Trey & James
Things to Do
Golfing
nternationally-acclaimed Golf Architect, Rodney Wright, is a strong believer in integrating the culture and environment of the surrounding area into a golf course. His goal was to design a course that people remember for every hole.
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka’s most visited national park, Yala is home to elephants, buffalo, and sloth bear, with leopards the biggest draw. Experience its wonders without the self-drive stress when you book this door-to-door private tour, with comfortable round-trip transfers from a range of Sri Lankan destinations, plus a guided 3-hour Jeep safari with refreshments and bottled water.
Walawe River Safari
The Walawa River Boat Rides popular among locals and tourists will take you through a rich biodiversity area complete with six varieties of mangroves, 52 fish species, 72 bird species, 38 plant varieties and 28 animal species. There are trees that line the river that bats and cranes take shifts in inhabiting! Bats dangle from edges of branches like huge black buckets and cranes move in when the
Secret Beach Bar, Mirissa
Despite its name, this is easily one of the most “un-secret” beaches I’ve ever been too. But, it’s still worth a visit! It’s a very secluded beach that has a single beach bar serving drinks and snacks. It’s not the easiest place to get to if you don’t have your own transport but the locals all know where it is, so I’m sure they’d be happy to help. you can rent a tuk-tuk and use it to get to Secret Beach, simply by popping it into Google. Again, don't worry if you get lost, the locals will direct you where to go. Park up as close as you can then walk down to the beach. The same goes for if you are on a moped (which are easy to rent in Mirissa). It’s supposedly a good place for sunsets. Also, they have cute little swings to take pictures on for free. All-in-all this is a great place to relax, have a drink, take a dip in the ocean and just enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka.
Whale watching
Mirissa is known for its whale watching, and this is the “season” for it! There are lots of tour companies, all over the main tourist area offering trips to the Indian ocean to spot dolphins, whales and turtles. The best season is from the end of November until March. If you’re wondering how much it costs to go Whale watching in Mirissa then I’ve got you covered. Your trip will usually start in the morning and last around 4 hours and depending on the company it can cost you anything from around $25 to $40. The final price will depend on your negotiating skills. Plus if there are more of you, you can typically get a better deal. If you miss Whale watching season in Mirissa, you can try Trincomalee.
Visit Coconut island (watch your head!) coconut island mirissa
Coconut island is one of the iconic pictures associated with Mirissa. It’s a fabulous place to catch a sunrise, sunset or just general viewing. It's basically a load of coconut palm trees that form a point offering a magical view. Just make sure you watch your head as a coconut falling from that height could kill you. It’s best viewed when the sky is blue, which is almost every day in peak season! If you visit when it is cloudy, perhaps try another day if you want that iconic shot. It’s free to visit, and there is a cool beach bar beside it (which was closed when we were there). One of my personal favourite things to do in Mirissa. Price: Free!