Diving in Sri Lanka – Open Water Diving Tour
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With a 1600 km 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)
- Hikkaduwa Rock Reef & Rock Formation (18M depth)
- Thunattha Rock Reef & rock Formation (15M depth)
- Arcturus – shipwreck (18M depth)
- Oriastas – shipwreck (16M depth)
- Hikka Deep Rock Reef & rock Formation (12-22M depth)
- Silver Point Reef & rock Formation (12-30M 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
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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
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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.
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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)
Hikkaduwa Rock Reef & rock Formation -(18M depth / approx 45-60 minutes dive)
Beautiful rock formation with many reef fishes, ideal for beginners and experienced alike.
Thunattha Rock Reef & rock Formation - (15M depth / approx 45-60 minutes dive)
Soft and hard corals, shoals of silver batfish and fusiliers
Return to hotel & evening at Leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Day 5 - Hikkaduwa
After an early breakfast leave the hotel at 0800 am for the Meeting point for the Diving. (Daily Dive sites)
Arcturus - ship wreck - (18M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
The Arcturus is a British steam shipwreck built in 1870. Lying on a large rocky bottom area called Mada Gala, the wreck has some beautiful marine life and lots of soft corals.
Oriastas - ship wreck - (16M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
British steam ship that sank carrying a cargo of bricks. Lying on a sandy bottom near Galle harbor. It is possible to find wine and soda bottles around the site.
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)
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.
Silver Point Reef & rock Formation - (12-30M Depth / Approx. 45-60 minutes dive)
Dive site for advanced divers with lots of large rocks, shoals of Fusiliers, Sweetlips and other reef fishes.
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.
Return to hotel and 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.