Trekking and Hiking
With a multitude of roads winding through expanding mountains, lush green forests, paddy fields, parks and sleepy villages, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of opportunities to hikers and trekkers. The highlands of Sri Lanka with virgin rainforests, mountains, lush tea gardens and plains filled with rare birds and insects coupled with mild temperatures and welcoming smiles of the villagers provide the ideal setting to an unforgettable walking experience.
Diving
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean with its coral gardens, multitude of exotic fishes and ancient wrecks, Sri Lanka offers one of the best diving experiences in the world. The colorful coral gardens along the southern coasts and old shipwrecks around the Galle harbor are favorite Sri Lankan dive sites. Kalipinya, Ampara and Trincomalee in Eastern and Western coasts offer rare chances of wreck diving and skin diving.
Hot Air Ballooning
Roam the skies of Sri Lanka enjoying the sites from above. Floating at heights of 500 to 2000 feet on average, effortlessly drift over the treetops, wildlife, lakes & rivers, cultural sites, local urban homesteads & landmarks like Sigiriya Rock. The sunrise rides are offered at day break to enhance the experience by accompanying the sights and sounds with the magical experience at dawn.
Whale Watching
The ocean around Sri Lanka is a playground to these gentle giants. Dolphins and whales parade their presence at various locations around Sri Lanka during the months of December, January, February, March and April. Being situated on and around the migration routes of whales and dolphins, Sri Lanka is in a vantage point to observe the migration of 26 species of cetaceans including blue whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, fin whales and a large variety of dolphins.
Rafting
Kitulgala is one of the best places for White water rafting where you can ride the tides of the Kelani River. Other than that it's popular for sports like confidence jump, Stream Sliding, Waterfall abseiling, Jungle trekking. Bird watching and cave exploration and last but not least river trips and expeditions.
Surfing & Skiing
Surfing & Windsurfing is a popular water sport among foreign tourists who visit the beaches of Sri Lanka. Bentota offers windsurfing courses and board hire, water skiing, wakeboarding, banana rides, jet skiing and canoeing. There is a variety of water sports in Bentota. Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Kayaking are some of the activities offered for adventure sport lovers.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is one of the best ways to explore the hill country and its endless jaw dropping views. Choose between day excursion and longer expeditions. Again, the bikes are excellent quality and are scrupulously maintained and serviced.
Zipline
Located in the luscious green estate of Ella, you glide at 80kmph and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. The zip line is almost 82m high over the stunning landscape. Appreciate the lush and breathtaking greenery as you soar at an exciting pace. The finest equipment and professional expertise, sets your stage for the exciting zipline experience.
Scuba diving
Diving underwater is an unforgettable experience where you get a chance to explore and admire the wide variety of marine life, corals, and adventures the ocean holds. Hikkaduwa is the perfect location for scuba diving as the waters are shallow and clear. Scuba diving at Hikkaduwa is quite safe for first-time divers.
Luxury Wellness
Sri Lanka is the perfect place to improve your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing on a budget. There are several wellness retreats for Ayurveda, detoxing and cleansing, yoga and relaxation combined with on-site pampering and rejuvenation. Spa facilities include thermal salt bath, steam, and sauna. These packages are Ideal for enhancing immunity, releasing stress and strain. Different Ayurveda massages, therapies and simultaneous practice of Yoga and meditation is advisable for enhanced benefits.
Meditation at a Forest Monastery
Vipassana meditation centers offer 5 days and 10 days meditation courses catering to Sri Lankan and foreign nationals. English and Sinhala are both spoken by the monk-in-charge. It is not Yoga but meditators are trained in Buddhist methods such as Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing). These Centers provide all facilities including accommodation and meals for the meditators free of charge. (Donations welcome). Situated at hills with a cool dry climate. Rooms are equipped with electricity, comfortable beds, and hot water with attached bath rooms. Vast library of books and tapes are available in English. Our travel company can arrange pre bookings, transport and other facilities for foreign meditators and could combine a tour at Buddhist heritage places.
Night Life
The Capital City Colombo and some of the major tourist places as Kandy, Hikkaduwa and Galle has many stylish restaurants, glitzy bars, chill-out pubs and nightclubs. These clubs feature live music performances ranging from jazz music to hip hop. Some places have karaoke bars equipped with the latest sound technology or in-house DJ. The pubs provide a wide collection of foreign and local alcohol options. They are equipped with Pool tables and installed with just the perfect lighting and sound effects to set in the party mood. Some clubs also host a relaxing atmosphere in their outdoor gardens. These places have a laid-back vibe and it hosts the perfect nightlife in Sri Lanka.
Casinos
There are casinos in Colombo offering large numbers of gaming tables for games such as Texas Hold 'Em poker, Omaha, Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack, etc. Some casinos also feature special events like musical performances, weekend dance performances and fashion shows. Most of the casinos have free entry for foreigners. The casino also serves a complimentary snack and a drink of one's choice to the table while visitors are playing.
