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Sri Lanka 'Off The Beaten Track' Private Beach Tour 2024

7 days
Start and end in Negombo
4.6
29 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Your personal driver meets you at the airport and takes you to Negombo Beach, just 15 minutes away. You can jump straight into the pool or relax on the sand to recover from travel. If you're feeling up for it, wander around Negombo's old town, check out the harbor, and walk through a local fishing village.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Airport meet and greet with personal driver/guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo's historical centre
    • Explore the harbour
    • Visit nearby fishing village
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Tangalle via Coastal Train

    Start early and head to Colombo Central Railway Station for a scenic train ride along the South Coast to Matara. You'll pass through spots like Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, and Mirissa on the way. Your driver follows with your bags and meets you at Matara Station, then it's a short ride to Tangalle, where quiet beaches and a unique ecosystem are waiting.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Colombo Central Railway Station to Matara along South Coast
    • Driver luggage support during train journey
    Landmarks
    Colombo Central Railway Station
    Bentota Beach
    Hikkaduwa Beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    Mirissa Beach
    Matara Railway Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Tangalle Local Exploration

    Work with your driver to explore around Tangalle. You can visit local villages, find good spots for swimming or diving, check out the Mulkigigala Rock Temple Monastery, see the Hum Manaya blowhole, and stop by a Turtle Hatchery. There's plenty to see depending on what interests you most.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit local villages
    • Beach visits for swimming, diving, and sun bathing
    • Mulkigigala Rock Temple Monastery visit
    • Hum Manaya blowhole visit
    • Turtle Hatchery visit
    Landmarks
    Mulkigigala Rock Temple Monastery
    Hum Manaya Blowhole
    Turtle Hatchery
  4. Days 4 - 6

    Tangalle Free Days

    You have flexibility to explore the Rekawa and Tangalle area on your own. Public transport, tuk-tuks, or taxis can get you to nearby attractions like Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, or the Temple City of Kataragama. Your driver comes back on Day 7, but the hotel staff can help arrange trips while you're on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Yala National Park safari
    • Udawalawe National Park safari
    • Temple City of Kataragama visit
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Udawalawe National Park
    Kataragama Temple City
  5. Day 7

    Return to Airport or Extension

    After breakfast, your driver returns and you head toward the airport. Along the way, pick either the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, one of Sri Lanka's oldest bird reserves, or Galle Fort, a UNESCO site from colonial times. That wraps up your tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Galle Fort
    Landmarks
    Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
    Galle Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
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Sri Holidays

Number of tours

20

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before February 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Sri Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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