Private Transfer
Colombo → Dikwella
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
175 km
Duration
3 – 4 hours
Starting from
$88
Trip type
One-way
Colombo to Dikwella Transfer
From Colombo, the Southern Expressway speeds you to Galle before the A2 coast road runs east through Matara to Dikwella. The 175 km drive takes 3 to 4 hours depending on expressway use and local traffic past Matara.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
The Southern Expressway (E01) runs from Colombo to Galle quickly, then the A2 coast road continues east through Matara to Dikwella. The expressway section is fast dual carriageway; the A2 from Matara to Dikwella is narrower with local traffic and town centres.
Scenery
The expressway passes through flat coastal lowlands and coconut plantations inland. Past Galle the A2 hugs closer to the coast, beaches, rocky headlands, and fishing villages appear regularly. Dikwella sits on a low cliff above the sea; the Hoo-maniya blowhole is nearby.
★ Travel Tips
- Take the Southern Expressway to Galle to save at least 45 minutes over the old coastal A2 route.
- The Matara–Dikwella stretch on the A2 can be slow through town centres; add 20–30 minutes buffer.
- Dikwella's Wewurukannala Vihara (temple with a 39 m seated Buddha) is right in town, worth a 30-minute stop.
$ Pricing Breakdown
Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra. Price per vehicle, not per person.
This is a standard estimate based on distance
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✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Door-to-door service
- Meet & greet (airports)
× Not included
- Toll charges
- Parking fees
- Waiting charges
- Driver accommodation (overnight trips)
Towns Along the Way
Your driver can stop at points of interest along the way, just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Colombo to Dikwella transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $88 per vehicle (one-way). The rate is $0.5 per km with a minimum fare of $50. Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra.
How long is the Colombo to Dikwella drive?+
Approximately 175 km — around 3 – 4 hours. Times vary with traffic and any stops.
Can I book a return trip?+
Yes. Return transfers are quoted separately. Mention your return date in the notes when enquiring.
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Colombo → Dikwella
175 km · From $88
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Dikwella
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Dikwella.
Hummanaya Blowhole
The second largest blowhole in the world near Dickwella, where waves forced through a 27m rock tunnel eject water jets up to 23m high during strong south-west swells.
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Tangalle Beach
A long, palm-fringed beach near Tangalle town, 190km from Colombo, with several quiet bays separated by rocky headlands and one of the most important leatherback turtle nesting beaches in Asia.
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Mulgirigala Rock Temple
A cave temple complex on a 200m isolated granite rock 7km north of Tangalle, founded in the 3rd century BC, with five levels of painted shrines and panoramic views from the summit dagoba.
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25 kmParrot Rock (Mirissa)
A large flat-topped rock at the eastern end of Mirissa Bay, reachable by a short swim at low tide, popular for cliff jumping into 5m water below.
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25 kmCoconut Tree Hill (Mirissa)
A small rocky headland east of Mirissa beach planted with tall coconut palms, offering a 270-degree ocean panorama 20m above the water — one of Sri Lanka's most photographed viewpoints.
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Mirissa Beach
A 1km crescent bay 150km south of Colombo, Sri Lanka's primary departure point for blue whale watching (November to April), with a calm swimming beach and a growing restaurant scene.
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Weligama Bay
A wide, shallow bay 30km east of Galle, the best beginner surfing location on Sri Lanka's south coast, and home to the iconic stilt fishermen who balance on poles 10m from the shoreline.
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