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Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular hikkaduwa tours in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Jeep safari from Galle and Weligama to Yala National Park for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds, with pickup and 3-hour jeep.
Most Popular“Bale was a great guide, didn’t follow the crowds and got us right up close to elephants, crocodiles”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle/Mirissa to Ella plus a 3-hour Yala safari jeep for elephants, leopard chances, and more wildlife.
“We had a wonderful experience, the transfer between each place was nice and easy and went very smoothly. The van driver was punctual and extremely kind, even with some other customers who were less than forgiving, at times compromising his own comfort for theirs. We were transferred to a safari jeep with new drivers who…”
Day trip from the coast to Ella: Buduruwagala Temple, Ravana Falls, tea stops, Demodara train, Nine Arches, Little Adam’s Peak.
“Thank you for the fantastic tour to explore the Ella Highlands. Specially thanks to our driver and guide Ojitha. He took the time to explain everything to us and tell us stories about the temple and the Ravanna Falls. We decided to skip the Zipline and instead go to a Herbal Garden, which was no…”
Udawalawe safari from southern Sri Lanka towns with A/C pickup, 4x4 wildlife spotting, and Elephant Transit Home feeding visits.
“Amazing experience. Pathum our guide was just incredible. Made the trip even better”
4x4 Udawalawe safari from Ella plus Elephant Transit Home feeding and a scenic transfer to the south coast towns like Mirissa and Galle.
“The drop-off tour with a safari starting at 8:00 AM turned out to be a 4:00 AM ride in a small minibus crammed with seven people. A few hours before departure, the tour operator informed us of the 4 hours earlier departure time, apparently to fill the bus completely. The driver, as is typical here,…”
Udawalawe safari plus Elephant Transit Home and a smooth ride to Ella from the south coast. See elephants, birds, and more.
“Après un grand nombre de négociations, nous avons pu maintenir l horaire de départ fixé sur le billet. Autrement super organisation et très bon rapport qualité/ prix.”
Private coastal day tour from Mirissa or Galle: Madu Ganga boat safari, cinnamon garden, turtle hatchery, and UNESCO Galle Fort.
“We had a great time with Ravi! The car was clean and the drive was smooth. We stopped for lunch and the place had one of the best we had in Weligama! The boat ride was the highlight of the tour. Loved every part of it Recommended for anyone who wants to explore places in…”
Air-conditioned transfer from Ella to the south coast plus a 3-hour Yala safari in an open jeep to spot leopards and elephants.
“Vi måtte vente helt sykt lenge på starten, 1-1,5 time og fikk ikke noe beskjed om hva som skulle skje. Dette gjorde at vi gikk glipp av morgentimen der dyrene er mest aktive. Vi så ikke så veldig mye dyr, og det vi så var så langt unna at vi burde hatt kikkert.. hadde nok…”
South-coast jeep safari to Yala National Park with a guide, a solid 3-hour wildlife search, and a realistic shot at leopards.
“Sasanka est vrai un guide extra un très bon conducteur nous avons-nous même pu voir un léopard.”
A fast, private 4-day Sri Lanka route from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, hill country by train, Yala, Galle Fort, and the coast.
“No communication after making the booking, the driver just showed up to pick us up from the hotel, totally impossible to do everything mentioned you do and a lot more than 200us on entry fees. After the first day being a total mix up, we made sure we researched every activity and changed it up…”
Private 8-day Sri Lanka tour covering Cultural Triangle, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella train, Yala safari, and west/south coast stops with guides.
11-hour Yala safari from Hikkaduwa or Mirissa with 4x4 jeep, English guide, and serious leopard-spotting odds plus other wildlife.
“What an amazing experience. From a prompt pick-up at the hotel with a friendly driver who often checked on our comfort to the overall safari experience. Our driver and guide were first class, so knowledgeable about all the animals on the park. They were relentless in tracking each species down to ensure we had the…”
Jeep safari to Yala National Park from Kalutara and Bentota. English guide, wildlife spotting, comfy ride. Leopards, elephants, birds.
“Belle expérience de safari avec notre guide Sasanka. Nous avons pu observer de nombreux éléphants !”
Guided snorkeling in Hikkaduwa from Kotapola: quality gear, pickup, and reef swims. Best on calm days; weather can change value.
“It was very fun and they took good care of us. Unfortunately it was very wavy this time of year, so we couldn’t see much, but they did warn us ahead of time”
13-hour Ella day trip from Galle or Mirissa: Ravana Falls, Halpewatte tea factory, train over Nine Arch Bridge, zipline, Little Adam’s Peak.
“It was really great! We saw everything we wanted to see! It was well organized, and the tour guide was also very good”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
