What to do in Matara

Activities, attractions and tours

A beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and waves crashing against the rocks.
A person sitting on a white bench overlooking a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a palm tree in the foreground.
A sunset over a coastal area with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.
A sunset over a coastal area with palm trees and a rocky shoreline.

Activities

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$36
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$40
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Galle Fort Light House

Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa

AU$74
per adult
Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa
Mirissa: Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

Mirissa: Vegan Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

AU$65
per adult
Mirissa: Vegan Cooking Class with Beer and Meal
Mirissa: Snorkelling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session

Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session

AU$23
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

AU$38
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
Picture 1 for Activity Sri Lankan Cooking Class – Kottu Roti or Rice & Curry

Weligama: Kottu Cooking Class & Local Street Food Dinner

AU$32
per adult
Weligama: Kottu Cooking Class & Local Street Food Dinner
Galle light house

Galle day tour

AU$131
per traveller
Galle day tour
Mirissa: Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Breakfast

Mirissa: Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Breakfast

AU$39
per adult
Mirissa: Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Breakfast
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Our Lady of Matara Shrine

You can learn about the history of Matara when you stop by Our Lady of Matara Shrine. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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Day trip destinations from Matara

A beach with a sandy shore, gentle waves, and a hill with vegetation.

Talalla

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and palm trees.

Matara

An aerial view of a tropical island surrounded by turquoise waters, with a sandy beach and dense greenery.

Kamburugamuwa

A yellow temple with intricate carvings and a blue roof.

Dondra