Galle Fort rampartsSunset at UnawatunaRumassala near UnawatunaUnawatuna beach
JK Travels Sri Lanka · Private beach itinerary · 5 days / 4 nights · Best December to April
5-Day South Coast Beach Holiday – Unawatuna & Mirissa
This 5-day Sri Lanka south coast holiday is a short, easy beach break for the December to April season. Walk Galle Fort on the way in, spend two nights in the sheltered bay at Unawatuna, then two nights in Mirissa with the chance to go whale watching.
You travel by private car or van with an SLTDA-licensed chauffeur guide from JK Travels Sri Lanka, with every transfer and optional stop arranged around your pace.
Your beach holiday at a glance
5 days on the coast, at your pace.
Bandaranaike International Airport → Galle Fort → Unawatuna → Mirissa → Bandaranaike International Airport
DAY 01
Arrival, Galle Fort and Unawatuna
Galle · Unawatuna
Overnight: Unawatuna
DAY 02
A beach day in Unawatuna
Unawatuna
Overnight: Unawatuna
DAY 03
Along the coast to Mirissa
Mirissa
Overnight: Mirissa
DAY 04
Whale watching and Mirissa beach
Mirissa
Overnight: Mirissa
DAY 05
Return to the airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Departure day · No overnight stay
Pickup & return
Start and finish at Bandaranaike International Airport, with private transfers timed around your flights. Pickups from Colombo or Negombo hotels are also possible.
Your 4 suggested nights
Unawatuna: 2 nights · Mirissa: 2 nights.
Hotels, rooms and meals are included only when listed in your confirmed quotation.
Day by day
Suggested 5-day itinerary
This is a suggested private programme. Flights, weather, sea conditions and your own pace shape the final plan, and optional activities are confirmed separately.
DAY 01
Arrival, Galle Fort and Unawatuna
Galle Fort rampartsSunset at Unawatuna
Meet your driver at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel south on the expressway, about two and a half hours to Galle. If you arrive in time, walk the ramparts of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue ten minutes to Unawatuna and check in for two nights by the bay.
Overnight: Unawatuna
DAY 02
A beach day in Unawatuna
Rumassala near UnawatunaUnawatuna beach
Spend the day on Unawatuna’s curved beach, swim when the sea is calm, or walk over the Rumassala headland to the small Jungle Beach.
Snorkelling, a Japanese Peace Pagoda viewpoint and evening dinner in Galle Fort are optional extras.
Overnight: Unawatuna
DAY 03
Along the coast to Mirissa
Weligama BayKing coconuts on the south coast
Drive east along the coast road, stopping to see the stilt fishermen around Koggala and the long bay at Weligama on the way. The drive is about an hour without stops.
Check in at Mirissa and finish the day at Coconut Tree Hill for sunset.
Overnight: Mirissa
DAY 04
Whale watching and Mirissa beach
Whale watching off MirissaWhale and dolphin watching at Mirissa
In season, join an early boat from Mirissa harbour to look for blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins. Trips usually last four to five hours; tickets are paid separately and sightings are not guaranteed.
Bandaranaike International Airport · DeparturesInside Galle Fort
Check out and drive back to Bandaranaike International Airport, about three and a half to four hours using the Southern Expressway, timed around your flight.
With extra time, add a final stop in Galle Fort or a Colombo city tour before your flight.
Departure day · No overnight stay
Clear arrangements before you commit
Price & practical details
Your quotation
Price is on request. Your quote covers a private air-conditioned car or van with an SLTDA-licensed chauffeur guide for the transfers and day trips in this itinerary, with the vehicle chosen for your group and luggage.
Inclusions
Only services listed in your personalised quotation are included. Confirm transport, hotels, room types and any meals or activities before booking.
Exclusions
Flights, entrance tickets, boat trips, lessons, equipment hire, park fees, optional activities, tips and personal expenses are extra unless listed in your confirmed quotation. Swimming and water activities depend on sea conditions; always follow local safety advice.
Before you book
5-Day South Coast Beach Holiday questions
When is the best time for a south coast holiday?
December to April, when the south-west monsoon has passed and the sea is calmer. It is also the whale watching season at Mirissa.
Is whale watching included?
Whale watching tickets are not included and are paid separately. We can arrange the transfer to the harbour and advise on boat operators.
Can we add more beach nights?
Yes. Add nights in Unawatuna or Mirissa, or extend with Tangalle or Hiriketiya further east.
Can this be combined with a round tour?
Yes. Many travellers add these beach days after a tour of the Cultural Triangle and hill country.
How much does this holiday cost?
Price is on request. The total depends on your dates, group size, vehicle, hotels and activities. Send your details for a personalised quotation.
