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8 Best Water Sports in Sri Lanka – Dash into the waters like a pro

Sri Lanka- an amazing island with beautiful seas, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls is also a great space for every kind of water sport. If you are looking for a touch of adventure, choose Sri Lankan water sports to please your souls. Here is a list of the best water sports to be done in Sri Lanka.

1

Whitewater Rafting

Located nearly 100km away from Colombo, Kithulgala is the perfect area for whitewater rafting in Sri Lanka. Since it’s located on the banks of River Kelani, a whitewater rafting experience in Kithulgala is sure to be thrilling and adventurous. Choose a date between April and November for this amazing experience.

2

Scuba Diving

To feel the warmth of the water in the Indian Ocean while exploring the diverse marine creatures and plants is an experience not to be missed when in Sri Lanka. From the gracious Blue Whale to the tiniest of fish, you may explore them all while you scuba dive in diverse spots of the country. Diving on the west and south-west coast are best from October to May, and if it’s on the northeast coast, the perfect time is from May to October considering the visibility factors.

3

Deep-sea fishing

If you go through sites such as The Adventure Travel, you’ll be able to know many facts about this fishing experience, and in Sri Lanka, the south-west coast is the best for Deep sea fishing. All you’ve got to do is to fix your fish gear and catch some huge fish including Jack Trevally, sailfish, marlins, and Spanish mackerel.

4

Lagoon Canoeing

If you are someone who prefers lagoon canoeing, Unawatuna is the place you have to pick for your adventure. The experience becomes more awesome thanks to the changing landscapes in this area, and also the impressive mangroves.

5

Boat trips

It’s a peaceful experience to sit in a boat and to cross the Madu River while you holiday in Bentota. This area is also famous for hiking and trekking opportunities, but a boat ride should not be missed. Explore the tiny islands located in the river, the lagoon, and also various creatures such as kingfishers and monkeys.

6

Seaplane rides

Have a comfortable seaplane ride while enjoying the bird’s eye view of the island. Explore the paddy fields, plantations, and the irrigation system in Sri Lanka from above and collect never-fading memories. You may try out this experience in Colombo, Kandy, Koggala, Sigiriya, and Trincomalee as well.

7

Surfing

You may surf in various parts of Sri Lanka, but the most ideal are the beaches on the eastern coast. Surfing professionals can try out their skills through the mischievous waves, and beginners can freely learn their basics with the soft waves. Sri Lanka is indeed a paradise for surfers out there!

8

Windsurfing

A thrilling watersport that needs a bit of training- windsurfing is great when done in Sri Lanka. You first need to know the body balancing techniques, and then it’s all about enjoying the moments.