{"id":1674,"date":"2015-11-02T17:33:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T09:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2024-01-15T17:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T09:45:08","slug":"its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Adventure Time! 5 Unique Outdoor Activities in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can&#8217;t resist the allure of a good outdoor adventure? Experience a surge of adrenaline as you embark on your first hot air ballooning trip, soaring up to an excellent vantage point set high above the clouds, or when you dive deep into the cold waters of the boundless sea. If setting sight on the city&#8217;s captiving sites in the cool of the night floats your boat, why not hop on two wheels for an eye-opening\u00a0cycling\u00a0tour?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s vacation time and adventures are abound in Sri Lanka, so if you&#8217;re looking for off-the-beaten-path outdoor fun, take a shot at one of these five unique activities on the island:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#White_water_rafting_at_Kelaniya_Ganga\" >White water rafting at\u00a0Kelaniya Ganga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Night_Cycling_Tour_of_Colombo\" >Night Cycling Tour of Colombo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Hot_Air_Ballooning\" >Hot Air Ballooning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Sea_Plane_Tour\" >Sea Plane Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/its-adventure-time-5-unique-outdoor-activities-in-sri-lanka\/#Diving\" >Diving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_water_rafting_at_Kelaniya_Ganga\"><\/span>White water rafting at\u00a0Kelaniya Ganga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If\u00a0you are an avid white water rafter, a <strong>rafting adventure down Kelaniya Ganga<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; the best white water rafting in \u00a0Sri Lanka &#8211;\u00a0is a trip not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>A white water rafting trip here usually lasts for about an hour and a half. The trip starts off on an exhilarating note, where you&#8217;ll encounter a few class two and class three rapids. As you venture downstream, the river becomes tamer, offering a gentle ride that allows you to sit back and watch the stunning landscapes of Kitulgala. Experienced white water rafters seeking\u00a0the thrill of an adrenaline rush\u00a0may request for special arrangements to take a trip that offers more challenging class four and class five rapids.<\/p>\n<p>Best times for white water rafting: April &#8211; November<\/p>\n<p>White water rafting providers:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ceylonadventure.com\/\">Adventure Base Camp<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/actionlanka.com\/\">Action Lanka<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverborderlands.com\/\">Borderlands<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.raftersretreat.com\/\">Rafters Retreats<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_Cycling_Tour_of_Colombo\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/sri-lanka\/activities\/sightseeing-tours\/trekurious\/item-a-1494887-id\">Night Cycling Tour of Colombo<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hop on a bike, and discover the charms of Colombo on two wheels through a fascinating <strong>night cycling tour<\/strong> of the city. You won&#8217;t merely be setting your sights on some of the most captivating attractions with the city &#8211; under Ashan&#8217;s guidance, you&#8217;ll also gain deep insights and hear enthralling tales about the city as you ride past sites like the Old Colombo Clock Tower and Lighthouse, the prison cells of the last Kandyan King and the beautiful Floating Temple.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be cycling along a\u00a0pre-planned trail that blends in seamlessly with the city&#8217;s evening traffic. Special bike paths are available, traffic rules are well-enforced, and all\u00a0participants are provided with the necessary bike and safety equipment to facilitate a safe and smooth ride. Emergency measures, such as a back-up vehicle and spare bicycles are also\u00a0available throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hot_Air_Ballooning\"><\/span>Hot Air Ballooning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gaze on as the land scenery slowly diminishes in size, as you drift off, slowly soaring to ride high above the clouds!<\/p>\n<p>If this is your idea of an adventure (definitely not the case for individuals with acrophobia!), don&#8217;t miss out on a <strong>hot air balloon ride<\/strong> during your sojourn in Sri Lanka. You&#8217;ll be placed in the best position to get a bird&#8217;s eye view over Sri Lanka&#8217;s picturesque landscape, enjoy sweeping vistas of dense tropical jungles, wildlife creatures and the island&#8217;s rugged coastlines. Culture buffs may sign up for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilankaballooning.com\/flying-areas.html\">ride<\/a> that centers\u00a0around some of the country&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddottours.com\/154\/hot-air-ballooning-activity-profile.htm\">most famous Buddhist and cultural attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Best times for hot air ballooning: October &#8211; April<\/p>\n<p>Hot air ballooning providers: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilankaballooning.com\/flying-areas.html\">Sun Rise Ballooning<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilankaecotourism.com\/hot_air_balloon_tour.htm\">Eco Team Sri Lanka<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddottours.com\/154\/hot-air-ballooning-activity-profile.htm\">Reddot Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_Plane_Tour\"><\/span>Sea Plane Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no better way to enjoy Sri Lanka&#8217;s striking coastal scenery than through a <strong>sea plane tour<\/strong>. Sea planes &#8211; aircrafts that land and take off from bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lakes and lagoons &#8211; offer a time-efficient way for travellers to take in the magnificent sights of the island. While a car ride from the Bandaranaike International Airport to the southern coasts of Dickwella takes a total travel time of about three hours, a sea plane tour between these two locations takes a mere forty minutes, making this a great transport option for holidaymakers tight on time.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0variety of routes are available, bringing vacation makers from bustling Colombo to cultural Kandy or quirky Trincomalee, so ready yourselves for a mesmerising ride filled with breathtaking sights.<\/p>\n<p>Providers: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinnamonair.com\/destinations.html\">Cinnamon Air<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilankanexpeditions.com\/activity.php?id=26\">Sri Lanka Expeditions<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diving\"><\/span>Diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Discover a plethora of fascinating marine life when you embark on a <strong>deep sea diving trip<\/strong>! Sri Lanka&#8217;s boundless seas offer a magnitude of vibrant coral reefs, shoals of tropical fishes and a variety of intriguing ship wrecks.<\/p>\n<p>Take your pick from a selection of world-class diving sites, such as Hikkaduwa, Weligama, Kirinda and Bar Reef (Kalpitiya). Of course, you can&#8217;t miss out on the island&#8217;s best spot &#8211; the gorgeous underwater paradise of Pigeon Island, located off Nilaveli. A\u00a0good number\u00a0of diving schools can be found in popular dive sites such as Hikkaduwa, making it convenient for divers &#8211; ranging from novices to experts &#8211; to learn how to dive, take the PADI Divemaster course or go for advanced diving trips.<\/p>\n<p>Dive schools: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srilanka-divingtours.com\/\">Sri Lanka Diving Tours<\/a>\u00a0(Negombo),\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theinternationaldivingschool.com\/\">International Diving School<\/a> (Hikkaduwa), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nilavelidiving.com\/dive-centre-nilaveli.html\">Nilaveli Diving Centre<\/a> (Nilaveli), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pearldivers.lk\/\">Pearl Divers<\/a>\u00a0(Unawatuna)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">villas in Sri Lanka<\/a>. <\/strong>Selected and inspected by Villa-Finder.com<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can&#8217;t resist the allure of a good outdoor adventure? 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