Photo: Sailboat in Sri Lanka - Credit G Adventures

G Adventures is bringing back its popular sailing adventures along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline, marking a return to the island’s waters for the first time in five years.

The seven-day Sri Lanka Sailing – South Coast itinerary will resume in December 2025, offering travellers a unique way to experience the country’s coastal beauty, marine life and welcoming local culture from aboard a 54-foot CEYCAT catamaran.

The relaunch follows a five-year pause due to the pandemic and comes as G Adventures reports a 29% increase in demand for travel to Sri Lanka over the past 12 months.

Sailing roundtrip from Mirissa, a town known for its golden beaches and blue whale sightings, the itinerary includes stops in Kudawella, Kalametiya and Rumassala. Travellers can expect dolphin and whale watching, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and opportunities to swim in sapphire-blue waters. Highlights include a visit to the coastal village of Kalametiya, home to a nearby sanctuary with more than 150 bird species, as well as reptiles and mammals. Travellers will also hike to the Japanese Peace Pagoda above Galle Bay, relax on Jungle Beach and explore the historic UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.

Each sailing is led by a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and supported by an onboard skipper and chef serving locally inspired dishes and fresh seafood. The sailing trip can be booked as a standalone itinerary or combined with a land-based G Adventures tour to create a trip of up to 14 nights.

The Sri Lanka Sailing – South Coast itinerary is priced from £1,259 per person with departures beginning Dec. 14, 2025. For more details, go to gadventures.com.

Source: Travelweek