Best Water Sports to Try Out in Sri Lanka – Are You Ready for it?

Adrenaline pumping, shrieking and heart-thumping rides are the best kind to partake in – and Sri Lanka has plenty of water sports to choose from!

Kayaking

Thanks to the island’s numerous water bodies, from the glistening ocean to the murky river and lakes around the country, kayaking is one of the most common activities. If you’re staying at a resort in Bentota, you’ll be in luck as Bentota is located near the river and sea! Resorts located on the river bank and near to the sea such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa gives guests the best of both worlds! Enjoy kayaking between the lush mangroves and still waters of the Bentota River.

Scuba diving

Ever wanted to dive to the depths of the big blue ocean and discover the wide variety of marine life that thrives beneath the surface? Scuba diving in Sri Lanka is an enriching experience offering the diver a myriad of sea life to gawk at. The best diving spots are at Hikkaduwa, Arugam Bay and Trincomalee.

Windsurfing

Being a tropical island, you can expect some good gushes of wind that are ideal for windsurfers. Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa, Polhenna and Midigama are some of the well-known places for windsurfing.

Boat Rides

There are plenty of boat rides to choose from; including embarking on a glass bottom boat ride, adrenaline pumping and fun packed banana boats, inflatable sofa rides and much more.

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Water Sports in Bentota – Adrenaline pump in the tropical waters

Sri Lanka is a well known holiday destination among travelers worldwide. The island is highly known for its natural beauty and the beaches that grace the island’s edges. One is guaranteed to find a beach to lounge on any part of this island. One of the places that first rose to fame among tourists as a resort destination is Bentota. It is a coastal town located on the Western province blessed with a beach as well as a river that flows across the town known as the Benthara River. A resort in Bentota is guaranteed to have some sort of water sport facility, as this is again one of the first places that became the hub of water sports in the island. Most resorts such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa has an in house water sports center

Some of the popular water sports in Bentota include jet skiing. There are jet skiing packages offered on hourly rates. They also provide the option of going out in the waters for a spin with no assistance or you could take one of the professionals. There are other activities such as banana boating that is also offered, this is a great activity to do if you are in a large group and less costly compared to the Jet Ski experience. The doughnut tube is another popular water sport, where the tube is fastened to a speedboat and then dragged along the river. This thrilling ride can be enjoyed by groups of two – four people. Apart from this there are also activities such as kayaking and canoeing as well as river safaris that are for those who prefer calmer activities. All these water sports are no excuse for people to forget the great beach on offer. The beach in Bentota is regarded as one of the best in the island.

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Water Sports in Bentota

For those seeking a bright, sunny holiday by the surf and sand to chase the cobwebs of work and responsibilities, one of the most popular options is to embark on a tropical vacation to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.

Of the many coastal towns that offer beautiful beaches to enjoy catching a few waves, an area generally favored by tourists and locals alike is the town of Bentota. Considered the water-sports capital of Sri Lanka one can often glimpse numerous jet skiers, water-skiers, surfers and throngs of people bathing on the beautiful beaches of Bentota. In an attempt to cater to the desires of the varying nationalities of the tourists that visit this location, one can find many a Bentota beach hotel for luxurious accommodation such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa. One only needs to step away from their room and walk a few steps to reach the sandy beach.

Children and adults alike can find a number of water sport activities that are both safe and exciting. For the families and the younger crowds, there are carefully monitored bathing spots along the coastal range where one would find the palest blue ocean with brave fish swimming right into the hands of the crowds. There are also guided snorkeling events for those who wish to explore the marine life and the beautiful corals without braving the deeper parts of the ocean. One can also take up a more thrilling session of scuba diving where with the aid of a diving instructor, one can explore colorful schools of fish that rarely come out to the shallow regions of the ocean.

For the nature enthusiasts that wish to venture far into the ocean to glimpse at dolphins or whales, there are numerous speed boats with glass bottoms to give a clearer image of the ocean floor as you speed across the deep waters.

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Enjoy Water Sports at Bentota: Experience the Ultimate Beach Vacation

For those seeking a bright, sunny holiday by the surf and sand to chase the cobwebs of work and responsibilities, one of the most popular options is to embark on a tropical vacation to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.

Of the many coastal towns that offer beautiful beaches to enjoy catching a few waves, an area generally favored by tourists and locals alike is the town of Bentota. Considered the water-sports capital of Sri Lanka one can often glimpse numerous jet skiers, water-skiers, surfers and throngs of people bathing on the beautiful beaches of Bentota. In an attempt to cater to the desires of the varying nationalities of the tourists that visit this locating, one can find any type of hotel, Bentota for luxurious accommodation that best suit their needs such as the Bentota Beach Hotel. One only needs to step away from their room and walk a few steps to reach the sandy beach.

Children and adults alike can find a number of water sport activities that are both safe and exciting. For the families and the younger crowds, there are carefully monitored bathing spots along the coastal range where one would find the palest blue ocean with brave fish swimming right into the hands of the crowds. There are also guided snorkeling events for those who wish to explore the marine life and the beautiful corals without braving the deeper parts of the ocean. One can also take up a more thrilling session of scuba diving where with the aid of a diving instructor, one can explore colorful schools of fish that rarely come out to the shallow regions of the ocean.

For the nature enthusiasts that wish to venture far into the ocean to glimpse at dolphins or whales, there are numerous speed boats with glass bottoms to give a clearer image of the ocean floor as you speed across the deep waters.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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