THINGS TO DO
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Wild Safari
- White Water Rafting in Kithulgala
- Train Ride to Ella
- Whale and Dolphin watching
- Diving and Snorkelling
- Visit a Turtle Hatchery
- Surfing
- Kite Surfing
Hot Air Ballooning
Air Ballooning is an experience unlike traditional air travel, where u cannot feel movement and the silence is absolute. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful countryside of Sri Lanka. Leaving you to enjoy the surroundings with utmost serenity and peace. Balloon Rides generally take place in the early morning as the weather is more stable in those hours. Since it is little warmer high up in the air, the hot air ballooning enthusiasts are advised to dress casually. A hat or cap to shade you from the sun is an excellent idea.
Wild Safari
Sri Lanka, despite being a small Island it is gifted with many wildlife attractions such as Rainforests and Scenic Forests & Mountainous Reserves. Some of these offer easy safari game viewing by Jeeps while others required to be explored only by walking/trekking. Sri Lanka is popular for its large population of Leopards and Elephants. But there are many other species like Sloth Bears, Crocodiles, Different varieties of Deers, Monkeys, and over 400 varieties of Birds which over 200 are resident and 26 are endemic.
White Water Rafting in Kithulgala
White Water Rafting is a challenging recreational activity and an exhilarating water sport. Yet contrary to the public belief, White Water Rafting is not a sport that demands great physical strength. White Water Rafting, generally enjoyed in the white-waters as well as in other turbulent waters, brings about an enthralling experience to the water sport enthusiasts. Though the ability to swim is a definite advantage, a compulsory Personal Flotation Device will be provided, a necessary outfit for a White Water Rafting as it is guaranteed to save you from drowning if you fall overboard.
Train Ride to Ella
Sri Lanka is a fabulous place - safe, friendly and remarkably hassle-free. Taking the train is a great & inexpensive way to get around, the train journeys are real cultural experiences and the most scenic routes will be highlights of your visit - in particular the wonderful journey from Colombo to Kandy and up into Tea Country and the coastal train ride from Colombo to Dutch colonial Galle. British visitors will find the stations, signal boxes and old red semaphore signals very familiar! On this page you'll find a beginner's guide to taking the train around Sri Lanka.
Whale and Dolphin watching
Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching Whales and Dolphins. Dondra Point of down south in Sri Lanka is the main port of Whale Watching in Sri Lanka during December to April. Out of these months December, January and April are the peak months of sightings.The ever smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and the largest sea creatures, the humpback and the blue whales, will nonchalantly glide past you, when you embark on a whale/ dolphin watching excursion off the Southern, Eastern or the West coast of Sri Lanka. The ideal locations for whale watching would be Dondra Point (accessible from Galle, Hikkaduwa and Mirissa) and Trincomalee while the sea off Kalpitiya teems with an abundance of dolphins.
Diving and Snorkelling
Sri Lanka has plenty of scuba diving and snorkelling spots. A multitude of tropical fish, magnificently colourful coral reefs and fascinating shipwrecks can be explored at several locations off the south coast of Sri Lanka. If you’ve never done any diving, there are diving schools that can help you master the art of scuba diving. For more experienced divers, equipment is available for rent at all the diving schools. The best snorkelling spots in Sri Lanka include, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, Trincomalee, Mirissa, Passikudah and Kirinda.
Visit a Turtle Hatchery
Sri Lanka is a vital habitat for sea turtles. It has been observed that five of the seven endangered species come to the shores of Sri Lankan beaches to lay their eggs. Watching adult and newly-hatched turtles is a popular attraction for tourists in Sri Lanka. Throughout the south western coastline of Sri Lanka, there are several turtle hatcheries that conserve sea turtles. Kosgoda, Bentota, Induruwa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna and Koggala are a few towns where you can experience an encounter with turtles. Turtle hatcheries in Sri Lanka also treat injured and sick turtles until they are strong enough to go back into the sea. Turtle eggs are purchased from fishermen and authorities from the hatchery bury these eggs in sea sand until they hatch.
Kite Surfing
Beaches are not just for sunbathing on, as any surfer will tell you. Especially in Sri Lanka, one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean. Since the early 60’s Sri Lanka attracts surfers from all over the world. The best surf points in Sri Lanka are located on the South and East Coast with Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay being the busiest, but there are many “secret spots” like Unawatuna, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa or Yala where you still can find uncrowded surf. While there is a surf season in the South of Sri Lanka (November – April) and one in the East (May – October) you still can find a good swell outside the official seasons as long as you are flexible and listen to local advice.
Kite Surfing
If you're an adrenaline junkie, kite-surfing is one of the coolest ways to indulge yourself in Sri Lanka - and Kalpitiya is the place to do it. The exotic destination of Kalpitiya, is perfect for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka, with super spots for surfers of all levels, from beginners to professional free stylers. The kitesurfing season in Kalpitiya is from May to October, when winds range in between 20 – 25 knots; this is the perfect time for kitesurfing enthusiasts to visit Sri Lanka. Winter months are more laid back and since the thermic wind build up during this season commences mostly after 10am to 11am, it allows you to relish your breakfast a little longer. You could even opt for a quick breakfast followed by a casual stroll around the neighbourhood of Kalpitiya, before you start kitesurfing.
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