Best Places to Go Diving and Snorkelling in Sri Lanka—An Island of Tropical Allures

Located along the hugely popular south coast the towns of Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna are the epitome of tropical bliss. Made famous in the 1960s by the hippie community, Hikka or Hikkaduwa is a party central. The coral reefs there is home to a variety of marine life, with a few wrecks adding to your diving adventures. Snorkelling is a popular option among the shallow coral reefs of Hikkaduwa. Unawatuna is just 5 km from the iconic town of Galle and is a stunning little seaside village. The beach is a huge sandy oasis, and you will find plenty of top spots for diving. Snorkelling off the coast of Unawatuna is highly recommended. Travelling across the island diving and snorkelling in the best locations is more of an adventure when choosing to fly via the services of an air taxi Sri Lanka offers. Charter a flight, hop aboard a regular domestic flight or even book a special scenic flight with domestic airlines such as Cinnamon Air.

Once you charter an air taxi in Sri Lanka, you have plenty of opportunities to explore the island and indulge in the best experiences without wasting too much time travelling on the road. Trincomalee located on the Eastern coast of the island is a breeze to reach via domestic air. Go there for diving and snorkelling allures and a chance to indulge in some dolphin and whale watching activities. The natural harbour in Trincomalee is listed amongst the top five most beautiful ports in the world.

Another fabulous East coast town is Passikudah, the shallow reefs are home to a variety of coral and colourful fish making the area perfect for a snorkelling tour. The idyllic surroundings are highly conducive for relaxing while diving is enhanced by the presence of several offshore wrecks waiting to be explored.

Mirissa is located on the South coast and has plenty for the sun worshiper to enjoy, the shallow waters of the bay make it a playground for all sorts of water sports amongst which snorkelling is a top lure. Diving in Mirissa is quite the experience, here too you have a chance of indulging in a whale watching tour, since the area, especially in March and April is a hub for catching sight of the mighty mammals.

Located in the deep south the Kirinda is a historical coast with links to the island's past. Go there for diving amongst the Little and Great Basses wrecks. The dive sites are only accessible between March and April. The rest of the year the waters and too rough and visibility is very low.