Water Based Activities

Sri Lanka offers ocean based experiences that are unmatched anywhere else in the world. The island is surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and has a collection of coral reefs, a magnificent array of exotic fish, and ancient shipwrecks, all of which beckon the adventurous to take a dive and explore them. The coral reefs along the southern coast and shipwrecks – old and new – in the south and east are among Sri Lanka’s favourite dive sites. The warm nutrient-rich waters also attract whales and dolphins to its waters. Whales and dolphins – marine mammals both, one known for its sheer size and the other for their playfulness and willingness to perform – are at peak populations from December to April in various parts off the Sri Lankan coast.

If you belong to the tribe who is into what’s considered in some parts of the world, “man’s most scared ritual” – fishing – we have two coasts – one in the east and one in the west – ready for you, in two different seasons. Sri Lanka is home to some exceptional inland fishing lakes as well.

With hundreds of rivers and lakes, the island provides great opportunities for canoeing and kayaking expeditions lasting anywhere from just one day to multiple days. Kalpitiya, in the North West is considered one of the world’s best Kitesurfing destinations. On the opposite side of the island, Arugam Bay has made its mark in the world map as one of the top ten surfing destinations in the world.