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“Nature is the God of human being”
Hikkaduwa has been a firm fixture on the Sri Lankan tourist map since the 1970 and is a town located only 100 kilometers south of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The Seenigama Temple; Hikkaduwa is a testimony both of the historical as well as cultural facet of Galle in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the Lovely beach with clear water and coral just off the shore. Join us to feel the beauty and spend your time in natural surroundings. You can get pleasant experience of a boat riding at the Madu River.
• Private full-day ancient kingdoms tour from Colombo
• See the relics of three early capitals in Sri Lanka’s lush northwest
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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“Nature is the God of human being”
Hikkaduwa has been a firm fixture on the Sri Lankan tourist map since the 1970 and is a town located only 100 kilometers south of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The Seenigama Temple; Hikkaduwa is a testimony both of the historical as well as cultural facet of Galle in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the Lovely beach with clear water and coral just off the shore. Join us to feel the beauty and spend your time in natural surroundings. You can get pleasant experience of a boat riding at the Madu River.
• Private full-day ancient kingdoms tour from Colombo
• See the relics of three early capitals in Sri Lanka’s lush northwest
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, 7585995399 Sweetcash //Customer //Care// Number 7585995399 //sweetcash //customer //care// Number, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa Beach is one of the most popular tourist places in Sri lanka Known for the harmonized and calm environment. The beaches in Hikkaduwa have been attracting tourists since the 1960s when it was first discovered. The beach stretches on spanning over kilometers and hosts many fun activities to keep the tourists engaged.The clear waters beckon the nature lovers who wish to take a dip inside the waters to witness the vibrant, colorful aquatic life. The islets along the beach breed pockets of wildlife and are a wonderful way to interact with it. The beautiful waves splashed into the sky by the setting sun make the beach appear like a scene from a film or a photograph. Thus, watching the sun dip behind the waters of the Hikkaduwa Beach is a treat for the eyes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Seenigama Devalaya is a Temple is devoted for Devol Deviyan (God Devol) one of the female good in Sri Lanka. It is located in a small island in the middle of the sea and around is 300 years old. Eventhough, many visors Seenigama goes only to the devalaya in the main land the main devalaya is located in a close by island. This one can be reached only by a boat. People coming various parts of island pray for the blessing of the god. Some people come to this place and do various special rituals & offerings and beg the god for punishing their enemies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kande Viharaya Temple, 22 Marikkar St, Dharga Town 12080 Sri Lanka
Sitting cross-legged, a giant Buddha perches on the top of the colorful pedestal at Kande Viharaya, a 18th-century hilltop temple. At 160 feet tall, he’s one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world. The name of this sacred place means ‘Mountain Temple’ and was derived because it was built on the crest of a hill near to Aluthgama town. Step inside the temple and you’ll discover it houses a library, museum, and figures of Sri Lanka’s past kings. There’s also Bodhi Tree, thought to be more than 300 years old, and a beautiful stone moonstone, a classic feature of architecture first seen in Sri Lanka’s Anuradhapura Kingdom. Every step into this temple in its most scenic atmosphere feels like the unraveling of a beautiful story.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Madu River safari is a must do ride. The historical name of the wetland was known as “maha dupata ati gangawa” (River with the giant island), later the name was changed and became Madu River. The number of birds, snakes, water alligators makes the safari a bit scary and adventurous. There are around 60 islands of various sizes in the river which turns into more like a lake. The Madu River is very rich in biodiversity. It passes through the wet zone of Sri Lanka opening up into the large Madu Lagoon on its way to the Indian Ocean. You see crab and prawn catching “nets”, plenty of birds, water monitors, mangroves and a cinnamon farm.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa, Galle Road Colombo, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
From rehabilitation of injured sea turtles to providing a safe nesting ground, the sea turtle hatchery in Hikkaduwa aims at protecting and saving the sea turtles that visit the golden shores of the island. Marked by a number of colorful turtle murals on the outside wall, this beachside facility aims to protect populations of olive ridley, leatherback, green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles. The center includes a sandy area where the turtles hatch under small hills, and multiple tanks where you can see the variety of species swimming around. You even get the chance to release some of the infants back into the wild.
Duration: 1 hour
