
Tour · 6 nights · with G Adventures
A six-night small-group sailing along Sri Lanka’s southern coast with G Adventures, blending stops at historic Galle, remote beaches, and fishing villages with time for swimming, kayaking and spotting dolphins and whales offshore.
Highlights
Visit to Galle Fort and city
Whale and dolphin watching from the boat
Beach barbecue on isolated coastline
Snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding
Stops at fishing village of Kudawella
This six-night sailing holiday with G Adventures takes you down Sri Lanka’s southern coast aboard a modest catamaran, offering a relaxed way to see coastal towns and wild waters. The trip begins in Mirissa before charting a course for the old trading fort of Galle. The town’s colonial architecture and star-shaped ramparts give a clear sense of its past as a Portuguese and Dutch stronghold.
Journeys
After Galle, the itinerary moves to quieter stretches of coast including Kudawella, a fishing village that feels a world away from crowded resorts. Along the way, the skipper will give you a chance to spot whales and dolphins, often visible from the deck as the catamaran slips through the clear Indian Ocean. There’s time to stretch legs on isolated beaches or to take to the water again with snorkelling, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding equipment included.
Cabins are compact and showers limited to one quick wash a day, which might come as no surprise on a small sailing vessel. Mealtimes are a highlight, with generous portions of Sri Lankan seafood and local dishes prepared onboard. It’s a holiday that blends gentle sea time with touches of exploration and the occasional beach barbecue.
Itinerary
Galle
Mirissa
Weligama
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
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The operator
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
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