Bathed in warm Indian Ocean currents, and with 1600 km of palm-fringed coastline, Sri Lanka is an amazing dive destination. The waters of Sri Lanka are home to an incredible range of marine creatures from massive blue whales.
Sri Lanka has an abundance of great sites to discover including wrecks scattered off the coast – local divers are still discovering new ones. Many of the wrecks are covered in marine life, soft corals, macro critters and large aggregations of schooling fish.
Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka is currently a popular sport for both tourists and locals. With our island’s vibrant marine life, which includes a plethora of colorful fish and corals, as well as its pristine and wonderful seas, it’s no surprise that people visit our island for scuba diving activities. The greatest scuba diving spots can be found throughout the Southern Coast, Eastern Coast, and Western Province, which is also a notable destination for deep scuba diving. The Southwestern coastal regions of Beruwala, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, and Weligama are also excellent scuba diving locations.
Arugam Bay is mainly known for its outstanding surf conditions but the area also offers lagoons, archaeological sites and diverse wildlife. With freshwater, ocean, forest and culture so close to one another in this quiet and remote area, be prepared for relaxation, elephant and crocodile spotting, birds, monkeys and a chilled experience.
Arugam Bay Surfing
Arugam Bay in the Eastern Province is considered by many as one of the best surf-spots in the world. Surfing and swimming is possible almost all year round with the average height of waves being 1.5 – 2.5 meters.
Main surf spots are Potuvil Point, Main Break, Crocodile Rock and Peanut Farm
Day 1 Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a representative from SUNGATE LANKA TOURS and driven to Negombo. Your adventure starts in Negombo
Overnight stay in Negombo
Day 2 Visit Colombo & Back
Visit to Colombo and prepare yourself for the next experience in scuba diving in some of the hidden places in Colombo. Spend the day diving in the seas of Colombo.
Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo
Day 3 Negombo to Dambulla
On day 3 you would proceed to Dambulla en route visit the Cave Temple of Dambulla.. Prior to checking in at the hotel you will explore by climbing the Lion’s Rock labeled as the 8th Wonder of the World. Now a UNESCO world Heritage site. Enjoy the sleepover in Dambulla before you transfer to Trincomalee.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Dambulla
Day 4 & 5 Dambulla to Trincomalee
Day’s 4 and 5 you would be accommodated in Trincomalee, a city in the east coast of Sri Lanka. One of the main attractions whilst in Trincomalee is snorkeling at Pigeon Island.
Diving is the melody on day 5. Participate in your scuba diving trips in Nilaveli and some of the most important scuba diving sites in the Trincomalee seascape by visiting all of the dive sites.
Day 6 Trincomalee to Kandy
On day 6, you will proceed to Kandy which is situated in the central province of Sri Lanka. The most important artifact that the city of Kandy is proud to be the custodian is the Temple of the Tooth of Lord Buddha which has been designated as a world heritage site. Visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 7 Kandy to Ella
On day 7 you would be driven to the Kandy Railway Station to board a train to Ella which is a soothing and pleasing journey by train as the train winds through some of the most scenic landscapes in Sri Lanka. Upon arrival at Ella visit the 9 Arch Bridge which is one of the main attractions. Enjoy the rest of the evening at the hotel and enjoy your night in Ella.
Overnight stay at Ella
Day 8 Ella to Yala
On day 8 move to Yala for another exciting and absorbing day during your tour in Sri Lanka as you would visit Sri Lanka’s premier kingdom of animals and home to Leopards, Sri Lanka’s apex predator. En route to Yala you will encounter the beautiful Ravana Falls. Enjoy the afternoon with a Jeep Safari in Yala National Park. Overnight stay in Yala and enjoy the stay in the wilderness.
Overnight stay at Yala
Day 9 & 10 Yala to Unawatuna
Days 9 and 10 you would spend on the coastal landscape of the beautiful beaches in the South of Sri Lanka in the city of Unawatuna. Utilize both days scuba diving at Unawatuna and Galle by exploring the diving spots in the area.
The best way to explore underwater is to become a fish.
Sri Lanka is one of the best countries in South Asia to dive shipwrecks. Sri Lanka has over 50 interesting wrecks all around the island. In the west coast, we have a dozen of wrecks including two World War 1 era steamships sunk by the German commerce raider SMS Wolf in 1917. In the east coast, we have a slew of World War II wrecks including the world-famous HMS Hermes (1942), recognized as one of the top 100 wreck dives in the world, along with SS British Sergeant (1942), HMS Hollyhock (1942) and RMS Athelstane (1942) and SS Rangoon and SS Orestes in the South.
2 day stay at Unawatuna
Day 11 Unawatuna to Hikkaduwa
Day 11 transfer to the Hikkaduwa – yet another beautiful beach at sea for scuba diving and snorkeling activities in the South. The day is yours to dive as much as you wish by exploring all scuba diving location in Hikkaduwa.
Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa
Day 12 Hikkaduwa to Bentota
It’s your last day for scuba diving, so make the most of it by diving and engaging in scuba diving and snorkeling activities in the most beautiful locations in Bentota and Beruwala. With the culmination of your stay at Bentota you have covered some of the most important scuba diving attractions in Sri Lanka. Spend your last night reminiscing the most amazing scuba diving tour you just completed in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 13 Bentota to BIA
Airport Transfer
