Hikkaduwa is renowned among tourists as a premier surfing destination. Water sports and activities dominate the resort's beach offerings, with surfing and diving being the long-standing favorites.
The waves off the coast of Hikkaduwa are consistently robust, making it an ideal spot for surfers. In addition to traditional surfing and diving, visitors can also enjoy wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and other boarding activities. The hub for surfers in Hikkaduwa is the Naigama beach area, where you'll find establishments like Lanka Surf Trips offering equipment and surf instruction.
Diving in Hikkaduwa is just as popular as surfing. Divers have the opportunity to explore shipwrecks and the vibrant Coral Garden, where they can marvel at the stunning coral formations and the colorful inhabitants of the reef up close. Hikkaduwa also offers excellent options for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
If you're interested in diving in Hikkaduwa, you have several dive centers to choose from:
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International Diving School
Address: Coral Sands Hotel
Tel: +94 71 725 1024
Email: internationaldivingschool@hotmail.com
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Poseidon Diving Sri Lanka
Address: 304 Galle Road
Tel: +94 91 2 277294
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Dive Seenigama Dive Lanka
Address: Galle Road, Seenigama
Tel: +94 91 3 096545
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Blue Deep Dive Center
Address: 271 Galle Road, Galle
Tel: +94 0914 383 190
Email: bluedeepdive@yahoo.co.uk
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Barracuda Diving Center
Address: 356C Galle Road
Tel: +94 72 7853772
In Hikkaduwa, boats and powerboats are typically stationed at Hikkaduwa Beach Bay. This is the departure point for various boat trips, including the popular glass-bottom boat ride. The glass-bottom boat ride offers a unique opportunity to observe coral reef life without the need to get into the water yourself.
Some companies also organize boat tours along the inland river. For instance, Mangrove Boat Tour-Day Tours offers guided tours through the scenic mangrove areas.
