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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