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White Water Rafting (River Rafting)
White water rafting
River Rafting (White water rafting) :

Sri Lanka is blessed with hundreds of rivers, streams flow out from the beautiful hill country. These water bodies provide the ultimate water sports adsventure across this tiny island.

Water rafting comes to its peak during the monsoon seasons of the country. During these times the rivers are place of pleasure for the adventure loving rafters.

Rivers and Rafting Categories
River
Grade
Raft Time
Kithulgala / Kalani **
2 – 3 rapids
2 hrs
Sitawaka
3-4 rapids
2-2.5hrs
Mahaweli
3-5 rapids
3-3.5hrs
Kotmale
Grade 5 rapids
5-6 hrs
Kukle Ganga
2-5 rapids
8 hrs ~
 
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** Note : Kitulgala & Kalani River is popular as for 1957 blockbuster movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” in which the bridge was blown when the train was crossing the river was filmed in Kithulgala. This place is worthwhile for visiting and photographing as you pass the rapids of Kalani River

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Diving
Sri Lanka is a paradise for diving. The surrounding Indian Ocean offers many diving hot-spots around Sri Lanka. This includes beautiful Coral reefs diving, Ship Wrack diving and many more. Do not worry about the diving gear there are many diving centers all around popular beaches where you can rent the equipment or else you can bring your own equipment from home. Diving instructors in Sri Lanka are trained and certified professionals (PADI Certificates).


Western cost of Sri Lanka is ideal for scuba diving during the months of November to April, beaches of Beruwala, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Weligama and Tangalle are the most popular. Beaches of Trincomalee, Nilaveli and Batticalo are ideal during the months of April to November.

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Windsurfing
The best period for windsurfing in Sri Lanka is from May to September. Arugambay, Hikkaduwa and Bentota are the most popular beaches for windsurfing. Among them Arugambay is treated as one of the best windsurfing beaches in Sri Lanka. Bentota beach on the western cost and the south western cost Hikkadua is also popular among the surfers

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Cycling
Explore the natural beauty of Sri Lanka, use cycling as the mode of transport. There are four major cycle trails along the country which will cover most of the beautiful and interesting places of Sri Lanka.

The costal route which is about 240 km long along the scenic southern cost line. Enjoy the breeze of the Indian ocean while you travel explore the popular cities such as Hikkaduwa, Benthota etc.

The Sabaragamuwa Trail which is about 200 km along the Colombo Badulla main road which is a picturesque route passing the world famous gem city Ratnapura. Along the way you can evident the most scenic waterfalls, gem museums, tea estates and many more.

The ancient route which is more than 150 km, along the cultural triangle. This route falls along the world heritage cities such as Anuradhapura.

Among all of the trails hill country trail is the most beautiful and most challenging rout. The natural beauty of this trail is unimaginable. Passing through beautiful tea estates, waterfalls and vegetable crops is worth for lifetime. Nature of elevation of the land make the trail as challenging.

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Kayaking
The beautiful island of Sri Lanka is blessed with hundreds of reveres and reservoirs which you can do kayaking. This will allow you to view the natural beauty of the landscapes flora and fauna. The beautiful river Kalu Ganga is an ideal place to start with. Contact Golden Sri Lanka for further details.

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Hot Air Balloon Rides
Hot Air Balloon Rides sri lanka
Enjoy the panoramic landscape view of Sri Lanka from the blue sky, make a booking for a “Hot Air Balloon ride” with Golden Sri Lanka and enjoy beauty of the cultural triangle.

Hot Air Balloons operates in the cultural triangle during the months of October to April. Normally the balloon rides starts early morning or in the afternoon. The flight time will be about 1 hour which is dependent on the wind and the weather. Special balloon rides can be arranged for groups on requested locations. Please contact us for more details.

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