Things to Do
From wildlife safaris to hill-country hikes, temple visits to whale watching, Sri Lanka packs an enormous range of activities into a small island. Here are some of the experiences we build into our tours.
NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS
Go on a jeep safari in Sri Lanka. See leopards in Yala, elephants in Udawalawe and Minneriya, and wildlife in Wilpattu on a private tour.
HILL COUNTRY HIKING
Hike Little Adam's Peak, Ella Rock, Horton Plains and Pidurangala on Sri Lanka's hill country trails, with a local guide and scenic views.
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Boat trips off the south coast (Mirissa) during whale-watching season.
TEMPLES & ANCIENT RUINS
Explore Sri Lanka's ancient temples and ruins: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla and Galle Fort with an expert local guide.
SCENIC TRAIN RIDES
Ride Sri Lanka's most scenic trains from Kandy and Nuwara Eliya to Ella, and see tea hills, waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge.
SRI LANKA BEACHES
Discover the best beaches in Sri Lanka, from Mirissa and Unawatuna to Nilaveli and Arugam Bay. Golden sand, calm bays and sunset views on a private tour.
VILLAGE EXPERIENCES
Experience real village life in Sri Lanka with bullock-cart rides, canoe trips and home-cooked meals in Sigiriya, Ella
TEA PLANTATION TOURS
Tour Sri Lanka's tea plantations and factories in Nuwara Eliya, Ramboda, Haputale and Ella, and taste fresh Ceylon tea with hill country views.
WATERFALLS & NATURE
Visit Sri Lanka's best waterfalls, including Ravana Falls, Diyaluma and Ramboda, with scenic hill country stops and nature walks on a private tour.
WATER SPORTS & SNORKELLING
Snorkel with turtles, surf in Weligama and Arugam Bay, or try water sports in Bentota. Explore Sri Lanka's best sea adventures on a private tour.
CULTURAL DANCE & ARTS
Watch Kandyan dance, fire-walking and traditional arts in Kandy and Ambalangoda. Experience Sri Lankan culture with a local guide.
AYURVEDA & WELLNESS
Relax with traditional Ayurvedic treatments in Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella and Bentota. Herbal massages and wellness stays in Sri Lanka's tropical gardens.
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Watch blue whales and dolphins in Sri Lanka. Join a sunrise whale watching trip from Mirissa, Trincomalee or Kalpitiya with a trusted guide.
BIRD WATCHING
Spot Sri Lanka’s endemic birds, including the blue magpie and junglefowl, in Sinharaja, Kumana, Bundala and Horton Plains with an expert birding guide.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Raft the Kelani River rapids in Kitulgala, then try canyoning, jungle treks or a waterfall swim on a Sri Lanka adventure day trip with trained guides.
COOKING CLASSES & LOCAL FOOD
Learn to cook Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers and kottu with a local family in Kandy, Ella or Galle. You shop for spices at the market, cook, then eat together.
HOT AIR BALLOONING
Float over Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandalama at sunrise in a hot air balloon. You’ll see jungle, lakes and wild elephants from the sky on an unforgettable flight.
ADAM’S PEAK PILGRIMAGE
Climb Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) overnight and reach the summit for sunrise. Join pilgrims on Sri Lanka’s sacred mountain trail with a local guide.
RIVER & LAGOON BOAT SAFARIS
Cruise through the mangroves on a Madu River boat safari, kayak the Negombo lagoon or paddle in Arugam Bay. You’ll spot monitor lizards, crocodiles and birds along the way.
CYCLING TOURS
Cycle through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, the village roads around Sigiriya or the countryside near Galle. Each ride has a local guide and a support vehicle.