Southern Soul
9 Nights / 10 Days
From golden beaches and quiet fishing towns to sacred shrines and cinnamon-scented lagoons, this journey along Sri Lanka’s southern belt blends leisure, legend, and local life.
Day 01 – Arrival in Bentota
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo
- Transfer to Bentota
- Sunset walk along the beach and unwind after your journey
- Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 02 – Madu River Safari & Brief Garden
- Cruise along the Madu River through mangroves & cinnamon islands
- Visit Brief Garden, an artistic & lush estate
- Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 03 – Coastal Life & Cinnamon Trails
- Witness cinnamon peeling in a local village
- Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery (turtle conservation)
- Fresh seafood dinner under the stars
- Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 04 – Galle Fort & Colonial Echoes
- Drive to Galle
- Explore 17th-century Dutch Fort: cobbled streets, boutique cafés, art galleries, lighthouse, old churches
- Overnight stay in Galle
Day 05 – Whale Watching & Weligama Bay
- Optional early morning whale watching in Mirissa (seasonal)
- Relax on Weligama Beach or learn to surf
- Overnight stay in Weligama / Mirissa
Day 06 – Devotion & Depth in Kataragama
- Travel inland to Kataragama, sacred pilgrimage town
- Evening visit to Kataragama Temple Complex: drumming, flames, prayers
- Overnight stay in Kataragama / nearby hotel
Day 07 – Yala National Park Safari
- Early morning safari in Yala National Park
- Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and other wildlife
- Afternoon at leisure
- Overnight stay near Yala National Park
Day 08 – Hidden Shrines & Bundala Wetlands
- Explore Sithulpawwa Rock Temple (lesser-visited site)
- Nature walk in Bundala Wetlands (birdwatching & salt pans)
- Overnight stay near Yala / Bundala area
Day 09 – Back to Coast via Tangalle
- Drive along the southern coast
- Stop at Tangalle bays or Hummanaya Blowhole
- Spend the evening in a tranquil beachfront hotel
- Overnight stay in Tangalle / nearby coast
Day 10 – Departure
- Transfer to Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport
- Departure
- 9 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels/resorts
- Daily breakfast (Half Board option available)
- Private transport with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Entrance fees & excursions as per itinerary:
- Madu River Safari
- Brief Garden
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Galle Fort & Lighthouse
- Kataragama Temple Complex
- Yala National Park Safari
- Sithulpawwa Temple & Bundala Wetlands
- Hummanaya Blowhole (scenic stop)
- All government taxes & service charges
- International airfare & visas
- Travel insurance
- Lunches & dinners (unless specified)
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Tips, personal expenses & beverages
- Surfing lessons / whale watching (if chosen)
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