Getting there

Unawatuna is about 125 KM from the Capital City Colombo (See map on right).
A relaxed leisurely drive will take you there in 3.0 hours. Public Transport is readily
available in this major route linking Colombo to the southern towns.

If you leave Colombo around 6.00 AM, a day trip to Unawatuna for diving is a
possibility.

Flying to Sri Lanka: The only International Airport in Sri Lanka is the Bandaranaike
International Airport situated about 30 KM north of Colombo.

Dive Operators

- Unawatuna Diving Center
- Sea Horse Diving Center
- Submarine Dive Center

The Unawatuna Diving Center is an extremely well managed local and German collaboration with a beautiful dive center and a staff of experienced instructors.

For information about other dive centers in Sri Lanka and directions and contact
information, click here.

Accommodation

There are plenty of very comfortable hotels & guest houses in Unawatuna.
The Unawatuna Diving Center also has two guest houses right near the Dive Center.

See the our resources on Accommodation for more choices.

Where to eat

There are many excellent restaurants (some overlooking beautiful beach front) along
the main road. The choice is wide from local cuisine, Chinese to western. Sea food is
widely available.

Transport within Unawatuna

Public transport is cheap and readily available since everything is by the main road
linking Colombo and the south. You could also use the omnipresent Three Wheelers
(Tuk-Tuks). Always agree on the price before you get in. Prices vary and it is best you
get advice from your Dive Center or Hotel about prices before you hail one. The hotel
you stay at will also be happy to organize transport.