Things to do in Southern Province

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Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Activity duration is 14 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €114 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 56 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €22 per adult
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Water activities

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Snorkelling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkelling with Turtles in Mirissa

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €22 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch

Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Full day tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 1 day
9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €96 per adult*
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Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours
Price is €35 per adult
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What to do in Southern Province

Popular places to visit

Outdoor restaurant at the luxury hotel with a ocean view, Bentota, Sri Lanka

Bentota Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bentota Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bentota.

Bentota Beach
Hiriketiya Beach. A surfer’s paradise. Located in the south of Sri Lanka. #LifeatExpedia #SriLanka

Hiriketiya Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Hiriketiya Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dikwella. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Hiriketiya Beach
The lighthouse at Galle Fort

Galle Fort

Find out about the history of Fort Galle when you take a trip to Galle Fort. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Fort
Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach

Jungle Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?

Jungle Beach
At the start of the beautiful Secret Beach

Secret Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Secret Beach during your trip to Mirissa? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Secret Beach

Hikkaduwa Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hikkaduwa Beach during your travels in Hikkaduwa?

Hikkaduwa Beach

Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Bandaramulla with a trip to Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint. Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint

Goyambokka Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Goyambokka Beach during your trip to Tangalle?

Goyambokka Beach

Hikkaduwa Coral Reef

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hikkaduwa Coral Reef during your travels in Hikkaduwa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Hikkaduwa Coral Reef

Areas of Southern Province

The lighthouse at Galle Fort

Fort Galle

If you're spending some time in Fort Galle, Galle Fort and Historical Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Fort Galle
Sunset at Wijaya Beach

Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala Beach while you're exploring the area.

Talpe
Unesco site, Galle Fort, in Sri Lanka

Cheena Kotuwa

If you're spending some time in Cheena Kotuwa, Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Cheena Kotuwa
Beach hopping

Habaraduwa

If you're spending some time in Habaraduwa, Koggala Lake and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Habaraduwa
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Dammakusala Mawatha

While Dammakusala Mawatha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ambalangoda Beach and Balapitiya Beach.

Dammakusala Mawatha
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Richmond Kanda

While Richmond Kanda isn't home to many top sights, Galle Fort and Mahamodara Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Richmond Kanda
Galle

Galle

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala

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Deniyaya

Klosterinsel Parey Duwa Tempel

Wanchawala