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Sri Lanka boasts a picturesque coastline of tropical beaches: golden sands lined with brightly painted fishing boats and hidden palm-fringed coves. We have created a handful of bite-sized beach trips to help you relax and unwind during your Sri Lanka holiday. Whether you’re after some peace and quiet on the east coast, looking for a livelier beach scene, or even a short hop over to the nearby Maldives, we can offer a trip to suit your needs.

Our bite-sized beach trips are located throughout Sri Lanka’s tropical coastline, so you can enjoy sunbathing year-round, regardless of the rainy season. During the summer months of May to September head to the east coast beaches, such as Trincomalee, for the best weather. If you’re planning a trip between late November and April we recommend visiting the beaches on the south and west coasts, such as Tangalle.

How does it work?

Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
Your Sri Lanka Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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Negombo boat on sand

Amble along Negombo’s Canals

Itinerary:
Negombo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £188 per person (excluding flights)

Located on the palm-fringed west coast of Sri Lanka, lies Negombo. This modest beach town is situated close to the airport, making it an ideal spot to acclimatise after your long flight. Here you can soak up the sights and sounds of the town, explore the fascinating colonial history, wander through the vibrant bazaar and watch the fishermen bring in their morning catch at the market. You’ll stay in a characterful, boutique hotel with a pool.

Located on the palm-fringed west coast of Sri Lanka, lies Negombo. This modest beach town is situated close to the airport, making it an ideal spot to acclimatise after your long flight. Here you can soak up the sights and sounds of the town, explore the fascinating colonial history, wander through the vibrant bazaar and watch the fishermen bring in their morning catch at the market. You’ll stay in a characterful, boutique hotel with a pool.

Negombo boat on sand

Man on beach in Sri Lanka

Relax on Tangalle’s palm-fringed shores

Itinerary:
Tangalle
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 164.- per person (excluding flights)

Home to perhaps some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, Tangalle is a quiet spot on the south coast with pretty bays, quiet palm-fringed sands and tropical lagoons. For the best weather, visit the south coast between November and April.

Home to perhaps some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, Tangalle is a quiet spot on the south coast with pretty bays, quiet palm-fringed sands and tropical lagoons. For the best weather, visit the south coast between November and April.

Man on beach in Sri Lanka

Mirissa whale tail out of the water

Whale Tails Ahoy in Mirissa

Itinerary:
Mirissa
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 395.- per person (excluding flights)

Take a trip to the seaside town of Mirissa, between November and April and you’ll be in one of the best places in Sri Lanka for whale watching. These mighty marine giants are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed, making your chances of spotting them particularly high.

Take a trip to the seaside town of Mirissa, between November and April and you’ll be in one of the best places in Sri Lanka for whale watching. These mighty marine giants are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed, making your chances of spotting them particularly high.

Mirissa whale tail out of the water

Surfboards on beach in Weligama

Beach time on Weligama Bay

Itinerary:
Weligama Bay
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 234.- per person (excluding flights)

Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the laid back town of Weligama boasts a long, golden sand bay, excellent surfing conditions and hip cafes & restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a few days. Visit Weligama between November and April for the best weather.

Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the laid back town of Weligama boasts a long, golden sand bay, excellent surfing conditions and hip cafes & restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a few days. Visit Weligama between November and April for the best weather.

Surfboards on beach in Weligama

Arugam Bay

Surf Away in Arugam Bay

Itinerary:
Arugam Bay
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 474.- per person (excluding flights)

Discover Arugam Bay whilst it remains one of Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets, as it won’t stay that way for long. Renowned for some of the best surf spots in the world, this low-key fishing village is as chilled as the sundowner waiting for you after a busy day riding the waves. We recommend to visit Arugam Bay between May and September for the best weather.

Discover Arugam Bay whilst it remains one of Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets, as it won’t stay that way for long. Renowned for some of the best surf spots in the world, this low-key fishing village is as chilled as the sundowner waiting for you after a busy day riding the waves. We recommend to visit Arugam Bay between May and September for the best weather.

Arugam Bay

Trincomalee beach through tree

Secluded Shores of Trincomalee

Itinerary:
Trincomalee Beaches
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 274.- per person (excluding flights)

Head to the secluded beaches of the east coast and relax on palm-fringed sands, swim in clear waters or simply enjoy a good book. The beaches of the east coast are the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a few days of culture and sightseeing. Here you’ll find quiet pristine beaches, blue seas and swaying palms. For the best weather, visit the east coast between May and September.

Head to the secluded beaches of the east coast and relax on palm-fringed sands, swim in clear waters or simply enjoy a good book. The beaches of the east coast are the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a few days of culture and sightseeing. Here you’ll find quiet pristine beaches, blue seas and swaying palms. For the best weather, visit the east coast between May and September.

Trincomalee beach through tree

Kalpitiya dolphins jumping

Dolphins and a Mangrove Lagoon in Kalpitiya

Itinerary:
Kalpitiya
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 399.- per person (excluding flights)

If you’re looking for a quieter beach experience, away from large hotels and mass tourism, Kalpitiya is the place for you. The region is known for its peaceful beaches and wildlife-rich lagoon. Between November and April, the crystal clear seas attract whales and dolphins.

If you’re looking for a quieter beach experience, away from large hotels and mass tourism, Kalpitiya is the place for you. The region is known for its peaceful beaches and wildlife-rich lagoon. Between November and April, the crystal clear seas attract whales and dolphins.

Kalpitiya dolphins jumping

Seaplane Maldives

Daydreaming on Barefoot Island – Maldives

Itinerary:
Maldives
Departure:
5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 989.- per person (excluding flights)

Top off your Sri Lanka holiday with a slice of tropical paradise in the Maldives. Peppered with islands of palm-fringed beaches with soft ivory sands that slope into warm luminous waters, this famous cluster of islands provide the perfect haven to unwind at the end of your travels.

Top off your Sri Lanka holiday with a slice of tropical paradise in the Maldives. Peppered with islands of palm-fringed beaches with soft ivory sands that slope into warm luminous waters, this famous cluster of islands provide the perfect haven to unwind at the end of your travels.

Seaplane Maldives