3-Day Sri Lanka Wildlife & Beach Tour: Mirissa & Yala
Whale watching, tropical beaches and a Yala safari make this a compact southern Sri Lanka escape.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 3 Days
- Group Size: Private tour (customizable for individuals or small groups)
- Route: Colombo / Airport • Mirissa • Yala • Colombo / Airport
Combine Sri Lanka’s southern beaches with two wildlife experiences in a short three-day tour. Stay in Mirissa for whale and dolphin watching and beach time, then continue to Yala National Park for afternoon and morning jeep safaris with opportunities to see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer and birdlife.
3 Days in Sri Lanka - Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Mirissa Beach and Whale Watching
Travel from Colombo Airport, Colombo or Negombo to Mirissa on the southern coast. The first day focuses on the coast and whale-watching experience.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Travel to Mirissa
- Whale Watching Boat Tour
- Blue Whale and Dolphin Watching
- Mirissa Beach
- Coconut Tree Hill
- Beach relaxation
Check in to your beach hotel and enjoy the evening in Mirissa.
Overnight: Mirissa.
Day 2: Yala National Park Safari
Continue from Mirissa to Yala National Park for a wildlife experience. The afternoon safari provides an opportunity to explore the park by jeep.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Travel to Yala
- Yala National Park Jeep Safari
- Track and witness Sri Lanka’s iconic wildlife, including: Leopards, Elephants, Wild buffalo, Deer, Crocodiles and Birdlife
Check in to your hotel near Yala after the safari.
Overnight: Yala.
Day 3: Morning Yala Safari and Departure
Begin the final day with an early morning safari in Yala National Park before breakfast and departure.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Morning Yala National Park Jeep Safari
- Optional Kataragama Temple
- Optional Galle Fort, if the route allows
- Transfer to Colombo Airport / Colombo / Negombo
End of tour: Colombo / Airport / Negombo.
Inclusions:
- 2 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Breakfast and dinner on a half-board basis
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Whale watching boat tour ticket
- Yala National Park entrance
- Private safari jeep and safari charges
- All entry tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Wi-Fi during the tour
- Bottled drinking water
- Highway and parking charges
Exclusions:
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips and porter charges