About Hikkaduwa (www.DiveSriLanka.com)
Planning your trip
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Getting there
Hikkaduwa is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination in the island situated about 95 KM from the Capital City Colombo (See map on right). A relaxed leisurely drive will take you there in 2.5 hours. Public Transport is readily available in this major route linking Colombo to the southern towns.
If you leave Colombo around 6.00 AM, a day trip to Hikkaduwa for diving is a possibility.
Using the Dakshina Lanka Distributor, Sri Lanka's first high way the time could be cut down to about 1.5 - 2 hours.
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 here is November to April.
Accommodation
There are plenty of very comfortable hotels & guest houses in Hikkaduwa.
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.
The drive to Hikkaduwa is along the coast and very scenic!
Transport within Hikkaduwa
Public transport is cheap and readily available since everything is by the main road linking Colombo and the south. Walking is a popular mode of transport for many tourists as everything is tightly packed into a strip about 2 KM long! For your safety, keep well away from the main road and walk on side of the road facing oncoming vehicles. This is a busy road and people drive fast! 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.