G Adventures is dropping anchor once again in Sri Lanka as it relaunches its popular sailing adventures along the island’s southern coastline. Combining adventure and relaxation, the trips offer a completely different way to explore the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean“.
With first departures in December, the seven-day “Sri Lanka Sailing—South Coast” trip can also be combined with land-based trips to create a two-week Sri Lanka experience. The sailing relaunch comes following a five-year pause due to the pandemic and a 29 percent increase in demand for Sri Lanka over the past 12 months (data based on past 12 months vs same period in the previous year).
The sailing trip will see travelers step aboard a 54-foot CEYCAT Catamaran and embark on a coastline-skimming adventure, starting and ending in the southern town of Mirissa, famed for its soft sand and opportunities to spot the resident blue whales, the largest mammal on earth. From Mirissa, the group sails east to Kudawella and Kalametiya, with chances to spot more dolphins and whales, and opportunities to swim, paddleboard, and kayak.
There’ll be an opportunity to wander through the village of Kalametiya, mingling with local residents and with a chance in spotting the 150 bird, 38 reptile and 20 mammal species that call a nearby sanctuary home. From there, the group will sail west to Rumassala, spending the afternoon on Jungle Beach or hiking up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda with sweeping views over the Galle Bay. At the 16th-century UNESCO Galle Fort, travelers will visit the ramparts before exploring the capital, taking in the Dutch architecture and atmosphere and stocking up on locally crafted souvenirs, before sailing back to Mirissa.
Every trip will be guided by one of G Adventures’ CEOs, or Chief Experience Officers, and will also include an on-board Skipper and Chef, who will serve up fresh catch of the day and gastronomical local dishes.
G Adventures’ Sailing Sri Lanka trip is ready to book now. It can be tagged on to a number of G Adventures’ existing land-based itineraries, creating trips of up to 14 nights, or enjoyed as a dedicated sailing-based adventure.
Priced from $1,699** pp with departures from December 14, 2025.
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