Posted on April 08, 2020 at 07:28 AM in Adventure by Administrator
Sri Lanka is a paradise for adventure seekers, offering an exciting mix of mountains, rivers, rainforests, oceans, and golden beaches. From high-energy water sports to thrilling land and air adventures, the island provides unforgettable experiences for travelers of all levels.
Water Adventures
1.White Water Rafting- Kitulgala.
Raft through the exciting rapids of the Kelani River with the scenery of the rainforest. Perfect for the amateurs and the professional rafters.
2.Surfing -Arugam Bay, Weligama and Hikkaduwa.
Sri Lanka is a popular destination in surfing particularly at Arugam Bay in the east coast. Novices are able to play on small swells, whereas experienced ones can fight strong reef breaks.
3.Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Trincomalee.
Visit colorful coral reefs, shipwrecks and color-rich marine life in crystal clear waters.
4.Kite Surfing – Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is one of the best kite-surfing spots in Asia, due to the constant winds and shallow lagoons.
5.Kayaking / Canoeing Bentota, Koggala Lake, Thoduwawa.
Cruise with the peaceful waters, mangroves, and lagoons with an abundance of birds.
Land Adventures
1.Hiking/Trekking in Ella,Horton Plains, Knuckles Range.
Explore picturesque routes, hazy mountains, falls, and scenery like Worlds end and Ella gap.
2.Rock Climbing and Abseiling- Ella and Knuckles.
Ideal among the thrillers who like taking up physical challenges in dramatic natural scenarios.
3.Mountain Biking- Polonnaruwa, Habarana, Knuckles.
Ride across antique cities, villages, woodland, and rough roads.
4.Wildlife Safaris- Wildlife Safaris- Yala, Wilpattu, Udawalawe, Minneriya.
Have an off-road adventure and view elephants, leopards, sloth bears and exotic birds.
Air Adventures
1.Hot Air Ballooning -Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Fly above ancient ruins, jungles, lakes during the sunrise to have a peaceful but breathtaking experience.
2..Paragliding – Ella
Fly over rolling hills and tea plantations, having a birds- eye view of the hill country in Sri Lanka.
Extreme & Unique Experiences
1.Canyoning – Kitulgala
Hike, swim, rappel, and jump off waterfalls in the most exciting rainforest adventure.
2.Zip Lining – Ella & Kithulgala
Fly high at tremendous speeds through fertile valleys and forests.
3.Shipwreck diving Batticalo and Colombo Coast.
Dive through historic shipwrecks.
