5-Day Southern Ocean Sanctuary
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Beach & Coastal

5-Day Southern Ocean Sanctuary

Bespoke beachfront villas in Mirissa, private catamaran whale-watching expedition, sunset champagne cruises, and secluded surf breaks.

5 Days / 4 NightsTour Length
1 UNESCO SiteHeritage Sites
Chauffeur GuidedTransport & Guide
Luxury Beach VillasCurated Stays
Explore Day-by-Day Roadmap
Route Path:
Colombo Airport
Galle Fort
Mirissa Ocean
Whale Watching
Unawatuna Bay
Hiriketiya Surf
Departure

Day-by-Day Roadmap & Experiences

Each day is harmonized for relaxed luxury travel, balancing morning cultural discoveries with afternoon wellness, gourmet dining, and private chauffeured transfers across Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms.

DAY1
Arrival & Galle Fort Sunset Stroll
Day 01 of 07
CMB Airport ➔ Southern Expressway ➔ Galle Fort
120 km · ~2 hours via expressway

Arrival & Galle Fort Sunset Stroll

Your private chauffeur collects you from the airport and whisks you southward along Sri Lanka's Southern Expressway. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort — a perfectly preserved 17th-century Dutch colonial citadel perched on a sea-battered promontory. Check into your boutique fort villa and spend the golden hour strolling atmospheric cobblestone lanes past Dutch gabled townhouses, ancient churches, and artisan boutiques.

Curated Day Highlights
VIP Airport Arrival & Private Transfer
UNESCO Galle Fort Heritage Orientation Walk
Sunset on the Ancient Sea Ramparts
Candlelit Dinner at Fort Restaurant Overlooking the Ocean
Luxury Stay:Amangalla / The Fort Bazaar (Heritage Suite)
Welcome DrinkDinner
DAY2
Private Catamaran Blue Whale Expedition
Day 02 of 07
Mirissa Harbour ➔ Deep Waters ➔ Mirissa Beach
30 km offshore · ~4 hrs at sea

Private Catamaran Blue Whale Expedition

Rise before dawn and transfer to Mirissa Harbour for your exclusive private catamaran whale-watching voyage. A dedicated marine biologist accompanies the expedition as you glide into the deep cerulean waters of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka's southern waters host the greatest concentration of blue whales on earth — the planet's largest living creatures. Spot spinner dolphins surfing your bow wake, flying fish skimming the surface, and if lucky, a majestic blue whale breaching in full splendor.

Curated Day Highlights
Exclusive Private Catamaran — No Shared Tours
Expert Marine Biologist On-Board
Blue Whale & Spinner Dolphin Encounters
Champagne Breakfast at Sea
Luxury Stay:Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle / Cape Weligama (Ocean Suite)
Breakfast at SeaDinner
DAY3
Unawatuna Bay & Sunset Champagne Sail
Day 03 of 07
Mirissa ➔ Unawatuna Crescent Bay ➔ Evening Sail
15 km coastal drive

Unawatuna Bay & Sunset Champagne Sail

Spend a leisurely morning at the crescent-shaped Unawatuna Bay — one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful natural harbours, sheltered by a coral reef. Snorkel through teeming reef gardens, laze on sugar-white sand under a private cabana, and savour fresh-caught seafood at a beachside pavilion. In the late afternoon, board a traditional outrigger sailing catamaran for a two-hour champagne sunset cruise along the rugged southern cliffs.

Curated Day Highlights
Coral Reef Snorkelling at Unawatuna Marine Sanctuary
Private Beachside Cabana & Lazy Afternoon
Sunset Champagne Catamaran Cruise
Seafood Beach BBQ Under the Stars
Luxury Stay:Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle / Cape Weligama
BreakfastDinner
DAY4
Hiriketiya Cove Surf & Luxury Beach Spa
Day 04 of 07
Tangalle ➔ Hiriketiya Horseshoe Bay ➔ Resort Spa
25 km coastal drive

Hiriketiya Cove Surf & Luxury Beach Spa

Discover the hidden gem of Hiriketiya — a horseshoe-shaped cove with perfectly rolling turquoise waves ideal for both beginner surfers and seasoned riders. Your private surf instructor provides a personalized two-hour session followed by a cold-pressed juice detox at the beachside café. Return to your resort for a three-hour bespoke Ayurvedic wellness ritual — a traditional four-hand oil massage followed by herbal steam treatment and restorative yoga on a clifftop deck overlooking the ocean.

Curated Day Highlights
Private Surf Lesson at Hiriketiya Horseshoe Cove
Organic Cold-Pressed Juice Bar & Superfood Brunch
Signature Four-Hand Ayurvedic Massage
Sunset Clifftop Restorative Yoga Session
Luxury Stay:Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle (Ocean Cottage)
BreakfastBrunch at BeachDinner
DAY5
Final Morning Swim & Departure
Day 05 of 07
Tangalle ➔ Southern Expressway ➔ CMB Airport
210 km · ~3.5 hours transfer

Final Morning Swim & Departure

Savour your final tropical breakfast on the ocean terrace as the morning tide laps gently below. Take one last dip in the Indian Ocean before your private chauffeur arrives for a comfortable expressway transfer back to Colombo. Stop along the way at a local coconut oil press or traditional mask-carver studio in Ambalangoda for a unique artisan keepsake of your southern coastal escape.

Curated Day Highlights
Farewell Breakfast on the Ocean Terrace
Optional Ambalangoda Traditional Mask Workshop Stop
Artisan Ceylon Coconut Oil & Handicraft Souvenir Shopping
Private Airport Drop-Off at Bandaranaike CMB
Luxury Stay:Departure
Breakfast

Complimentary Luxury Inclusions

Dedicated private English-speaking chauffeur-guide for all transfers
Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle on all road journeys
4 Nights in luxury beachfront villas and boutique ocean suites
Daily gourmet breakfast and curated dinners as specified
Exclusive private catamaran whale-watching expedition with marine biologist
Sunset champagne catamaran sail along the southern coast
Private surf lesson at Hiriketiya Cove with professional instructor
Bespoke Ayurvedic four-hand massage & resort spa ritual
Snorkelling equipment, life vests and ocean safety gear
24/7 SkyCeylon concierge support throughout the journey

Discretionary Exclusions

International airfare & entry visa fees (ETA)
Lunches (except Day 4 beach brunch as specified)
Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses & discretionary gratuities
Optional travel insurance
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Whether you wish to extend this 7-day journey to the southern whale coasts, add a private helicopter flight over Sigiriya, or tailor your dates around auspicious festivals — our island specialists are at your service.

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