Mirissa sri lanka one of the greatest spot in the world to see blue whale and other types of whales all year round.2 hours from colombo capital of srilanka you can reach mirissa and it has plenty of beach front hotels,villas and affordable mordern guest houses to stay and various food cafes & restaurants around the area.you can do few of beach and water activities and even start surfing from beginning while you stay in mirisssa.there are few surf schools now popular in weligama in which you can train your first board lesson.
not only beach stays it’s rich with village culture and sceneries so go inland and have a lake safari in the evening to see birds and sunsetting. taste sri lankan dinner rice and curry and feel the hospitality of the villagers.
it’s easy transport you can take tuk tuk ride or bus to go to weligama or galle next town where you can see dutch colonial fort.on the way you can stop by a turtle hatchery to see baby turtles and rare turtle species. if you are tea lover handungoda tea estate near by is the perfect place to visit and learn how the tea is made and you can taste many types of tea and also buy good tea in down south sri lanka.
hikkaduwa is also must visit place if you are beach lover and you can do snorkeling with turtles in calm water and enjoy some beach night parties.just before your departure touch the capital colombo there are great spots to do shopping and city tour.
