Surfing
Lessons and board hire for every level, with a local instructor who knows the breaks.
- Where: Weligama, Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa
- Season: South coast Nov to Apr, Arugam Bay May to Sep
- Level: Beginners to advanced
Golf and sports holidays in Sri Lanka
Historic clubs, scenic hill courses and a seaside resort course, mixed with sightseeing and rest days.
Play golf in Sri Lanka
The island has a long golfing tradition, from colonial-era clubs to a modern resort course. Mix a round or two with temples, tea country and the coast.
Courses we can arrange
- Royal Colombo Golf Club (Colombo): One of Asia's oldest clubs, dating back to the 1870s, close to the city and the airport.
- Victoria Golf & Country Resort (Near Kandy): A scenic course set among green hills, easy to combine with the cultural sites around Kandy.
- Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (Hill country): A historic club in cool tea country, founded by British planters in 1889.
- Shangri-La Hambantota (South-east coast): An 18-hole resort course by the sea, good for a golf and beach combination.
What we arrange
- Tee times and green fees
- Club hire and caddies
- Chauffeur-driven transfers
- Hotels near the courses
- Rest-day sightseeing
- Non-golfing partner programmes
Good to know: Courses differ in dress code and visitor rules, and tee times can fill up, so we confirm everything for your dates. Mornings are the coolest time to play.
Sports and adventure
Snorkelling & diving
Coral reefs, shipwrecks and turtle bays, led by certified instructors.
- Where: Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Trincomalee
- Season: Calm seas, mainly Nov to Apr on the south and west
- Level: First-timers to certified divers
Whitewater rafting
Kelani River rapids and calm-water paddles, with safety gear and trained crews.
- Where: Kelani River, Kitulgala
- Season: We confirm river conditions for your dates
- Level: Suitable for most fitness levels
Trekking & hiking
Sunrise climbs, tea-estate trails and Knuckles and Horton Plains walks with an expert guide.
- Where: Hill country, Knuckles, Horton Plains
- Season: Drier months are most comfortable
- Tip: Start early for the clearest views
Jet ski & water sports
Jet skis, banana boats and parasailing on the west and south coasts.
- Where: West and south coasts
- Season: Best in calm weather
- Safety: Life jackets and briefing included
Wildlife safari
Jeep safaris in Yala, Udawalawe and Minneriya for leopards, elephants and birds.
- Where: Yala, Udawalawe, Minneriya
- Season: Yala is good in the drier months, roughly Feb to Jul
- Tip: Go at dawn for the best sightings
We also partner with the Barmy Army cricket supporters and the German Volleyball Federation for sports travel, and have been the country representative of the UK Pro Surf Association since the early 90s.
Ready to plan your trip?
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