Hikkaduwa is a small beach town which is located on the southwestern of Sri Lanka. This town is 98km from the commercial capital – Colombo and it’s an approximately one hour drive via the highway from Colombo. This little fun coastal town has one of most beautiful & pristine beaches to be discovered by tourists. Snorkeling and diving in the clear waters are a major past-time along this stretch and is the most environmentally friendly way to see the colorful fish that dart around. The coral reef of Hikkaduwa is another highlight and glass boats tours are arranged for local travelers & tourists. There are plenty of hotels along the coast and travelers can find any standard of hotels in Hikkaduwa. Also this area is full of sea food restaurants, local pubs, bars, shops and super markets. This is a relaxing hot spot at the beach and we recommend our travelers to stay minimum two nights in Hikkaduwa. During your stay in Hikkaduwa, you can visit & do followings;
- Snorkeling & diving
- Water Sports
- Relax at the beach
- Boat ride to Hikkaduwa Coral reef
- Visit Galle and explore Galle Fort
- Madhu River Boat safari tour
- Whale watching tours in Mirissa
- Day tour to Yala National Park
- Day tour to Udawalawe National Park
- Visit Seenigama Temple
- Visit a Turtle hatchery & conservation project
- Fishing Tours
