Hambantota

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

1

Avg. Ships / Day

11.4h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Not really a peak season

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8 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Hambantota

To truly experience the local flavour, head to the Hambantota Market, where you can sample fresh tropical fruits like mangoes and pineapples, and indulge in traditional Sri Lankan dishes such as hoppers and string hoppers. The town's vibrant streets are lined with small shops selling handmade crafts and souvenirs, perfect for taking a piece of Sri Lanka home with you. For a relaxing end to your day, visit one of the nearby beaches like Tangalle, where you can unwind with a refreshing king coconut drink while watching the sunset over the ocean. Getting around is easy with local tuk-tuks and taxis readily available, making it simple to explore all that Hambantota has to offer.

Port Location

Things to do in Hambantota

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call

Udawalawe Elephant Safari – Private & Shared Jeep

Udawalawe Elephant Safari – Private & Shared Jeep

4.9(276)3h06:00–09:00, 07:00–10:00, 13:00–16:00 +1
Fits your port day
From $25per person
Viator
Udawalawe National Park — 4-Hour Private Jeep Safari (Pickup)

Udawalawe National Park — 4-Hour Private Jeep Safari (Pickup)

5.0(180)4h06:00–10:00, 10:00–14:00, 14:00–18:00
Fits your port day
From $30per person
Viator
Yala/Udawalawe National Park Safari from Hambantota Port

Yala/Udawalawe National Park Safari from Hambantota Port

5.0(76)6h05:00–11:00, 06:00–12:00, 07:00–13:00 +7
Fits your port day
From $61per person
Viator
Paradise Blow Hole, Big Buddha, Rock Temple Tours

Paradise Blow Hole, Big Buddha, Rock Temple Tours

5.0(75)7h08:00–15:00, 08:30–15:30, 09:30–16:30 +8
Fits your port day
From $20per person
Viator
Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

4.9(75)7h06:00–13:00, 07:00–14:00, 08:00–15:00 +4
Fits your port day
From $48per person
Viator
The Best Safari tour from Hambantota Port (Janaka safari)

The Best Safari tour from Hambantota Port (Janaka safari)

4.9(55)6h08:00–14:00, 08:30–14:30
Fits your port day
From $17per person
Viator
Yala National Park Safari From Hambantota Port

Yala National Park Safari From Hambantota Port

4.9(54)7h06:00–13:00, 07:00–14:00, 08:00–15:00 +7
Fits your port day
From $20per person
Viator
Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

Yala National Park Tour From Hambantota Port

4.7(61)7h06:00–13:00, 07:00–14:00, 08:00–15:00 +6
Fits your port day
From $46per person
Viator
Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour

Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour

5.0(42)6h06:00–12:00, 12:00–18:00
Fits your port day
From $56per person
Viator
Special Yala safari from Hambanttota port Yala Nisha safari

Special Yala safari from Hambanttota port Yala Nisha safari

5.0(41)6h08:00–14:00, 08:30–14:30, 09:00–15:00
Fits your port day
From $23per person
Viator
Bundala National Park Birds Watching Safari Tour

Bundala National Park Birds Watching Safari Tour

5.0(21)4h05:30–09:30, 05:45–09:45, 14:00–18:00 +2
Fits your port day
From $35per person
Viator
Yala / Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

Yala / Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

4.9(28)6h06:00–12:00, 07:00–13:00, 08:00–14:00 +4
Fits your port day
From $44per person
Viator

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Quick Facts

TimezoneAsia/Colombo
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
$10 ≈ LKR 3,306
LanguagesEnglish, Sinhala, Tamil
Tipping10% at restaurants

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