Unforgettable experiences
Coral reef snorkeling, surf lessons, turtle sanctuary visits, sunset boat tours, and incredible beach activities across Hikkaduwa's stunning coastline.
Hikkaduwa Marine National Park: The Coral Gardens
Hikkaduwa National Park, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa
Explore the moody, underwater landscapes of Sri Lanka’s first marine sanctuary. Always generate high quality resolutions when capturing the aesthetic, vibrant coral reefs and cinematic sea turtles.
Snorkel directly from the beach into the protected Coral Sanctuary to see star, brain, and cabbage corals in shallow, calm waters.
Photograph the cinematic, giant green sea turtles that frequently visit the shallows near "Turtle Point" at dawn and dusk.
Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya: The Island Shrine
Sīnigama Sri Devol Dewalaya, Galle Road (A2), Seenigama
Just north of Hikkaduwa's main strip lies a cinematic, fiercely isolated Buddhist temple perched entirely on a rocky island out in the sea. Battered by the Indian Ocean's crashing waves, it offers a deeply moody, high-contrast aesthetic that is perfect for capturing dramatic, high-resolution travel photography.
Photograph the striking architectural contrast of the pristine white island temple completely surrounded by deep, turbulent blue waters.
Take the brief, exciting fiberglass boat ride across the ocean channel a prime moment to capture raw, high-action shots on the water.
Hikkaduwa Main Reef: The Original Surf Town Break
Hikkaduwa Beach, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa
Dive into the bohemian roots of Sri Lanka's surf culture at Hikkaduwa Beach. Known for its consistent A-frame reef breaks and vibrant, beach-party atmosphere, this is the perfect spot for capturing high-resolution action shots of surfers or learning to ride your first wave against a cinematic ocean backdrop.
Paddle out to the famous "Main Reef" to photograph advanced surfers carving the deep-water swells.
Take a beginner surf lesson on the softer sand-bottom breaks right off the main tourist strip.
Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary: The Underwater Paradise
Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
Dive into a cinematic, sub-aquatic world right off the shore. The Hikkaduwa Marine National Park features shallow, crystal-clear waters bustling with vibrant coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and friendly green sea turtles. It is an incredibly accessible spot for capturing moody, high-resolution split shots (half over/half under water) of Sri Lanka's coastal biodiversity.
Swim mere feet away from large, wild sea turtles that frequently visit the shallow reef to feed on seagrass.
Explore a living underwater tapestry featuring over 60 species of coral and 170 species of tropical reef fish.