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Outdoors & Adventure Experiences in Sri Lanka

Revealing the fabric of the destination

Get back to nature with adventure travel in Sri Lanka. We've selected our favourite outdoor activities in Sri Lanka, including the best tours and trips that you can experience on your holiday.

There are adventure sports in Sri Lanka such as white water rafting, surfing and kite-surfing, though in general the activities that we include in our holidays are relatively gentle and relaxed. We're not an activity holiday specialist; we're more about revealing the fabric of the destination.

That said, we're bursting with trip ideas for Sri Lanka, and we'd be delighted to share them with you. It's all about your holiday. Have a look at what's possible and get in touch today. 


Outdoors & Adventure Experiences in Sri Lanka

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

Sri Lanka's holiest mountain. An exhausting yet invigorating and magical climb above the clouds

Arankelle Forest Monastery

Arankelle Forest Monastery

Ancient monastic ruins hidden away in the forest just north of Kurunegala.

Bicycle tour

Bicycle tour

Explore Bentota by bicycle, visiting the Virahaya Temple and Lunuganga House.

Bike Riding at The Mudhouse

Bike Riding at The Mudhouse

Explore the quiet roads and lanes in the countryside surrounding the Mudhouse on good quality bicycles.

Climbing Sigiriya and Cycling Tour

Climbing Sigiriya and Cycling Tour

Conquer the mighty rock fortress and cycle through its shadow

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Spend the early morning fishing in the rich waters around Sri Lanka's southwest coast.

Golf, Nuwara Eliya

Golf, Nuwara Eliya

Play Golf on the course at Nuwara Eliya and stay in one of the may excellent hotels in the region.

Golf - Victoria Course, Kandy

Golf - Victoria Course, Kandy

A round on one of the most scenic golf courses in Asia

Hill Country Adventures

Hill Country Adventures

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking & Rafting around the Kelani River

Horton Plains & Worlds End

Horton Plains & Worlds End

Stunning wilderness National Park high in Sri Lanka's mountains

Jeep Safari & Park Walk at Gal Oya Lodge

Jeep Safari & Park Walk at Gal Oya Lodge

Explore the Nilalaga area of the Gal Oya National Park by jeep and on foot.

Kayaking and Elephant Watching in Kalawewa National Park

Kayaking and Elephant Watching in Kalawewa National Park

Kite Surfing

Kite Surfing

The wildest new extreme sport has arrived in Sri Lanka

Lagoon Safari

Lagoon Safari

Explore the fishing boats and wildlife of the Negombo Lagoon from a small fishing boat with an expert guide.

Lahugala National Park

Lahugala National Park

Sri Lanka's smallest national park, Lahugala is a great spot for watching Asian elephants in the wild and is just a skip from Arugum Bay.

Learn to Surf

Learn to Surf

Take advantage of Sri Lanka's East Coast waves with surf lessons at Arugam Bay

Lipton's Seat

Lipton's Seat

Take a walk up to the legendary Sir Thomas Lipton's favourite spot for a spectacular view.

Maligawila Standing Buddha

Maligawila Standing Buddha

Sri Lanka's largest standing Buddha, hidden within the jungle of the lower hills.

Morning Birdwatching Walk at the Mudhouse

Morning Birdwatching Walk at the Mudhouse

Take an early morning walk with a naturalist to see how many bird species you can spot.

Pekoe Trail

Pekoe Trail

Walking the Pekoe Trail provides the chance to see Sri Lanka's beauty, meet with local people, and learn about the culture of tea.

Pidurangula Rock

Pidurangula Rock

Just beside Sigiriya Rock Fortress lies another granite rock jutting out of the surrounding lowland, Pidurangala Rock.

Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour

Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour

Cycle around the relatively compact and well preserved ruins of Sri Lanka's second great historical capital.

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

Half day rock climbing excursion in Avissawella

Rural cycling and Polonnaruwa

Rural cycling and Polonnaruwa

A lovely rural cycling trip around villages with an afternoon explore of ancient Polonnaruwa

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

Dive and explore the coral reefs of Sri Lanka's beautiful coastline.

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

Exciting full-day sea kayak trip from Bentota

Tantirimalee Monastery

Tantirimalee Monastery

Stunning scenery, culture and some of the world's oldest rock paintings.

Train through the hill country

Train through the hill country

One of Asia's great train journeys, with spectacular views from start to finish.

Trekking The Knuckles from Eagles Crest

Trekking The Knuckles from Eagles Crest

Head into the Knuckles Mountain Range for some scenic walks through quiet nature trails and quaint villages with an expert local guide.

Twilight Farm Walk

Twilight Farm Walk

A rural twilight walk through lush countryside and friendly communities.

Walking in the Hills

Walking in the Hills

Taking in Adam's Peak and much more, this privately guided walking tour takes in some mind blowing scenery.

Water sports in Bentota

Water sports in Bentota

Try your hand at windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, banana rides, jet skiing, canoeing or surfing at Bentota, one of the best spots for water sports in Sri Lanka.

White Water Rafting the Kelani River

White Water Rafting the Kelani River

Thrilling ride down the Kelani River and its idyllic surroundings with experienced rafters.

Yapahuwa Citadel

Yapahuwa Citadel

One of Sri Lanka's ancient cities, Yapahuwa once housed the sacred tooth relic.


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