| Sri Lanka is a beautiful country full of memorable days | | | | Rock Climbing |
| out and things to do. Some of the best of these are | | | | Walking and cycling along mountains is one thing, but if |
| the various sports and activities you can take part in. | | | | you really want a satisfying challenge, then rock |
| The lovely climate and great facilities makes a Sri | | | | climbing is the answer for you. For those who feel fit |
| Lanka holiday the ideal time to do some of these: | | | | enough to enjoy it, this really is the best way to enjoy |
| Canoeing/Kayaking | | | | the sights of the Knuckles Mountains. It's a wonderful |
| With its large quantity of rivers, reservoirs and lagoons, | | | | combination of exploration, discovery and physical |
| luxury Sri Lanka holidays are the ideal time to try some | | | | challenge. There can be few places on Earth better |
| canoing or kayaking. The pick of places to do this is on | | | | for this than on holiday in Sri Lanka. |
| the Kalu Ganga, which as well as being interesting to | | | | Scuba Diving |
| traverse offers the chance to see the rare plants and | | | | Of course there are some Sri Lanka holiday activities |
| wildlife which dot the banks. For the more adventurous, | | | | that cannot be done in the mountains, and top of this |
| white water kayaking offers an adrenalin-soaked | | | | list comes scuba diving. Sri Lanka's coast is surrounded |
| alternative - but only for those who can handle bumpy | | | | by a vast coral reef making the diving exceptional. Just |
| boulders and 700ft waterfalls! | | | | below the surface of the turquoise waters, divers will |
| Hiking | | | | find a huge selection of varied and colourful coral, |
| If you prefer something a little more sedate and | | | | shells and fish. |
| considerably less dangerous on your luxury holiday to | | | | More experienced divers will want to look out for |
| Sri Lanka, you can't beat hiking through the country's | | | | some excellent shipwreck diving just off the coast, |
| dramatic scenery. Hiking in Sri Lanka can take you all | | | | giving them the remains of centuries worth of maritime |
| kinds of places - from big cities, to rural communities all | | | | history to explore. For those who have never dived |
| the way into the Knuckles Mountain Range. There's a | | | | before, you will need to get the qualifications first - but |
| trail to follow for everyone, from experienced hikers to | | | | there are a number of Sri Lanka holiday providers who |
| those who just want to breathe some fresh air and | | | | provide full training, and there are also some excellent |
| see the sights and walking remains one of the best | | | | dive schools in the country that will have you at home |
| ways of getting around the country. | | | | in a wetsuit in no time. |
| Mountain Biking | | | | Paragliding |
| Speaking of the Knuckles Mountain Range, there's few | | | | Tired of the land or the sea? Why not take to the air, |
| places on earth better to take a mountain biking | | | | with a spot of paragliding? Sri Lanka's climate allows |
| holiday than here. The environment is varied, and with | | | | for paragliding all year round, and it really does offer |
| an altitude of 1230 metres, the temperature is warm in | | | | the best way to see the country's amazing natural |
| the days and cool at night - ideal for cycling. If this | | | | landscapes. It's most likely that your paragliding |
| sounds a little too challenging, there's plenty more to | | | | experience will take place over the Makaldeniya ridge |
| see throughout the country's breathtaking landscapes, | | | | which offers a breathtaking view of the vista: an |
| and the national cycle trail network has marked out a | | | | image that you're certain not to forget until long after |
| series of excellent biking routes for all itineraries. | | | | your luxury holiday in Sri Lanka has ended. |