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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“dilan was amazing, he made sure we saw all the most amazing animals. It was an amazing experience thanks to him, would highly recommend:)”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle/Mirissa to Ella plus a 3-hour Yala safari jeep for elephants, leopard chances, and more wildlife.
“Wow our driver Tikiri was extremely professional with his driving skills and best spots for animals! Very happy.”
Day trip from the coast to Ella: Buduruwagala Temple, Ravana Falls, tea stops, Demodara train, Nine Arches, Little Adam’s Peak.
“Lovely day trip. Amazing views and stops. Great guide (Chamarindu), nice and comfy transportation. Highly recommended”
Udawalawe safari from southern Sri Lanka towns with A/C pickup, 4x4 wildlife spotting, and Elephant Transit Home feeding visits.
“Our transportation to the safari was on time and very friendly and our safari tour guide patham was great. We saw many elephants especially around the lake”
4x4 Udawalawe safari from Ella plus Elephant Transit Home feeding and a scenic transfer to the south coast towns like Mirissa and Galle.
“Baeus, our tour guide, was so informative, very professional and took great care of us! The transport pick up was reliable and on time, we had an incredible safari experience. There was a que to get into the national park but once we were inside, Baeus took us away from the crowds and other jeeps…”
Udawalawe safari plus Elephant Transit Home and a smooth ride to Ella from the south coast. See elephants, birds, and more.
“The pickup was on time, but the ride was a bit cramped (not enough space in the van). The safari itself went smoothly, however, we paid about $10 more for the entrance fee than the price advertised for tourists at the national park entrance (which is fine with me, since we didn't have to do…”
Private coastal day tour from Mirissa or Galle: Madu Ganga boat safari, cinnamon garden, turtle hatchery, and UNESCO Galle Fort.
“First of all, Madu was an excellent driver and host. The tour took a whole day - he even showed up just for one person! The boat safari was interesting, including the visit of a monastery and cinnamon producing family. The next stop around the herbal garden started nice, but I felt very pushed to…”
Air-conditioned transfer from Ella to the south coast plus a 3-hour Yala safari in an open jeep to spot leopards and elephants.
“sasanka, ha sido un guía estupendo en el safari. muy recomendable.”
South-coast jeep safari to Yala National Park with a guide, a solid 3-hour wildlife search, and a realistic shot at leopards.
“Die Organisation lief super. Wir wurden pünktlich 2:45 morgens (vorherige Kontaktaufnahme durch den Taxifahrer per WhatsApp) vom Hotel in Hikkaduwa abgeholt. Unser Fahrer Janaka war super nett, höflich und zuvorkommend. Der Hin-/Rücktransfer durch ihn war sicher und angenehm. Die Fahrt zum Safari-Jeep pick up point dauerte ca 2,5 Stunden. Ca. eine weitere halbe Stunde dauerte…”
A fast, private 4-day Sri Lanka route from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, hill country by train, Yala, Galle Fort, and the coast.
“we had the best tour and guide, it was so much fun. He was very patient even when we arrived late, and knew lots of facts.”
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.
“Von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute ein traumhaft schönes Erlebnis! Unser Taxi Fahrer hat sich rührend um uns gekümmert und Mutu unser Safari Guide war Spitze! Wir sind total begeistert und können nur sagen 5 Sterne uns mehr!”
Guided snorkeling in Hikkaduwa from Kotapola: quality gear, pickup, and reef swims. Best on calm days; weather can change value.
“The staff was friendly however, the location is just by the beach, therefore it’s not worth getting a guide you can go with your own goggles. The guides often feed the fish, I had to ask mine not to do it, he also often touched different corals and picked up sea cucumbers and other animals…”
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.
