Rent a tuktuk in Mirissa, Sri Lanka!
A small beach town on the south coast, located in the Matara district, approximately 150Km south of Colombo. The area has it all, beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching, great bars, and restaurants. Mirissa has been developing quickly over the last couple of years.
Mirissa
Mirissa and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality. In recent years Mirissa has developed a reputation as a party destination for young travelers, and in high season DJ’s spin pumping tunes till late several nights a week. The main attraction of the town itself is the numerous whale watching tours on offer- as it’s one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales.
How to book a tuktuk in Mirissa
- RESERVE YOUR TUKTUK.
- Check your mail inbox for the confirmation email.
- Upload your license details through the link in the email.
- Get ready at your requested booking time at Hangover Hostel (Mirissa)- TukTuk Rental Meeting Point.
Need more help? Email us at HELLO@TUKTUKRENTAL.COM or call/WhatsApp us on +94 772928618 and we’ll answer any of your questions!
Sights in Mirissa
Mirissa beach
This is one of the best beaches this beautiful island has to offer or relaxing soft sandy beaches and what’s best is you get to refresh yourself in clear calm waters. For the location to this beach click here.
Coconut Tree Hill
A beautiful place to enjoy looking into the horizon of the Indian Ocean with this beautiful atmosphere of coconut trees around, and for all your Instagram pictures. For the location to Coconut Tree Hill click here.
Parrot Rock
One of those spots you don’t want to miss! It’s located just off Mirissa beach, with a 20-foot stretch of waist-deep water separating the beach from the rock. For the location to Parrot Rock click here.
Whale Watching
Whale watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is one of the best places to go for a whale-watching tour. The Whale Watching Club offers tours click here to check their website.
Food & Drinks
Dimali Inn
An Asian and Sri Lankan restaurant, they offer vegan and gluten-free options here, it would cost between $2 – $4 for a main meal. To check their website for the menu and prices click here.
Aloha Coffee Gallery
A healthy cafe offers vegan and gluten-free options. They are famous for their smoothie bowls make sure you don’t miss it! It would cost between $7 – $11 for a main meal. To check their website for more information click here.
The Original Rocket burger
For some authentic, delicious burgers, this place is highly recommended. It would cost between $8 – $14 for a main meal. For the location to this restaurant click here.
Margherita Italiano Restaurant
An Italian/European restaurant with reasonable prices and they also offer vegan options. It would cost between $6 – $12 for a main meal. For the location to this restaurant click here.
Roti Shop Mirissa
For some authentic Sri Lankan seafood, this is a highly recommended restaurant. They also offer vegan and gluten-free options. It would cost between $10 – $20 for a main meal. For the location to this restaurant click here.
Accommodation
Hangover Hostels Mirissa
Just a road away from the beach. Hangover hostels will give you the best value for your money. It would cost you around $45 for 2 people per night which includes breakfast. Link to website and coupon-code ‘TukLife’ for a discount when booked through the website.
Villa Blue Ocean
Located just 50m from the Mirissa beach and 200m from whale watching Mirissa. It would cost $70 for two people per night. Click here for the location to the hotel.
The Secret Guesthouse
Located just slightly off the beaten track, it is ideal for guests wishing to sit back and enjoy the tranquility of Sri Lanka’s nature. It would cost around $20 for two people per night which includes breakfast. To check their website click here.
The French Code
The french code features accommodation with a bar. The french code also offers a continental or Full/Irish breakfast. It would cost $7 for two people per night. For the location to the accommodation click here.
How to get to Mirissa from Colombo
How to get to Mirissa from Colombo by train
There are express trains that go down to Mirissa twice a day, where the journey would last approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes and would cost you Rs.400 for a first-class ticket (which will guarantee you a seat).
How to get to Mirissa from Colombo by bus
There are regular bus services from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus terminal to Mirissa. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes and would cost around Rs 240.
How to get to Mirissa from Colombo by taxi
You can also arrange a private vehicle and driver to take you. This is the fastest but most expensive way to travel. It will take approximately 2 hours from Colombo to Mirissa which will cost you around Rs 12000 – Rs 16000.
How to book a tuktuk in Mirissa
- RESERVE YOUR TUKTUK.
- Check your mail inbox for the confirmation email.
- Upload your license details through the link in the email.
- Get ready at your requested booking time at Hangover Hostels (Mirissa)- TukTuk Rental.com.
Need more help? Email us at HELLO@TUKTUKRENTAL.COM or call/WhatsApp us on +94 772928618 and we’ll answer any of your questions!
By renting a tuktuk through tuktukrental.com you can start and end your journey in Sri Lanka at any of our 27+ locations around the island.
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tuktukrental.com Mirissa location details
After you make a booking, one of our driving instructors will meet you at Hangover Hostels (Mirissa) and handover your tuk-tuk and provide you with a comprehensive driving lesson.
Hangover Hostels(Mirissa) – tuktukrental.com Meeting Point
Udupila Road, Mirissa 81740
We’ll be in communication with you in the period leading up to your reservation to make sure everything has been arranged for you (including your local driving permit).
