Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Southern Province  /  Galle District  /  Hikkaduwa  /  Hikkaduwa Beach

Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa

4.1

#1 of 70 in Things to do in Hikkaduwa

Beach Nature / Park Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +7
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

Swim, snorkel, and scuba dive in the clear waters of Hikkaduwa Beach, where you can discover school of colorful fish, large sea turtles, and multi-layered coral reefs. Hop on a glass-bottom boat tour to admire the sea life without getting wet. You can also rent a surfboard, take a few surfing lessons, and make the best of the strong currents. Diving enthusiasts usually come here for the four different shipwrecks and tiny islets surrounded by coral formations. The area boasts a strip of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as several Buddhist temples. Add Hikkaduwa Beach and other attractions to your Hikkaduwa trip itinerary using our Hikkaduwa road trip planning app .

more less

Create an itinerary including Hikkaduwa Beach

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Hikkaduwa Beach Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

2,244 reviews

Google

4.5

facebook

5.0

201 likes

• By MatsLulea

  We stayed at Cinnamon just on the beach, so very convenient to go between pool area and beach. Southern side is made of coral and huge waves, so not good for easy swimming, but northern part is...  more »

• By annabels915

  Such a beautiful country and the people here are so friendly and kind! Will definitely be coming back here again soon!  more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Chandika Ranasinghe

  One of the finest beaches in downtown. Clean Beach.you can see turtles and lot of colorful fish. Great place to enjoy the beach

  more less
• By ada yang

  GOOD BEACH.

  more less

View more on Google »

Places to stay near Hikkaduwa Beach

Plan your trip to Hikkaduwa

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.