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Route:<\/strong> Negombo \u2192 Bentota \u2192 Hikkaduwa \u2192 Galle \u2192 Mirissa \u2192 Unawatuna \u2192 Airport
Duration:<\/strong> 7 Days \/ 6 Nights
Ideal for:<\/strong> Couples, families, solo travelers
Theme:<\/strong> Beaches, water sports, marine life, colonial heritage
Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> November \u2013 April<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Route:<\/strong> Negombo \u2192 Bentota \u2192 Hikkaduwa \u2192 Galle \u2192 Mirissa \u2192 Unawatuna \u2192 Airport
Duration:<\/strong> 7 Days \/ 6 Nights
Ideal for:<\/strong> Couples, families, solo travelers
Theme:<\/strong> Beaches, water sports, marine life, colonial heritage
Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> November \u2013 April<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"6 Nights in selected category hotels\n\nDaily Breakfast (BB) or Breakfast & Dinner (HB)\n\nPrivate A\/C transport with English-speaking driver\n\nAll fuel, parking & highway tolls\n\nAirport pick-up & drop-off\n\nBottled water during travel\n\nGovernment taxes & service charges","cost_excludes":"Airfare (international)\n\nEntry tickets (Galle Fort Museum, Madu River Boat: ~$10\u2013$20)\n\nWater sports, snorkeling gear, whale watching tickets\n\nLunches, tips, personal expenses\n\nOptional activities & excursions","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival & Transfer to Negombo \u2192 Bentota","content":"\n

Route:<\/strong> Airport \u2192 Negombo \u2192 Bentota (2 hrs)
Highlights:<\/strong> Relax at the beach, seafood dinner
Overnight:<\/strong> Bentota \u2013 Beachfront Hotel (Luxury\/Budget)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route:<\/strong> Bentota \u2192 Balapitiya \u2192 Hikkaduwa (2 hrs)
Highlights:<\/strong> Madu River safari, cinnamon island, optional fish therapy
Overnight:<\/strong> Hikkaduwa \u2013 Ocean View Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Highlights:<\/strong> Snorkeling, coral reefs, turtle hatchery, leisure time
Overnight:<\/strong> Hikkaduwa \u2013 Same hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route:<\/strong> Hikkaduwa \u2192 Galle \u2192 Mirissa (2.5 hrs)
Highlights:<\/strong> Explore Galle Fort, shopping, caf\u00e9s, scenic beach drive
Overnight:<\/strong> Mirissa \u2013 Boutique Resort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Highlights:<\/strong> Whale watching (Dec\u2013Apr), beach bars, surfing
Overnight:<\/strong> Mirissa \u2013 Same hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route:<\/strong> Mirissa \u2192 Unawatuna (1.5 hrs)
Highlights:<\/strong> Jungle Beach, Unawatuna Beach, seafood dinner
Overnight:<\/strong> Unawatuna \u2013 Beach Hotel or Eco Resort<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Unawatuna \u2192 Colombo Airport","content":"\n

Route:<\/strong> Unawatuna \u2192 Airport (2.5\u20133 hrs)
Highlights:<\/strong> Scenic drive along coast
Tour Ends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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