If you are a water sports lover you are spoiled with choices in Sri Lanka. It is not only the secret garden of surf holiday making you can do so much more. The warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean surrounding this tear drop shaped island houses a wide coral reef with a magical variety of marine species, historic ship wrecks and caves making it ideal for the fascination of any scuba diver. The best period for diving is from November to April particularly on the southern coast at the Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary. However, the monsoon cycle in Sri Lanka ensures that one half of the island’s coastal waters always have good underwater visibility. The diving centers are equipped with the latest scuba gear and internationally qualified instructors. Sailing is very much a developed water sports activity in Sri Lanka. You can hire boats and set sail along the waters of this tropical island throughout the year. For more details please contact Prabath +94 777 393 868. Other popular water sports activities include snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, windsurfing and swimming of course.
Did you know?
• Pear divers were the pioneers and only divers in the ancient Sri Lanka
• The most common marine species in Sri Lanka are Barracuda, Clown Fish, Emperor Angel, Lion, Manta, Octopus, Parrot, Porcupine, Sergeant-Major sStriped Damsel, Powder-blue Sturgeon, Tuna, Turtle and Whale Shark
• There are over 200 ship wrecks of Dutch, Portuguese and English origin around the coast of Sri Lanka
• The depth of recreational coral reefs around Sri Lanka ranges from 5-10 meters to 40 meters
• The underwater visibility ranges from 50 to 100 feet in season
About Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is an exciting beach town well-known for surfing and diving located about 98 km or three hour drive from Colombo. Its Coral Garden is considered to be among the best in Asia. Here you can find corals in various forms, shapes and colors as well as a variety of different species of exotic marine life. It is truly a majestic sight for the eye and can best be explored by glass bottomed boat or scuba diving. Take a stroll along the boulevard filled with boutiques, hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, pay a visit to the Buddhist temple “Gangarama Maha Vihara” famous for its educational paintings or go on a boat tour at Hikkaduwa Lake to spot some lizards and birdlife. All in all, this intimate town offers holiday makers a unique combination of pleasures perhaps unavailable in any other part of the island.
Day 01 : Arrival - Transfer to Hotel - Welcome Cocktail - Hikkaduwa
Day 02 - 07 : Shipwreck diving Hikkaduwa
Day 08 : Continue Beach Stay or Departure
ITINERARY IN detail
Days
Description
OVER NIGHT
Day - 01
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Welcome by a Sunway Holidays representative, transfer to hotel in Hikkaduwa. In the afternoon information, briefing of the tour with a welcome cocktail. Relax on the beach. Dinner and overnight in Hikkaduwa.
Hikkaduwa
Day - 02 /03/04/05/06/07
Free for water sports as organized. Relax on the beach in Hikkaduwa with breakfast, dinner and over night stay in a Beach Hotel.
Hikkaduwa
Day - 08
Breakfast at the hotel; continue the beach stay OR transfer to the airport for the onward flight.
Includes :
FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS (PADI FIVE STAR COURSES) :
Skin diving, Scuba diving, Open water diving, OWC referral ffor open water divers
CONTINUING EDUCATION :
Night diving, Advanced open water diving, Dive master and assistant instructor courses
EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMES :
Bubble maker
SPECIALITY COURSES :
Discover scuba diving, Enriched air diver, Scuba review ( Skill circuit), Deep diver, Wreck diver, Night diver, Under water naturalist, underwater photography
LIFE SAVING COURSES :
Emergency firt response, Rescue diver
Proposed hotels
Standard
3*
4*
5*
Beach - South
Lanka Super Corals
Tapro Spa Footprints
The Palms
Eden Resort & Spa
*Any hotels of your choice can be offered - Supplement may apply
ALL RATES INCLUDE
ALL TOURS EXCLUDE
CHILD POLICY
Meeting on arrival – Garland welcome & Mineral water
Lunch & Beverages
Infants 0 - 2 years : Free of charge (Baby cot on request)
Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers in Aircon Car / Coach
Entrance fees at places of interest (Such as parks, museums, etc.)
Child 2 - 12 years : 50% of adult rate sharing room with parents including extra bed
Licensed driver / guide speaking English
Jeeps for safaris & excursions mentioned as "Optional
Child 2 - 12 years : 25% of adult rate sharing room with parents excluding extra bed
City tours & sightseeing
All extras such as beverages, claundry, telephone, etc.
Hotel accommodation in double sharing room with breakfast & dinner (From arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast)
