Sports & Golf Tours

World-class sport meets breathtaking landscapes

Sport in a Setting Like No Other

Sri Lanka is a sports traveller's paradise championship golf courses at sea level and at 2,000m altitude, world-class surf breaks, white-water rafting through jungle gorges, and trekking routes that reward with views across the entire island.

Year-round tropical weather means the season never fully closes. And uniquely, almost every sport here can be combined with an extraordinary cultural or wildlife experience within an hour's drive making Sri Lanka the perfect destination for travellers who want adventure and depth in equal measure.

5Championship golf courses
1879Sri Lanka's oldest golf club
12+World-class surf breaks
Year-round tropical sport

Championship Golf Courses

Sri Lanka's golf courses span colonial history, highland beauty, and oceanfront drama.

Colombo · Est. 1879

Royal Colombo Golf Club

One of Asia's oldest golf clubs, founded in 1879 under British rule. Eighteen holes in the heart of Colombo, steeped in colonial history. A truly unique tee-off point combining sport with a living piece of South Asian history.

Kandy · Donald Steel Design

Victoria Golf & Country Resort

Consistently ranked among Asia's finest golf courses, the Victoria course was designed by Donald Steel and hugs the shores of Victoria Reservoir in the Hill Country dramatic scenery and challenging fairways in equal measure.

Nuwara Eliya · Est. 1889 · 2,000m

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Founded in 1889 at 2,000 metres altitude in Sri Lanka's "Little England". Play through rose-scented highland air, misty fairways lined with pines, and colonial clubhouse charm that transports you to another era entirely.

Hambantota · Oceanfront

Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort

A world-class oceanfront resort course on Sri Lanka's spectacular south-eastern coast. Luxury resort facilities, ocean views from multiple fairways, and a beautifully designed course that rewards strategic play.

Trincomalee · Historic

Eagles' Golf Links, Trincomalee

A historic and characterful course located within the Trincomalee Air Force Base an unusual and memorable round in Sri Lanka's beautiful North-East, within reach of magnificent beaches and whale watching.

Golf & Luxury Tour

Play all five courses across Sri Lanka we handle tee time bookings, transfers, luxury accommodation, and cultural experiences between rounds.

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More Sport & Adventure

Sri Lanka delivers thrilling sport in extraordinary settings.

Cricket Tours

Join a local club match, tour iconic stadiums, and catch an international fixture in one of cricket's most passionate nations.

Surfing

World-class breaks at Arugam Bay (globally rated), Weligama, and Hiriketiya beginner to advanced, two seasons cover year-round swell.

Trekking & Hiking

Climb Adam's Peak at night for a sunrise that changes you, trek the Knuckles Range through cloud forest, or walk the Horton Plains plateau to World's End.

White-Water Rafting

Kitulgala offers Sri Lanka's best white-water rafting through gorgeous jungle gorges grade 3–4 rapids on the Kelani River.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

Pristine coral reefs, WWII wrecks, and vibrant marine life at Hikkaduwa, Trincomalee, Pigeon Island, and Batticaloa.

Hot Air Ballooning

Float silently over the ancient Cultural Triangle at dawn Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla, and the surrounding jungle from 1,000 feet. Breathtaking.

Cycling Tours

From gentle coastal rides and village cycling to challenging Hill Country ascents expert guides, support vehicles, and stunning scenery.

Kitesurfing

Kalpitiya Peninsula on Sri Lanka's north-west coast is one of Asia's top kitesurfing destinations steady trade winds from May to October.

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