Trustker / Colombo Airport Taxi
✨ Highlights you’ll love
- Mask heritage — see iconic Kolam/Sanni masks and stories.
- Hands-on workshop — paint a small mask to take home.
- Coral garden — choose glass-bottom boat or easy snorkel.
- Flexible pacing — cafes & beach time as you like.
🗺️ Sample 8–10 hr plan (flexible)
Option A — Craft → Reef
Pickup (Colombo) → Ambalangoda mask museum → painting workshop (~60–90 min) → lunch stop → Hikkaduwa reef (glass-bottom or snorkel) → return.
Option B — Reef → Craft
Pickup → Hikkaduwa reef morning sea → cafe break → Ambalangoda museum & workshop → return.
Sea clarity varies by season/tides; we adjust timing for best conditions.
📍 Map — Ambalangoda & Hikkaduwa
🎟️ Activities & extras (pay on-site)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ariyapala Mask Museum (Ambalangoda) | Free / donation | Small museum + workshop; donations appreciated. |
| Mask painting workshop | ~US$25 per person | Hands-on session; keep your painted mask. |
| Glass-bottom boat (Hikkaduwa) | ~US$18–55 per person | 30–45 mins; varies by operator. |
| Snorkeling – equipment only | ~US$5 per person | Mask/snorkel/fins hire. |
| Snorkeling – equipment + guide | ~US$15 per person | Guided reef swim; beginner-friendly. |
Ambalangoda Masks
Museum itself is free/donation.
Hikkaduwa Reef
Transport-only service. Activities are paid on-site to local operators. Prices shown are mid-range estimates for planning.
✅ Included & ❌ Not included
Included (Transport-only)
- Private car/van with English-speaking driver
- Fuel, parking, expressway tolls
- Pickup & drop within Colombo city
- Driver’s meals and taxes
Not included
- Workshops, boat rides, snorkeling gear/guide, local fees
- Meals, drinks, personal expenses
- Local guides/instructors (optional)
- Tips (optional)
