7 thrilling adventures in Sri Lanka [with deals and offers]
For such a tiny island, Sri Lanka is jam-packed with things to see, do, and experience! Want to know the best things you HAVE to try out in your travels around Sri Lanka? Then read up!
In this blog post, we’ll explore 7 must-try adventures in Sri Lanka, plus deals and offers from SLASH that can help you save up at these locations.
Before we dive start adventuring, a bit about SLASH. We’re Sri Lanka’s first buy-1-get-1-free coupon app. SLASH helps you save big on the things you love. Restaurants, cafes, spas, salons, hotels, you name it, we’ve got coupons!
But we’ll talk more about SLASH in a bit. For now, on with the adventures!
Must try adventure activities in Sri Lanka
If you’re an adrenaline junkie who’s always itching for that “next big adventure”, Sri Lanka’s adventure tourism space has a thousand and one ways for you to get your fix. Here are some of the best activities you can do locally:
Surfing
Scuba diving
Rafting
Paintballing
Hiking, climbing, riding
Ziplining
Camping
Yup—there’s a whole lot to choose from. Scroll on down for quick primers on all these awesome adventures. Plus, we’ll tell you some of the best places to find these adventures in Sri Lanka!
Wonder what your favorite adventure will be…
1 - Surfing
Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash
What’s the best thing about living on an island? Beaches, endless golden beaches. And where there are beaches, you can bet there’ll be surfing. Sri Lanka’s pristine sands and immaculate waves make for unforgettable surfing experiences. No wonder our surf scene is absolutely thriving!
A lot of the buzz is centered around Arugambay, a.k.a. the surfing capital of Sri Lanka. Arugambay is considered one of the best surf spots in the world. And it’s not hard to see why—the waves, the villas, the vibes, and surf schools with experienced trainers for affordable rates.
Planning to take on the waves? SLASH has deals and offers from some of the best surf schools on our coasts. Arugambay Surf Center and No Worries Surf Shop are great options for beginners and pros alike. And you can find them both on SLASH!
2 - Scuba Diving
Let’s stick to our oceanic theme with scuba diving. Sure, it’s not an adrenaline rush like surfing. But Sri Lanka’s crystal-clear waters let you have a whole adventure under the sea!
The main attraction is of course the vibrant aquatic life. Sri Lanka and its oceans are home to everything from massive blue whales to tiny corals. There are also many underwater sites waiting for you to discover, ranging from sunken ships to wrecked airplanes.
Ready to don your oxygen tanks, slip on your flippers, and tumble back into underwater seascapes like you’ve never seen? Check out our partner ZRI Adventures and their fun scuba diving packages. Use SLASH at ZRI adventures for buy-1-get-1 Scuba Diving at Dusk packages or 10% off when you buy a scuba diving package. Note that Scuba Diving at Dusk happens—you guessed it—after dusk. Might want to take that into consideration when you plan this adventure.
3 - Rafting
Here’s one more aquatic adventure for you fans of all things wet and wild. Rafting, also known as white water rafting, is great for testing your skills as well as bonding with your buddies—what more would you want from your next big adventure?
There are a bewildering array of white water rafting locations around Sri Lanka, ranging from gentle-but-bumpy cruises to knuckle-clenching, hold-on-tight thrills.
You can experience all these kinds of rafting adventures with SLASH. We’ve got offers from some of the best rafting adventure providers in Sri Lanka, including Rafter’s Retreat (the first rafting location in Sri Lanka), Eco Grip, and Kayak Journey Rekawa.
4 - Paintballing
Let’s move on from rough waters to dry land. Maybe instead of going up against the forces of nature, you’d rather pit yourself against your friends. Is some friendly competition and a heady adrenaline rush your idea of a good time? If so, paintballing is right up your alley!
Paintballing is one of the more off-beat adventures in Sri Lanka. Enthusiasts can gear up and start blasting in one of Sri Lanka’s many paintball arenas, all sprawling across lush terrain which makes for intense firefights. Oh, and bring as many friends as you can. Because you know what they say: the more the merrier!
Fingers itching for your next adventure? Get your game on at One Four Base, a purpose-built paintball arena designed for thrilling encounters. Enjoy buy-1-get-1 offers at this location with SLASH.
5 - Hiking
Are you someone who values the journey just as much as the destination? We’ve got amazing news for you—scattered around Sri Lanka are some of the most scenic trails, treks, and views you’ll ever see. Places like the Knuckles Range and the World’s End Trail offer high-altitude hikes with breathtaking views, while Sri Lanka’s many forests and jungle preserves put you in the middle of rich ecological hotspots.
How you get to those views is up to you. Want something to get your heart racing? Try biking your way up the mountains. Or maybe you’d prefer something a bit more low-octane—we recommend an invigorating hike. Whatever your destination may be, we guarantee an amazing time getting there.
Eco Grip is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to experience the joys of hiking and ZRI Adventures lets you experience a different kind of trek with their unique Mangrove Adventure! Use SLASH at both these locations for coupons and savings on your adventures.
6 - Ziplining
From water to land, and finally to the air—let’s talk about ziplining. Sri Lanka’s naturally hilly terrain lends to some picturesque ziplining adventures. The perspective you get while zipping past treetops and over rivers and hills is one of the coolest ways to see Sri Lanka.
Want to take to the air? Our location partner Flying Ravana is truly one of a kind. Being Sri Lanka’s first mega zipline, this half-kilometer-long adrenaline rush is a must-visit for any zipline fanatics. And with the SLASH app, you can get 10% off on the Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, Mega Jump, and Climbing Wall activities!
7 - Climbing
Sri Lanka is a haven for climbing enthusiasts for the same reason as ziplining… This tiny island is seriously hilly. Scattered around Sri Lanka are cliffs, rocks, and mountains of all shapes and sizes, many of which are waiting to be conquered by determined climbers.
Adrenaline junkies looking for their next climbing adventure can head over to our location partners at Climb Lanka for some of the best abseiling, rock climbing, or waterfall climbing adventures in Sri Lanka. Remember to use SLASH for coupons on all these and more!
More deals and offers from adventure destinations
There seems to be a never-ending supply of adventures in Sri Lanka. Whether you’re going with friends or planning a family adventure, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy.
Do you want more out of your adventures than just amazing memories? With SLASH, you can do just that.
SLASH is Sri Lanka’s first buy-1-get-1 coupons app. We’ve got over 500 coupons from 160+ locations around the island, all adding up to over a million LKR in savings!
Every deal and offer you just saw was from SLASH. If that’s not enough proof of how much you can save with our app, you can check out all of our coupons on the SLASH Vendors Page.
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