Waikkal Holidays

Destination Guide

Waikkal is in the North of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. This town is an attractive combination of traditional Sri Lankan homes, exclusive holiday villas and large, often all-inclusive resort hotels. The beauty of this place will remain always integral and bright in your memory even years after a journey to this location. This is the best location whether you are planning with your family members, friends and visit alone. Visitors can select from Waikkal Beach or nearby beautiful Negembo Beach; both feature extended stretches of pristine sand lapped by the warm Indian Ocean waters. Waikkal is the perfect place to stretch out, relax and swim in the crystal clear ocean waters.

Things to Do

Things to do in Waikkal are numerous which keeps you busy throughout your stay. Starting from day trips – you can take a day trip to the central town of Kandy set on the banks of a river and surrounded by the stunning tropical jungle. Visitors can enjoy range of water sports activities like snorkeling, jet skiing, windsurfing, fishing and scuba diving. Land based sports in Waikkal can include tennis, cycling, beach volleyball, horseback riding and sand boarding. You can take advantage of Private boat trips from Waikkal and enjoy deserted beaches along the coast for swimming. A whale and dolphin watching voyage will be one of the most unforgettable holiday experience

Places to Visit

The best places to visit in Waikkal are trip to the Temple of the Tooth relic and the botanical gardens. Other option is to visit the vibrant city of Colombo is less than an hour from Waikkal and a few trips will be needed to take in the colorful bazaars, high class restaurants and the impressive temples.

Best Time to Visit

Here you experience tropical climate means hot weather throughout the year. The wet season is the popular time to visit Waikkal. Monsoon season occur between May to August and October to January.