Diving in Sri Lanka – Advance Open Water Diving Tour
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With a 1600km of palm-fringed coastline and warm currents of the Indian ocean, Sri Lanka is surely an amazing destination for diving. The waters of Sri Lanka is home to an incredible range of marine creatures ranging from dolphins to massive blue whales through to the tiny nudibranch.
The great sites to discover underwater in Sri Lanka include the wrecks that are scattered off the coast as they are covered in marine life, soft corals, macro critters and aggregations of schooling fish. Local divers are still discovering new wrecks even now.
Diving experts in Sri Lanka are able to cater and assist divers of any level of expertise, starting from beginners to professional experts. They have a variety of courses to choose from and prioritize fun while ensuring your safety at all times.
Above the surface of the waters, Sri Lanka boasts of an abundance of wildlife reserves that protect native species including leopards, porcupines and the Sri Lankan elephants. Any diving experience is complete once the flavorsome local food and teas of the island are sampled in-between the enchanting underwater experiences.
Tour Highlights
- Go on a safari adventure in the famous Udawalawa National Park
- Visit the first elephant transit home in Asia, Udawalawa Eth Athuru Sevana
- Dive sites including,
- SS Conch shipwreck (21M depth)
- Earl of Shaftesbury shipwreck (15M depth)
- Cave Reef & Rock Formation (8-14M depth)
- Kirala Gala Reef & Rock Formation (22-38M depth)
- Sunil Gala Reef & Rock Formation (10-18M depth)
- SS Rangoon – shipwreck (30M depth)
- No Name II – shipwreck (24M depth)
- Goda Gala Reef & Rock Formation (10-25M depth)
- Hikka Deep Rock Reef & Rock Formation (12-22M depth)
- Discover the beauty of whales in Mirissa
- Explore the ancient Galle city and Fort
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Destination
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Included
BreakfastEntrance TicketsLuxury Boutique / Villa / Resort AccommodationPersonal GuidePrivate Transfers -
Not Included
Air TicketDinnerLunchPersonal ExpensesTips and PortageVisa
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Tour Plan
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Day 1 - Hikkaduwa
Arrive at the airport and set the cause to Hikkaduwa to start your holiday in Sri Lanka in style. Spend some time relaxing at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa
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Day 2 - Hikkaduwa
After breakfast, check out the hotel around 10 am and transfer to Udawalawa. Head to Udawalawa National Park in the evening to enjoy a safari ride into the thick wilderness and spot various wild animals, including elephants. Visit Eth Athuru Sevana and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa
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Day 3 - Hikkaduwa
After an early breakfast leave the hotel at 0800 am for the Meeting point for the Diving. (Daily Dive sites)
SS Conch shipwreck - (21M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
The Conch is a steam-powered oil tanker. One of the first oil tankers in the world, it was built in 1892 in Stockton for Shell. She weighed 3555ton and was on a journey from Novorossiysk to Madras when on 2nd of June 1903 she hit a rock and sank. The wreck is well preserved, with penetration possible into the cabin which is filled with cave-dwellers. Visibility is stable because of the rocky bottom. Good for groupers, napoleons, queen angelfish and all other reef fishes.
Earl of Shaftesbury shipwreck - (15M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
One of our oldest wrecks this ship dates from the 1820s, a steel 4 mast sailing ship it sank ollowing a fire on board. It is lying on a sandy bottom, a very interesting wreck. You can see some special native sweetlips and stingrays, groups of silver batfish and schools of Fosters barracuda.
Cave Reef & rock Formation - (8-14M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
A small but beautiful cave, near Wallduwa, again great for turtles and nudibranchs. Next to a reef with lots of soft corals
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
SS Conch shipwreck - (21M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
The Conch is a steam-powered oil tanker. One of the first oil tankers in the world, it was built in 1892 in Stockton for Shell. She weighed 3555ton and was on a journey from Novorossiysk to Madras when on 2nd of June 1903 she hit a rock and sank. The wreck is well preserved, with penetration possible into the cabin which is filled with cave-dwellers. Visibility is stable because of the rocky bottom. Good for groupers, napoleons, queen angelfish and all other reef fishes.
Earl of Shaftesbury shipwreck - (15M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
One of our oldest wrecks this ship dates from the 1820s, a steel 4 mast sailing ship it sank ollowing a fire on board. It is lying on a sandy bottom, a very interesting wreck. You can see some special native sweetlips and stingrays, groups of silver batfish and schools of Fosters barracuda.
Cave Reef & rock Formation - (8-14M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
A small but beautiful cave, near Wallduwa, again great for turtles and nudibranchs. Next to a reef with lots of soft corals
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 4 - Hikkaduwa
After an early breakfast leave the hotel at 0800 am for the Meeting point for the Diving. (Daily Dive sites)
Kirala Gala Reef & rock Formation - (22-38M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Amazing deep dive. Dive starts at the bottom of a large conical rock formation and spirals around to the top. For advanced divers there are plenty of reef fishes, soft corals, groups of trigger fish, barracudas, travellys and groups of batfish to be found.
Sunil Gala Reef & rock Formation - (10-18M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Dive starts with a large rock near the surface, following this down to the rocky bottom where you can see reef fishes, groupers, and moray.
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
Kirala Gala Reef & rock Formation - (22-38M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Amazing deep dive. Dive starts at the bottom of a large conical rock formation and spirals around to the top. For advanced divers there are plenty of reef fishes, soft corals, groups of trigger fish, barracudas, travellys and groups of batfish to be found.
Sunil Gala Reef & rock Formation - (10-18M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Dive starts with a large rock near the surface, following this down to the rocky bottom where you can see reef fishes, groupers, and moray.
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 05 - Hikkaduwa
After an early breakfast leave the hotel at 0800 am for the Meeting point for the Diving. (Daily Dive sites)
SS Rangoon - shipwreck - (30M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
The Rangoon is a steam ship built in 1863 by Samuda Bros, London. It was part of the P & O fleet and did regular trips from Suez to Calcutta. The ship weighed 1776 ton and had 400hp engines, it was captained by GF Henry. One of our most beautiful wrecks, the Rangoon is upright in full sailing position. Teeming with marine life with anything possible to see. Trips are done as part of a day trip to Galle.
No Name II - shipwreck - (24M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
We have not been able to find any information on this ship, other than that it belonged to the Ocean steam ship Company in Liverpool and built in 1866. It is lying on a sandy bottom in front of Galle harbor. Lots of reef fishes and it is possible to see eagle rays.
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
SS Rangoon - shipwreck - (30M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
The Rangoon is a steam ship built in 1863 by Samuda Bros, London. It was part of the P & O fleet and did regular trips from Suez to Calcutta. The ship weighed 1776 ton and had 400hp engines, it was captained by GF Henry. One of our most beautiful wrecks, the Rangoon is upright in full sailing position. Teeming with marine life with anything possible to see. Trips are done as part of a day trip to Galle.
No Name II - shipwreck - (24M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
We have not been able to find any information on this ship, other than that it belonged to the Ocean steam ship Company in Liverpool and built in 1866. It is lying on a sandy bottom in front of Galle harbor. Lots of reef fishes and it is possible to see eagle rays.
Return to hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 6 - Hikkaduwa
After an early breakfast leave the hotel at 0800 am for the Meeting point for the Diving. (Daily Dive sites)
Goda Gala Reef & rock Formation - (10-25M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Stunning large rocky area with lots of friendly moray to be found. Also good for big groupers, rigger fish and schools of small fish.
Hikka Deep Rock Reef & rock Formation - (12-22M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Beautiful rock formation with many reef fishes, ideal for beginners and experienced alike.
Return to hotel & evening at Leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
Goda Gala Reef & rock Formation - (10-25M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Stunning large rocky area with lots of friendly moray to be found. Also good for big groupers, rigger fish and schools of small fish.
Hikka Deep Rock Reef & rock Formation - (12-22M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Beautiful rock formation with many reef fishes, ideal for beginners and experienced alike.
Return to hotel & evening at Leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 7 - Hikkaduwa
With a pack of Breakfast leave for Whale Watching.
Return to the hotel and relax.
Evening Galle city tour and Fort tour.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
Return to the hotel and relax.
Evening Galle city tour and Fort tour.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 8 - Hikkaduwa
Transfer to the airport for departure.
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- Accommodation at the Hotels Specified or Similar on Availability
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure Transfers in AC private Vehicle with English Speaking Chauffeur
- Wildlife safari at Udawalawa National Park on Day 2
- Whale Watching excursion to Mirissa on Day 7
- Cost for all dives including,
- Dives guided by experienced PADI Dive Masters
- Emergency Oxygen kit and first aid kit
- Dive times may change due to use of dive computers
- All the dives are Boat Dives
- Entrance Fees to the Sites/Activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Government Taxes