Sailing Sri Lanka - South Coast
About Sri Lanka - From $1,399.20 USD
Discover the culture and wild, natural beauty of Sri Lanka on a seven-day sailing with the perfect mix of chill-out time and exploration. Sail along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, stopping along the way at the old trading fort of Galle, remote beach towns, and the fishing village of Kudawella. When your landlocked feet get a little tired, there’s plenty of time for swimming, surfing, and enjoying the beach. Whether through your sunglasses or goggles, you’ve never seen Sri Lanka quite like this.
Travel Style
Marine
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Sailing Sri Lanka's south coast. Visits to Weligama Bay and Galle. Spot whales and dolphins from the boat. Beach barbecue. Snorkelling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding equipment.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Stop in the port city of Galle — home to a historic fort, look for dolphins and whales along the way, stop by isolated beaches for kayaking or swimming, dig into a beach barbecue
What is the maximum and typical number of participants on this tour?
Max 12
What meals are included in this trip?
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
16m (54 ft) sailing catamaran.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
6 double/twin bed cabins (6 nts).
Itinerary
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Mirissa
Arrive in Mirissa to meet the group and skipper for a welcome meeting. Opt for a transfer from Colombo Airport. Set sail, relax on board and get to know the other travellers. Enjoy a sunset dinner with beautiful views.
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Weligama Bay/Kudawella
Cruise along the southern coast to Kudawella, enjoying the scenery and visiting isolated beaches to swim, stand up paddle board (SUP), or kayak. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales along the way.
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Kudawella/Kalametiya
Continue up the coast to Kalametiya and explore the lagoon. In the afternoon, opt to visit the Kalametiya village and sanctuary, or soak up the sun on the beach.
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Kalametiya/Talalla Beach
Visit the small surf beach of Hirikatiya for a surf or swim, then continue on Sri Lanka's southern coast to Talalla Beach. Keep a lookout for marine life along the way.
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Talalla Beach/Galle
Watch for whales and dolphins on the way to Rumassala, then spend the afternoon relaxing on Jungle Beach or hike up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda with sweeping views over the Galle Bay.
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Galle/Weligama Bay
Spend the morning exploring Galle and the Dutch Fort, then sail back to Weligama Bay. Enjoy a barbecue on the beach with your group.
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Mirissa
Sail back to the Mirissa Harbour and disembark. Tour ends on arrival. Opt for a transfer to Colombo Airport.
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
