Experience Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa, popular for surfing & snorkeling, is one of the country’s most popular beach destinations among young travelers. The beach offers an upbeat environment with plenty of entertainment and nightlife. Pub culture is the norm here and really comes alive in July or August when an annual three-day beach fest is held featuring international DJs pounding out the tracks to keep hundreds of revelers entertained. Its old ties to surfing are not lost, with the sport still popular and many rental outfits providing the necessary gear.

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Heritage

Galle Fort

Sitting on a rocky peninsula sheltering the port of Galle, the Galle Fort (a world heritage site) is a living monument to Sri Lanka's colonial past and an epitome of old world charm.

Architecture

Lunuganga

Estate of Geoffrey Bawa at Lunuganga is now open to the public as a showcase to his grand vision and spectacular work as an artist and a lover of beauty.

Heritage

Ariyapala Masks Museum

Sri Lanka's south coast has long been the bastion of traditional healing rituals and folk drama, the Ariyapala Masks Museum preserves this rich heritage.

South Coast Beach

Unawatuna Beach

Unawatuna is a horseshoe shaped bay that features one of Sri Lanka's finest beaches. Protected by a reef, turquoise waters lap at the golden, palm fringed shoreline creating a picture perfect beach setting.

Wildlife

Kannaliya Forest Reserve

The Kannaliya Forest Reserve, a spectacular biosphere, presents a paradise for nature lovers offering excellent bird watching and trekking experiences.