White Water Rafting – Kitulgala
The Kelani Ganga at Kitulgala offers Grade 3-4 white water through a rainforest gorge – approximately 12km of river with a sequence of named rapids (Baby Rapid, Belts and Braces, Temple of Doom) and calmer recovery stretches in between, jungle closing in on both sides throughout. Run by certified operators with safety kayakers on the […]
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sunrise Climb
Sigiriya is Sri Lanka’s single most compelling archaeological site and climbing it in the pre-dawn is the correct way to do it. The sequence runs from a headtorch approach past the ancient water gardens in the half-light, through the mirror wall, up the exposed final staircase, to a summit view as the light breaks across […]
Whale & Dolphin Watching – Mirissa (November to April)
Mirissa’s whale watching isn’t comparable to most whale watching destinations elsewhere in the world – the deep-water canyon just offshore means encounters are genuinely close and remarkably consistent through the peak months. Expect a species mix of blue whale (the largest animal on earth), sperm whale, Bryde’s whale and spinner dolphin pods running several hundred […]
Surf Lessons – Arugam Bay (May to October)
Arugam Bay’s Main Point is one of Asia’s most consistently listed surf breaks – a long right-hander that breaks cleanly on a south swell and can run for several hundred metres on a good day. Board hire and local operators are plentiful and inexpensive and the town’s genuine surf culture makes for a strong social […]
Surf Lessons – Weligama Bay (November to April)
Weligama Bay is Sri Lanka’s de facto surf school – a wide, protected bay with a gentle right-hander that forgives beginners and rewards those who commit to it properly. The two-hour lesson runs from a beach warm-up and pop-up technique through to two hours in the water with a qualified local instructor, building from whitewash […]