Sri Lanka · UNAWATUNA TOURS
22 reviewed
Sri Lanka has plenty of unawatuna tours; these 15 are the ones that hold up, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Galle Unawatuna cooking class with Madhu: market spice tour, hands-on Sri Lankan curries, rice and sweets. Lunch and dinner included.
“What an incredible experience. This was so much fun and the food was by far the best we had in Sri Lanka. Everything was so well organized. It's such a beautiful kitchen too. I can't recommend this enough. Thank you to Madha for being such a wonderful teacher.”
Try scuba in Unawatuna Bay with a short Discover SCUBA class, 1m lagoon practice, then a Rock Island reef visit up to 10m.
“Excellent experience! My guide Wishva was very reliable, explained everything patiently and in detail, made me feel comfortable, and was always attentive to my safety and enjoyment of the experience. Thank you!”
Colombo to Galle in 1 day: turtle hatchery, Madu Ganga wetlands, moonstone mines, Hikkaduwa, UNESCO Galle Fort, Unawatuna.
“Not much information given my the guide about Galle Fort, was a little lost. Overall, an enjoyable day.”
8-hour Yala Jeep safari from Galle and nearby beaches, with a guide chasing leopards plus elephants, crocodiles, and birds in one trip.
“The day started off well despite the early morning. Arriving at the park at sunrise was beautiful and we saw lots of smaller animals on the way into the park. Our guide was enthusiastic about trying to spot a Leopard and was able to locate one high in the trees. However, after an unnecessary break, it seems like he was keen to just drive the singular road out despite us not having seen any elephants. It was extremely disappointing to arrive at the exit and hear ‘sorry about the elephants’. He also wasn’t very informative about the types of animals we were seeing or any other information as we were…”
1-hour beginner surf lesson at Ahikava Surf School in Unawatuna, Galle, with board and rash vest plus a personal English instructor.
“Wonderful! It was my first time surfing and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The instructor was patient and provided a good explanation. He, definitely, hooked me on this!”
Scuba training and underwater site visits in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. PADI instructors, wrecks and reefs, gear and GoPro photos included.
“J’ai fait cette activité pour la première fois ici et c’était extraordinaire! Un peu stressé au départ, l’équipe a tout de suite su me mettre à l’aise. Merci à tous pour votre gentillesse et toutes ces choses incroyables que vous m’avez fait découvrir! À faire absolument!”
Private one-way transfer from the Galle area to Colombo Airport, with hotel pickup, air-conditioning, bottled water, and tolls included.
“We took a private transfer from Galle to the airport at Negombo. The price offered was a seniors rate, which was good. Our driver arrived on time, in a clean and comfortable air conditioned vehicle and we were delivered to our destination in good time.”
Small-group snorkeling in Unawatuna near Galle with gear, instructor, and boat ride to coral gardens, about 2 hours.
“The guides and organisation of the trip was really good but the reef they took us to was really disappointing. No corals, very few fish and nothing else.”
Shop Galle markets, cook Sri Lankan favorites, and eat eight dishes in a small-group class at a seaview Unawatuna kitchen.
“My two friends and I loved this class. It was super fun going to the market and choosing which veggies we should cook. Then we went back to a lovely second floor kitchen and while it was raining learned how to make 7 different dishes and Read more”
Private Yala safari from Galle with hotel pickup, park admission included, and a guided jeep track for leopard and elephant chances.
“3am pick up from our hotel in Galle to get to Yala for the early morning session was an early start, but one bonus was there was virtually no traffic to contend with...until we hit the ticket booth at Yala. There looked to be approx 200 other jeRead more”
Scuba in Unawatuna with ZRI Adventures, small group coaching, full gear, shipwreck zones, coral reefs, and marine life near Galle.
“Very good diving, but especially you dive for Good Foundation of Goodness. Amazing experience. Very friendly.”
Private surf lesson in Sri Lanka with an experienced instructor, surfboard included, beginner-friendly waves, plus photos shared after class.
“Our "trainers" were great, and waves were "just right" for beginners. We enjoyed our session so much, that we booked another session after a break for lunch. Only issues we had was that this session is held at Sahana Beach, not Unawatuna beach.”
A 2-hour private Sri Lankan mixology class in Unawatuna with Ash. Learn syrups and local spirits, tasting four cocktails.
“This mixology experience was the perfect thing to on our last night in Colombo. We got to try the BEST cocktails, learnt a little more about Sri Lankan culture and had loads of fun whilst doing it. Ash was super friendly & knowledgable and personalised the experience fRead more”
One day from Hikkaduwa to Udawalawe for elephant jeep safari plus quick stops at Koggala stick fishermen and Dikwella Buddha statue.
“Great way to see elephants and other animals in the wild! It was fun to stop at the Elephant Transit Home for feeding time, too, with the little elephants trotting around. Our guide Mahesh did a fine job finding the animals for us in the wild. IRead more”
One day Yala jeep safari from the Galle area with park entry, wildlife tracker, snacks, and a few coastal stops along the way.
“I had a whole day trip to Yala for a morning safari. My pickup was great, driver was lovely and I felt very safe. The safari driver / guide was brilliant. Plus we stopped at the stilt fishermen, temple and the turtle sanctuary on the way back as well as some photo spots along the surf beaches. An amazing day and so worth it.”
