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X-WR-CALNAME:Mirissa\, Sri Lanka — 3 days
X-WR-CALDESC:A 3-day mid-budget plan through Mirissa's headlands\, whale gr
 ounds and the colonial south coast for culture\, food and photography.
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SUMMARY:Day 1 — Mirissa beach\, headlands & sunset
DESCRIPTION:1. Mirissa Beach (2 hours) — Start at the main bay\, a curved s
 tretch of soft sand backed by palms and beach bars. Mornings are quietest 
 for swimming and photos before the sun gets harsh\; the eastern end has ge
 ntler water for a dip. Grab breakfast at one of the beachfront cafes here.
 \n\n2. Parrot Rock (45 minutes) — A small rocky island at the bay's easter
 n end\, reachable on foot across shallow water at low tide. Climb the ston
 e steps to the top for a sweeping view back over the whole beach — best in
  soft morning or late-afternoon light. Check the tide before crossing\, as
  water rises around the base.\n\n3. Coconut Tree Hill (1 hour) — Mirissa's
  signature viewpoint: a grassy headland crowded with leaning coconut palms
  above the sea. It's a 10-minute walk or short tuk-tuk from the beach and 
 gets busy at sunrise and sunset\, so arrive early for clean photos. There'
 s a small entry fee collected on site.\n\n4. Secret Beach (1.5 hours) — A 
 hidden cove tucked behind the headland\, quieter than the main bay and goo
 d for an afternoon swim with a drink at the rustic bar above it. The acces
 s path is unsigned — follow the marked turn-off up a dirt track. Calm wate
 r makes it a relaxed spot to wait out the midday heat.\n\n5. Mirissa Beach
  (sunset & seafood dinner) (2 hours) — Return to the main bay for sunset\,
  when the beach bars light up and fishermen lay out the day's catch on ice
 . Pick your fish — tuna\, prawns\, calamari — and have it grilled to order
  at a table on the sand. This is the town's signature evening.\n\nNote: Ev
 erything today is walkable or a sub-10-minute tuk-tuk ride apart.\n\nFull 
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LOCATION:Mirissa\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 2 — Whales at dawn & Galle Fort
DESCRIPTION:1. Mirissa Harbour (whale watching) (4 hours) — Boats leave the
  harbour around 6:30–7am for 3–4 hours searching for blue and sperm whales
 \, plus spinner dolphins. Book a smaller licensed operator the day before 
 and take seasickness tablets if you're prone. Sightings are strongest Dece
 mber through April.\n\n2. Weligama Beach (1.5 hours) — A wide\, shallow ba
 y 10 minutes west that's Sri Lanka's main beginner surf spot\, with board 
 rental and lessons along the sand. Stop for a late breakfast or smoothie a
 t a surf cafe and watch the longboarders. Even non-surfers can wade in the
  gentle shore break.\n\n3. Galle Fort (2.5 hours) — A UNESCO-listed walled
  town built by the Dutch in the 1600s\, about 45 minutes west\, with cobbl
 ed lanes\, boutique cafes\, museums and gem shops inside thick sea rampart
 s. Walk the walls in the late afternoon as the heat drops and the light tu
 rns golden. Allow time to wander without a fixed plan.\n\n4. Galle Lightho
 use (1 hour) — The white-and-ochre lighthouse on the fort's southeast wall
  is its most photographed landmark\, framed by palms and the rampart path.
  Time your visit for sunset\, when crowds gather on the walls and the sea 
 glows. Combine it with a seafood dinner in the fort before driving back.\n
 \nNote: It's a long day — pre-arrange a driver for the Galle leg so you ca
 n relax after the boat trip.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/
 trip-planner/custom-0nxue5cc
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LOCATION:Mirissa\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 3 — Deep south: lighthouses\, reefs & stilt fishermen
DESCRIPTION:1. Dondra Head Lighthouse (1 hour) — The tallest lighthouse in 
 Sri Lanka marks the island's southernmost point\, about 25 minutes east of
  Mirissa. The colonial-era tower sits in landscaped grounds you can wander
 \, and the rocky shoreline is dramatic in morning light. A caretaker colle
 cts a small fee at the gate.\n\n2. Polhena Beach (1.5 hours) — A reef-shel
 tered lagoon near Matara with calm\, shallow water and a resident populati
 on of green sea turtles you can snorkel alongside. Rent a mask locally and
  swim out at low to mid tide\; mind the reef rocks underfoot. It's a relax
 ed\, family-friendly stop.\n\n3. Mirissa rice-and-curry lunch (1 hour) — H
 ead back toward town for a proper Sri Lankan lunch at a local canteen — a 
 plate of rice ringed by half a dozen vegetable and fish curries\, sambols 
 and papadam. These spots are cheap\, generous and where you'll eat best. A
 sk your driver for their favourite.\n\n4. Ahangama Stilt Fishermen (1.5 ho
 urs) — About 20 minutes west\, fishermen perch on single poles planted in 
 the surf — a centuries-old technique now mostly performed for photos for a
  small fee\, best at golden hour. Agree the price before you shoot. Combin
 e with a final sunset along the Ahangama–Midigama coast.\n\nNote: Carry sm
 all cash — most stops here collect modest on-site fees from individuals.\n
 \nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-0nxue5cc
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-0nxue5cc
LOCATION:Mirissa\, Sri Lanka
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