Sports and Adventure
Due to varying climate conditions and geography Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for sports tourism. Some of the popular sports include golf, surfing, Diving & Snorkeling, Hot Air Ballooning, Rafting and Canoeing, Scuba Diving, fishing, Cycling, Hiking, Trekking and Rock Climbing
Locations popular for specific sports
- White water rafting - Kithulgala
- Surfing - Arugam Bay
- Boating - Bentota, Bolgoda, Madhu ganga, Koggala
- Trekking - Knuckles Mountain Range, Hortan plains, Sripada aka Adam's peak
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