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Sri Lanka Surf & Safari - 6 Days (Colombo, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa & Yala)

4.7(6 reviews)6 daysStart and end in the trailhead
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Six days along the south and east coasts. Six days with a private vehicle, an instructor per four in the water and a private jeep at Yala rather than a shared one.

Tidewrack Voyages
Runs this trip
Surfing
Six days along the south and east coasts
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers

Top Highlights

  • Galle FortGalle Fort is a lived-in Dutch colonial town inside intact ramparts, and the walk round them at sunset is the thing to do.
  • Weligama BayWeligama is a long sand-bottom bay and the most forgiving place to learn in the Indian Ocean.
  • Mirissa harbourThe shelf comes close to shore here, which is why blue whales — the largest animal that has ever lived — are seen within a couple of…
  • Continental shelf
  • Yala Block OneYala Block One has the densest leopard population in the world, and it is also the busiest block.
  • YalaArugam Bay is a right-hand point break and a genuinely good one, which is why the season here is the opposite of the south coast's.

Itinerary

What's included

Included in the price

Accommodation
  • 5 nights accommodation as listed: hotel or lodge, twin sharing
Transport
  • Airport pickup and drop, private vehicle
  • All internal transfers by private vehicle
  • All ground transport
Meals
  • Breakfast daily plus the meals listed on each day
Guide
  • Trip leader throughout, 1 guide per 10
Activities
  • Three instructed surf sessions with board hire
  • Whale watching boat with a marine guide
Permits & fees
  • Two Yala safaris with park fees and jeep
  • All entry tickets and permits listed in the day-by-day

Not included

Insurance
  • Travel insurance
Optional
  • International or domestic flights to the start point
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Flights to Colombo
  • Board hire outside the sessions
Additional Services
  • 5% GST and any applicable TCS
  • Lunches and dinners not listed on a day
  • Sri Lanka ETA
  • Most dinners

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

Where you'll stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Galle House

Hotel

Day 1

Mirissa Inn

Hotel

Days 2, 3

Yala Residency

Hotel

Day 4

Arugam Bay House

Hotel

Day 5

What you'll eat

5 breakfasts and 2 dinners across 6 days, at the lodges you sleep in. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 6.

  • DinnerServed on days 1, 4
  • BreakfastServed on days 2–6

7 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking

Operator

Tidewrack Voyages
4.7 (6)

Based in Port Blair

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One other operator runs this tripThe same trip, at their own price, group size and refund window.Saltline Outfitters₹46,899See all 2Compare

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.7/5
Based on 6 reviews
Review summary
Food
4.3/5
Guide
4.5/5
Itinerary
4.3/5
Transport
4.2/5
Accommodation
4.7/5
Tour operator
4.3/5
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Elena Petrova – Lisbon2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Would send friends their way.

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Tom Bergman – Zurich2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Recommended.

Reply from Tidewrack Voyages

Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.

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Dev Chatterjee – Kochi2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Worth every rupee.

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Ishita Ghosh – Nagpur2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Worth every rupee.

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Arjun Pillai – Jaipur2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Crew were professional without being stiff about it. No hesitation recommending them.

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Aditi Rao – Chennai2025-05-01 · Verified booking

Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Recommended.

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