Sri Lanka · WELIGAMA TOURS
Good weligama tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Ella for Yala National Park, search for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more in an open safari jeep, then continue by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel near Yala, Tangalle, Mirissa, Weligama, or Galle. Guides including Sasanka, Vishwa, and Tikiri lead the safari.
“Really good trip! Thoroughly enjoyed the safari and the guide Sasanka was informative, fun and helpful”
Meet an English-speaking Surf & Stay coach for a private 90-minute lesson in Weligama Bay. You’ll warm up on the beach, practice paddling and pop-ups, then work on small waves with direct feedback. Pickup by tuk tuk or scooter is included, with optional video analysis and breakfast.
“I had such a great experience learning to surf for the very first time with the team here. They felt like family and made sure I’d at least get a few successful surfs and were supportive no matter how uncoordinated I was. I wish I was here for a few extra days so I can get a few more lessons in but I hope to be back next time I’m here!”
Spend a full day at artisan Tharindu’s home in Kotapola, near Ahangama, learning traditional jewellery work. You’ll handle silver, shape and file your ring, and learn how stones are set. Materials, tools, guidance, a welcome drink, and your handmade jewellery are included. Gemstones cost extra.
“Detta var verkligen värt pengarna om man gillar smycken och vill göra sitt egna! Min ring blev exakt som jag tänkt mig, så helt perfekt☺️ Och väldigt roligt att se hur allt går till i ringtillverkning☺️”
Travel from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle, or Hiriketiya to Ella with a Yala National Park game drive in the middle. Meet a local guide, ride a 4x4 jeep with individual seats, and look for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds. Guides include Dilan, Elian, and Sasanka.
“The company was great and very helpful. Everyone was great including our guide Elian. They were also helpful after the safari was over and helped me make arrangements”
Pick a park, a temple or a stretch of coast.
