Things to do in Southern Province

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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".
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Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is €78 per traveller*
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Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is €78 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Mirissa: Guided Turtle Snorkelling Experience with Coral Reef

Mirissa: Guided Turtle Snorkelling Experience with Coral Reef

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 38 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €24 per adult*
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SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience

SriLankan Village Delight: Fish, Cook & Lunch Experience

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €70 per adult*
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Mirissa: Nordic Sauna & Ice Bath Experience with TukTuk Ride

Mirissa: Nordic Sauna & Ice Bath Experience with TukTuk Ride

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per adult
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What to do in Southern Province

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A tropical beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a clear blue sky.

Bentota Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bentota Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bentota.
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Where to stay in Southern Province

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

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a rocky outcrop.
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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 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 International Cricket Stadium and Galle Fort are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a palm tree and a wooden platform.
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Habaraduwa

If you're spending some time in Habaraduwa, Koggala Lake and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Dammakusala Mawatha

While Dammakusala Mawatha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ambalangoda Beach and Akurala Beach.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant island.

Galle

A bicycle on a sandy beach with people walking in the background during sunset.

Koggala

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over large rocks in a forested area.

Deniyaya

A coastal scene with a bridge, rocky shore, and a house on a small island.

Wanchawala