7-Day Best of Sri Lanka's West Coast

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Today, you have the whole day to relax at the hotel or you could visit the Bentota Beach to shake off the jet lag and re-charge the senses. The Bentota Beach offers you plenty of opportunities to wind down under the shade.. Bentota Beach is also a popular destination for watersports such as windsurfing and sailing. You can spend the day trying out some of the many watersports activities on offer, drinking cocktails in one of the bars or relaxing on the beach.

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This morning, you'll proceed to see Brief garden after breakfast. Brief Garden is the legendary garden and country home of Bevis Bawa. The garden resembles a magical place from a fantasy novel and presents a wonderful space in which to lose yourself for a few hours especially if you have a keen interest in landscape design. Then you can go on a boat ride on the Madu River which is dotted with small islands and the banks which are covered with lush mangrove forests.

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This morning, you can relax at the hotel until your check out time. After checking out, you'll proceed to Galle. You can simply walk around and explore the magical Galle Fort on your own as well as experience the nightlife in the Galle Fort. The fortified city of Galle is steeped in culture and history. The city was once major Dutch port on the island during their colonial period was at its peak.

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Explore the beauty of historic Galle. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, Galle's core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels.

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Unawatuna Beach is quite possibly one of Sri Lanka’s best. Palm trees and vegetation border one side while the sand and sea stretch out on the other. You can also visit Rumassala which was once called ‘Buono Vista’ owing to its terrific view. It is rich in biodiversity including coral reefs and purple-faced langurs, which are endemic to the country. You can also visit the jungle beaches where lush vegetation provides welcome shade and creates an idyllic environment for relaxation.