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Dickwella Taxi Service

A small coastal market town between Matara and Tangalle, known locally for its blowhole and quieter beaches.

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Guida per i visitatori: Dickwella

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Momento migliore per andare
Dec-Apr is the dry season with sunshine and the best waves; Jan-Mar has calmest seas. Dec and Jan are busiest and most expensive; Mar-Apr is quieter. Strong currents can occur, the left side of Hiriketiya bay is calmer for swimming.Segnalato, non confermato
Fonte: Travel guides: geckoroutes.com, kateandmikestravels.com
Come spostarsi
Tuk-tuks are the main way around (Hiriketiya beach is about 2 km from Dickwella town; Hummanaya blow hole 10-15 minutes), and buses link Dickwella to larger towns. From Matara or Galle allow about 40 minutes by tuk-tuk or local bus; from Colombo the bus takes about 3.5 hours.Segnalato, non confermato
Fonte: Travel guides: geckoroutes.com, kateandmikestravels.com

Journeys to and from Dickwella

Journey Distance Time From
Dickwella → Colombo 172.9 km 2 hr 45 min Rs 25,940
Mini / Small Car
Dickwella → Colombo Airport (CMB) 196.7 km 2 hr 49 min Rs 28,220
Mini / Small Car
Dickwella → Negombo 200.1 km 2 hr 56 min Rs 28,540
Mini / Small Car
Dickwella → Matara 20.4 km 42 min Rs 2,860
Mini / Small Car

Getting to and from Dickwella

The coast road continues east from Matara much as it runs through the towns before it, off the end of the expressway rather than on it — this stretch is ordinary road the whole way. The town is smaller and quieter than Mirissa or Weligama further west, and the drive along here has noticeably less traffic than the more visited stretches of coast.

Arranging a pickup

The town's own landmark is a natural blowhole on the rocks, which locals use as a reference point as often as a road name — worth mentioning if a hotel is near it. Being past the end of the expressway, journeys from here take a little longer for the same distance than a stretch further west would.

Questions about taxis in Dickwella

How much is a taxi in Dickwella?

From Rs 2,860 in a Mini / Small Car, to Matara: the lowest fare on the board. Each route below carries its own fixed price, distance and driving time — quoted before you book, with no meter and no surcharge on arrival.

Can I book a taxi from Dickwella to Colombo airport?

Yes, and it is one of the routes most often booked from here. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.

Are the drivers in Dickwella verified?

Licence and vehicle are checked before a driver can quote, and each one has a profile showing their rating, experience and the exact car — including the registration — so you know who is coming before you book.

Near Dickwella

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Day trips from Dickwella

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