Highlights

• Visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery in the South Coast
• Go on a lovely boat ride in the Madu River.
• Sightseeing tour inside the Galle City and Fort

Overview

The Coastal Ride in the South of Sri Lanka takes you to the most
memorable places you've ever seen! Visit the Kosgoda Turtle hatchery, a safe haven for an
endangered species and the perfect place to get acquainted with the local wildlife. Afterward, quench your thirst for adventure
with a river safari in the Madu Ganga. See the famous Hikkaduwa coral reefs and meet its fishy
resident's first hand. You will also visit a World Heritage site, a Dutch Fort in Galle which is considered
one of the most well-preserved forts in all of Asia. You'll never run out of
things to see!

What You Can Expect

Your tour starts at 0730 hrs when you will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo and then head to the South West coast of the country. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your itinerary will be the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Which you will reach by approximately 0830 hrs. (Travel Time 45 mins to 1 hrs)

Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.

Thereafter, proceed to Balapitiya at approximately 1030 hrs and go on a lovely Boat Safari in Madu River. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage.

At approximately 1300 hrs you will have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense) and reach Galle by 1500 hrs and visit Old Colonial City. (Travel Time 45 mins to 01 hrs)

Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and it's secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum, and the lighthouse. Walkthrough the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.  

You will be finishing the tour at 1730 hrs and returning to your hotel in Colombo by approximately 1930 hrs.

Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time
may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can
be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tour Includes

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

(SKU: LK60010300)

Highlights

• Visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Kandy City Tour
• Visiting Temple of The Tooth
• Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Overview

Start your experience at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and spend time with baby elephants roaming around their cozy foster home, enjoying their lunch, and taking a bath in a nearby river. Visit the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya with a large collection of orchid and other plants and enjoy a traditional cultural show in Kandy to learn more about their culture. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the famous Temple of Tooth along with a relaxing walk by the serene Kandy Lake.

What you can expect

Start your journey at 0600 hrs from Colombo and proceed to Kandy en-route make a pause at Pinnawala and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up-close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world. (Travel Time - 3 hrs)

Thereafter visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, renowned for its variety of plants which are, ornamental, decorative & medicinal. More than 4000 species including indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for its collection of orchids which is the largest in Asia. (Visit Time: 1 to 1½ hrs)

Thereafter visit the Temple of the Tooth a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

After visiting the Temple of the Tooth have lunch at a place of your choice and then proceed to enjoy the Cultural Dance Show.

Cultural Dance Show - Be escorted to a performance of the traditional Kandyan dance, accompanied by tumultuous drumming. Dances include the cobra dance, mask dance, the Ginisisila, showing power over fire. The entire frenetic and colorful spectacle climaxes with the amazing fire-walking act. (Visit Time: 1 hrs)

On completion begin your journey back to your hotel in Colombo at approximately 1930 hrs. En-route stop at Ambepussa (Restaurant at your choice) and have dinner (At your own expense).

Additional note 

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of an English-speaking chauffeur
• Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Colombo
• 1 Liter of bottled mineral water per person
• All taxes & service charges

What's Excluded

• Entrance fees (Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, Temple of the Tooth, Cultural Show)
• Food or drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of personal nature

What to Expect

Colombo, a port on ancient East-West trade routes, is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. It has a long history with a mixture of culture and heritage. Even today, the influence of colonialism eras is obviously seen in Colombo architecture, building, food, and clothing. Like many capital cities, Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with many tourist attractions. Sightseeing in Colombo by taking Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeler) is the most convenient way to discover the city. Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour will provide travelers the best-personalized city tour. Enjoy a private tour of the highlights of Colombo with an experienced local guide. Don't keep your holidays in Colombo as a dream, but make it happen.

Places:

An informative guide takes you to visit significant highlights of Colombo such asGangaramaya Temple, Sri Kailawasanathan Swami DevasthanamKovil (Hindu Temple), Jami-UI-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque), Pettah Market, Independence Square, the ocean-facing promenade of Galle Face Green, Dutch hospital, and more. 

Suitable for children:

Children will love this tour, and kindly say that it is not recommended for kids under 5 

Required items to bring along and attire

• Comfortable clothing (no flashy/gaudy clothing, no sleeveless)
• For a woman, please avoid tight skirts and short skirts
• Comfortable shoes
• Hat

What's Included

• An English-speaking tour guide so feels free to ask questions.
• Tuk Tuk fare
• All entrance tickets
• Bottled water and Traditional Lunch or dinner
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

(SKU: LK60011600)

Highlights

• Try street food in Galle face green. 
• Walk down the memory lane of historic Colombo.

Overview

The Colombo City Tour takes you on a journey into the heart of the capital city of Sri Lanka, to show you its most spectacular sights. View elegant colonial buildings rising in tandem with shiny new business constructions in the sprawling metropolis. Visit the ancient temples that create havens in the midst of all the bustle and hustle. Get to know Colombos history and legends through some of its most interesting landmarks. Embark in an adventure that shows you the wonderful secrets of Colombo.

What You Can Expect

You will start your tour when you get picked up by your chauffeur at 0830 hrs from your hotel. Journey into the heart of Sri Lanka on
this private  Colombo City Tour and witness spectacular sights with memorable experiences.

From the elegant colonial buildings to the sprawling metropolis of the city, Colombo has a multitude of sights and sounds for you to experience. With all these spectacular scenery, this wonderful city will never cease to amaze you. Visit amazing historical landmarks with captivating stories and learn the history behind one of the richest cultures in Asia. Embark in an adventure like never before and become a part of the city with this private tour of Colombo.

Colombo Lighthouse, The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower designed by Lady Ward (built before the Big Ben in London), Galle Face Promenade with cannons of World War II, South Expansion of the Colombo Harbour, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, BMICH, the scenic Beira Lake in the heart of the city, The War Memorial, Public Library, National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Gangarama Temple, Dewatagaha Mosque, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo Town Hall, and many more historical and important landmarks and places that make an interesting tapestry of the life within the city limits of Colombo.  

At the end of your tour you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

Additional Note

       • Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

       • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.

       • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.

       • 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.

       • Hotel Pick & Drop.

       • All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

       • Entrance Fees (National Museum, Gangarama Temple).

       • Food or Drinks.

       • Gratuities (Optional).

       • Expenses of Personal Nature.

 

Highlights

• A full-day private tour of Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave temple
• Enjoy in-depth attention and personalized commentary from a private guide
• See traditional villages and lush countryside on a drive into Sri Lanka’s interior
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, a series of monastery caves on a stone cliff
• See the Buddha statues and elaborate frescoes that fill the 1st-century caves
• Marvel at UNESCO-protected Sigiriya, a ruined fortress on a colossal rock
• Climb up to witness the frescoes, relics and awe-inspiring views

Overview

During this full day tour to Sigiriya, you will visit a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site! Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka’s history. Start your journey at the Dambulla Cave Temple. Later that evening, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress also known to be the world’s 8th wonder, and spend time exploring archeological history and end your tour in Sigiriya.

What to Expect

plore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on a privately guided day trip to Dambulla and the Sigiriya Rock from Colombo. You will be starting your tour at 0600 hrs from your hotel in Colombo, where you will be picked up your chauffer. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you, if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your itinerary will be the Dambulla Cave Temple which you will reach by approximately 0930 hrs.  (Travel Time 3 ½ to 4 hrs)

View Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to the atmospheric Dambulla Cave Temple, a Cliffside cave complex packed with Buddha images and frescoes.

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

At approximately 1230 hrs you will be have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense) and reach Sigiriya by 1430 hrs and visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. (Travel Time 35 to 45 mins)

Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lankas single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kassapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, the Lion Rock. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns.  Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

You will be finishing the tour at 1730 hrs and returning to your hotel in Colombo by approximately 2130 hrs.  En-route you may stop at Restaurant at your choice and have dinner. (At your own expense)

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees o Respective Sites
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Try street food in Galle. 
• Walk down the memory lane of historic Galle.
• Take the photographs with Stilt Fishermen.

What to Expect

Your chauffeur will pick up from your hotel by 0700 hrs. You will arrive Galle by approximately 0900 hrs (Travel time 1 ½ to 2 hrs). Enjoy your breakfast at a place of your choice in Galle (At your own expense).

The first item in your itinerary will be Galle City Tour. At approximately 1000 hrs will walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle’s natural harbor has long been a hub of trade dating back to ancient times. The accidental arrival of the Portuguese Lorenzo de Almeida in 1505, when his fleet of ships steered off course following a storm at sea, changed the history of this island nation. The Portuguese were followed by the Dutch and then the British in 1796. With each occupation, Galle’s landscape changed and the cultural influences remained. Galle Fort covers nearly four sq. km and is protected by 12 bastions and connecting ramparts.

Wonder the maze of narrow cobblestone paved roadways lined with colonial period buildings still in use and old merchant houses where generations of Moorish families still live. Take a walk along the sturdy ramparts looking out to sea and visit colonial period churches, the lighthouse, and museums. Along the way, stop by for a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh king coconut. This fascinating excursion will give you a memorable glimpse into life within Galle Fort – one of the best-preserved Colonial Forts in Asia. After a nice two and a half hours spent experiencing its glory, you will be leaving Galle at approximately 1230 hrs.

Thereafter proceed to Koggala for a meet up with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. (Travel time 30 to 45 minutes) You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.  

At approximately 1345 hrs you will be having lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense). Thereafter at approximately 1445 hrs proceed to Tangalle city (Travel time 1 ½ to 2 hrs), which is the palm-fringed bay and picturesque coves of Tangalle are a natural treasure. Exhibiting fine beaches which are good for swimming and more than reasonable for diving, Tangalle is a popular beach destination on the south coast. It is believed that the name is derived from ran-gala or golden rock, from a legend that tells of a time when a holy man once partook of a meal there, and the rock was turned to gold whilst further research also reveals that it means the “projecting rock”, because long ago the town was protected from the ocean by a long rocky slab that projected into the sea across the mouth of the bay.

After spending a relaxing time at Tangalle beach and, you will be returning to Colombo by 1830 hrs. You will get back to your hotel at 2030 hrs completing the tour. (Travel time 2 ½ to 3 hrs)

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (If any).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nicknamed the 8th Wonder of the World
• A tour through a traditional village in Sigiriya
• Enjoy a Sri Lankan Village Lunch during the village tour

Overview

During this full-day tour to Sigiriya, you will visit a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site! Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka’s history. Start your journey at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress also known to be the world’s 8th wonder, and spend time exploring archeological history. After that proceed to a local village in Sigiriya to experience a village tour and enjoy the traditional way of living in Sri Lanka and village culture.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 0630 hrs from your hotel in Colombo, where you will be picked up your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your itinerary will be the Sigiriya Rock Fortress which you will reach by approximately 1030 hrs.  (Travel Time 3 ½ to 4 hrs)

Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walkthrough the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, the Lion Rock. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns.  Walkthrough the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Thereafter proceed to Sigiriya at approximately 1330 hrs to experience a village tour. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

The trek begins with an awesome walk along a bund of a “Wewa” or man-made reservoir. Thereafter you will enjoy a Bullock Cart Ride while enjoying sightseeing in the rural village life. Your next phase of adventure will be a “Catamaran Safari” (Double paired canoe joined together with seating facility) at the scenic lake.

Finally, enjoy Traditional Lunch at a local house prepared by the village women (At your own expense). This is arranged on a typical & traditional Buffet style (Clay pots – buffet) served on a Lotus leaf and a cane thatched flat holder. You will also have the opportunity to witness the traditional meal preparation methods by the local women and to partake in the preparation of a curry. In the end, visitors will be having a Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeler) tour back to the starting point. The total tour will be 8 km.

Later that evening you will be finishing the tour at 1800 hrs and returning to your hotel in Colombo by approximately 2200 hrs. En-route you may stop at Restaurant at your choice and have dinner. (At your own expense)

Additional Note

Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned car.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (Sigiriya Lion Rock and Village Tour)
  
• Food or Drinks (Traditional Lunch ),
• Gratuities (Optional),
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• 360-degree view of the city.
• Visits to the famous monuments of Colombo.
• Opportunity to try new flavors the fun way.

Overview

Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari takes you on a tour of the best and most popular seasonal destinations in the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. See Colombo in a 360-degree view as you traverse in the coolest new ride in town, modified tuk-tuks. Enjoy the most famous monuments in the city. Go on tuk-tuk safari to the most popular eateries in town. Have an entertaining evening with all the best sights and lights of Colombo.

What to Expect

You will start your safari at 1600 hrs in the evening from your hotel in Colombo. Step into your specialized mode of transport: a convertible tuk-tuk, each holding up to two passengers. These comfortable three-wheelers include onboard coolers to store your snacks and drinks; two-way radios; and wet-weather covers and umbrellas provided for bad weather conditions. You can even bring music to plug into the high-end sound system.

Your tour will take up to 4 hours to complete and combines sightseeing with food stops so that you can both see the city and taste its cuisine. The food safari comes with several perks, namely alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within the tuk-tuk itself, and your guide will take you to the citys entertainment hotspots.

Afterward, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Or, if youd prefer to continue your evening, your driver-guide can provide you with information on the best venues and drop you off at your next destination.

 Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Inclusions

• Transport throughout the tour with a Tuk Tuk.
• Service of an English-Speaking Tuk Tuk Buddie.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Exclusions

• Entrance Fees.
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Minimum age is 12 years
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum drinking age is 21 years
• A maximum of 2 people per booking

(SKU: LK60011700)

Overview

We offer this rock climbing activity at Kodigahakanda Sanctuary. The location is approximately 40 KM from Colombo Fort (1.5 hours driving time from Colombo). The location offers eight (8) routes ranging from 5C to 7B. This activity takes around 1.5 hrs-2 hrs, as such, we have a morning (8:00 AM to 12:00 AM) and evening (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM) schedule.

Includes:

• All climbing gear including helmets and harness.
• Climbing Shoes
• English Speaking Guide
• Hotel Pickup and Drop-off from/to Colombo
• First Aid Kit

You should bring:

• Comfortable Clothes
• Small Towel
• Mosquito Repellent
• Camera
• Sun Cream
• Snacks (if required)
• Water

(SKU: LK72010000)

Overview

During this full day tour to Pinnawala, this tour allows you to have some one-on-one fun with the elephants. Spend some time feeding and playing with baby elephants in the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch the elephants as they bathe and roll in the mud to get cool. Learn more about elephants than you have ever before.

What You Can Expect

Your tour starts at 0630 hrs when you get picked up from your hotel in Colombo. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you, if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel. It will take you till 0900 hrs to get to the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage.The orphanage was created in 1975 to house orphaned or injured elephants.

currently home to a herd of over 90 elephants. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawala has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world. Feeding time at 0915 hrs.

The Orphanage is open from 0830 hrs to 1745 hrs and visitors can interact a littlewith the elephants during the regulated bathing and feeding times. The baby elephants gulp down several huge bottles of milk, fed to them by their mahouts, and then it’s off to the river for a bath. The inherent gentleness of the animals is most obvious during this time. Most of the elephants eventually become ‘working’ elephants, and some older females occasionally add a baby to the herd.You will be spending approximately three hours at Pinnawala. Shortly after you arrive you will be able experience the feeding session and later watch them bathe.

You will also be walking around the orphanage seeing the facility and learning more about the place.You will be finishing the tour at 1100 hrs and returning to your hotel in Colombo by 1500 hrs You may stop for lunch on your way back to Colombo or even have lunch during your time in Pinnawala (At your own expense).

Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tours Includes

• Transport throughout the tour with an
  air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Entrance Fees(Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal
  Nature.

 

Highlights

• Visit the ruins of Anuradhapura in one day on a private tour from Colombo
• Travel easily to the UNESCO-listed site by private air-conditioned car
• Be sure to see and hear about the highlights with a guide

Tour overview

Unless you hire a car, visiting Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed ruined capital of Anuradhapura from Colombo in a day is impossible. This private tour delivers: with return air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide to show you around. Roam the temples, ponds, and shrines, including the Jetavanarama stupa; and hear tales of this ancient and sacred city you’d otherwise miss. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease and comfort

What You Can Expect

You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo at 6:00 am. You can bring a packed breakfast to eat along the way; as it will take up till 10:30 am to reach your first destination, Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura was first settled by Anuradha, a follower of Prince Vijaya the founder of the Sinhala race. Later, it was made the Capital by King Pandukabhaya at about 380 B.C. According to the Mahavamsa, the epic of Sinhala History, King Pandukabhaya’s city was a model of planning. Precincts were set aside for huntsmen, for scavengers and for heretics as well as for foreigners. There were hostels and hospitals, at least one Jain chapel, and cemeteries for high and low castes. A water supply was assured by the construction of tanks, artificial reservoirs, of which the one named after the king itself exists to this day under the altered name of Baswakkulam. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings in the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. 

You will finish your tour of the statue by 12:30 pm and will be retiring for lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. After an enjoyable meal, you will start your journey to return to Colombo.

Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
  
• Hotel Pick & Drop off from Colombo.
  
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks.
• Entrance Fees to all sites.
• Gratuities (optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

 (SKU: LK60011900)

Highlights

• Exciting rapids
• A roller coaster ride through white water
• Proper Safety Measures

Overview

The Kithulgala White Water Rafting Adventure Tour takes place at the falls in Kithulgala jungle. This is a unique tour opportunity to try out White Water Rafting with proper safety measures. Please be noted that the minimum age limit for this tour is 10 years for safety purposes. Enjoy the thrill of adventure as your whitewater raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Let your adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget.

What You Can Expect

You will be picked up at your hotel at 0700 hrs. If you are being picked up from Colombo the travel time would be 3 hours, meaning that you reach your destination at 1000 hrs.

Kithulgala is an area covered in a rainforest. The Kelani River runs through the forest forming several continuous rapids.There are 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids spread over an area of over 5 km,giving the turbulent white waters. In addition to whitewater rafting; Kithulgala is also a natural center for many other adventure sports, including abseiling, canyoning, white water and flat water kayaking and many more. As such Kithulgala has an adventure sports base with highly trained instructors, safety equipment and medical assistance if required.

Once you reach Kithulgala,you will be shown a safe place to keep your belongings as you can’t take them with you into the rapids. You will also be assigned an instructor who will show you the techniques to use as well as the necessary safety equipment and measures.

After the presentation, you will be having your rafting session.Your session will run till approximately 1200 hrs. After that lunch (at your own expense), will be available at the adventure base’s restaurant, which you can select per your choice and price range. You can clean up, get changed and go for your meal. The menu will change according to the chef’s choice of the day. However, all meals are healthy and authentically Sri Lankan.

After your lunch, you will be collecting your personal belongings and start your journey back to Colombo at 1300 hrs.

Additional Note

• Water sport attire recommended for this tour.

Tours Includes

• Service of an English-Speaking Instructor along with the safety equipment.
• One white water rafting session.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Food or Drinks (Sri Lankan authentic lunch).
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

(SKU: LK60010400)

Overview

The Negombo City Tour takes you on a journey into the North of Sri Lanka’s Capital and Urban Metropolis, Colombo, to witness its most spectacular sights. View elegant colonial buildings rising in tandem with shiny new business constructions in this unique city that boasts of a blend of times both modern and past. Visit the 18th Century St. Mary’s church that creates a tranquil haven amidst the hustle and bustle. Learn of Negombos history and surrounding legends through its most interesting landmarks as you explore to your heart’s content.

What to Expect

You will start your tour upon being picked up by your chauffeur at 0830 hrs from your hotel in Colombo. Journey into the North of the Capital, Colombo, Negombo City Tour, and witness spectacular sights with memorable experiences and captivating stories as you learn of the history behind one of Asia’s richest cultures. Embark on an adventure like never before and become a part of the city with this private tour of Negombo.
The route that you will be taking is as follows,

Negombo City: Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th Century Dutch Fort now houses a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neo-classical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the early 19th Century, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.

Fish Market: Negombo is a traditional fishing town of Sri Lanka. The fishermen of the Negombo lagoon live in abject poverty in small, thatched palm houses in villages on the water’s edge. They rely on traditional knowledge of the seasons for their livelihood.

Dutch Fort: One of the most distinct tourist attractions in Negombo is undeniably the Old Dutch Fort. This is a structure with a history dating back to Sri Lanka’s colonial days when the nation was once under the rule of initially the Portuguese, and then the Dutch. The city was encircled by an earth wall. Eventually the landmass on which the Old Dutch Fort Gate was constructed, was regularly washed by the sea.

St. Mary’s Church in Negombo: The coastal town of Negombo is an area in Sri Lanka that is dominated heavily by Christian Faith and one of the town’s most important structures is St. Mary’s Church. This sacred building is lavish and grand in nature, standing tall amidst other structures in the town. The church consists of three main levels which are immediately apparent when approaching the structure from the front.

Dutch Hamilton Canal: Between 1802 and 1804, when the Island was under British governance, a new Colombo-Negombo canal was built, conceived by Garvin Hamilton, British Agent of Revenue and Commerce. The Hamilton Canal ran west of the old Dutch Canal, quite close to the sea from the mouth of the Kelani River at Hekitta, all the way to the southern edge of the Negombo Lagoon at Pamunugama; an astounding distance of 14.5 kilometers.

Upon reaching the end of tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel at approximately 1230 hrs.

Additional Note  Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tours Includes 

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes 

• Entrance Fees.
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• ATV Introductory Briefing
• ATV Test Drive on Training Track
• Visit the breath-taking rocky lookout point and rock caves.
• Visit Elephant Rock Panoramic Lookout
• Ride on Sri Lanka's First ATV Adventure Trail
• Complimentary Tour Photo per person on Crate Adventure Souvenir Frame
• Rock Pool Kayaking
• Natural Forest Trekking
• Includes Welcome Drink, Complimentary Snack Pack, Traditional Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch, and an Evening Snack

Overview

This one-day tour gives you the chance to enjoy yourself with amazing ATV rides, forest hikes and kayaking in a natural rock pool. Travel to the very first ATV Adventure Park in South Asia - Crate Adventure. Learn how to drive an ATV from experienced instructors. Drive on the very first ATV trail in Sri Lanka. Visit a panoramic rocky viewpoint and nearby rock caves. Drive to the famous viewpoint on Elephant Rock. Get a complimentary photo of your most memorable moment in a Crate Adventure Frame, as a souvenir. Explore the forest trails within the adventure park’s 50-acre premises. Kayak in a beautiful natural rock pool. Enjoy delightful meals and snacks as part of your package.

Duration:

Approximately 10 hours 

What to Expect

You will be starting your tour at 8:00 am. Your chauffeur guide will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo, and take you to the Crate Adventure ATV Park. You will get there around 9:30 am.

Once you get there and check-in, you will be greeted with a welcome drink and a complimentary snack pack for your morning’s activities. An experienced English-speaking instructor will distribute the safety equipment for your ATV rides and show you how to drive it. You will then be allowed a test drive on the Training Track in Crate Adventure. After you get some practice, you will be traveling along Sri Lankas first ATV Adventure Trail to a panoramic rock lookout point that gives you breathtaking views of the green forested slopes and hillsides around. There will also be some rock caves that you will be visiting

Next, you will drive your ATV to Elephant Rock Lookout Point, where you will be treated to an amazing view allowing you to see tens of miles away to Colombo, the suburbs around it, and the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces.

Once you return to the park’s base camp, a forest guide will take you on an hour’s hike into the dense forest that carpets the area surrounding the adventure park. You will get to see some rare birds and other fauna. So don’t forget your binoculars. On your return, you can clean up and have the delicious Sri Lankan buffet lunch that awaits you. After some rest, you will be going kayaking in a large, peaceful and picturesque natural rock pool nearby.

After an hour or two of this enjoyable pastime, you will be returning to the base to get ready to checkout. Evening snacks and tea will be served at this time. You can have it before embarking on your vehicle. Before leaving you will receive a Crate Adventure photo frame with your best adventure moment as a complimentary souvenir. At approximately 4:30 pm, you will be beginning your drive back to Colombo and your tour will be completed by 6:00 pm when you’re dropped off at your hotel.

What's included

• ATV Introductory Briefing

• ATV Test Drive on Training Track

• Visit breath-taking rocky lookout point and rock caves.

• Visit Elephant Rock Panoramic Lookout

• Ride on Sri Lanka's First ATV Adventure Trail

• Complimentary Tour Photo per person on Crate Adventure Souvenir Frame

• Rock Pool Kayaking

• Natural Forest Trekking

• Includes Welcome Drink, Complimentary Snack Pack

• Traditional Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch and an Evening Snack

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Hotel pickup and drop off from Colombo

What's excluded

• Tips & Portages.

• Any expenses of personal nature

• Breakfast

Highlights

• 4 hour evening walking tour
• Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
• Visit 4 beautiful colonial era bars and pubs in Colombo
• Includes one free Sri Lankan drink and snacks at each bar
• Inclusive of street food dinner
• Senior-Friendly
• Dress code: Strictly trousers for men

Overview

Travel back in time to the gaslight era with its smoky bars, shiny wooden veneers and close private gatherings in this four hour evening walking tour to some of the most famous colonial bars in Colombo Fort. Rest your arms on the aged wooden bar-tops with a glass of strong Sri Lankan Arrack or some other such fine local liquor in hand. Laze off to the soft murmur of music as you listen to the history of the Colombo Fort area. Crunch through spicy Sri Lankan tapas and other local snacks that accompany your drink. Finish off with dinner at a street food stall selling popular local delicacies. A wonderful relaxed evening for alcohol aficionados.

Please note that this tour is strictly for adults due to alcohol consumption playing a major part.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 5:00 pm from the Dutch Hospital in Colombo Fort. Your guide will be a dapper gentleman dressed in a waistcoat, who will meet you in the courtyard outside the Heladiv Tea Club. The gentlemen are asked to dress in proper trousers, while it is recommended that the ladies too wear something semi-formal as some bars, that you will be visiting, have a strict dress code. Comfortable shoes are also a must, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

Your guide will take you to four different historic bars located around Colombo Fort. There, at each bar, you will get to have a drink of local liquor and some snacks. If you wish to try more different varieties of alcohol, you are always free to buy at your own cost. Your guide will tell the history of each bar and explain how it meshes with the history of Colombo Fort. The bars that you will visit are all from the colonial era but from slightly different periods. So you will find that their style and internal decor differ from each other - making them quite a wonderful sight.

After enjoying your walk from bar to bar, you will stop for dinner around 8:00 pm. Your guide will take you to a food stall with some delicious and popular Sri Lanka street food. You can enjoy having a meal there (which is part of your tour package). After some rest, your guide will start the journey back.

Your tour will come to an end at 9:00 pm when you return to your starting point at the Dutch Hospital.

Tours Includes 

• One drink at each bar
• Snacks at each bar
• Street food

Tours Excludes 

• Entrance Fees
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Witness Geoffrey Bawa’s creations at Lunuganga Estate 
• Go on lovely boat safari in Madu River
• Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Overview

The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is the highly engaging Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Finally you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari.

What You Can Expect

Your chauffeur will pick up from your hotel by 0800 hrs. You will arrive Bentota by approximately 1000 hrs (Travel time 1 ½ to 2 hrs). Ensure that you bring packed breakfast with you, if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga. Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate approximately takes two hours.

Thereafter proceed to Kosgoda by approximately 1200 hrs and visit Turtle Hatchery.  (Travel Time 15 to 20 mins)

Here, you will be spending 30 to 40 minutes getting to know about sea turtles and their conservation. The best part of the hatchery is the touch pools, deep tubs of seawater with baby sea turtles swimming in them. Visitors are allowed to pick up and handle then to some extent. There are also fully matured sea turtles of different kinds, receiving treatment for various ailments or wounds.

After that proceed to Balapitiya by 1300 hrs. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins) En-route you may stop and have lunch at place of your choice. (At your own expense). Thereafter at by approximately 1430 hrs go on a lovely Boat Safari Madu River.

Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high bio diversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free standing islands on Madu River. On one such island you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.

Another attraction of the safari is the famous fish massage. This ‘massage parlor’ is a hut standing on stilts in the middle of the river. A netted in area contains the ‘massage fish’. You will be sitting on the deck of the hut with your feet in the water, while the fish work their magic.

After this relaxing boat tour, your will be returning to Colombo by 1530 hrs. You will get back to your hotel at 1730 hrs completing the tour.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.

Tours Includes

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Entrance Fees (Lunuganga Estate, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Madu River Boat Safari).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights
• See how batik fabrics and clothing are made
• Visit woodcarving center
• Tour of gem museum
• Purchasing opportunities at all venues.

What You Can Expect

You will start your tour at 9:00 am when you are picked up from your hotel in Kandy. You will proceed to Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, which is the first place in your itinerary. You will get there by 10:00 am and will go on ‘The Spice Tour’, an educational tour that shows you the spices and herbs of Sri Lanka and how they are grown and processed at the Spice Garden. You will also learn how to use them to their best effect. Afterwards, you will get an opportunity to make purchases of various fresh spices and herbal products.

After finishing the spice gardens tour at approximately 11:30 am, you will be moving back to Kandy to visit the Jayamali Batik Factory. You will get there by 12:30 pm. Though it is called a factory, this craft industry is not as large scale as you would expect from its name. Instead, it involves a few expert craftspeople, usually women, and a few apprentices. You will get to see the elaborate batik-making process with its detailed crafting. You will also have a chance to purchase some beautiful products made with batik fabrics; such as wall hangers, table cloths, clothing and etc.

After a one-hour visit to the batik factory, you will go for lunch at 1:30 pm. You can choose to have lunch at a place of your choice according to your own affordability. The Cinnamon Citadel, Mahaveli Reach or Helga’s Folly are recommended for a delicious lunch.

At 3:00 pm after lunch, you will be visiting an Ochre Wood carving center. You will spend an hour at the center and see the process of woodcarving and get to know more about the types of wood used. You will be able to buy purchase some carved wooden souvenirs if you so wish.

At 4:00 pm you will leave the woodcarving center to visit the gem museum, which you will reach by 4:20 pm. You will spend a fun hour and a half at the Tiesh Gem Museum, increasing your knowledge of the gems of Sri Lanka, and the gem crafting process. You will also be able to purchase both crafted gems and gem studded jewelry at the retail shop attached.

 You will be finishing your tour and getting back to your hotel at 6:30 pm.                                 

You will get back to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya at 5:00 pm completing your tour.

Additional Note 

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks 
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

 

Highlights

• ATV Introductory Briefing
• ATV Test Drive on Training Track
• Visit to breath-taking rocky lookout point.
• Visit to Elephant Rock Panoramic Lookout
• Complimentary Tour Photo in a Crate Adventure Souvenir Frame
• English-speaking Guide/Instructor

Overview

This half-day tour takes you on an exciting ATV ride to two of Sri Lankas most spectacular rock formation viewpoints. Travel to the very first ATV Adventure Park in South Asia - Crate Adventure - to enjoy this wonderful experience. Learn the tricks of driving an ATV from experienced instructors. Do a test drive to on a training track to get a feel for your ATV. Drive to the famous viewpoint on Elephant Rock. Visit another panoramic rocky viewpoint along the way. Make some photographic memories. Get a complimentary photo of your most memorable moment in a Crate Adventure Frame, as a souvenir.

Duration:

Approximately 6 hours 

What to Expect

You will be starting your tour at 8:00 am. Your chauffeur guide will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo, and take you to the Crate Adventure ATV Park. It will take you up to two hours for you to get there, depending on the traffic status.

Once you get there you will be greeted with over 50 acres of vast forest terrain, which is all part of the park’s premises. An experienced English-speaking instructor will call you into a gathering and distribute the safety equipment amongst your group. He will then show you the controls on the ATV and explain how to drive it. You will then be taken on a test drive on the Training Track in Crate Adventure. You will find these vehicles quite stable and easy to manage due to their four wheels and large treads. After you get some practice, you will be traveling along Sri Lankas first ATV Adventure Trail to a panoramic rock lookout point that gives you breathtaking views of the green forested slopes and hillsides around you.

Your next leg of travel will be to Elephant Rock. The trail will be quite challenging with some uneven rocky sections. When you get to the Elephant Rock Lookout Point, you will be treated to an amazing view allowing you to see tens of miles away to Colombo, the suburbs around it, and the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces. You will be able to see skyscrapers, forests, and mountains. Adams Peak, the Colombo Harbor, and the sea will be visible on a clear day! Your guide will also give you the opportunity to take photos at this viewpoint.

After spending a few minutes there, you will return to the park’s rustic base. On your return, your favorite photo will be framed in a Crate Adventure photo frame and given to you as a complimentary souvenir. At approximately 12:00 pm, you will be beginning your drive back to Colombo after a couple of hours at the park. Your tour will be completed by 1:30 pm when you’re dropped off at your hotel.

Highlights

• Only Tea Factory situated by the sea and produces white virgin Tea
• Old Colonial City of Galle

Overview

This tour has 2 of the most unique experiences in the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tour of Handunugoda Tea Factory which is one the only tea factories in Sri Lanka that is located closer to the beach and a guided tour of the Fort of Galle, its ramparts and parts of the original town that have importance; An original experience with a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations.

What You Can Expect

You will be picked up at your hotel in Colombo at 0830 Hrs. Meals are not part of the tour package so have breakfast before you leave. You will reach your first destination, Handunugoda Tea Factory at 1030 Hrs.

Handunugoda Factory is famous for its Virgin White Tea, which is one of the most expensive teas in the world. The tea is plucked and made without being touched by humans, partially following an ancient Chinese tea plucking ritual. You will be guided around the factory and given an opportunity to try and buy Virgin White Tea, along with many other tea types. Handunugoda is also one of the only tea factories in Sri Lanka which is close to the coast.

After that you will be leaving for Galle city by approximately 1230 hrs.  (Travel Time 40 to 45 mins) Once you reach Galle, you will be having lunch at a restaurant of your choice (At your own expense).

By approximately 1430 hrs join a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations, on a guided walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle’s natural harbour has long been a hub of trade dating back to ancient times. The accidental arrival of the Portuguese Lorenzo de Almeida in 1505, when his fleet of ships steered off course following a storm at sea, changed the history of this island nation. The Portuguese were followed by the Dutch and then the British in 1796. With each occupation, Galle’s landscape changed and the cultural influences remained. Galle Fort covers nearly four sq. kms and is protected by 12 bastions and connecting ramparts.

Wonder the maze of narrow cobblestone paved roadways lined with colonial period buildings still in use and old merchant houses where generations of Moorish families still live. Take a walk along the sturdy ramparts looking out to sea and visit colonial period churches, the lighthouse and museums. Along the way, stop by for a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh king coconut. This fascinating excursion will give you a memorable glimpse into life within Galle Fort – one of the best preserved Colonial Fort’s in Asia. After a nice two and half hours spent experiencing its glory, you will be leaving Galle at 1700 hrs.

You will be taking two and a half hours to return to Colombo. Your vehicle will drop you off at 1900 hrs at your hotel in Colombo completing your tour.

Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tours Includes

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• Authentic Seafood Lunch at a local restaurant
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Food, Beverages or Drinks (where not specified)
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• One of the Best Scenic Train Ride in the World
• Misty Hill Country.
• Visit a Tea Factory

Overview

The Nuwara Eliya Tour from Kandy gives you a very special chance to spend a spectacular day in the ‘Little England’ of Ceylon, Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy the views of rolling green fields of tea as you travel on a scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya. Travel up the tightly winding mountain roads to the City of Nuwara Eliya. Go on a tour of this city that was once the holiday resort town of the British. See the old colonial-style mansions and calm Lake Gregory. Send a pretty postcard from the historic post office.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 0730 hrs from your hotel in Kandy, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel. Your chauffeur will be taken you to the Kandy or Peradeniya railway station at approximately 0800 hrs which lies quite close (This will be selected subject to the train tickets availability).

Your train will be leaving in between 0830 – 0845 hrs. Your guide will be assisting you to get onto the train for your train journey. Your train journey takes you on a scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Watch the brilliant greens carpets of the tea plantations. See the picturesque villages with misty mountain backdrops pass by. Peer through drizzle and mist to look at the magical landscapes of Hill Country. Enjoy the amazing sights of intimidating mountains, deep and dark woodlands, and magnificent waterfalls as they go by your windows.  (Travel Times - 3 – 3 ½ hrs.)

You will reach Nanuoya at 1215 hrs. Your guide will meet you at the Nanuoya station, which has been serving Nuwara Eliya for over a century. After you stretch your legs a little, your guide will chauffeur you to Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy the thrilling half-hour drive up the winding road. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas, and beautiful mansions. Thereafter at approximately 1330 hrs, you will have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense). Afterward, your guide will show you the most important sights, dependent on the time constraints. You will get to see Lake Gregory. You will also be going to the timeless old post office and can send a beautiful post card home if you like, or even buy a few as souvenirs.

Thereafter proceed back to Kandy by approximately 1500 hrs. En-route visit the Ramboda Falls and Blue Field Tea Factory where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. (Travel Time 1 – 1 ½ hrs)

 In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylorwas a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived in Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality. Later that evening leaves from the tea factory by approximately 1700 hrs and returns back to the hotel completing your excursion by 1930 hrs.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

     • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
     • Scenic Train Ride to Nanu Oya from Kandy. (2nd class or 03rd class tickets / 1stclass upgrade complimentary on availability).
     • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
     • 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
     • Hotel Pick & Drop.
     • All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

     • Entrance Fees (Gregory Lake).

     • Food or Drinks.

     • Gratuities (Optional).

     • Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Family-friendly
• Get inside tips from a local
• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Overview

Get this rare opportunity to see the most important landmarks in Colombo while riding vintage jeeps. Select World War II jeeps, Vietnam War jeeps or early model land rover jeeps to enjoy your excursion and be the envy of your peers. See some of the most historical places in the city as well as the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary. Get your sunbathing done in style on the way.

What to Expect

You will be starting your tour either at 0900 Hrs. or 1500 Hrs.  from your hotel in Colombo where you will be picked up. You can select to tour in either a World War II Jeep (1942), a Vietnam War Jeep (1945) or a Land Rover Series 1 jeep (1948 - early version). The jeeps offer 360° visibility with the open-air feature, which is perfect for photographs and videos.

Your tour will be unique traveling in a vintage jeep in the Colombo city traffic filled with cars, buses, motorbikes, three-wheelers, and other modern vehicles. You will be able to bask in both the sun and the attention as you enjoy this tour.

You will be touring the following landmarks:

• Galle Face Green
• Galle Face Hotel
• Dutch Hospital
• Old Parliament
• Old Colombo Light House
• Colombo Light House
• Grand Oriental Hotel
• Colombo Harbor
• Slave Island Area
• Gangarama Seema Malakaya
• War Memorial
• Public Library
• National Museum
• Nelum Pokuna Theatre
• Vihara Maha Devi Park
• Colombo Town Hall
• Race Course Shopping Area
• Independence Square
• Replica of Aukana Buddha Statue
• BMICH - Bandaranaike Memorial International - Conference Hall
• Attidiya Bird Sanctuary – Wetland sanctuary that has many rare and migratory birds, as well as other wildlife.

This tour package also includes bottled water and soft drinks for the duration of the tour. Of you are a motor vehicle enthusiast, you also can try driving the vintage jeep on your own in the bird sanctuary. Once the tour is over you will also get still photos and a video of your tour taken with good quality cameras. You will also receive soft copies of them and can opt to have them uploaded on Facebook if you so wish. Your tour will be completed at 1000 Hrs.  or 1930 Hrs. when you are dropped off back at your hotel.

Additional Note

Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tours Include

• Transport throughout the tour with World War Jeep (A Jeep can carry a maximum of four adults).
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Entrance Fees.
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Visits to historical sights.
• Sri Lankan street food experience.
• Garland making an experience.
• Hindu Temple visit.
• Mini Three Wheeler Ride.
• English speaking city guide.

About The Kandy City Walk

This tour takes you on a jaunt through the lively streets of Kandy with their bright colors, delicious foods, and deep history. Explore Kandy's most important monuments. Try out yummy Sri Lankan street food in stalls. Enjoy watching garland makers ply their trade. Visit a beautiful Hindu Temple. Go on a short but fun three wheeler ride.

Overview

You will be starting your half-day tour from the entrance of the Temple of the Tooth Relic at 8:30 am. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in the 17th century and is now based in the old Royal Palace Complex of Kandy. However the Sacred Tooth Relic it houses has a history of many millennia. You will be visiting the temple before starting your tour proper. Some of the sights that will be quite eye-catching are the golden Buddha figurines, the beautiful murals in the passageways and the regal architecture.

You will then go on a walk through the streets surrounding the Temple of the Tooth and will be viewing important monuments such as the National Museum, the Kandy Lake and many others. You will also visit a Hindu Temple.

Some of the other interesting things that you will get to see and do is watch a garland maker create flower garlands from scratch; go on a short three-wheeler ride around the city; walk through the market of Kandy looking at the stalls filled with fresh fruit, produce and other merchandise; and eat street food such as the ever-famous Sri Lankan Koththu. The charges for your three-wheeler ride which gives you a 360-degree view of the city, and that for your street food experience which allows you to taste interesting Sri Lankan flavors that you have never tried before; is included in your tour package already. So you don't need to pay anything extra either.

Your tour will conclude at 12:30 pm at the entrance of the Temple of the Tooth where you started.

What's Included

• English Speaking Walking city guide
• Water and refreshments
• Street Food Experience
• Mini – Tuk Tuk ride

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

Highlights

• Visit Sorabora Wewa and Ulhitiya Wewa Reservoir
• View along 18 Bend Road
• Tour of Mahiyangana Temple
• Visit Dambana Veddah Village
• Visit Veddah museum

Overview

This tour takes you to see the primitive tribes of Sri Lanka, the Veddahs. Enjoy the view along the way. Visit Sorabora Wewa and Ulhitiya Wewa, which provide water to the locals. Tour the Mahiyangana Temple on reaching the historic town of Mahiyangana. Travel through the wilderness to the Dambana Veddah village.   Get to see this community of incredibly traditional primitive tribe, who still live off the land by hunting and farming. Enjoy looking at the small and intimate museum that has been set up to showcase the various equipment the Veddas have used to fish and hunt over the centuries.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting this tour from your hotel in Kandy at approximately  0700 hrs. Your chauffeur guide picks you up and take you on a drive along the famous 18 Bend Road to Mahiyangana. 18 Bend Road is well known for being one of the most dangerous and spectacular roads in the world. While the recent road renovations which widened the road have reduced the danger factor; the road still remains an amazing experience with dramatic views over the valley of Mahiyangana.

The next place you will visit lies within the valley and is of great archaeological value. Sorabora Wewa (also known as the Sea of Bintenna) is an ancient reservoir believed to have been constructed over two millennia ago, in the era of King Dutugemunu. Created by damming Diyawanna Oya with a 485m embankment; the reservoir uses the natural rock around it to its advantage to form a channel that acts like a sluice gate. You will be able to observe this unique sluice gate as you walk along the embankment. Your next stop along the way will be Ulhitiya Reservoir, one of the most important reservoirs in the area; formed by the damming of Ulhitiya Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli River. After learning more about the history of this reservoir, you will be continuing on to Mahiyangana. You will reach this historic city by approximately 0930 hrs.

It is said that this is the site of Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka. The Mahiyangana Temple initially began its life a tiny stupa enshrining a handful of Buddha’s hair and was the very first stupa of the island. Later in 543 BC, an Arahant named Sarabhu brought the Buddha's left collar bone, recovered from his funeral pyre, and enshrined it alongside his hair whilst also enlarging the stupa to 18 feet in height. Subsequent kings continued to enlarge the stupa until it reached its current size. The temple was renovated approximately four decades ago and continues to be a peaceful and historic sight. You will be visiting this temple and learning more about it.

At approximately 1000 hrs you will be starting the hike to the Dambana Veddah village. You will get there by approximately 1030 hrs. There you will be introduced to the community of primitives and will get to see their rustic homes and lifestyles. These tribes feed themselves primarily from hunting, with a little farming added in. The hunters of the tribe will explain their innovative ways of catching prey such as rabbit, deer, and wild boar from the forests that surround the area. You may also be able to join them if they are leaving for a short hunt during the period you are there. They may let you try out their primitive longbows and arrows too. At approximately 1230 hrs you will be leaving the village and returning to Mahiyangana. Once you get there you can choose to have lunch at one of the restaurants there (At your own expense). You will then be returning to your hotel in Kandy completing your tour by approximately 1500 hrs.

Additional Notes - Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (Vedda Village, Mahiyangala Temple).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature. 

Overview

This 2-hour village tour of Hingula gives you a complete experience of rural village life in Sri Lanka. Ride a Tuk Tuk through rubber plantations and paddy fields to reach the village. Experience a short oxen cart ride. Get to know more about village life and the history of the local temple. Watch how coconuts are harvested. Learn to prepare a meal of Roti and Pol Sambol (Coconut Sambol). Enjoy your meal in the shady confines of a thatched clay village home. Finish off with a cooling dip in a natural rock pool.

Highlights

• Tuk Tuk Ride
• 10-minute Oxen Cart Ride
• Chance to watch Coconut Harvesting
• Cooking Experience
• Meal of Roti and Pol Sambol
• Dip in Natural Pool

What You Can Expect 

You will be starting your tour from Hingula Junction, approximately an hour west of Kandy City on Kandy Road. You can select a time beforehand while booking. The village experience will be open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, so select accordingly. There you will be met by your guide who will explain more details about your tour, including the history of the nearby Dedimunda Temple dedicated to a minor Buddhist deity. Your tour time of two hours counts from the time that you reach the village.

To get to the village you will be riding a tuk tuk (three wheeled cab) approximately 12km into the countryside. Your cabby will be taking you down narrow village lanes past rubber plantations, coconut plantations and paddy fields. The final stretch to the village can only be traversed by foot, an off-roading bike or an oxen cart. A cart will be awaiting you. After trundling across uneven trails for 10 minutes, you will reach the village.

Once you get there you will find many thatched clay huts and farming villagers. They will treat you to a welcome drink of coconut or king coconut water. Then you will be taken to see the villagers harvest coconuts by climbing up the tall smooth trees. They will then show you how they remove the husk before using the coconuts for cooking.

Next you will be taken to a villager’s home, where you can experience a village style cooking experience. The experience will include a hands-on demonstration of coconut scraping, grinding flour using a traditional millstone, roti making, and grinding spicy pol symbol on a traditional grinding stone.

On completing the lesson, you can enjoy your meal in the shade of the hut, watching village life pass you by. Then your guide will take you to a natural pool for a short dip to cool down. You can spend some free time taking a walk in the paddy fields or watching villagers at work.

At the end of your tour you will be returning to Hingula Junction with your tour guide.

Tours Includes

• Authentic Sri Lankan Village Food
• Local guide
• Oxen Cart Ride
• Pickup & Drop from Hingula Junction (by Tuk Tuk)

Tour Excludes

• Additional Food and Drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

(SKU: LK60023700)

Highlights

• Visit Sri Lankan waterfalls
  
• Bathe in the base of waterfalls
• Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch

Tour overview

This tour takes you on an adventurous hike and drives through the lush tropical wilderness of Sri Lanka, on a quest to search out some of the most elusive waterfalls of the midlands. Explore 7 breathtaking waterfalls from Wattegama to Bambarella. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you hike past misty peaks, valleys carpeted with tea, rocky cliffs, and crystal watered streams. Catch glimpses of occasional deer, giant squirrel, and buffalos.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 7:00 am. Your chauffeur guide will pick you up from your place of stay in Kandy. You can choose to have breakfast before you start, or bring your own packed breakfast. It’s also suggested that you wear covered clothing, with proper hiking boots; as there will be plenty of leeches when you hike through jungles. It may also be a good idea to bring some salt in case any of them manage to hang on. Some of the other important things to bring would be a change of clothes; in case you get your clothes wet or wish to have a bath; towels, and a bottle of water.

Your first stop will be Rahas Falls, a 15m tall waterfall that gushes down a rock crevice. It’s said that a nearby cave was once the refuge of a Sri Lankan king who was trying to hide from foreign invaders. But the most interesting part of the story is the bit of lore that says that the king revealed a hidden mysterious tunnel behind the falls by placing an umbrella in the falls. To this day the villagers in the area state that those who attempt to bath there while alone, see a strange elusive red object within the falls; and if they attempt to find it, they meet their death. You will find that Rahas Ella is very beautiful. But you will not be bathing here as the water is dangerously deep near the falls.

Second, on your itinerary will be the 75 m tall Hulu River Falls. Originating from the Knuckles mountain range; the crystal clear water from the falls ends up in the Victoria reservoir after anointing nearby villages with its spray. Surrounded by trees, bushes, and other such nature; the falls are very photogenic.

Other falls that you will see include the Sari (a traditional draped clothing worn by the women of India and Sri Lanka) shaped Sarii Ella, the 45m tall twin falls of Jodu Ella, two of three waterfalls that flow through Lebanon Tea Estate, the tiny Kosgama Falls and the 50m tall Thaliya Wetuna Falls. You will also get a chance to bathe and swim at some of the falls that are safe.

Along the way, you will stop for a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. At approximately 5 pm you will be finishing your tour; and will then be dropped off at your hotel.

Additional Note

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

What's Included

• Hotel Pick & Drop
• Driver/Guide
• Lunch
• Snacks
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks (were not specified)
• Gratuities (optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

SKU: LK60023100)

About Kandy City Tour

This half-day tour allows you to experience a true glimpse into Kandy’s history and culture as never seen before. Start off with a tour of the old Kandy Palace premises that form the outer precinct of the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Discover the thousands of interesting archaeological artifacts housed in the National Museum nearby. Visit the old abandoned Garrison Cemetery where many colonial era British soldiers were laid to rest. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the famous and historic Kandy Lake built by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. Go on a long and fruitful drive through the countryside of Kandy to visit the beautiful Peradeniya University. Tour the Agro Technology Park in Gannoruwa to see some amazing agricultural designs and colorful flora. Finish off with a shopping spree at a famous handicrafts store for a chance to see and purchase some delightful handcrafted souvenirs.

Highlights

• Tour of Kandy Palace premises / outer precinct of the Temple of the Tooth Relic including the Audience Hall
• Visit of National Museum and the British Garrison Cemetery
• Boat Ride on Kandy Lake
• Tours of Peradeniya University and the Gannoruwa Agro Technology Park
• Shopping spree at handicrafts emporium

Overview

You will be starting your tour at 9:00 am from your hotel in Kandy. A vehicle with your chauffeur guide will pick you up. Be ready for a hot day with lots of walking involved.

 Your first stop will be the outer precinct of the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic. While the temple itself is famous, the surrounding precinct is severely underestimated and unexplored by travelers. One of the most important things to remember is that the Temple itself was placed within the refurbished former Royal Palace of the Kandyan Kingdom. A number of other important structures, such as the Audience Chamber, were also located around this main structure. You will get to see them as part of this tour.

 Next, you will be visiting the National Museum with its wealth of over 5000 artifacts collected from digs and finds around the area. It will be quite interesting to view these and listen to your guide to explain the stories behind some of the key artifacts. Next, you will be taking a walk into the woods near Kandy Lake, where you will find an old abandoned cemetery.  This is the British Garrison Cemetery. Two centuries ago, in 1817, the British colonials captured Kandy after a hard-fought battle. They lost many soldiers and had them buried in this cemetery. You can walk around this cemetery reading the epitaphs on the tombstones.

 After this, you will be walking back down to Kandy Lake. This lake was artificially created by Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, who proved to be the last king of Kandy. He built it on the blood and bones of those of his subjects who objected the creation of the lake on their farming lands. Ironically, this lake came to be called the ‘Sea of Milk’. Regardless of its bloodstained history, Kandy Lake is an extremely picturesque place and you will have a boat ride on it.

 Next, you will drive to Peradeniya University. Along the way, you will have stopped by Hindu Temples and other important locations for a brief look. The university is hailed as one of the most beautiful in the Asian continent. Then you will visit the Agro Technology Park in Gannoruwa. There are some many colorful plants and agricultural designs here, making it very picturesque.

 You will finish off with a visit to a Handicrafts store and workshop. There will be much to see how these handicrafts are made and you can purchase some souvenirs. After this, you will be driven back to your hotel - ending your tour by 1:00 pm.

Child Policy

• Age above 12 years will be considered ar Adult between 3 - 12 years will be considered as child

Tours Includes

• Open Deck tour as per Itinerary
• All entrance fees included as per itinerary
• 500 ml bottle of mineral water
• Live commentary in English by professional Guide

Tour Excludes

• Food and Drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

 

Highlights
• Visit the rock fortress of Yapahuwa
• See the ruined city of Panduwasnuwara
• Visit Ethagala rock with fantastic views

What You Can Expect

You will be starting the tour from your hotel at 6:00 am. You will be traveling for two and a half hours to get to Panduwasnuwara. If you bring a packed breakfast, you can use the time to have it since you won’t be stopping for a break before lunch.

You will get to Panduwasnuwara at 8:30 am. The kingdom of Panduwasnuwara flourished between 504 BC and 474 BC. Believed to be established by the King Panduvasudev, the city was abandoned till the 12th century when it became known as Parakamapura. The ruins that stand today are mainly from that era. Some of the notable sights you will get to see are the ruins of the magnificent royal palace, the remains of the 297 feet wide tower with its extremely thick walls which have many legends surrounding them, the recently restored former temple of the tooth relic and Panda Wewa which is believed to be one of the very first irrigation systems built in the world.

You will travel to Yapahuwa at 10:00 pm and get there by 11:30 am. You will spend two hours viewing the 13th-century rock fortress of Yapahuwa. The fortress played the part of being the last stand of King Bhuvenakabahu when the Dravidians invaded India. He attempted to save the Holy Tooth Relic of Buddha there, but the move failed to protect it as it was stolen by the Pandyans immediately following his death. The tooth relic was recovered the year after but was placed in Polonnaruwa instead. The fortress as you see it now is a beautiful work of art with neatly carved grand staircases, interesting sculptures, and pillars. After the fall of the kingdom, the fortress was used as a monastery by Buddhist monks. The remains of the stupa that they used can still be seen on the summit of the rock. The stupa contains paintings and Buddha statues from the Kandyan era.

At 1:30 pm you will finish your visit to the fortress and go for lunch at a place of your choice. You can spend approximately an hour and a half enjoying your meal before you return back to Kandy. You will visit the Elephant Rock, ‘Ethagala’, en route. The rock which has a rough shape of an elephant has some fantastic views from the top, as well as a newly created giant Buddha statue.

You will get back to your hotel in Kandy by 6:30 pm, completing your tour.

Additional Note 

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Private Transport throughout the excursion in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle
• Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• Mineral water bottle per person.
• All applicable current local taxes, but subject to change at the time of booking and hotel Pick & Drop, All Taxes.

 What's Excluded 

• Meals where not specified
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Tips & Portages
• Entrance Fees and other Services not mentioned above.

(SKU: LK60020100)

Highlights

• Discover the Hindu-Buddhist fusion architecture of Nalanda Gedige.
• Get a first-hand experience and knowledge about spices and herbs, and how they are grown.
• A chance to buy the spices, herbs or even products made from them, direct from the source.
• A brilliant cooking demonstration and lunch depicting the best use of spices and herbs.
• A chance to see the secretive caves and learn the history of the rock temple Aluvihara.
• Get to see the bright and colorful images and sculptures in the Image House of Aluvihara.
• An optional complimentary sunset visit to Sembuwatta.

Overview

The Secrets of Sri Lanka – Matale Tour takes you to three lesser-known, but amazing, location in the area of Matale. You will first view the beautiful, historic and completely mysterious Nalanda Gedige. Then you will have a fun-filled visit in the form of the Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale. You will then move onto a serious note with the secretive and ancient rock temple Aluvihara. Finally, you will visit the spectacular Sembuwatta Lake at sunset, making for some amazing views.

What You Can Expect

Your private tour begins at 0800 hrs when your vehicle picks you up from your Kandy hotel. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel. It will take one and half hours to reach your first destination, Nalanda Gedige in Matale (Travel Time 1 ½ to 2 hrs).

Nalanda Gedige is an old Dravidian (Pallava era) structure believed to have been built between the 8th to 10th centuries. At first view, it’s an obviously Hindu temple from the detailed wall and roof architecture, to the little windowless main shrine. However, the ruins of the erotic tantric sculptures, and plain moonstone point to a more Buddhist origin. After viewing this structure and discussing it with your tour guide, you will be leaving for Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens at approximately 1030 hrs (Travel Time 10-15 minutes).

You will get there by 1045 hrs where you will initially receive a one hour tour of the spice and herbal gardens. During the tour, you will get to know more about the different spices and herbs, as well as how they are grown and harvested. You will leave the spice gardens at approximately 1145 hrs for the rest of your tour.

It will take up to approximately 1215 hrs to get to Aluvihara, which is supposed to mean ‘light temple’ or ‘cave with light’ based on two different beliefs.  (Travel Time 25-30 minutes) Aluvihara is most famous as the place of creation of the Buddhist religious script ‘Tripitaka’. The stupa is literally built on top of a large rock. Meanwhile, the rock itself is riddled with a cave system. As of present, 13 caves have been found, with many more buried under old cave-ins. You will have to climb up and through the rock to see the historic and interesting insides of these caves and learn more about the history within.

After an interesting hour spent poring over the interesting sights, you will be leaving Aluvihara at approximately 1315 hrs and spend some time having lunch at one of the good restaurants in the area (At your own expense). Thereafter visit Sembuwatta Lake located in the Elkaduwa area. (Travel Time 1 to 1 ½ hrs) You will get there approximately by 1600 hrs. Sembuwatta is an artificial lake made from a natural spring in the area. It’s famed for its amazing views and natural swimming pool. You will be spending a relaxing hour here, allowing you to take some spectacular photos with the setting sun.

You will be leaving the lake at 1730 hrs and returning to Kandy by 1900 hrs completing your tour.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Tuk Tuk Ride to Sembuwatte Lake.
• Cooking Class at Matale
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (Nalanda Gedige, Aluvihara, Sembuwatta Lake).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

(SKU: LK60020600)

 

Highlights

• A visit to one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia
• Tours of the Galle Dutch Fort
• Walkthrough the lively streets and look at the buildings with their old architecture

What You Can Expect

You will start your tour at the church street, where you will be met by your host at 1500 hrs. Your guide and host is a local who has been a resident of Galle his whole life, along with his ancestors. His masterful knowledge of the town and its history will show you the layers below the colorful beauty of Galle.

The natural harbor of Galle was famous as far back as 1400 BC. At that time it was one of the main ports in the world from which cinnamon was exported. The arrival of the Portuguese marked a change in the history of the town. They made Galle their headquarters and destroyed many important monuments which were in the area. The initial earth and palisade fort built by the Portuguese was expanded on by the Dutch, after their takeover of the Portuguese assets in the 17th century. The Dutch Fort was highly advanced with high stone ramparts and many bastions. They also built many other buildings for administration and residency. The Dutch made renovations to the streets and added advancements such as stormwater drains.

Today much of the Dutch fort still stands, contradicting the ravages of time. The history seeped streets of Galle retain their life and originality. You will be able to climb up to the ramparts of the fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through the streets. The delicate filigreed roofs and old street signs with Dutch names add to their character. Your host will also take you on a tour to the museums which have many antiquities relating to the history of Galle and its harbor. Your walking tour will also take you to the Galle lighthouse which was built by the British. Along the way, you will take a break with a cup of fine Ceylon Tea or a refreshing drink of King Coconut milk.

Your walk will be completed back at the Dutch Fort at 1700 hrs.

 Additional Note 

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included     

• Galle heritage demonstration by a well-experienced guide.
• All applicable current local taxes.

What's Excluded      

• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature. 

Highlights

• Various Angampora martial arts demonstrations.
• Chance to learn Angampora techniques from professionals.

Overview

This tour gives you the chance to see and experience the ancient Sri Lankan martial art form of Angampora in person. Watch demonstrations of the various high-level techniques of Angampora. View knife fights, gang fights, the art of swords, and much more. Learn some basic Angampora techniques from professionals, if you are interested. This is a wonderfully fun tour for those who are interested in martial and history or have a great sense of adventure.

What You Can Expect

The recommended starting time is 0800 hrs to start your Angampora tour from the hotel in Colombo. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel. Your chauffeur will be picking you up and driving you to the Angampora Training Centre in Athurugiriya. If you chose to start your tour at 0800 hrs you will get there by approximately 0930 hrs.

Angampora is an ancient martial art form practiced in Sri Lanka for millennia. According to folklore, the history of this martial arts stretches back to almost 30,000 years. Ancient scripts mention that it was born from the efforts of nine hermits, and the most famous expert of this art is believed to be Rana Ravana, a mythical warrior said to have lived 5,000 years ago. Either way, it indeed fact that it was used in wars for almost two millennia as confirmed by historic evidence presented in carvings from various ancient temples such as the Embekke Devalaya, The temple of the Tooth, etc; and many historic scripts. It was also extremely feared by the British during their invasion; to the extent that they prohibited the art form, burnt all practice huts that they found, and shot the kneecaps of practitioners to maim them.

The combat techniques of Angampora include grappling, striking, and most especially pressure point attacks that can cause pain or even permanent paralysis. It incorporates hand-to-hand fighting with various weaponry; such as knives, swords, staves, maces and more. There are also self-defense techniques, sport, exercise, and meditation techniques that can be learned. It is believed that there were also some secretive Angampora techniques that used incantations and spells for an attack.

You will be viewing demonstrations of this legendary martial art form at the training center. They will take place for a total of approximately 45 minutes.

After the demonstrations, you will be able to meet with professional Angampora experts and question them on the history and techniques of this art form. They will also be happy to teach you a few basic techniques to protect yourself, enabling you to learn and experience Angampora yourself.

At approximately 1130 hrs you will be leaving the Angampora Training Centre. You will be dropped off at your hotel by approximately 1300 hrs completing your tour.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included 

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle,
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide,
• Demonstrations session (45 minutes),
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person,
• Hotel Pick & Drop,
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees,
• Food or Drinks,
• Gratuities (Optional),
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Only Tea Factory situated by the sea and produces white virgin Tea
• Pictures Stilt Fisherman.
• A visit to one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia.

Overview

This one-day tour offers you the opportunity to tour the best attractions on the Southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka. Visit a Tea Factory to discover the mysteries of tea-making. Marvel at the skill of the stilt fishermen. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famed Galle Fort. This is a tour for all ages.

What You Can Expect

ou will be starting your tour at 0900 hrs from your hotel in Galle, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your tour itinerary will be the Handunugoda Tea Factory which you will reach by approximately 0930 hrs. Ceylon Tea has been highly sought after for centuries. However, this tea factory is famous for a different reason. The Handunugoda Tea Factory has reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating Virgin White Tea which is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process.

During the one-and-a-half-hour tour of the factory, you will be getting to see how this mysterious process takes place to create one of the topmost luxury teas of the world.

At approximately 1100 hrs you will be traveling to Koggala for a meet up with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.

At approximately 1200 hrs you will have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense) and reach Galle by approximately 1345 hrs.

This coastal city has withstood three foreign invasions; during which time, it grew from a bustling port which was the main stop for ships traveling east, to a fortified and yet beautiful city with many monuments which have withstood the ravages of time. You will be able to view the Galle Fort which is a World Heritage Site, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names, and many more colonial remnants. You will be finishing your city tour by approximately 1630 hrs and you will be returning to the hotel after this and completing your excursion by 1700 hrs.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).

Highlights

• Only Tea Factory situated by the sea and produces white virgin Tea
• Pictures Stilt Fisherman.
• The Old Colonia City of Galle.

Overview

This one-day tour offers you the opportunity to tour the best attractions on the Southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka. Visit a Tea Factory to discover the mysteries of tea-making. Marvel at the skill of the stilt fishermen. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famed Galle Fort. Enjoy playing with adorable baby turtles in a turtle hatchery. This is a tour for all ages.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Colombo, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your tour itinerary will be the Handunugoda Tea Factory which you will reach by approximately 1000 hrs Ceylon Tea has been highly sought after for centuries. However, this tea factory is famous for a different reason. The Handunugoda Tea Factory has reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating Virgin White Tea which is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process. During the one-and-a-half-hour tour of the factory, you will be getting to see how this mysterious process takes place to create one of the topmost luxury teas of the world.

At 1130 hrs you will be traveling to Ahangama for a meet up with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.

At approximately 1215 hrs you will have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense) and reach Galle by approximately 1500 hrs.

This coastal city has withstood three foreign invasions; during which time, it grew from a bustling port which was the main stop for ships traveling east, to a fortified and yet beautiful city with many monuments which have withstood the ravages of time. You will be able to view the Galle Fort which is a World Heritage Site, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names, and many more colonial remnants. You will be finishing your city tour by approximately 1615 hrs.

Finally, you will be going to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. You will get there by approximately 1700 hrs and spend an enjoyable half-hour more about the 5 types of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka for nesting, and how the nests are protected. You will be able to see and touch baby turtles and view some of the fully-grown turtles that are getting treated for injuries.

You will be returning to the hotel after this and completing your excursion by 1800 hrs.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Perso
• Hotel Pick & Drop
• All Taxes & Service Charges

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks,
• Gratuities (Optional),
• Expenses of Personal Nature.
• Entrance Fees to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. 

(SKU: LK60011500)

Highlights

• A first-hand view of the home of one of the most famous architects of Sri Lanka
• Gain more knowledge about Sea turtles
• Engaging touch pools with a chance to hold and feed sea turtles
• A chance to enjoy the high bio-diversity wetlands of Balapitiya and see animals, birds, and plants that call it home
• A chance to visit a free-range fish massage parlor
• An opportunity to buy fresh cinnamon right from where it is harvested.

Overview

The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is the highly engaging Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Finally, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 0900 hrs from your hotel in Galle, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel. You will arrive Bentota by approximately 1030 hrs (Travel time 1 to 1 ½).

The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga. Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much-renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate approximately takes two hours.

Thereafter proceed to Kosgoda by approximately 1130 hrs and visit Turtle Hatchery.  (Travel Time 15 to 20 mins)

Here, you will be spending 30 to 40 minutes getting to know about sea turtles and their conservation. The best part of the hatchery is the touch pools, deep tubs of seawater with baby sea turtles swimming in them. Visitors are allowed to pick up and handle then to some extent. There are also fully matured sea turtles of different kinds, receiving treatment for various ailments or wounds.

After that proceed to Balapitiya by 1230 hrs. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins) En-route you may stop and have lunch at the place of your choice. (At your own expense). Thereafter at by approximately 1400 hrs go on a lovely Boat Safari Madu River.

Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high biodiversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free-standing islands on Madu River. On one such island, you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.

Another attraction of the safari is the famous fish massage. This ‘massage parlor’ is a hut standing on stilts in the middle of the river. A netted in the area contains the ‘massage fish’. You will be sitting on the deck of the hut with your feet in the water, while the fish work their magic.

After this relaxing boat tour, you will be returning to Galle by 1530 hrs. You will get back to your hotel at 1630 hrs completing the tour.

Additional Note 

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Entrance Fees (Lunuganga Estate, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Madu River Boat Safari).
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights

• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Visit the picturesque hill country
• Bask in marvelous of Ramboda Falls.
• See the beauty at Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Overview

Visit the lush green tea estates of the hill country. Wander around the Commercial City of Sri Lanka and explore the secrets of it. Have a truly Sri Lankan experience with a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh King Coconuts. A tour of immense charm

What You Can Expect

Go into the chilly highlands of Sri Lanka and take in the spectacular mountain top views and majestic waterfalls. Sri Lanka is world-renowned for its amazing tea. In fact, all of the country's tea comes from its highlands. The humidity, climate and cool atmosphere all play a part in giving Ceylon Tea its unique taste. You can witness this rich heritage by visiting tea estates, as well as working tea factories and get hands-on experience in the art of tea-making. Tea isn't the only thing grown in these areas, as the amazing climate allows some other beautiful flora to blossom here, as well. Visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and be mesmerized by the enchanting flowers of the region. You could also visit the serene Lake Gregory and calm your senses to the hypnotic lapping of water at its banks.

Kandy - Ramboda (1.75 hours, 65.4 km) at 7 am you'll proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On your way, visit Ramboda Falls for 30-minutes. Ramboda Falls, at 109m (357ft) high, is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and one of the highest waterfalls in the world. It is situated in the Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass.

Ramboda - Labookellie (20 minutes, 10.7km) Visit Mackwoods Tea Estate Labookellie at approximately 9:45 am. Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea. Since the introduction of the plant to Sri Lanka in the mid-19th century, Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of the tea industry. For many miles prior to reaching Nuwara Eliya, from either direction, you will find acres and acres of tea plantations. There are many factories open for visitors which also have tea sales outlets.

Have a 1-hour break for lunch (not included) from 1 pm to 2 pm. Labookellie - Nuwara Eliya - Hakgala Gardens (45 minutes, 22km) Spend 2 leisurely hours at Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Hakgala - Gregory Lake 17:00 p.m. (15 min, 7km)

Lake Gregory is one of the most significant tourist attractions in Nuwara Eliya. You can casually enjoy some activities in the evening such as taking a long walk or even relaxing near the cool waters of the lakeside. Begin your journey back to Kandy at approximately 18:30.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

Highlights

• Witness Geoffrey Bawa’s creations at Lunuganga Estate
• Go on a lovely boat safari in Madu River.
• Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

What You Can Expect

Your chauffeur will pick up from your hotel by 07:30 am. It will take approximately an hour or an hour and a half to reach Bentota. So you will arrive there before 9:00 am.

The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga. Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much-renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate takes two hours.

Thereafter proceed to Kosgoda and visit Turtle Hatchery. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

Here, you will be spending an hour getting to know about sea turtles and their conservation. The best part of the hatchery is the touch pools, deep tubs of seawater with baby sea turtles swimming in them. Visitors are allowed to pick up and handle then to some extent. There are also fully matured sea turtles of different kinds, receiving treatment for various ailments or wounds.

Thereafter proceed to Balapitiya and go on a lovely Boat Safari I Madu River. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high biodiversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free-standing islands on Madu River. On one such island, you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.

Another attraction of the safari is the famous fish massage. This ‘massage parlor’ is a hut standing on stilts in the middle of the river. A netted in the area contains the ‘massage fish’. You will be sitting on the deck of the hut with your feet in the water, while the fish work their magic.

After this relaxing boat tour, you will be returning to Negombo by 4:00 pm. You will get back to your hotel at 6:00 pm completing the tour.

Additional Note 

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks 
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature
• Entrance Fees

Highlights

• Visit two of Sri Lanka’s sacred Buddhist temples.
• Snake farm in Matara.
• Late Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe Ancestral Home and Folk Museum.

Duration: ~ 11 Hours

Overview

This tour combines culture with heritage, art and a bit of snake-charming. Visit two of Sri Lanka’s sacred Buddhist temples, the ancestral home and museum of renowned Sri Lankan author, the late Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe, visit a snake farm in Matara and explore the Japanese Peace Pagoda as you watch the calm waves of the ocean in time for a brilliant sunset.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 0700 hrs from the Hotel in Galle. After being picked up by your chauffeur guide, you will begin your journey. The first segment of your tour will take you to the Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya. This sacred Buddhist temple is located 1.5 kilometers from Dikwella towards Beliatta. The main attraction of the temple is the 160-ft tall statue of seated Buddha. It is the largest statue in the whole of Sri Lanka and dates back to the late 18th Century. The temple has another section named the Tunnel of Hell. It features life-sized models of devils, demons and sinners going through the torments and horrors of hell. The temple walls show you the path towards enlightenment by depicting hundreds of comic strip representations of events in the Buddha’s life. The temple also features a clock built by a local craftsman in 1926 and was fixed at the temple. The old mechanical masterpiece works even today and rings at prayer times twice a day in the morning and evenings.

At around 1000 HRS, after your tour of Wewurukannala Temple, your next stop would be at the Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya. The Weherahena Poorwarama Temple is situated in the Matara District of Sri Lanka, about 6 kilometers off the Matara town. This rather unique temple is known as the first tunnel temple in the world. The temple hosts a massive 130-ft Buddha image that was built following the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras.

At around 1230 hrs after completion of your tour of the Wewrukannala Temple, you will have reached the Matara Snake Farm. For three generations, this farm was run by the Bandara family. Mr. Wikman Bandara, 40 years of age is the man in charge. His father, 76-year-old Wijepala Bandara practices Ayurvedic Snake Medicine. The Snake Farm will give you the chance to learn about the cold-blooded reptiles that roam the island and also a first-hand experience with some of the snakes if you are brave enough for the challenge.

At around 1430 hrs after lunch along the way (at your own cost), you will visit the Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe Ancestral Home and Folk Museum. Known as one of the most influential authors of his time, his work has been translated and sold across the world. His literary works have been considered masterpieces among Sri Lankan literature, and the museum and ancestral home pay homage to this great man. A private tour of the entire property will depict the story of the late Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe.

Upon completion of the tour of the Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe house and museum, proceed to Unawatuna (you will reach the location by 1630 – 1700 hrs). Your final segment will be at the Japanese Peace Pagoda. It is a beautiful shrine with an amazing view of the ocean. It can be spotted from the Unawatuna beach and from Rumassala Hill. This area is known as the Jungle Beach because of its natural beauty; a secluded coastal line emerging from the forest lands that surround it. The Japanese Peace Pagoda was built by the Nipponzan-Myōhōji order. It is a monument designed to inspire peace among all races and creeds.

Additional Note

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour

Tours Includes

• Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
• Hotel Pick & Drop.
• All Taxes & Service Charges.

Tour Excludes

• Entrance Fees to Respective Sites.
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

Highlights
• Pictures Shanthipura.
• Embrace the beauty and cool in the hill country.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour from your hotel in Kandy at 7:00 am in the morning. Your guide will pick you up and chauffeur you to your first destination, Ramboda Falls. This waterfall is 109m high and the 11th highest in Sri Lanka. You will get to the waterfalls at 8:30 am; just as the sun starts glinting over the water, throwing colorful rainbow reflections. You can spend a pleasurable half hour relaxing and refreshing yourself and making some photographic memories too.

At 9:00 pm you will continue towards Nuwara Eliya. You will reach your next destination, the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, at 10:00 pm. The gardens are the second largest of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The garden is famous for the many floral species; especially the Orchids and Roses. The site is also believed to be the location of the legendary Ashoka Vatika from Ramayana; the pleasure gardens where Sita was kept hidden. You will be spending an hour in the gardens and leaving at 11:00 am.

After this, you will be traveling to the tea factory. You will get there by 11:30 am and have a guided tour for an hour and a half. You will get to see part of the tea estate and the process of tea plucking, the drying, processing of the leaves and the creation of tea into its various quality levels. You will also be able to purchase some fresh tea leaves at the gift shop and sample a cup of tea with some cake.

You will be leaving the premises at 1:00 pm and travel to the town of Nuwara Eliya, which is less than a quarter-hour away. You will then be able to have lunch at your own cost, in one of the restaurants recommended by your guide. At 2:30 pm your guide will take on a tour of Nuwara Eliya. The town was one of the prime resort locations of the British during the 18th and 19th centuries; with white picket fences, elegant manor homes, and vine-draped villas. You will be visiting the attractive Old Post Office and will be able to buy some attractive picture postcards of the region there. You will also get to see Gregory Lake, which was named after the British Governor, Sir William Gregory who was key in constructing.

At 4:00 pm your driver will take you to Shanthipura; which lies just 15 minutes away from the town. This village is the highest in the entire Northeast region of the island. As such it provides wonderful views of the mountains, valleys and the town of Nuwara Eliya.

After taking some excellent photographs and watching the sunset; you will get back to your hotel in Kandy by 7:00 pm, completing the tour.

Additional Note 

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide
• Bottled water

What's Excluded

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Expenses of personal nature

Highlights

• Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery
• Go on a lovely boat ride in Madu River.
• A visit to one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia.

What You Can Expect

Leave your hotel at 7.00 am. You can have your breakfast (at own cost) on your way or pack breakfast from your hotel and then head to the South West coast of the country.

First, you will visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. (Travel Time 1 ½ to 2 hours)

Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.

Thereafter, proceed to Balapitiya and go on a lovely Boat Safari in Madu River. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage.

Thereafter proceed to Galle to and visit Old Colonial City. (Travel Time 40 to 50 mins)

Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and it is secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum, and the lighthouse. Walkthrough the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.  

Upon completion of the tour return back to your hotel in Negombo.

 Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

Tours Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide
• Bottled water

Tour Excludes 

• Food or Drinks
• Entrance Fees 
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature

(SKU: LK60050600)

 

Highlights

• Elephants, elephants, and more elephants!
• Minneriya safari included

What You Can Expect

You will be starting the Elephant Explorer Tour at 7:30 am when you will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy. You will then be making the hour and a half drive to Pinnawala where the Elephant Orphanage is. The orphanage was opened in 1975 in order to take care of elephants that had been orphaned due to various reasons. The Elephant Orphanage is also used to give medical assistance to injured elephants, before releasing them back to the wild. The place currently has a herd of approximately 90 elephants.

You will be spending some time in Pinnawala feeding the elephants and watching them bathe. You will also be able to get more information on elephants. You will be leaving for Minneriya at approximately 10:30 am. It will take a travel time of 3 hours to reach the Minneriya National Park. You can also spend an hour or so having lunch on the way at a place of your choice. You will be reaching the park and starting on your safari at 2:30 pm

Minneriya National Park is famous for its annual Great Elephant Gathering that happens between August and October. The event sees a congregation of over 150 elephants from the areas all around Minneriya, including other nature reserves and parks, gathering on the shores of the Minneriya Reservoir. However, even during the other months, you can still see some elephants, resident in Minneriya Park itself, visiting the Minneriya reservoir in the evening. In addition to the elephants, the national park also has other wildlife such as deer, langurs, sloth bears, crocodiles, snakes and many kinds of birds.

You will be having a three-hour safari in the park. You will probably be able to catch sight of at least a few elephants as the sun sinks. If you were lucky enough to visit during the Elephant Gathering months you may also be to see of the world’s biggest herd of Asian elephants gathered together in one place. Your safari will also enable you to see some of the other fauna of the park.

You will be finishing your safari at 5:30 pm and will be returning to your hotel. You will get back to your hotel in Kandy by 8:30 pm, completing your tour.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off, 
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of English speaking chauffeur guide.
• Safari Jeep Ride at Minneriya National Park.

What's Excluded

• Food or Drinks, 
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature
• Entrance Fees to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Minneriya National Park.

Highlights

• Visit the sanctuary of the Gentle Giants.
• Have fun with Elephants

Overview

During this full-day tour to Pinnawala, this tour allows you to have some one-on-one fun with the elephants. Spend some time feeding and playing with baby elephants in the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch the elephants as they bathe and roll in the mud to get cool. Learn more about elephants than you have ever before.

What You Can Expect

Your tour starts at 6:30 am when you get picked up from your hotel in Colombo. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you didn’t have your meal yet. You can have it en route. It will take you till 9:00 am to get to the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage. The orphanage was created in 1975 to house orphaned or injured elephants. It is currently home to a herd of over 90 elephants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up-close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world. Feeding time at 9:15 am.

The Orphanage is open from 8.30am to 5.45pm and visitors can interact a little with the elephants during the regulated bathing and feeding times. The baby elephants gulp down several huge bottles of milk, fed to them by their mahouts, and then it’s off to the river for a bath. The inherent gentleness of the animals is most obvious during this time. Most of the elephants eventually become ‘working’ elephants, and some older females occasionally add a baby to the herd.

You will be spending approximately three hours at Pinnawala. Shortly after you arrive you will be able to take part in the feeding sessions with the elephants and later watch them bathe. You will also be walking around the orphanage seeing the facility and getting more information. You will be finishing the tour at 11:00 am and returning to your hotel by 2:00 pm.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

Tours Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide
• Bottled water

Tour Excludes

• Food or Drinks, Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature
• Entrance fees and other services not mentioned above.
  

Highlights

• Only Tea Factory situated by the sea and produces white virgin Tea.
• Pictures Stilt Fisherman
• Old Colonia City of Galle

Overview

This one-day tour offers you the opportunity to tour the best attractions on the Southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka. Visit a tea factory to discover the mysteries of tea-making. Marvel at the skill of the stilt fishermen. Learn with a cooking demonstration of local food and spices. Relax with a fresh seafood lunch. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famed Galle Fort. Enjoy playing with adorable baby turtles in a turtle hatchery. This is a tour for all ages.

What You Can Expect

You will be starting your tour at 7:00 am from your hotel in Negombo, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. The first stop on your tour itinerary will be the Handunugoda Tea Factory which you will reach by 10:00 am. Ceylon Tea has been highly sought after for centuries. However, this tea factory is famous for a different reason. The Handunugoda Tea Factory has reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating Virgin White Tea which is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process. During the one-and-a-half-hour tour of the factory, you will be getting to see how this mysterious process takes place to create one of the topmost luxury teas of the world.

At 11:30 am you will be traveling to Ahangama for a meetup with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen. At approximately 12:15 pm you will be proceeding to Garton’s Cape Hotel for your lunch rendezvous. You will get there in approximately 20 minutes where you will be introduced to the chef. You will be treated to a delicious and authentic Sri Lankan Seafood lunch; consisting of Jaffna Crab, Negombo Prawn, and the South Coast “Ambul Thiyal” (Sri Lankan style fresh fish curry), along with small crispy fried fish and village grown vegetables cooked to perfection. Whilst you are having your lunch you can watch the live cooking show where the chef will demonstrate the cooking methods of the dishes you are enjoying,

You will be leaving at 2:00 pm for the next stop in your itinerary, Galle City. You will get there at 2:45 pm. This coastal city has withstood three foreign invasions; during which time, it grew from a bustling port which was the main stop for ships traveling east, to a fortified and yet beautiful city with many monuments which have withstood the ravages of time. You will be able to view the Galle Fort which is a World Heritage Site, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names, and many more colonial remnants. You will be finishing your city tour by 4:15 pm.

Finally, you will be going to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. You will get there by 5:00 pm and spend an enjoyable half-hour more about the 5 types of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka for nesting, and how the nests are protected. You will be able to see and touch baby turtles and view some of the fully-grown turtles that are getting treated for injuries. You will be returning to the hotel after this and completing your excursion by 7:00 pm.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of an English-speaking chauffeur
• Hotel pickup & drop-off 
• 1 Liter of bottled mineral water per person
• All taxes & service charges

What's Excluded

• Entrance fees if any.
  
• Food or drinks.
  
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of personal nature

(SKU: LK60050800)