Top Sri Lanka On the Water

Cooking with a local provides insights videos just can’t provide. Join your host and a small group for this Galle cooking class. Take a tuk-tuk to the Dutch Market, hear its history, and buy fresh vegetables, then visit the fish market for fresh fish. Next, learn about spices, how to cook rice, and how to make five different curries. Finally, eat a buffet lunch with your fingers, the local way.

Experience the vibrant and authentic side of Colombo! Join us for an exclusive journey off the beaten path, where you'll meet locals, explore bustling neighborhoods, and discover hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy delicious stops that highlight the city's flavors. This is your chance to uncover Colombo’s true spirit through its people and unique places.

Elevate your surfing at one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and surf-friendly beaches with this approximate 1.5-hour intermediate lesson in Weligama. Travel independently to the beach south of Galle, grab a supplied surf board and rash vest, and enjoy a personalized one-to-lesson from an instructor—Weligama’s consistent waves are practice-perfect. Learn how to catch unbroken waves and ride open wave faces, finesse positioning and turning, and leave feeling you’ve taken your surfing to the next level.

Learn about the history and culture of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, on this half-day private tour. Visit key landmarks including the Old Parliament building, Vihara Buddhist Temple, and St Lucia's Cathedral to learn more about the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka. Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour, including private hotel transportation, for just you and your party.

Climb to the ruins on Sigiriya Rock and explore the Buddha-statue-packed caves of Dambulla—this small-group tour from Colombo removes the stress from visiting two of Sri Lanka’s highlights. Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, and admire the scenery on route into the island’s lush heartlands. Visit Dambulla and then stop at Sigiriya, where you can climb the rock or just stroll its gardens. Admissions are at your own expense.

At our Divinguru Nilaveli we have Dive Sites with different depth from 6 to 30 m we offer Reef Dives, Rock Dives, Wreck Dives and Night Dives. At the reefs, you can find over 1,000 species, Eagle Rays, Blue Spotted Stingrays, Turtles, Cuttlefish, Baracuda, Trevally, Soldier Fish, Surgeon Fish, Fusiliers, Lion Fish, Sea Stars and many more. Over 200 species of hard corals and a vast array of beautiful soft corals Sometimes you can also see, mostly at the month from April to June, Whale Sharks, Reef Sharks, and Mantas, but these are really seldom. The shallow dive sites around the Pigeon Island Marine Park are mostly covered by hard and soft corals with a lot of different coral fishes and for sure Black Tip Reef Sharks and turtles in the shallow parts of the coral reef. For Pigeon Island you have to pay additionally an Entrance Fee of 15,- Euros.

Get into the water and explore the reefs, rocks, wrecks, and all the critters who live in the ocean amongst them on these fun scuba dives from Unawatuna. Your guide will be with you the entire time, with a maximum of five divers per group for safety. Look for stingrays, nudibranchs, and maybe the Napoleon wrasse. You can choose a one or two dive trip.

Experience the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip from Colombo, with an expert driver-guide. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery; see the stilt fishermen at Weligama; and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums, and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte's simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach.

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

See wild elephants and other wildlife of Udawalawe National Park on a private safari with hotel pickup. Located just south of the Central Highlands, the park offers prime opportunities to see herds of wild elephants and other animals like water buffalo, wild boar, and leopards. This private tour provides an intimate experience with informative commentary, making it a must-do while visiting Sri Lanka.

Combine Colombo sightseeing with the breezy buzz of tuk-tuk touring on this private excursion. Swap an enclosed car for an open-sided 3-wheeler with a driver-guide, and feel the heartbeat of Sri Lanka’s capital as you discover its top sights and hidden gems beloved by locals. See the Gangaramaya Temple and other landmarks, zip by beaches, explore markets, refuel with local coffee, and enjoy traditional Sri Lankan dishes—all without your having to plan anything yourself.

If you are an adrenaline seeker, jet skiing is for you. A jet ski is nothing but an aquatic motorbike with skis attached to glide safely on water with speed. Skiing against the tide, letting the waves lift you to fly through the sea mist at times will equal to no other sense of exhilaration that you will experience. Jet Skiing is the perfect sport for the adrenaline rush.

Add a dose of undersea adventure to your Sri Lanka vacation with this private night snorkel in Mirissa. Ideal for novice and seasoned snorkelers wanting to try something different, you’ll enter the sea after dark to explore the underwater world. Accompanied by instructors and flashlights, spot nocturnal creatures like turtles, lobsters, and octopus—which tend to hide during daylight—and waft over colorful corals—a magical experience. Provided equipment, training, and hotel transfers from nearby resorts make everything hassle-free.

We have a beautiful underwater marine life in south coast of sri lanka with large number of different sea animals and fish.

Forget transport worries and experience three Sri Lanka highlights in one easy day trip on this private tour from Colombo or Negombo. Put your focus on the sights as a private chauffeured vehicle ferries you to Sigiriya Rock to view its ancient fortress and murals, and on to Polonnaruwa’s 11th-century ruins and Dambulla’s art-filled cave-temples. Your experience includes lunch and select hotel pickup and drop-off, with admissions down to you.

Combine white water rafting with ziplining, trekking, and the chance to jump into—and slide down—natural streams with this adventure activity. You'll go rafting on the Kelaniya River, crossing five big rapids and four minor ones, followed by ziplining, trekking, and a visit to the natural waterslides of the Katarangala Streams.

Explore the lovely lagoons of Unawatuna during a leisurely 2-hour canoe trip, led by an informative guide. Marvel at the ever-changing natural landscapes and a fascinating variety of flora and fauna while you paddle past the surrounding mangrove forest. Keep an eye out for birdlife as you learn about the ecosystem of Sri Lanka’s south coast. Includes safety briefing, refreshments and a tuk-tuk ride to the dock.

Seize the opportunity to see whales in their natural habitat on this whale-watching cruise from Mirissa. Board a comfortable double-decker boat and motor into the Indian Ocean to look for these marine mammals in the wild. Watch for blue, killer, sperm, and pilot whales; look for dolphins, turtles, and flying fish; and gain insight from on-board guides as you sail. Mirissa pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk is included.

Learn the basics of surfing or improve your technique by signing up for surfing lessons on the coast of Hikkaduwa. Your lessons will include a mix of theory and practical training, and packages can be customized to add on extra activities including snorkeling, fishing, wakeboarding, and catamaran trips.

Sri Lanka is renowned for its natural beauty—both above-ground and underwater. Get up close and personal with coral reefs and marine life on this small-group scuba-diving trip. Make your own way to the departure point in beachy Unawatuna, grab your gear, and get prepped for your dive. The waters around Sri Lanka are known for their shipwrecks, and you can enjoy an introduction to the area’s aquatic highlights.

It's possible to teach yourself to surf, but it takes a long time, often with a few injuries along the way. Jumpstart your surfing with a private lesson in the popular Unawatuna surf spot on a shallow, sandy break with consistent waves and your very own instructor, a veteran with at least 10 years experience. Leave with the confidence to surf independently, plus photos of your performance to share.

Experience the thrill of 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids along the Kelaniya river of Sri Lanka and then trek to to the famous Katarangala streams to find yourself sliding down streams and jumping off rocks. Kitulgala, a small town in Sri Lanka, is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities, including a variety of water-based activities. Kitulgala's unique location in the rainforest, with its lush greenery and abundant water sources, makes it a fantastic destination for water-related adventures and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Rafting, Trekking, Rock Jumping and Stream Sliding.

It’s possible to learn to surf independently, but it can take a very long time and even lead to injury. Get your surfing experience off to a great start with this 1.5-hour beginners surf lesson, just for your group. Learn the basics on a soft foam surfboard, including surfing safety, jumping up, and stance, with an instructor on hand to correct you and help you catch waves.

Explore the historical sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Colombo hotel in a private vehicle with a driver and make your way to Sigiriya Rock. Admire the architecture and frescoes as well as the massive lion-shaped gateway. Then continue on to the rock cave temple at Dambulla before returning to your hotel.