CMBSIGGAL
Culture, Tea & Coast in 10 Days
The classic route at a gentler pace, with a leopard safari in Yala and beach days on the south coast.
Via Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya …
CultureTea countryWildlife
10days
Price on request
South Coast
Mirissa, Sri Lanka
5.95°N 80.46°E
A palm-fringed bay on the south coast, best known for whale watching.
Mirissa is a small beach town on Sri Lanka’s southern tip. Between roughly November and April, boats head out to look for blue whales and other cetaceans offshore; the rest of the time it is a relaxed place for swimming and sunsets.
Top things to do
01
Whale watching
Tip: Season is roughly November–April; choose a responsible operator.
02
Coconut Tree Hill
Tip: Go early for photos without crowds.
When to visit
Best time: Dec–Apr
- January: good time to visit
- February: good time to visit
- March: good time to visit
- April: good time to visit
- May: off season
- June: off season
- July: off season
- August: off season
- September: off season
- October: off season
- November: off season
- December: good time to visit
Tours that include Mirissa
CMBNEGCOL
The Whole Island in 14 Days
Two weeks for ancient capitals, tea country, two safaris and proper beach time.
Via Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla …
CultureTea countryWildlife
14days
Price on request
CMBSIGMIR
Sri Lanka Honeymoon
Sunrise at Sigiriya, a hill-country hideaway and slow beach days, with a private driver throughout.
Via Kandy · Ella · Galle
HoneymoonLuxuryBeach
10days
Price on request
Mirissa FAQs
When is whale watching season in Mirissa?
Roughly November to April, when the south-coast sea is calmer.