Southern Shores & Sunset Escape
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Beach Tours
Southern Shores & Sunset Escape
9 nights & 10 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 10-day beach tours sample follows the Southern Shores Sunset Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowPalm-fringed bays and fort sunsets
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the lagoon before heading south.
DAY 02 Negombo >> Tangalle
- Coastal drive to Tangalle—uncrowded coves and palm-lined horizons.
- Check in for a slow-paced southern beach stay.
DAY 03 Tangalle
- Leisure day in Tangalle—Rekawa turtle visits in season, reef swims, or quiet reading time.
- Optional boat trips arranged through your chauffeur guide.
DAY 04 Tangalle >> Mirissa
- Short coastal hop to Mirissa—whale-watching harbour and lively bay cafés.
- Evening by the water with sunset viewpoints nearby.
DAY 05 Mirissa
- Full day in Mirissa—optional dawn whale watching (seasonal), snorkelling, or beach clubs.
- Relaxed pacing with time for spa or seafood dining.
DAY 06 Mirissa >> Galle
- Transfer to Galle Fort—Dutch architecture, rampart walks, and boutique shopping.
- Overnight within or beside the UNESCO-listed precinct.
DAY 07 Galle >> Hikkaduwa
- Continue along the coast to Hikkaduwa—reef snorkelling and turtle sanctuaries.
- Beach-side overnight with optional nightlife or calm dining.
DAY 08 Hikkaduwa
- Leisure day on the south-west coast—glass-bottom boats, surfing, or Ayurveda treatments.
- Timings matched to tides and your energy level.
DAY 09 Hikkaduwa >> Bentota
- Scenic drive to Bentota—river safaris, water sports, and resort-lined beaches.
- Final coastal night before airport departure.
DAY 10 Bentota >> BIA
- Private transfer from Bentota to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Southern Shores Sunset Route
South-coast immersion from Negombo to Tangalle and Mirissa, Galle Fort, Hikkaduwa, and Bentota before your airport departure—relaxed beach days with optional reef swims and dining.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Galle
- Mirissa
- Hikkaduwa
- Bentota
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