Best Water Sports Activities In Srilanka

About the Destination:

Welcome to the luminous land of Sri Lanka that entices with heritage, wildlife, nature, and beaches! All this makes it an ideal holiday for any kind of traveller. Boasting a documented history of 3,000 years, there are suggestions of traces to pre-historic human settlements over here. This is also where many ethnicities reside, lending the place a distinct charm.

With the Sri Lanka adventure tour, you get to explore the many gems of the island country.  Animal lovers can enjoy a visit to the Turtle Farm as well as Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which is a home, nursery and breeding place of the wild Asian elephant. Water babies can soak up the sun, sand and the sea at Unawatuna Beach, best of its kind in Sri Lanka. They also get to dabble with water sports.

Nature buffs can amble through Peradeniya Botanical Garden. The largest in the country, here, you can wallow in the collection of orchids and the giant Javan fig tree among other things.

Whereas those into spirituality would love the fascinating Tooth Relic Temple, the Buddhist place of worship that has the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha. Another charm is the Gangarama Vihara, a notable temple that showcases a great mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. Rest assured there is something for everybody here!

Meal Types: Veg, mostly local cuisine (details about the type of meals served: veg/non-veg, north/south Indian, any specific cuisine)

Activities: Sightseeing, Trekking at Adam’s Peak, Water sports on the last day at Unawanta

Depth of Water: 30m 

About the Activity:

• Join the advanced open water dive package that includes five adventure dives, all gear rental and a free sixth dive.
• The course offers two dives per day which starts at 8:00 AM, so you have to reach the location at 7:30 AM so as to complete the paperwork and gear up.
• The busy commercial capital of Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s best kept diving secrets. With over 10 wrecks, Colombo offers world class wreck diving.
• Explore the immense cargo holds of intact freighters such as the Pecheur Breton (Cargo Wreck ) and the Medhufaru, play with the friendly lionfish at the Nilgiri Tug.
• Try discovering history on WWI wrecks such as the SS Perseus also while you dive.
• Wide angle enthusiasts can explore current swept outer reefs with soft coral and massive gorgonian sea fans.
• The macro photographers can search for nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, electric rays, pipefish, sea moths and other critters on the rocky reefs.
• This diving course will take over the three days comprising of 5 dives with the sixth dive free. 

• Colombo is the perfect location to continue your underwater education and this package includes five adventure dives, all gear rental and a free sixth dive.
• Explore the immense cargo holds of intact freighters such as the Pecheur Breton (Cargo Wreck ) and the Medhufaru, play with the friendly lion-fish at the Nilgiri Tug or discover history on WWI wrecks such as the SS Perseus.
• But Colombo diving is not limited to wrecks. Wide angle enthusiasts can explore current swept outer reefs with soft coral and massive gorgonian sea fans..
• Also, macro photographers can search for nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, electric rays, pipe-fish, sea moths and other critters on the rocky reefs.
• Colombo offers a challenging but rewarding environment to advance your training by taking this course.
• The course can be availed for 6 continuous days or 3 weekends and everyday the course starts at 8:00 AM, so reach at 7:30 AM at the center, which include 10 dives. 

Galle implies a location that is composed of beautiful sparkling water bodies such as rivers, lakes, lagoons, canals, etc. Experience canoeing on the blue water bodies of Galle and witness the local culture of Galle. View industries, lagoon and mangroves and the fauna-flora composition of the location. Interact with the local people and witness the process of catching crabs.

About the Activity:
The delightful Lagoon Canoeing activity in Galle enables you to enjoy the countryside appeal of this place while cruising in canoeing boats. The trip starts at the tour operator's house, where you are provided with safety manual and life jackets. Start hopping on to your canoeing boats and make your way through beautiful rivulets adorned by stunning mangrove forests. The experienced and professional guide will assist you throughout the entire trip.

The package comes with two timing options i.e 8.30 am or 2.30 pm. You can choose in between any two schedules according to your comfort. During canoeing, also enjoy spectacular views of various known and unknown bird species flocking on the distant trees, as the area is filled with rich population of birds. End your adventurous canoeing tour on the edge of 2 hours head back to your respective hotels. 

Know before you go:

Timing: 08:30 AM or 02:30 PM

Duration: Half day(Total paddling time is approximately 2 hours, but it can vary depending on your group and on the weather) 

Start Point of the Activity:  No: 49/A, Heenatigala Road, Unawatuna,  Galle, Sri Lanka (80600)

About the Activity:

• Designed for anyone above 10 years of age, this thrilling 5 km long white water rafting adventure for a completely ravishing experience.
• Get picked up from your hotel in Kithulga at around 8.30 AM and proceed to the activity location
• Be excited to sink in the fresh water of Kelani river in Kithulgala, Sri Lanka and just feel freezing for sometime.
• Listen to the trained instructors about the activity before you get ready to beat the raging waves.
• The entire rafting stretch comprises of 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids – maneuver your raft as you balance yourself while you fight the raging rapids.
• After the rafting activity, also visit the beautiful rubber plantations and paddy fields of Kithulga.
• End your five hours tour at 1.30 PM by heading back and getting dropped off to your hotel in Kithulga. 

About the Snorkeling in Mirissa:

- Escape in the scenic beauty of Mirissa and meet sea turtles under crystal clear blue waters

- Leave the mundane life behind to enjoy a day at Mirissa - a beach town situated on the South coast of Sri Lanka

- Stand a chance to swim by the side of sea green turtles that make sure to create magical moments

- Go snorkeling in Mirissa where you can witness the best of underwater life along with beautiful beach shores

- Discover the flora and fauna by indulging in Mirissa snorkeling as the crystal clean water offers great visibility

- Relax, swim, rejuvenate and go snorkeling in Mirissa for a fun filled day out!

- Avail gears and life jacket required for swimming and snorkeling from the trip operator

- Avail the services of professional guides to avoid hindrances during the adventure activities

- Bring your cameras and capture the moments experienced underwater, each worth cherishing a lifetime

- Spend early hours of the morning under the water for the best chances of swimming with green turtles and maximum visibility

- Spend the rest of the day relaxing on a sunbed, getting a tan and escaping the routine life

Meeting point: Mirissa Fisheries Harbor

Timings: 10 AM - 6PM

• Hikkaduwa is the perfect location to experience a perfect dive in Sri Lanka, the advanced open water dive package includes two adventure dives along with the gear.
• Explore the immense cargo holds of intact freighters such as the cargo wreck and WWI wreck sites.
• During this four hour diving activity starting at 8 AM, you will get a chance to go for one shallow and one deep dive. 
• If you are a macro photographer you can search for nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, electric rays, pipefish, sea moths and other critters on the rocky reefs.
  
• End your amazing and adventurous diving session at around 12 PM.