Title: Things to Do in Matara District in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Matara District ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matara District Types of activities [Matara District Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Matara-District.dx6353281) ![This beach is often overlooked for neighbouring Hiriketiya Beach, but it was our favourite beach in Sri Lanka! Calm clear water, white sand, no crowds - bliss! # Sri Lanka # Beaches # Dikwella Beach ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013837913452544/770b191f-c5fe-4a83-8125-8e7472994a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Good morning Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/1d4c53e0-d260-4b56-b26e-ca741b3cb39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice view from the hotel’s roof terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/f2f38eab-bca0-412b-b063-f40e75b8251b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quiet beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/746c5074-43f4-4559-8edc-6f7dfab2243c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![How pretty is the water? Gorgeous clean beaches. #srilanka #beachlove #weligama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049729/dcadd84f-f76c-4559-8d69-baae953bf103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Matara District Attractions Whether you plan to shop up a storm or delve into local history, there are loads of things to do in Matara District. This city is home to many exciting attractions that'll keep your travel schedule full and you on the hop. Whatever you're into, this place has something up its sleeve for you. Explore the best sights in Matara District with some unique [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6353281&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or try out our list of {220 fun activities in Matara District [fun activities in Matara District](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6353281&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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Matara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2441334/c438ff20-8b29-4cf7-84b7-373599595c5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara 12h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-safari-from-galle-unawatuna-waligama-mirissa-matara.a2441334.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Galle day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2441336/9ba88f45-f004-45cf-8574-283576643dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle day tour 10h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-day-tour.a2441336.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/957309/6db8a495-031e-47fb-a98c-800b080628f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive 13h 9/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-safari-day-trip-from-hikkaduwa-galle-unawatuna-mirissa-all-inclusive.a957309.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Modern Colombo City Tour with Local Food Experiences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49563835/1241529b-5ec6-414a-992a-076fa9606fc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Modern Colombo City Tour with Local Food Experiences 8h Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-from-colombo-and-negombo-all-inclusive-city-tour.a49563835.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Incl...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2742837/bac06f41-65f8-40e7-947a-9ff988619449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Incl... 2d Free cancellation available $340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-tour-of-udawalawe-ella-with-up-country-scenic-train-ride-all-inclusive.a2742837.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Galle City Day-Tour from Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1072363/01a52d71-ad83-43a8-acdf-288641acfb7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle City Day-Tour from Mirissa 8h Free cancellation available $78 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-city-day-tour-from-mirissa.a1072363.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4022601/5e6bb79d-e799-4311-9f2e-e27d9693c415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included 12h 10/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-full-day-tour.a4022601.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Sinharaja' rainforest - Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50833896/12ed68bb-cff5-4990-b133-1862a96d088f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sinharaja' rainforest - Night Tour 5h Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sinharaja-rainforest-night-tour.a50833896.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Sinharaja' rainforest - Discovery Tour (half day)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2441276/d7207687-5457-4987-9396-91e838617ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sinharaja' rainforest - Discovery Tour (half day) 7h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-sinharaja-rainforest-discovery-tour-half-day.a2441276.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 90 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2073803/8ae3c185-8944-44ad-bebe-bd58ff7b3930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa 4h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-experience-in-mirissa.a2073803.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/957309/6db8a495-031e-47fb-a98c-800b080628f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive 13h 9/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yala-safari-day-trip-from-hikkaduwa-galle-unawatuna-mirissa-all-inclusive.a957309.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Incl...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2742837/bac06f41-65f8-40e7-947a-9ff988619449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Incl... 2d Free cancellation available $340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-tour-of-udawalawe-ella-with-up-country-scenic-train-ride-all-inclusive.a2742837.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Great Whales Education Programe Dolphins and Whales are in SL](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49052244/a15ddc65-8d21-4e80-bdd6-8fef00af4095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Great Whales Education Programe Dolphins and Whales are in SL 1h Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/great-whales-education-programe-dolphins-and-whales-are-in-sl.a49052244.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offer...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1005885/d37cc024-69b9-4ccb-b242-f4b9753f5638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offer... 4h 5.6/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whales-and-dolphins-watching-luxury-super-grade-cruiser.a1005885.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC )](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46521646/3b857674-2221-4b77-a73c-37fc73c786eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC ) 5h 9.8/10 26 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-mirissa-with-wwc.a46521646.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Weligama: Crocodile & Bird Watching Mangrove River Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52220134/4515dc5d-b4c9-45fe-bdd4-2245478147be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Weligama: Crocodile & Bird Watching Mangrove River Safari 1h 30m 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/weligama-crocodile-bird-watching-mangrove-river-safari.a52220134.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Scuba Diving in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48277451/2a39f2b8-29d6-4d02-8462-61173ac52fc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scuba Diving in Mirissa 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scuba-diving-in-mirissa.a48277451.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Mirissa: Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52129368/789d2f13-4826-45dd-9fd7-02e653e006d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mirissa: Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mirissa-whale-dolphin-watching-boat-tour.a52129368.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Ella to YALA SAFARI TOUR & Galle/Unawatuna/Mirissa/Tangalle drop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178631/24942e5e-a040-485a-9bcf-c54a7bdb072b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ella to YALA SAFARI TOUR & Galle/Unawatuna/Mirissa/Tangalle drop 13h Free cancellation available $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/weheragala-yala-block-5-7-hours-safari.a3178631.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 42 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720011/a91ad4a3-63c9-4101-ba52-50b87f60415b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa 1h 10/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-turtles-in-mirissa.a2720011.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47765633/2addaa98-a709-4306-bcf4-56288308bcff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles 1h 9/10 32 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mirissa-snorkeling-experience-with-turtles.a47765633.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3166810/b0d60f08-2fe4-4063-b8f2-faac7d634ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa 1h 9.6/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$28~~$22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-turtles-in-mirissa.a3166810.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Scuba Diving in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48277451/2a39f2b8-29d6-4d02-8462-61173ac52fc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scuba Diving in Mirissa 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scuba-diving-in-mirissa.a48277451.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Mirissa: Sea Turtle Snorkeling & River Kayaking Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52013674/b595c9bc-5904-463e-8f7c-a44fc742f173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mirissa: Sea Turtle Snorkeling & River Kayaking Combo Tour 4h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mirissa-sea-turtle-snorkeling-river-kayaking-combo-tour.a52013674.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Mirissa: Guided Turtle Snorkeling Experience with Coral Reef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51670518/4a2ebc0c-21b4-4c5d-87e1-29b427614e5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mirissa: Guided Turtle Snorkeling Experience with Coral Reef 1h 30m 9.8/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mirissa-guided-turtle-snorkeling-experience-with-coral-reef.a51670518.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Snorkeling Trip from Polhena Beach, Matara, Sri Lanka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48132981/c6c06dcc-923c-466a-9c5e-b9f205b1cd09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkeling Trip from Polhena Beach, Matara, Sri Lanka 1h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-trip-from-polhena-beach-matara-sri-lanka.a48132981.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Surf & Stay: Private Surf Lesson in Galle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51800694/70edbaab-07a3-4712-9594-2b1f2e7297de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf & Stay: Private Surf Lesson in Galle Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/surf-stay-private-surf-lesson-in-galle.a51800694.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Mirissa: VIP Speed Boat Whale Watching with Kumara & Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51755100/f3acb8fc-f298-4ad2-9079-d650ca066fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mirissa: VIP Speed Boat Whale Watching with Kumara & Whales 3h Free cancellation available $589 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mirissa-vip-speed-boat-whale-watching-with-kumara-whales.a51755100.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Sail Lanka Charter - Whale Watching Cruise In Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48272894/2f600fce-c8b2-45f6-8848-f7148bf57772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sail Lanka Charter - Whale Watching Cruise In Mirissa 7h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sail-lanka-charter-pvt-ltd.a48272894.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Cook with Suranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2719308/6824ade6-04d0-4bf3-b035-3e0f1e5a526f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cook with Suranga 1h 30m Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cook-with-suranga.a2719308.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Galle: Koggala River Boat Safari with Monkeys Birds & Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148041/0c99ec72-d0f2-4c9c-b0f8-3241084f78a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle: Koggala River Boat Safari with Monkeys Birds & Nature 1h 30m Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/traditional-cooking-class-experience-from-weligama-or-mirissa.a50148041.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47181190/94d7e6ce-6142-4f23-87f0-8ade62592f0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class 3h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-unawatuna-cooking-class.a47181190.activity-details?&rid=6353281&location=Matara+District&swp=off) ![1 Hour Guided Factory Visit for Handmade Product](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49431332/d129a8ee-3698-4feb-ad60-426a933f3216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Hour Guided Factory Visit for Handmade Product 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