say our goodbyes and part, until we meet again
Inclusions
- Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
- Your Preferred Language Speaking Chauffeur Guide for the entire journey
- Assistance at the airport
- Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
- All government taxes
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Exclusions
- Tips and other expenses of a personal nature
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera & Video Permits
- Travel Insurance is NOT included
- Air-tickets and Train Tickets not included in the tour package
