Sri Lanka: 5-Day Private Southern Coast & Yala Journey

Follow Sri Lanka's southern coastline on a private 5-day journey from Colombo through Galle, Ahangama, Mirissa and Yala before returning to Colombo with your own driver-guide.
Discover the changing character of Sri Lanka's southern coast on a five-day private journey combining historic Galle, coastal communities, beaches and the dry-zone landscapes surrounding Yala.

Unlike a fixed group itinerary, this experience provides a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide throughout the journey.

Accommodation, meals, entrance tickets and paid activities are not included, giving you freedom to select them separately.

DAY 1 — COLOMBO TO GALLE

Meet your driver-guide at your Colombo accommodation and travel south towards Galle.

After reaching the city, spend time discovering the historic Galle Fort area and its surrounding coastal scenery.

Walk through suitable public sections of the fort and explore streets shaped by centuries of maritime history.

Finish the day with drop-off at your independently arranged accommodation.

DAY 2 — GALLE TO AHANGAMA

Continue east along Sri Lanka's southern coastline.

Travel through smaller coastal communities towards Ahangama, with opportunities for public beach viewpoints, photographs and short stops selected according to local conditions.

Your guide can introduce you to the character of the southern coast rather than following a rigid attraction checklist.

Finish in the Ahangama area.

DAY 3 — AHANGAMA TO MIRISSA

Continue towards Mirissa while exploring another section of the southern coastline.

Enjoy selected public coastal locations and viewpoints along the route.

If you choose any paid attraction or activity, its fee is not included and should be paid separately at the official counter or directly to the authorized activity operator.

Arrive in Mirissa and receive drop-off at your selected accommodation.

DAY 4 — MIRISSA TO YALA REGION

Leave the busier beach towns and continue east towards the Yala/Tissamaharama region.

Observe how the landscape gradually changes from tropical coastline to the drier environment of southeastern Sri Lanka.

A Yala National Park safari is optional. The national park entrance ticket and safari jeep are not included in this package.

Finish the day with drop-off at your independently arranged accommodation in the Yala or Tissamaharama area.

DAY 5 — YALA REGION TO COLOMBO

Begin your return journey to Colombo at the agreed time.

Travel west with appropriate comfort stops along the journey.

Arrive in Colombo for your final hotel drop-off, completing the five-day private southern journey.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.