What kind of adventure activities can you do in Sri Lanka?

An adventure holiday here usually involves catching waves on the south coast, white-water rafting up in Kitulgala, and tackling multi-day hikes through the beautiful Knuckles Mountain Range. If you want more action, wildlife jeep safaris and kite surfing up in Kalpitiya are also massive highlights for thrill-seekers.

The best part is how compact and diverse the island’s topography is. You could easily summit Adam’s Peak for an epic sunrise, scuba dive around historic shipwrecks in Trincomalee, or cycle your way through steep central tea estates. Since everything is packed so incredibly close together, it’s super easy to pull off a freezing mountain trek and then hit the beach for warm water sports in the same week.