Sri Lanka Activities
What to Do in Sri Lanka
Being a large, tropical island, Sri Lanka offers the usual activities that Westerners dream about: water sports include rafting, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and sailing, while land activities feature golf, yoga, bird-watching and trekking.
There's something to do or discover for everyone in Sri Lanka, so please check out the activities available below, ordered by destination.
Ideal for Windsurfing and Sailing and equipment can be hired locally. Just remember to bargain for whatever you hire - there is always a margin that can be reduced. The Bentota Ganga and Lulu Ganga are rivers that make Bentota into a sort of peninsula. The rivers have water sports and boat rides for those interested. Read More...
Spending time at the beach is an obvious but immensely enjoyable attraction and it's the ideal location for a relaxed holiday with sun and sand. The clear skies and azure blue sea will make you feel that you truly are in a tropical paradise and the swaying palms just add to the feeling of well being. Read More...
A capital city always has a wide range of activities available for locals as well as for visitors and Colombo is no exception to this rule and offers numerous outdoor sports and activities such as water sports, golf, cricket (very much part of the culture here!), canoeing and whitewater rafting on the rivers nearby . If you are looking more for relaxation, yoga, and Ayurveda massages are also popular. Read More...
There is the beach on which you can lounge around. Also some organized surfing happens at Ahangama. This spot is less crowded than the one further north. It is also home to stilt fishing, a technique where the fisherman literally sits on stilts in the middle of the ocean to catch fish. It makes quite a sight when you see it for the first time. Read More...
Kandy is also known as the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka, and offers numerous ‘off road’ and adventurous activities. From elephant trekking and hiking in the hills to whitewater rafting in the many rivers around, to golf and yoga camps, the choice is rich. If you are a Nature lover you are sure to find something to suit your taste in Kandy. Read More...
It is the beach which is the center of most of the action. Although if you enjoy sailing, you can take a ride in a boat along the old Dutch style canal as well. The delta also offers another activity in a boat. It may be some what orchestrated but you will enjoy the ride and the side shows that the locals put up for you. Read More...
There are excursions to waterfalls like Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker’s Falls, St. Claire’s Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, The Lovers Leap, and Bridal Falls. Read More...
Taking a trek up to the fortress is the only major tourist activity that Sigiriya has to offer. There is little else to do in the town. There is no industry and the local economy is totally tourist driven so do be careful of touts offering shortcuts to the fortress. Read More...
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