Discover Sri Lanka
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is a popular activity in all the coastal regions of Sri Lanka. The Southern, Eastern, and Western coasts are all popular ocean diving hotspots. The ocean of this tropical island is extremely safe with plenty of life guards around in most beaches. In addition, you will find the waters at the right temperature in most of the day with an abundance of warm sunshine and windy breezes. Our surf camp can help you with information on scuba diving and you can scuba dive during your stay at our camp.
Places for scuba diving in Sri Lanka
In the southern region of the island country, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Koggala, and other similar areas are packed with scuba divers, training camps, and other facilities. In the Eastern coast, popular hubs include Arugam Bay, Pasikudah, and Pigeon Island.
What would you see when scuba diving in Sri Lanka?
Colourful and breath-taking coral reefs with hundreds and thousands of different small fish species. The crystal clear blue ocean, which could also be greenish-blue in colour, is perfect for scuba diving. The reason is that it allows you to see a lot of interesting things within minutes of diving.
Whale Watching and Fishing Tours
If you visit the coastline of Sri Lanka, whale watching is one activity that you should not miss! The blue whale, sperm whale, and humpback whale are some of the most popular whale species you can see. You can get close to these majestic and gigantic creatures via a safe boat. Taking photographs and observing the whales jumping over the ocean water are activities that tourists love.
Sri Lanka now offers you fishing tours that are highly exciting and interactive. You can experience deep sea fishing via boats, reef fishing, or big game fishing too! Hikkaduwa, Kalpitiya, Trincomalee, Mirissa, Tangalle, Galle, and the Eastern Coast are all famous places for whale watching and fishing tours.
Our surf camp can help you with information and guidance on the best whale watching and fishing experience in Sri Lanka. You can engage with these activities during your stay at our camp.
Bicycle Tours
The calm and peaceful environment of rural Sri Lanka comes together with the changing landscape of the island to provide one of the best places for cycling. There are many versions of cycling available. Village tours, city tours, and nature tours are the famous types of bicycle tours.
You can see a number of villages, traditional cottage industries, plants, and meet interesting local people. Furthermore, cycling is good for your physical and mental health too! The cool and windy breezes and the safe environment are all perfect for bicycle safaris.
If you need information and guidance on bicycle tours, our surf camp can help you on the best cycling experiences in Sri Lanka. You can take part in these activities while you stay at our camp.
Visit Galle Fort
The Galle Fort is the most known landmark of the southern region of Sri Lanka. It has a mixture of both the colonial legacy and modern-day amenities. This is a World Heritage Site. In addition to the fortress, many other historical landmarks can be visited during Galle Fort tours. The tours last only a few hours and will help you learn more about the rich colonial history and Sri Lanka.
The city of Galle as we see today was first founded by Portuguese explorers in the 1500s. Later, the Dutch captured it and fortified the town. This led to the creation of the now famous Galle Fort. Later, modern additions were built around this site. These include the international cricket stadium of Galle and luxury amenities.
If you need information on visiting the Galle Fort, we are ready to assist you. You can take part in these activities during your stay at our surf camp.
Exploring Rain Forests and National Parks
Sri Lanka is a tropical island blessed with many rain forests, national parks, and other wildlife destinations. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is the most popular attraction and it is a World Heritage Site. The Yala National Park and the Udawalawe National Park are famous wildlife reserves. A one-day tour for tourists allows them to see the amazing sights in a rain forest or national park.
Elephants, leopards, crocodiles, birds, fish, and many other species of both fauna and flora can be witnessed. It is perfect for bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, and adventure-loving travellers. Both jeep and boat rides are available. In some areas, you can even walk or hike through these exciting forestlands.
Most of these rain forests are located only a few hours away from the Galle surf camp. We can help you with information and guidance on these tours and safaris. You can take half a day or one day to visit these places during your stay at the surf camp.
Yoga Sessions
Sri Lanka is a great destination for yoga sessions, including both practising and training. Yoga retreats are increasingly popular in Sri Lanka and you can find many locations near the coastal regions. Colombo, the capital city, Galle, as well as other tourist hotspots have yoga centres.
Cabanas and outdoor yoga arenas as well as luxury indoor yoga centres are both available. The relaxing and peaceful natural surroundings as well as the change of climate will make your yoga routines a unique experience. Experienced yoga instructors can be easily found in the country.
Cultural Tours
An island that has been enriched with a 3,000 plus year history that boasts an eventful historical timeline is the perfect destination to quench your cultural thirst. Ancient and medical civilisations ruled Sri Lanka, which was referred to as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The age of famous kings and queens, giants, war elephants, and other characters left behind a religious, cultural, and historical trail that includes temples, fortresses, irrigational systems, statues, and much more.
In addition, the colonial legacy is another valuable cultural and historical attraction. The landmarks, architectural elegance, military prowess, and industrious marvels of the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British empires can still be witnessed in Galle, Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, and other places.
The Sigiriya rock fortress, Dalada Maligawa of Kandy, Golden Caves of Dambulla, and the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura Kingdom are a few of the most popular tourist destinations of Sri Lanka. You will see and learn a vast volume of information during your cultural tours.
You can select either a single day or multi-day cultural tour in Sri Lanka. Certain cultural destinations are only a few hours away from the coastal region. However, the key historical sites that is blessed with cultural richness are located largely in the North Central region of the island as well as the hill country.
Cooking Lessons
Centuries old traditional recipes, Asian fusion delicacies, contemporary meals, and other cuisines are all available in any major tourist hub of Sri Lanka. You can enjoy tasting these delicious foods as well as learn how to properly prepare them. You can learn about the required ingredients, utensils, and the required cooking environment. Galle is famous for rice and curry cooking workshops as well as other Sri Lankan meal preparatory lessons.
With the taste, the appearance of your meals is important as well and you can learn how to garnish your dishes to make them more appealing. Chopping, blending, mixing, marinating, heating, steaming, and other cooking processes will be taught by various cooking lessons. These include both professional and home-made food cooking sessions. What’s more, you can even learn how to shop for the perfect ingredients!
In addition, you can even learn professional tips and tricks that real hotel chefs and traditional cooks with decades of experience use to make their meals tasty and healthy. Once your tour is over here in Sri Lanka, you can prepare these unique Sri Lankan cuisines back in your home and impress your loved ones!
