| Whale and Dolphin watching |
| Mirissa has received worldwide recognition as a top location for whale watching where one can see frequent sightings almost right throughout the year just a few miles off shore. |
| Devil Dancing |
| Traditional Devil Dance, a Southern Sri Lankan special can be witnessed in Weligama. Known for its healing powers, Devil Dancers are invited to help speeding up the recovery process of illnesses. A myth negated by modern science certainly is an event to be seen or even participate. |
| Weligama Bay |
| Weligama Bay is a spectacle on the Southern coast that has to be experienced by foot. Walk on the rocky terrain to the splashing waters of the sea, speak to local fisherman and see small boats moving to and fro |
| Snake Farm |
| Visit a Snake Farm located approximately 14km from Weligama on the Akuressa Road, and accompanied by experienced guides see around fifteen different kinds of snakes, including some enormous pythons, as well as some nasty-looking spiders wandering freely in a natural environment. |
| Turtle Hatchery |
| Visit a Turtle Hatchery and see how the Turtles are conserved and released to the sea with the help of volunteers to curtail the sea turtles from being extinct. |
| Stilt-fishermen |
| This unique style of fishing involves casting their lines seated on a rest on a sturdy pole 20-50 meters into the sea. These types of fisherman are quite a sight as they are seen only around Weligama a few minutes away from Mirissa. |
| Lace makers |
| Lace making is a popular cottage industry down south particularly in Weligama where local women practice this age old craft to generate a supplementary income. These intricately woven lace garments are sold in tourist shops and very much sought after by discerning customers. |
| Koggala Lake |
| Koggala is home to the largest lake in the island, Koggala Lake is an un-spoilt ecological haven. The small islands scattered in the lake is ideal for bird watching at sunset and contains rocky islands & fringed mangroves and provides the backdrop for a unique experience. |
| Polhena Beach |
| The Polhena Beach in Matara is about 7 km from Mirissa is a superb bathing spot enveloped with a coral reef. The lush greenery and trees that adorn this area make it a very pleasant location to relax and align with the local culture. |
| Madol Duwa |
| The much loved Martin Wickremasinghe’s children’s novel “Madol Duwa” put this minute unknown island on the cinematic map and since then created a somewhat of a cult following and made famous in literature. The island is surrounded with mangroves and contains fauna and flora and is the natural habitat of reptiles and birds. |
