Diving & Snorkelling
Coral gardens, colonial-era shipwrecks and reef sharks — on whichever coast is in season.
Sri Lanka dives on two opposing monsoons, which means there is always a good coast somewhere. Hikkaduwa has a shallow coral sanctuary you can reach from the beach and several accessible wrecks, including the SS Conch — one of the world's first oil tankers. Pigeon Island off Trincomalee has the clearest reef in the country and reliable blacktip reef sharks in waist-deep water. Kalpitiya has the Bar Reef, the largest coral system in Sri Lanka.
We work with PADI centres only. Certified divers can join guided two-tank trips; complete beginners can do a Discover Scuba session in a morning, and full Open Water certification takes three to four days.
What’s included
- Two-tank guided dives with a certified instructor
- Wreck diving at Hikkaduwa and Trincomalee
- Blacktip reef sharks and turtles at Pigeon Island
- PADI courses from Discover Scuba to Divemaster
- All equipment, boat transfer and permits included
- Both monsoon seasons covered — we move you to the right coast
Add Diving & Snorkelling to your trip
Tell us roughly when you are in the country and we will check availability, arrange the transport to get you there and fold it into the rest of your itinerary.
- A reply within 24 hoursUsually the same working day.
- Fits around your plansWe work it into the days you already have.
- Nothing to pay nowNo card details to check availability.
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