What to do in Southern Province

Activities, attractions and tours

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A cricket pitch with stumps in the center, surrounded by a grassy field with a stone wall and a clock tower in the background.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant island.
A cricket stadium with a green field, a large scoreboard, and a building labeled "SINGER GALLER CRICKET CLUB".

Activities

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$35
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals

Yala National Park Safari : Half, 7-Hour or Full-Day & Meals

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yala National Park Safari : Half, 7-Hour or Full-Day & Meals
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$39
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

AU$35
per adult
Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day
Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

AU$125
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Full Day Safari

Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards & Elephants and more..)

AU$28
per adult
Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards & Elephants and more..)
Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure

Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure

AU$32
per adult
Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure
From Galle, Waligama, Mirissa & Yala safari and drop to Ella

From Galle, Waligama, Mirissa & Yala safari and drop to Ella

AU$14
per adult
From Galle, Waligama, Mirissa & Yala safari and drop to Ella
Wilderness Safari with Susa udawalawe

Wilderness Safari with Susa udawalawe

AU$45
per adult
Wilderness Safari with Susa udawalawe
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What to do in Southern Province

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Bentota Beach

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Find the best Southern Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala Beach while you're exploring the area.

A historic fort with a clock tower and a flag.
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Fort Galle

If you're spending some time in Fort Galle, Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Dalawella

Though Dalawella may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dalawella Beach and Unawatuna Beach.

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Habaraduwa

If you're spending some time in Habaraduwa, Koggala Lake and Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Koggala are top sights worth seeing.

A cricket pitch with stumps in the center, surrounded by a grassy field with a stone wall and a clock tower in the background.

Cheena Kotuwa

If you're spending some time in Cheena Kotuwa, Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Southern Province

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Galle

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Weligama

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Unawatuna

An aerial view of a coastal area with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a densely forested island.

Ahangama

A beach with a sandy shore, gentle waves, and a hill with vegetation.

Talalla

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and palm trees.

Matara

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Rathgama

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Kamburugamuwa