Customised holidayTR-W26-LK-08
Mirissa and Bentota BeachesSri Lanka in 6 nights
- 7 Days · 6 Nights
- Sri Lanka · 3 Cities
- Oct 2026 – Mar 2027
- Any date you choose
Mirissa (3N)Bentota (2N)Colombo (1N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
A private car with an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Three nights at Mirissa
- Whale watching (optional)
- Galle Fort
- Turtles and the Madu river at Bentota
Itinerary (day wise)
A slow six nights by the sea: three at Mirissa with whale watching and Parrot Rock, Galle Fort on the way up the coast, two at Bentota with the Madu river, and Colombo.
Day 1Arrive in Colombo, drive to Mirissa
About 160 km · 2.5 hours by expressway
Your chauffeur guide meets you at Colombo airport for the drive down the southern expressway to Mirissa. In the evening, climb Parrot Rock off the beach for the sunset.
Dinner Overnight: Mirissa
Day 2Whale watching, or a beach day
Between November and April, blue whales pass close to the south coast. Join an early whale-watching boat from Mirissa harbour (from 6 am, extra), or keep the day for the beach.
Breakfast and dinner Overnight: Mirissa
Day 3A day on the beach
A free day at Mirissa for the beach, a surf lesson or a walk to Coconut Tree Hill.
Breakfast and dinner Overnight: Mirissa
Day 4Mirissa to Bentota, via Galle
About 100 km · 2 hours
Drive up the coast, stopping to walk the ramparts of Galle's Dutch fort, then on to Bentota for two nights by the sea.
Breakfast and dinner Overnight: Bentota
Day 5Turtles and the Madu river
Visit the Kosgoda turtle hatchery, which protects eggs and releases hatchlings to the sea, then a boat safari on the Madu river past mangrove islets, a cinnamon island and an old island temple. Back to the beach for the afternoon.
Breakfast and dinner Overnight: Bentota
Day 6Bentota to Colombo
About 65 km · 1.5 hours
Drive up the coast to Colombo for a city tour: the Fort, the Pettah bazaar, the Wolvendaal Dutch church, Independence Square and Cinnamon Gardens. In the evening, shop at Odel or the Colombo City Centre and walk on Galle Face Green.
Breakfast and dinner Overnight: Colombo
Day 7Leave from Colombo
Hotel to airport · about 1 hour
After breakfast, a transfer to Colombo airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose your hotel. The route and sightseeing are the same with every hotel.
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Mirissa3 nights | Mandara Resort Mirissa / or similar |
| Bentota2 nights | Rathna Beach / Hibiscus Beach Hotel / or similar |
| Colombo1 night | Berjaya Hotel / Best Western Elyon / or similar |
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Mirissa3 nights | Mandara Resort Mirissa / or similar |
| Bentota2 nights | Tangerine Beach / or similar |
| Colombo1 night | Morven Colombo / or similar |
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Mirissa3 nights | Weligama Bay by Marriott / or similar |
| Bentota2 nights | Cinnamon Bey / Citrus Waskaduwa / or similar |
| Colombo1 night | NH Collection Colombo / or similar |
Hotels are from the list shown or similar, subject to availability, in the first room category, on half board (breakfast and dinner).
Package cost
Price per person in US dollars on twin sharing, by the number of guests travelling together. Land only; GST 5% and TCS extra.
| Hotel | 2 guests | 3–5 guests | 6–8 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-star hotels3-star hotels, or similar | USD 651 | USD 613 | USD 551 |
| 4-star hotels4-star hotels, or similar | USD 659 | USD 620 | USD 558 |
| 5-star hotels5-star hotels, or similar | USD 1,663 | USD 1,625 | USD 1,563 |
A private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur guide for the whole trip.
Rates in US dollars per person on twin sharing, for travel from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, except the peak dates in Good to know. GST 5% and TCS extra as per Government of India rules. Payable in INR at the prevailing exchange rate.
Optional add-ons
Not in the package price. Add them when you book.
| Upgrade or extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Kandyan dance showAn hour of Kandyan, fire and drum dances in Kandy | On request |
| Extra nights, or other hotelsAsk us for any hotel or another town | On request |
| Flights from MumbaiQuoted separately for your dates | On request |
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- Meet and assist at Colombo airport
- Hotels on half board: breakfast and dinner daily
- A private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout
- Sightseeing as described (entry fees extra)
- All local taxes
- Two bottles of water per person per day, and a king coconut on arrival
- Honeymoon touches (bed decoration and cake or fruit) at one hotel
Tour exclusions
- International flights
- Sri Lanka visa (ETA), applied for online
- Entry fees, jeep safaris and boat trips, added to your quote at Indian-passport rates
- Camera permits at sites
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- GST 5% and TCS
Good to know
- Prices are per person in US dollars on twin sharing, land only, and are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. Valid for travel from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
- Prices depend on how many of you travel together, because the car and guide are yours alone: groups of three or more pay less each.
- From 15 December 2026 to 15 January 2027 a peak supplement applies: USD 80 per person with 3-star hotels, USD 60 with 4-star and USD 250 with 5-star. Hotels also charge compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dinners.
- Entry fees are not included; we add them to your quote at the lower rates for Indian passport holders.
- Whale watching runs from Mirissa from November to April, about USD 65 per person; sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
- Children under 4 sharing their parents' bed stay free; children aged 4 to 11 have lower rates, quoted on request.
- At temples, cover shoulders and knees and take off shoes and hats; never pose with your back to a Buddha statue.
- Alcohol is not sold on Poya (full-moon) days, including in hotels.
- Apply for your Sri Lanka ETA online before you travel; we confirm the current rules for Indian passports when you book.
When to go
December to April. The west and south coasts, Kandy and the hills are driest from December to April, which is also whale season off Mirissa. The east coast is best from May to September.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| At the time of booking | 50% of the package cost, to confirm the booking |
|---|---|
| At least 30 days before travel | Balance 50% of the package cost |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 44 – 30 days | 25% of the package cost |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% of the package cost |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
- Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
- GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
- Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
- Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
- Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
- Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
- There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Mirissa and Bentota Beaches trip cost?
The 6-night Mirissa and Bentota Beaches holiday costs USD 651 to USD 1,663 per person on twin sharing, depending on the hotel you choose (3 options), land only. Rates for a third adult, a single traveller and children are in the price table on the page. GST (5%) and TCS are extra as per government rules, and prices in US dollars are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. Flights are quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Sri Lanka trip?
December to April. The west and south coasts, Kandy and the hills are driest from December to April, which is also whale season off Mirissa. The east coast is best from May to September.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Mirissa or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
Can we visit the Ramayana sites in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Our tea-country holidays stop at the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman temple at Ramboda and the Seetha Amman temple at Seetha Eliya. We can add Hakgala garden, Gayathri Peedam in Nuwara Eliya and other sites on the Ramayana trail.
How many days do you need for Sri Lanka?
Four nights covers Kandy, the tea country and a night by the sea. Six to eight nights adds Sigiriya and Dambulla, more beach time, or a safari in Yala.
Sri Lanka
Other ways to see Sri Lanka
4 nightsWildlifeHills and a Yala Safari
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Tea country and the Ramayana temples
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
4 nightsWildlifeYala, Mirissa and Galle
- Morning jeep safari in Yala
- Mirissa and Parrot Rock
- Whale watching (optional)
5 nightsBeachesKandy, Bentota and Galle
- Pinnawala elephants and the Temple of the Tooth
- Two nights on the beach at Bentota
- Madu river boat safari
4 nightsShort breakKandy, Tea Country and Bentota
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Tea factory and the Hanuman and Seetha Amman temples
- Turtle hatchery and Madu river boat ride
4 nightsGreat valueKandy and the Tea Country
- Pinnawala elephants and the Temple of the Tooth
- Two nights in Nuwara Eliya
- Hanuman temple and Seetha Amman temple
5 nightsMost popularKandy, Hills and Beach
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Tea country and the Ramayana temples
- Two nights on the beach at Bentota
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 91673 84834
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
- 304, Kailash Plaza Business Park, Ghatkopar East