Introduction
While Sri Lanka is simply irresistible as a beautiful beach or cultural experience, for those who love their thrills and adventure, there is so much more here. The island caters to large numbers of adventure activities, gearing up to satisfy any sort of adrenaline junkies. Surfing waves of the Indian Ocean, hiking through misty mountains, and underwater world explorations have only just begun with Sri Lanka. BH Lanka Tours tailors adventure tours so that you really live to the fullest on the island with these exciting experiences that can be obtained through us.
Surfing in Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay, on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, ranks as one of the world’s top surfing spots. It sports consistent waves and a relaxed vibe, with naturally beautiful surroundings that make any surfer, be it a rookie or a seasoned professional, yearning to go.
Best Surf Spots: There are varied breaks in Arugam Bay that suit different surfer levels. Main Point is the most famous break in this area. It has long, right-hand waves that enable experienced surfers to get as much adrenaline rush as they want. Baby Point and Peanut Farm have waves that are gentler in nature and are good for beginners who want to learn the basics of this sport. BH Lanka Tours can arrange surfing lessons with local instructors who know the waves inside out.
Surf Season: The best time to go surfing in Arugam Bay is from May to October. During this period, it hosts different international surfing competitions, one of which is the Sri Lanka Pro Surfing Championship that some of the best surfers in the world participate in. BH Lanka Tours offers packages that include accommodation, lessons for surfing, and a guided tour around the surrounding area.
Beyond Surfing: While surfing remains an integral part of Arugam Bay, there are a considerable number of various outdoor activities possible in the region. Excursions to the nearby Kumana National Park, which holds a great abundance of birdlife, or a boat safari in the mangroves of Pottuvil Lagoon, are at your fingertips. BH Lanka Tours can facilitate incorporating these activities and many more into your adventure itinerary.
White Water Rafting in Kitulgala
Kitulgala is the smallest town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, lying right on the banks of the Kelani River. With its stunning scenery and some of the most exciting rapids for White Water Rafting in the country, it is doubtless one of the best places in the country for a White Water Adventure.
Kelani River Rafting: The Kelani River has some Grade 2 and Grade 3 rapids, which offer quite an adventurous exposure during rafting yet is safe for both beginners and professionals. BH Lanka Tours organizes guided rafting excursions where you’ll be taken through the interior of the river to ride a series of rapids surrounded by lush rainforest and dramatic cliffs.
Canyoning and Waterfall Abseiling: Other than white water rafting, Kitulgala itself is well known for canyoning and waterfall abseiling. BH Lanka Tours can arrange guided excursions where you will go through the jungle trek, jump into natural pools, and abseil down waterfalls. These activities let you experience the beauty of nature in Sri Lanka from another angle and with an adrenalin rush.
The “Bridge on the River Kwai” Connection: Kitulgala gained much notability as the site where the movie “The Bridge on the River Kwai” was shot. Though the bridge itself no longer exists, one can still visit the site and learn so much about its history. BH Lanka Tours offers guided tours that take visitors to the filming location of this iconic movie, along with other cultural and historical sites in the vicinity.
Hiking and Trekking
Walk and trek amidst diverse scenery, from the lush, undulating hills of the central highlands to rugged peaks in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or casual walker, BH Lanka Tours can customize a trekking itinerary that suits your fitness and interests.
Adam’s Peak: Also known as Sri Pada, this is one of Sri Lanka’s most visited and most famous sites of pilgrimage. It is an important mountain that gained much fame due to the “Sacred Footprint”: a rock formation at its summit resembling a footprint, which, according to legend, is that of the Buddha himself. Watching a dawn from the top of the mountain, where one has to make an arduous climb, offers fabulous panoramas of views. BH Lanka Tours does guided treks up Adam’s Peak, stopping at small guesthouses along the route to acclimate you for the climb.
Knuckles Mountain Range: The Knuckles Mountain Range in central Sri Lanka is a ruggedly beautiful area with a high degree of biodiversity. It offers various kinds of treks through thick forests, tea plantations, and remote villages. BH Lanka Tours shall be glad to facilitate guided treks in the Knuckles, where one could have glimpses of wildlife, visit waterfalls, and experience the traditional way of life in Sri Lankan hill country.
Ella Rock: The small town of Ella, lying in the central highlands, itself is a famous hiking destination due to its natural beauty and chilled ambience. Treks to Ella Rock are popular, and it is the highest point in the vicinity, hence giving wide-angle views of the hills and valleys that surround it. BH Lanka Tours arranges guided hikes to Ella Rock and other attractions around it, including Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
The coastal waters of Sri Lanka encompass some of the finest spots for scuba diving and snorkeling in South Asia. Warm, pellucid waters beat at the shores of the island, teeming with marine life in colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, not to mention even shipwrecks lying in wait to be explored.
Hikkaduwa is a fine location for scuba diving and snorkeling on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It would not be wrong to say that Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary is an underwater city, as it is home to more than 70 species of coral and many more different types of other marine life. BH Lanka Tours makes guided snorkeling and diving trips in Hikkaduwa, where you will be able to swim with sea turtles, discover coral gardens, and explore underwater caves.
Pigeon Island: This lies off the northeast coast at Nilaveli, and to this day, is considered one of Sri Lanka’s best snorkeling and diving locations. It is surrounded by coral reefs, home to a great variety of marine life such as reef sharks and rays, and a plethora of vibrantly colored fish. BH Lanka Tours will arrange boat trips to Pigeon Island, where you get head-on views of snorkeling in this underwater paradise.
Wreck Diving: For those interested in underwater history, there exist a number of opportunities for wreck diving off Sri Lanka. The Great Basses Reef, off the southern coast, has the wreck of a 19th-century ship now serving as an artificial reef. BH Lanka Tours can arrange guided wreck dives with experienced instructors for qualified divers seeking insight into the seafaring past of the island.
Conclusion
From surfing waves to rafting rivers, hiking mountains, and exploring the underwater world, Sri Lanka is the single location that facilitates endless opportunities pertaining to adventure. BH Lanka Tours has maintained a commitment to exciting and memorable experiences for adventure seekers at all levels. Our professionally guided tours ensure the necessary safety and enjoyment of exploring the best that Sri Lanka has to offer in terms of both its natural beauty and cultural heritage. So if it’s a neck-and-neck getaway that you’re after, Sri Lanka is where you want to be, and BH Lanka Tours is on board to make such adventure dreams a reality.
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