Galle Hostel
Hostel
Day 1
South Coast Sri Lanka - 6 Days (Colombo, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa & Yala)
Six days along the south and east coasts. The same coast in guesthouses on shared transport, dropping Arugam Bay for an extra night at Mirissa.
Saltline Outfitters
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
Galle Fort is a lived-in Dutch colonial town inside intact ramparts, and the walk round them at sunset is the thing to do.
Colombo, GalleHow the day runs
- 2 hrsAirport transfer down the southern expressway
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationGalle Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Fort guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Galle Fort Ramparts Lighthouse Start point Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo 00:00 - 23:59Weligama is a long sand-bottom bay and the most forgiving place to learn in the Indian Ocean.
Galle, WeligamaHow the day runs
- 1 hrs7:30 AM — along the coast to the bay
- 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM — two instructed sessions
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationMirissa Hostel
Included Activities
- Two surf sessions with an instructor
- Board and rash guard
- Beach guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Weligama Bay Stilt fishermen Mirissa The shelf comes close to shore here, which is why blue whales — the largest animal that has ever lived — are seen within a couple of hours of the harbour.
MirissaHow the day runs
- 5 hrs6:00 AM — out to the shelf edge, back by eleven
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationMirissa Hostel
Included Activities
- Whale watching boat with a marine guide
- Guesthouse night
Optional Activities
- A third surf session in the afternoon
LANDMARKS Mirissa harbour Continental shelf Coconut Tree Hill Yala Block One has the densest leopard population in the world, and it is also the busiest block. The afternoon drive is quieter than the morning.
Mirissa, YalaHow the day runs
- 3 hrs9:00 AM — east along the coast
- 4 hrs2:00 PM — the afternoon block one drive
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationYala Hostel
Included Activities
- Yala park fees and jeep safari
- Lodge night with dinner
LANDMARKS Yala Block One Leopards Sloth bear Arugam 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.
Yala, Arugam BayHow the day runs
- 4 hrs5:30 AM — the dawn drive
- 3 hrs12:00 PM — north-east to the point break
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationArugam Bay Hostel
Included Activities
- Second safari
- Beach guesthouse night at Arugam Bay
LANDMARKS Yala Arugam Bay Main Point Seven hours back to Colombo. Take a late-evening flight or add a night in the city.
Arugam Bay, ColomboHow the day runs
- 6:30 AM — a session at Main Point or Baby Point
- 7 hrs11:00 AM — the long drive back across the island
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Board hire
- Transfer to Colombo airport
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Fort guesthouse night
- Day 2Two surf sessions with an instructor
- Day 2Board and rash guard
- Day 2Beach guesthouse night
- Day 3Whale watching boat with a marine guide
- Day 3Guesthouse night
- Day 3A third surf session in the afternoonCosts extra
- Day 4Yala park fees and jeep safari
- Day 4Lodge night with dinner
- Day 5Second safari
- Day 5Beach guesthouse night at Arugam Bay
- Day 6Board hire
- Day 6Transfer to Colombo airport
- Day 1 · 1 nightGalle Hostel
- Day 2 · 2 nightsMirissa Hostel
- Day 4 · 1 nightYala Hostel
- Day 5 · 1 nightArugam Bay Hostel
- Day 1Colombo to GalleAirport transfer down the southern expressway
- Day 2Galle to Weligama7:30 AM — along the coast to the bay
- Day 4Mirissa to Yala9:00 AM — east along the coast
- Day 5Yala to Arugam Bay12:00 PM — north-east to the point break
- Day 6Arugam Bay to Colombo11:00 AM — the long drive back across the island
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Mirissa Hostel
Hostel
Days 2, 3
Yala Hostel
Hostel
Day 4
Arugam Bay Hostel
Hostel
Day 5
What you'll eat
5 breakfasts and 2 dinners across 6 days, at camp. 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
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.4/5
Based on 10 reviews
Review summary
Food3.8/5
Guide3.7/5
Itinerary3.8/5
Transport4.1/5
Accommodation4.2/5
Tour operator4.2/5
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Ananya Gupta – Jaipur2025-11-04 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Would send friends their way.
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Karan Shah – Kochi2025-11-04 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Recommended.
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Farah Qureshi – Delhi2025-11-04 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Worth every rupee.
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Daniel Okafor – Berlin2025-11-04 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level.
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Elena Petrova – Amsterdam2025-11-04 · Verified booking
Conditions were poor for two of the days, which nobody can control, but the schedule wasn't adjusted. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
Reply from Saltline Outfitters
Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Priya Nair – Delhi2025-01-07 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it. Recommended.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Elena Petrova – Toronto2025-01-07 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Recommended.
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Karan Shah – Chandigarh2025-01-07 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning.
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