Top 12 Hikkaduwa Tours

1.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Yala Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 9 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle, or nearby towns to Yala for a three-hour Jeep safari. An English-speaking guide such as Sasanka, Dilan, Chathura, or Tikiri helps you spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more.

“Tikiri was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and had an excellent ability to spot tiny creatures that we would have missed otherwise (lizards, birds, etc) Also got up close and friendly with many elephants and even a crocodile! 🐊”

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2.Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $11Best value

Travel from Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping for a three-hour open-jeep safari in Yala. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, Tikiri, and Ishan work hard to spot elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, and leopards along the way.

“Very good experience with our driver Sasanka! Highly recommend!”

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3.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya/Tangalle:Day Trip to ELLA

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 6 - 14 hours · from $60

Travel from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Buduruwagala, Ravana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, a tea factory, and ride the train from Demodara to Ella.

“Thank you for the fantastic tour to explore the Ella Highlands. Specially thanks to our driver and guide Ojitha. He took the time to explain everything to us and tell us stories about the temple and the Ravanna Falls. We decided to skip the Zipline and instead go to a Herbal Garden, which was no problem. We highly recommend this tour and if you want to have a good driver/guide, ask for Ojitha. Thanks a lot for this lovely experience.”

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4.The Most Recommended Round Tour in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $25Top rated

You get private transport, airport and hotel pickup, and a flexible route across Sri Lanka with guides such as Lashan, Pubudu, Vimu, or Sanju. Expect Sigiriya, tea country, Ella, safaris, whale watching, Galle Fort, and Hikkaduwa, with hotels, meals, and entry fees paid separately.

“I recently did an amazing tour of Sri Lanka with Lashan as our tour guide. He was absolutely fantastic - a friendly, kind, very organised and all round lovely person. He took us to all the best spots in Sri Lanka including dinner cooking class and dinner with a local family, hikiRead more”

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5.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $27

Travel from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa, or Tangalle to Udawalawe National Park in an air-conditioned car. A local guide such as Pathum or Mahesh leads the 4x4 safari, with wild elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, birds, and an Elephant Transit Home visit on the plan.

“The tour through the national park was great. We were able to see most animals without being at packed spots with many other visitors. Our driver gave us plenty of time to observe the animals living there and explained all questions we had. We were picked up from our hotel from Janaka, who is a very kind person and drove safely without rush. On the way back he also took the time so we could get some lunch at a restaurant before driving us back to our hotel. We were very happy to have him as our driver!”

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6.Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $110

Travel by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, then spend 3 to 3.5 hours in a private jeep at Udawalawe National Park. You will also see the Elephant Transit Home milk feeding session and enjoy lunch. Dinesh and Ravin are among the drivers who may handle transfers.

“they took care of us from start to end. the pick up was on time and comfortable. the safari guide was great and knew what to look for. highly recommend.”

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7.taxi service Airport (BIA)to pick up and drop hotel down south

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $40

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hikkaduwa or another southern destination. Your driver waits inside with a Mahesh Tours and Taxi Service sign, helps with SIM cards and money exchange, and can stop for food, snacks, or washroom breaks.

“good journey but paid more than initially agreed though i thought that was a mistake initially. Driver friendly and drove safely and the highway was in very good condition.”

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8.Colombo Airport Transfer to Any Hotel or City in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $25

Arrange a private transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to any hotel or city in Sri Lanka. Your English-speaking chauffeur, often Chaminda, tracks your flight, meets you with a name board, provides a clean air-conditioned vehicle, and drives you door to door.

“Chaminda is an excellent choice for your transportation needs from/to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)! He contacted me immediately after I booked via Viator and maintained consistent communication with me through my pickRead more”

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9.Udawalawa Safari & Drop Tangalle/ Mirissa/ Galle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $47

Travel from Ella to Udawalawe National Park for a guided 4x4 safari, then watch baby elephants feed at the Elephant Transit Home before continuing to Mirissa, Galle, Tangalle, or Hikkaduwa. Guide Baeus has earned special praise for wildlife spotting and care, but shared transport can be tight.

“The drop-off tour with a safari starting at 8:00 AM turned out to be a 4:00 AM ride in a small minibus crammed with seven people. A few hours before departure, the tour operator informed us of the 4 hours earlier departure time, apparently to fill the bus completely. The driver, as is typical here, was very friendly, but even struggled to squeeze our small backpacks between the rear window and the back seats. My seatbelt was broken, and my wife had no headrest; the comfort level was worse than in a budget airline, all of that after only three hours sleep. The (extra paid) safari itself was great and…”

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10.From Galle/ Mirissa/ Tangalle : Udawalawa Safari & Drop Ella

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Travel from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Mirissa, or Tangalle to Udawalawe for a three-hour jeep safari, a baby-elephant feeding visit, and a transfer to Ella. You’ll look for elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, leopards, and birds with an English-speaking guide. Park and Transit Home fees cost extra.

“The pickup was on time, but the ride was a bit cramped (not enough space in the van). The safari itself went smoothly, however, we paid about $10 more for the entrance fee than the price advertised for tourists at the national park entrance (which is fine with me, since we didn't have to do anything except get in the jeep). We were quickly transported to Ella in a better vehicle. However, we maintained contact with the tour operators regarding further transportation and subsequently encountered problems and discussions about the negotiated price. So, it might be better to just book the safari.”

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11.Value Tour: One Day Safari Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Start before sunrise for a Yala jeep safari, eat a local lunch, watch young elephants feed at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, then safari in Udawalawe from 3 PM. English-speaking guides such as Ishan, Naja, Sasanka, and Dilan have helped guests find wildlife across both parks.

“I loved it! Dilan is a very good guide and driver. Fully recommended!”

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12.Shuttle to Down South Any Location w Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Ride from Ella to Tangalle, Mirissa, Galle, or another Down South stop, then join a three-hour open-jeep safari in Yala. English-speaking guides such as Sasanka, Chathura, and Ishan help spot wildlife. Bring food, drinks, and patience for possible delays.

“Sasanka is really good guide, we enjoy the safari whit him!”

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