Stilt fishermen off the Mirissa coast

Mirissa

Whale-watching capital & beach bliss

About Mirissa

Palm-fringed crescent bay, golden sand and the best whale-watching in Asia — blue whales, sperm whales and pods of spinner dolphins cruise these waters from November to April. By day surf gentle waves; by night, seafood grills on the sand.

Best: Nov – Apr (whale season)

Highlights

  • Blue whale & dolphin safari
  • Parrot Rock sunset viewpoint
  • Coconut Hill & Secret Beach
  • Surf lessons at Weligama
  • Stilt fisherman photo walk
  • Fresh seafood beach grills

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Palm beach shore at Mirissa
Golden beach and palms

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Tours visiting here

Tours featuring Mirissa

Elephants at Yala
Wildlife & Safari
4 days3 stops
4.8

Wild South Safari

Two full Yala safaris with a resident naturalist, then whale-watching off Mirissa — Sri Lanka's two greatest wildlife experiences in one short, intense escape.

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$950 / Per Group

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Palm beach shore
Tropical Beaches & Surfing
6 days3 stops
4.7

South Coast Beach Escape

Six sun-soaked days on Sri Lanka's southern coast — surf lessons at Weligama, whale-watching in Mirissa, turtle hatcheries and the heritage charm of Galle Fort.

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$980 / Per Group

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Nine Arch Bridge scenic train in Ella
Custom Private Circuits
★ Featured
10 days8 stops
4.9

Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

The grand island circuit — cultural triangle, sacred Kandy, tea country, Yala's leopards and the southern beaches — everything Sri Lanka is famous for, perfectly paced over 10 days.

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$700 / Per Group

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Private beach at sunset
Luxury Honeymoons
★ Featured
7 days4 stops
5.0

Luxury Honeymoon Retreat

A honeymoon of two halves — misty tea-country romance and south-coast seclusion — with boutique villas, private dinners and surprises at every turn.

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From

$900 / Per Group

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