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Are you planning a trip to Sri Lanka? There are so many great places to visit, and a stay at one of the beautiful south coast beaches should be high on your list.Hikkaduwa is one such place. With beautiful beaches, wildlife and temples to explore, there is plenty to keep you busy. If you think vacationing in Hikkaduwa is limited to lounging on the beach, then you might need to change your perspective. There is so much to do and enjoy in the city that one couldn’t get enough of it on a single visit to Hikkaduwa.
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Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Are you planning a trip to Sri Lanka? There are so many great places to visit, and a stay at one of the beautiful south coast beaches should be high on your list.Hikkaduwa is one such place. With beautiful beaches, wildlife and temples to explore, there is plenty to keep you busy. If you think vacationing in Hikkaduwa is limited to lounging on the beach, then you might need to change your perspective. There is so much to do and enjoy in the city that one couldn’t get enough of it on a single visit to Hikkaduwa.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, 7585995399 Sweetcash //Customer //Care// Number 7585995399 //sweetcash //customer //care// Number, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Explore the white sand beaches and crystal blue waters of one of the best Sri Lanka Beaches, Hikkaduwa Beach. Go for a swim or even find a palm tree to climb! There are numerous swim spots along the stretch of coastline, many of which have huge turtles swimming around close to shore which is why it is one of the best places to visit in Hikkaduwa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kande Viharaya Temple, 22 Marikkar St, Dharga Town 12080 Sri Lanka
A giant Buddha Perches on top of a colorful pedestal at Kande Viharaya, an 18th-century hilltop temple. Sitting cross-legged, he stares straight ahead over the walkway, his expression empty. At 160 feet tall, he’s one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world. It’s an eye-catching sight, one you’re sure to notice from a distance. Step inside the temple and you’ll discover it houses a library, museum, and figures of Sri Lanka’s past kings.
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
A river safari is a great way to explore the backwaters and is one of the best things to do around Hikkaduwa. Madhu River is an amazing spot one must visit during their vacation in Hikkaduwa. Madu Ganga flows giving a unique magnificence to the landscape at the coastal village Balaptiya. One can ride in a boat around mangrove forest watching different aquatic birds as well as fish. The journey is like discovering the secrets treasure. The flawless beauty of the river and surroundings will be forever cherished by all visitors.As you cruise through the mangroves, look out for wildlife, particularly birds, monkeys and possibly even a crocodile or two.
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 Sri Lanka aims at protecting and saving the sea turtles that visit the golden shores of the island. Villagers from the area often collect eggs and bring them to be buried to the Hatchery. If there’s lot of sunshine, they hatch in about 48 days. The baby turtles are then placed in tanks for about 10 days to prepare them for their release. Turtles are frequently injured at sea. Many get caught in fishing nets, whilst others are attacked by people attempting to catch and kill them for their meat. The few that survive are cared for by Turtle Farms such as these, and those that make a good recovery are re-released to the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
