Getting there

Unawatuna is about 125 KM from the Capital City Colombo (See map on right).
A relaxed leisurely drive along the coast will take you there in 3.0 hours.

Using the Dakshina Lanka Distributor, Sri Lanka's first high way the time could be cut down to about 1.5 to 2 hours.

If you leave Colombo early in the morning, a day trip to Unawatuna for diving is a
possibility.

Public Transport is readily available in this major route linking Colombo to the southern towns.

Flying to Sri Lanka: The only International Airport in Sri Lanka is the Bandaranaike
International Airport situated about 30 KM north of Colombo.

Diving

Diving season is from December to April

Accommodation

There are plenty of very comfortable hotels & guest houses in Unawatuna.

Where to eat

There are many excellent restaurants (some overlooking beautiful beach front) along
the main road. The choice is wide from local cuisine, Chinese to western. Sea food is
widely available.

Transport within Unawatuna

Public transport is cheap and readily available since everything is by the main road
linking Colombo and the south. You could also use the omnipresent Three Wheelers
(Tuk-Tuks). Always agree on the price before you get in. Prices vary and it is best you
get advice from your Dive Center or Hotel about prices before you hail one. The hotel
you stay at will also be happy to organize transport.