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Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular mirissa tours in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Snorkel Mirissa’s clear water for up-close sea turtles, with gear, an instructor, and a post-swim shower plus tea, biscuits, and bananas.
Most Popular“It’s was a very good day to spend with the turtles. The guide and Mr. Eranda was very helpful and they made us feel very comfortable and took us swimming with the turtles. Definitely recommend”
Comfortable A/C transfer from Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle or Ella, plus a 4-hour Yala safari with a 4x4 jeep and English guide.
“The pick up was seamless and comfortable. Our safari driver was excellent, on his own mission to find animals therefore giving us the best experience possible. The continued journey was great. He made it though some hairy mountain roads to make sure we arrived outside our hotel in mountains around Ella. An experience to never…”
Mirissa snorkeling in Sri Lanka with a small, English-speaking guide—sea turtles, fish spotting, gear, boat ride, and photo/video included.
Udawalawe National Park safari from Galle, Mirissa or Hikkaduwa, plus a visit to the Elephant Transit Home for rehab feeding.
“The day was amazing. Saw heaps of elephants (especially at the orphanage) and the park was beautiful. Super friendly and helpful guide as well”
All-inclusive dawn boat trip from Mirissa (Kotapola) to spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and more, with pickup and snacks included.
“Really nice tour. Compared to other ships there were almost no people on the board which made it even better. Service was great.”
Mirissa whale and dolphin cruise from Kotapola with free pickup, breakfast, safety gear, and a real chance to spot blue and sperm whales.
1.5-hour snorkeling from Polhena Beach in Matara for $29, small groups, clean safety gear, and chances to spot turtles and whales.
Morning whale-and-dolphin cruise from Mirissa with breakfast onboard, water and fruit, plus safety gear and a multilingual guide.
“It is perfect”
Hands-on Sri Lanka cooking class in Kotapola: learn spice-driven recipes, make 7–8 dishes, dine with your hosts, and get pickup.
Mirissa whale and dolphin trip with early pickup, AC return transfer, and a light breakfast on the shared boat for blue whale chances.
Mirissa whale watching cruise with hotel pickup, an English guide, breakfast, and a chance to spot blue and sperm whales plus dolphins.
A 3.5-hour Mirissa-area cooking class in Kotapola where you make Sri Lankan curries with a pro chef and get one beer.
“We thought it was a little expensive for what you get. Food was okay and beer was missing unfortunately. Sweet woman who teaches you how to cook curry’s. H”
5 hours of whale watching from Mirissa with an onboard naturalist, packed breakfast, and responsible viewing distances.
Underwater scuba in Mirissa (Kotapola), with private guidance, boat sessions over reef and wreck sites, and pickup from your hotel.
Mirissa breakfast and a 3–4h whale-and-dolphin cruise. Watch big whales, dolphins, turtles, plus easy pickup from Galle area.
“There was some confusion in picking us up, although they arrived on time. The company was not sure if we were with them. Soon they called me on my phone and confirmed. Breakfast was poor and there was no tea or coffee supplied. There was hardly any sighting. A brief pod of dolphins and a…”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
