Snorkel in tropical waters overwhelmed with reef fish – Hikkaduwa

Explore Sri Lanka’s most popular Marine National Park with snorkel gear, and meet the sea creatures of Hikkaduwa – from the pouting Wrasses to algae-riddled turtles!

Snorkeling Hikkaduwa SJ SLDT/1702/SSD03

Why should you book this Snorkelling in Hikkaduwe Sri Lanka experience ?

Hikkaduwe is not far from Mirissa & Unawatuna beaches and Galle. Considered as one of the top 5 things to do in Galle , Mirissa and from Unawatuna.
Hikkaduwa’s brilliant coral reef and bountiful underwater ecosystem makes it one of the best locations in the country for snorkelling excursions in particular.
Hikkaduwa offers excellent snorkelling opportunities very close to the shore. Just 200m offshore, in shallow waters no more than 4m deep, a reef protects an expanse of brilliant coral which is populated by vividly colourful reef fish.
It is an ideal fun and adventure-filled activity for professionals and amateurs alike. You can come and learn snorkelling if you are a beginner while experienced snorkelers can also enjoy Sri Lanka’s tropical waters and its colourful reefs and fish.
There are around 60 species of hard coral along with over 170 species of tropical reef fish in the fringing reef at Hikkaduwa National Park.
Very easy access from the most popular beach resorts. If you are looking for things to do in Galle or Hikkaduwa , you’ve come to the right place.

Snorkel with sharks and turtles on Pigeon Island – Trincomalee

Wander the mysterious waters of the island’s Marine National Park, and encounter anything from 200 species of tropical fish, to Blacktip reef sharks and Hawksbill turtles within the reefs of Pigeon Island.

snorkelling at pigeon island a SADT/1702/SSD01

Why should you book this trip?

Pigeon Island is one of the most popular marine national parks in Sri Lanka. It is brimming with some of the country’s most breathtaking coral reefs and is also home to a stunning array of exotic marine species.
It is called Pigeon Island due to the thousands of Rock Pigeons that use it as their breeding ground.
It is located just a kilometre off the coast of the famous Nilaveli beach in Trincomalee on the eastern coast of the island.
More recently though, the island has become famed for snorkelling and diving as it is a hotbed of hundreds of species of coral and around 200 species of dazzling fish.
The spectacular Blacktip Reef Shark and several kinds of turtles including the Hawksbill Turtle and Green Turtle often visit this island.
A must-do activity in Trincomalee.
Guided by a well-experienced local guide.

Unworldly shipwreck diving and immersive reef exploration – Negombo

Explore coral-crusted shipwrecks, as well as ocean floors and reefs laced with strange and marvellous marine life – from scuttling lobsters to tornadoes of barracuda, in Negombo.

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Why should you book this trip?

The convenient distance from the international airport (15 km) makes it easy to add a dive trip in Negombo at the beginning or end of your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Equally good as a “thing to do in Negombo” and as an activity to do during a long beach stay in Negombo.
The hidden world in Negombo has remained relatively unspoiled even with the throngs of tourists that visit every year.
Visitors get the chance to dive into these waters to witness the colourful and exotic life that thrives beneath the surface. Vibrant corals, schools of multi-coloured fish and interesting shipwrecks are aplenty in this underwater paradise.
Excellent marine life: Schools of barracuda, travelly, fusiliers, blue stripe snappers, honey comb moray, large schools of goldline, spinetrek, Oriental sweet lips, Yellow jack, lobsters, and rays are some of the fishes that could be seen.
Excellent shipwrecks: Wreck Chief Dragon, Taprobane wreck, and Aircraft carrier wreck of 1945 are some of the best.
You will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable diver master.

Snorkel in the warm and idyllic east coast waters – Passikudah

Gear up and explore the sapphire waters hugging the Passikudah coral reef, home to some fin-tastic tropical fish.

Snorkeling at Pasikudah SLDT/1702/SSD03

Why should you book this trip?

Explore one of the longest stretches of shallow reef coastline in the world
Learn snorkeling if you are a beginner, and enjoy to maximum if you are a professional or an amateur
Enjoy Sri Lanka’s tropical waters and its colourful reefs and fish
Engage in one of the must-do activities on the Eastern coast

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Sri Lanka Day Tours representative was caring and professional when she dealt with our requirements. She recommended all the great things that we should be doing during the tour. Driver / Car was excellent. The company was checking on us regularly and was kind enough to do the required amendments even during the middle of the tour.

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Snorkel in tropical waters overwhelmed with reef fish – Hikkaduwa

Explore Sri Lanka’s most popular Marine National Park with snorkel gear, and meet the sea creatures of Hikkaduwa – from the pouting Wrasses to algae-riddled turtles!

Snorkel with sharks and turtles on Pigeon Island – Trincomalee

Wander the mysterious waters of the island’s Marine National Park, and encounter anything from 200 species of tropical fish, to Blacktip reef sharks and Hawksbill turtles within the reefs of Pigeon Island.

Why should you book this trip?

Unworldly shipwreck diving and immersive reef exploration – Negombo

Explore coral-crusted shipwrecks, as well as ocean floors and reefs laced with strange and marvellous marine life – from scuttling lobsters to tornadoes of barracuda, in Negombo.

Snorkel in the warm and idyllic east coast waters – Passikudah

Gear up and explore the sapphire waters hugging the Passikudah coral reef, home to some fin-tastic tropical fish.

Why should you book this trip?

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