Weligama lessons, whales, Hiriketiya, Hikkaduwa
Surf and beach, south coast, 8 days is a private Sri Lanka tour by Majeste. It costs $824 per person for two at November rates, with comfort hotels, entrance tickets and your own car and English-speaking driver included, and one activity paid there. Prices checked 7 Nov 2026. In its best months, Nov to Apr, it costs $739 to $1,012 per person for two, depending on the start date. It stops at Mirissa (with Weligama), Tangalle (Rekawa and Hiriketiya), Hikkaduwa, in that order. The longest drive is on day 1, from the airport to Mirissa, about 2 h 45 min. Nothing to pay now.
A south-coast week built round the surf: four nights at Weligama for three beginner lessons and a dawn whale boat, two at Hiriketiya's horseshoe bay near Tangalle with a yoga day and a turtle night, and one at Hikkaduwa for the reef and the turtles that feed by the beach. Drives are short and on the expressway. It is sold for November to April only, the surf season at Weligama: from May to October the sea is rough and the whale boats stop. Weligama bay is a working harbour and Mirissa's beach has loud parties several nights a week in season.
About 2 hours 45 minutes by expressway to Weligama. A walk along the bay to check the surf and the boards, and dinner at Mirissa, 15 to 20 minutes away.
A 07:00 lesson of about 90 minutes on Weligama's beginner waves, with the board included. The afternoon is for resting sore arms. Sunset at Mirissa.
A second morning lesson; those who are already standing can try Midigama or Ahangama, 15 to 20 minutes away, where the waves are for intermediates. Coconut Tree Hill at sunrise or sunset for the photo everyone takes.
The whale boat leaves Mirissa at 06:30 and returns around 11:00; seasickness is common and whales are seen on some trips in season, not all. A third lesson in the late afternoon when the wind drops.
About 1 hour 10 minutes east to Hiriketiya, the horseshoe bay near Dikwella, with a stop at Talalla for a yoga day pass: a class in the open-air shala, a meal and the pool. Surf the bay in the afternoon; it is crowded in season.
Surf at first light, then the Hummanaya blowhole and the rock temple of Mulkirigala, a climb of about 500 steps. After dark the community turtle watch at Rekawa, red torches only; turtles come up on some nights, not all, and the fee is paid at the centre.
About 2 hours west via Galle to Hikkaduwa. A snorkel over the sanctuary reef, which is degraded but has fish and green turtles that feed close to the beach (watch, do not touch). Galle Fort for sunset, 35 minutes back along the coast.
A last session at Main Reef or Benny's for intermediates, or a swim. Then about 2 hours 15 minutes by expressway to the airport.
| Stop | Simple | Comfort (this tour) | Superior | Luxury |
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| Mirissa (with Weligama)4 nights |
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| Tangalle (Rekawa and Hiriketiya)2 nights |
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| Hikkaduwa1 night |
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| Per person for two | $683 | $824 | $1,072 | $1,626 |
Hotels are named as examples of the standard you will get. If a named hotel is full we book one of the same standard in the same area and tell you which. Bed and breakfast unless the itinerary says otherwise.
| When | Per person | Compared |
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| November | $824 | Lowest |
| December | $824 | Lowest |
| January | $915 | Highest, $91 more than the lowest |
| February | $915 | Highest, $91 more than the lowest |
| March | $915 | Highest, $91 more than the lowest |
| April | $824 | Lowest |
Priced for a start date in each period. Your dates may fall across two seasons, so check them in the price box. This tour is sold in these months only.
| Group | Per person | Total | Vehicle |
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| 1 adult | $1,320 | $1,320 | Car |
| 2 adults | $824 | $1,646 | Car |
| 3 adults | $843 | $2,526 | Van |
| 4 adults | $713 | $2,852 | Van |
| 6 adults | $671 | $4,023 | Large van |
| 8 adults | $628 | $5,021 | Large van |
Two adults share each room, and an odd adult has a single room at 80% of the double rate. We pick the smallest vehicle that seats the group in comfort. Per-person figures are rounded up to the dollar.
Short drives, four nights in one place; early starts for the surf and a 05:30 start for the whale boat.
Yes. The bay has small, slow waves and sandy bottom, and the lessons are for beginners. Intermediates go to Midigama, Ahangama or Hikkaduwa's reef.
We do not sell this tour then: the south coast is rough, the Weligama lessons stop and so do the whale boats. The surf moves to Arugam Bay on the east coast, and the East coast summer tour, sold from May to August only, has a lesson there. For September or October, use Change the route or add days beside the price: the planner prices that route before you book.
Yes. Galle Fort is 20 minutes from Hikkaduwa and has Unawatuna for a swim; the reef and the turtles are the reason to stay at Hikkaduwa.
Majeste's Classic Sri Lanka 7-day tour is USD 866 per person for two in 3-star hotels, shoulder season, with car, driver, tickets and safaris. 7 Nov 2026.
January to March is driest on the west and south coasts, in the hills and the Cultural Triangle; May to September suits the east. Checked 7 Nov 2026.
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Fees last checked 7 Nov 2026. Hotel rates last checked 7 Nov 2026. Transport rates last checked 7 Nov 2026. Activity prices last checked 7 Nov 2026. Rupee fees converted at LKR 332.5 to USD 1 (XE mid-market rate, 6 Nov 2026).
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$824per person, rounded up$1,646.22 total
for 2 adults, 8 days, comfort hotels, car, November rates
Nothing to pay now. You pay your driver in cash when the trip starts. Plans change? Cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup. Replies within 30 minutes, 07:00 to 21:00 Sri Lanka time.
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