๐ŸŒŠ Indian Ocean

Activities
Sri Lanka

Whales, leopards, surf, tea and spices: activities to choose by season and coast.

โš ๏ธ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

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Raja & the Whales
Mirissa

Local whale and dolphin watching operator in Mirissa, which claims a responsible approach.

WhalesDolphins
๐ŸŒOfficial websiterajaandthewhales.comโ†’
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Soul & Surf Sri Lanka
Ahangama

Surf, yoga and massage stays all year round, with accommodation in a seafront boutique hotel.

SurfYoga
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesoulandsurf.comโ†’
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Divinguru
Nilaveli, Trincomalee (and Unawatuna)

PADI dive centre founded in 1999: courses, dives and snorkelling at Nilaveli/Trincomalee until the end of October, then at Unawatuna from November to April.

DivingPADI
๐ŸŒOfficial websitedivinguru.comโ†’
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Safa Surf & Yoga
Arugam Bay ยท Galaxy Road

Beachfront surf camp: two coaching sessions a day with video analysis, daily yoga, Sri Lankan meals and rooms or dorms.

SurfYoga
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesafaarugambay.comโ†’
๐ŸŒฟNature & thrills3 activities
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Leopard Trails
Yala and Wilpattu

Safaris with luxury tented camps in Yala and Wilpattu national parks.

SafariLeopards
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteleopardtrails.comโ†’
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Kulu Safaris
Yala

Tailor-made mobile tented safaris in Yala, with jeeps and trained naturalists.

SafariEco-friendly
๐ŸŒOfficial websitekulusafaris.comโ†’
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Sun Rise Ballooning
Dambulla

Hot-air balloon flights over the jungle and paddy fields, from November to April.

Hot-air balloonSunrise
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesrilankaballooning.comโ†’
๐Ÿ›๏ธCulture, visits & local flavours3 activities
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Handunugoda Tea Estate
Ahangama

Tea plantation and factory open daily, with guided tour and tasting.

TeaTasting
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehermanteas.comโ†’
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Ella Spice Garden
Ella

Three-hour cooking class: a tour of the spice garden followed by preparing eight Sri Lankan dishes.

Cooking classSpices
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteellaspicegarden.comโ†’
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AMBA Estate
Bandarawela, near Ella

Organic farm and social enterprise: plantation tours with tastings, hikes and a cafรฉ.

TeaOrganic
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteambaestate.comโ†’