SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular snorkeling in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Snorkel Mirissa’s clear water for up-close sea turtles, with gear, an instructor, and a post-swim shower plus tea, biscuits, and bananas.
Most Popular“Amazing experience. Got to swim with four turtles and great pictures and video taken”
Private turtle snorkeling near Mirissa, no boat needed. Swim with sea turtles and reefs, plus you get underwater photos and videos.
“Despite the off-season murkiness, snorkeling with turtles was a joy! The guide was excellent, and I spotted many types of fish, making it a memorable adventure.”
Mirissa snorkeling in Sri Lanka with a small, English-speaking guide—sea turtles, fish spotting, gear, boat ride, and photo/video included.
Swim with sea turtles off Mirissa with hotel pickup, provided gear, friendly guidance, snacks, and a quick 2-hour private trip.
“We saw lots of turtles, very big ones and very close! We also saw some corals and fish. Just to set expectations: visibility can be low, and there are limited corals and fish compared to places like the Philippines or Thailand, but we still had a lot Read more”
Snorkel Pigeon Island from Uppuveli Beach in Trincomalee with turtles and black tip reef sharks, plus gear and a small-group guide.
Snorkel for blue whales off Mirissa on a small capped boat, with gear, snacks, and pickup included when conditions allow.
“We got to see the whales we wanted, and the guys even stayed out with us an hour later, until we got the perfekt shot on camera. Thanks again for the amazing experience!”
Snorkel with sea turtles in Mirissa on a private 2-hour trip with gear and hotel pickup included, for reef-level encounters.
“The day was a little cloudy/rainy and they offered us in advance to change the date or cancel for free, but because it was our only free day we wanted to do the trip. The whole team was very flexible and friendly. We went to the perfect spot evRead more”
Small-group snorkeling in Unawatuna with equipment and an instructor, plus a short boat ride to shallow reefs for beginners.
“The guides and organisation of the trip was really good but the reef they took us to was really disappointing. No corals, very few fish and nothing else.”
Guided Mirissa snorkel to see sea turtles in the wild, with pickup/drop-off, gear, snacks, and small-group attention from a turtle-focused guide.
“We had a fantastic time. Saw loads of turtles and colourful fish. The guide was fabulous. Would highly recommend this experience.”
1.5-hour snorkeling from Polhena Beach in Matara for $29, small groups, clean safety gear, and chances to spot turtles and whales.
2-hour private snorkeling in Unawatuna with gear, expert guides, smooth boat ride, Jungle Beach and Rock Island, shipwreck bonus if conditions allow.
“Me and my group of friends of 8 people had an amazing time doing snorkeling in jungle beach and rock island. Their team was very well prepared and was very helpful in guiding us on and off the boat and took time to make sure we actually saw beautiful marine life and corals.”
Private glass-bottom boat and snorkeling off Hikkaduwa with 1 hour of instruction, reef viewing, turtles, and included gear for 2 hours.
“Booked the glass bottom + snorkeling. If you go for this company, I would recommend the snorkelling alone - it is much cheaper and the instructor was good. I booked the whole package, but the "glass bottom" (a tiny window on the bottom Read more”
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…”
Private night snorkeling in Mirissa with pickup, training, and flashlights to spot turtles and octopus in the dark, for $55.
“I booked the night snorkelling in Mirissa and it was amazing!”
Snorkel by boat to Rock Island near Unawatuna with fitted gear, a life vest, and a guide, plus coffee and possible octopus sightings.
“We really enjoyed our snorkle. Well organized and felt safe in the water. Snorkle guide pointed our octopus on the coral etc.”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
