Joanna James
The laidback coastal village of Bentota is a favourite location for many day trippers from Colombo! With an amazing stretch of coastline lining the fishing village, there are plenty of options when it comes to water sports!
Get the feel of the rushing water underneath your feet, while the balmy breeze travel right through you! Try water skiing at Bentota Beach, which offers safe water skiing run by skilled operators. The beach is clear of large rock boulders and has stretches of unobstructed water, perfect for the sport! Water sports junkies will love this, while newcomers will be safely supported and trained to experience the thrill of the sport.
Experts and beginners alike can try their hand at the snorkelling, and diving opportunities available at the beaches in Bentota. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean attract a plethora of marine life and what better way to experience it than a good snorkelling or diving session? Many operators and hotels will offer the amenities, and conduct preparatory lessons for first-timers in need of a diving license as well.
Windsurfing is a popular sport in Bentota. The main beach in Bentota, as well as Ventura Beach, are top locations to try out the sport. The latter in particular is a popular spot for watersports and boasts one of the best beaches in the region. The atmosphere is great here all through the seasons, not overly crowded or so bare that there is not a person in sight. Guests can easily hire equipment, with many classes and one-on-one coaching available around the beaches.
Among the best things to do in Bentota is to hire a jet ski for the day and spend your day driving it at leisure. It is the best way to jazz up your day with an adrenaline rush, as even non-swimmers can try it out, thanks to the life jackets. Instructors will be around to help you, and basic training and briefing will be given to those who want to try it out for the first time. The likes of Villa 700 are among the top places around Bentota for a day of fun and leisure.
For those of you who don't want to get too wet, but would like to experience a mid-ocean thrill, opt for a speed boat ride while in Bentota. The best part is you can get together with your family or friends to have a thrilling boat ride and explore the shoreline of the island!
Kayaking can be done as a full-day or half-day excursion and is available in Bentota, especially during the tourist high season. Kayaking is done on a special kayak boat with a paddle board used to propel the kayak allowing its driver to explore the surroundings on their own. There are single-seated kayaks and twin-seated ones, so you get to decide whether to go kayaking solo or with someone else.
Wakeboarding is the newest phenomenon to hit the water sports scene in Sri Lanka. How it works is that a motorboat rides at a pace of 30-40 km/h, while the rider is on a board similar to a skateboard. It is bound to be an exciting experience for the rider and a fantastic way to explore the surrounding lagoon at Bentota.
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