Galle District, Southern Province
Things to do in Hikkaduwa
32 well-reviewed sights and 38 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 32
- Bookable experiences
- 38
- Average rating
- 4.7 / 5
What Hikkaduwa does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Hikkaduwa in one place: 32 sights and attractions plus 38 bookable local experiences - surf schools (14), spas & wellness (14) and temples & sacred sites (14) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 22 of the 38 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Hikkaduwa
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanka Wellness Centre Hikkaduwa | Spa & wellness | 4.9(1025) | - |
| 2 | 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 1 | Spa & wellness | 4.9(955) | - |
| 3 | Turtle Beach | Attraction | 4.2(2919) | - |
| 4 | Community Tsunami Education Center & Museum | Museum & gallery | 4.5(833) | - |
| 5 | General Tsunami Photo Museum | Museum & gallery | 4.6(630) | - |
| 6 | Tsunami Honganji Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(449) | - |
| 7 | Swastha Ayurveda | Spa & wellness | 4.6(376) | - |
| 8 | Akurala Beach | Beach | 4.6(374) | - |
| 9 | Turtle Hatchery | Attraction | 4.1(745) | - |
| 10 | Diluna Surf School, Hikkaduwa / Сёрфшкола / Инструктор по серфингу | Surf school | 5.0(221) | - |
Surf schools in Hikkaduwa
Surf school
Diluna Surf School, Hikkaduwa / Сёрфшкола / Инструктор по серфингу
Narigama, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Surf school
Eliya Surf School
44F6+4FR, Narigama Pathana, Hikkaduwa
Surf school
Bay middle surf school
890 Galle - Colombo Rd, Hikkaduwa
Surf school
Shell Surf School
790 Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Surf school
Lion's Surf School Hikkaduwa
Narigama beach, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Surf school
Oceanbrothers
Narigama
Spas & wellness in Hikkaduwa
Spa & wellness
Shalomi Ayurveda Hub
Galle Rd, Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa, 80244
Spa & wellness
Thaprobean wellness
Regina Niwasa Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Spa & wellness
Blue Lotus Yoga House
25/1 Lionel Gunasinghe Road, Sarath Goonawardana Mawatha, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Spa & wellness
Sanka Wellness Centre Hikkaduwa
351 Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Spa & wellness
𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 1
Galle - Colombo Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Spa & wellness
Suwa wellness spa
Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Temples & sacred sites in Hikkaduwa
Temple & sacred site
Jananandharamaya
44Q3+9VR, Kirahandigoda, Hikkaduwa - Baddegama Rd, Hikkaduwa
Temple & sacred site
Parappuduwa Island Monastery (PIM)
446Q+J8G, Rathgama
Temple & sacred site
Sri Nelumvila Maha Viharaya Temple
Hikkaduwa
Temple & sacred site
Tsunami Honganji Viharaya
537R+6MG, Peraliya
Temple & sacred site
Kumarakanda Temple
447G+F2V, Kumarakanda A2, Hikkaduwa
Temple & sacred site
Polgasdūva Island Temple - Dodanduwa | පොල්ගහස්දූව ආරණ්ය සේනාසනය - දොඩන්දූව
Attractions in Hikkaduwa
Attraction
Jayasooriya boat safari service
Agathuduwa Road Dodandugoda kumarakandata Agathuduwa Road, Dodandugoda Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80250
Attraction
The Niche Nature Walk and Cinnamon Experience Tour
Lake School Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Attraction
Hikkaduwa snorkeling spot
259, Asian Highway 43, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Attraction
Thiranagama Beach
44C7+C3M, Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa, 80244
Attraction
Dodanduwa Beach
Attraction
Seenigama beach
Water sports in Hikkaduwa
Water sports
Hikkaduwa Lake Kayaking with LankaLift
61 Wellawatta Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Water sports
Hikkaduwa Lagoon Kayaking Safari by Araliya Boat Safari
68/9 A , Dammissara Mawatha, Dodanduwa, Hikkaduwa, 80250
Water sports
Hikka Blue lagoon safari & Adventure kayaking paradise
No52,dammissara,road dodanduwa, Hikkaduwa, 80250
Water sports
Hikkaduwa Lake kayaking with Hikka rocks
Sri soratha mawatha, Nakanda, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Water sports
Hikka Water Sports
43QX+4M2, Hikkaduwa
Diving centres in Hikkaduwa
Diving centre
Divevora Sri Lanka - PADI Diving Center (S-30430)
Galle Rd, Peraliya
Diving centre
Blue Deep Diving Centre
Coral Reef Beach Hotel, 336 Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Diving centre
Hikkadivers 5* dive center in hikkaduwa
Behind the Janasalu Center, 25/2, Pannamgoda, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Diving centre
Hikka Deep Blue Dive Center
273/C Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, 80240
Good to know
Hikkaduwa planning questions
How many things to do are there in Hikkaduwa?
This guide lists 70 well-reviewed things to do in Hikkaduwa: 32 attractions and sights, plus 38 bookable local experiences (surf schools (14), spas & wellness (14) and water sports (5)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Hikkaduwa?
By review volume, the standouts are Turtle Beach (4.2), Community Tsunami Education Center & Museum (4.5), Turtle Hatchery (4.1). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Hikkaduwa?
Yes - 17 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Hikkaduwa activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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