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Get under the magical island's skin with these unique Sri Lanka excursions. Ideas for off-beat tours and exciting things to do as part of your Sri Lanka holiday.

We have some of the best unique tours in Sri Lanka. The majority of them are exclusive to our clients. All of our holidays are designed to reveal the fabric of the country in a unique way. 

Sri Lanka local tours

All of our holidays are designed to reveal the fabric of the country in a unique way. We hope they will do so in a way which improves your holiday, making a connection between you and the people of Sri Lanka. We design our excursions with long term sustainability and the interests of local people in mind.

To discover how you can elevate your holiday in Sri Lanka, talk to us today.


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Arankelle Forest Monastery

Arankelle Forest Monastery

Ancient monastic ruins hidden away in the forest just north of Kurunegala.

Beruwela Fish Harbour

Beruwela Fish Harbour

Explore the bustling, fascinating harbour in the earl morning to see the nights catch being brought to shore.

Bicycle tour

Bicycle tour

Explore Bentota by bicycle, visiting the Virahaya Temple and Lunuganga House.

Buduruwagala

Buduruwagala

Ancient rock carvings deep in the dry jungle west of Wellawaya.

Colombo City Walk

Colombo City Walk

Spend a few hours exploring Colombo's architecture, hidden gems and colonial history with local expert Mark Forbes.

Contrasts of Kandy

Contrasts of Kandy

Explore the rich history of Kandy, including the Royal Botanical Garden and Queen's Hotel.

Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes

Learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan cuisine

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Spend the early morning fishing in the rich waters around Sri Lanka's southwest coast.

Golf - Victoria Course, Kandy

Golf - Victoria Course, Kandy

A round on one of the most scenic golf courses in Asia

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning

Glide majestically above ruined cities, sail over undisturbed wildlife and hover as the sun rises through the morning mist on the horizon.

Hundungoda Tea Estate

Hundungoda Tea Estate

A family run high end working tea estate on the south coast of Sri Lanka.

Lahugala National Park

Lahugala National Park

Sri Lanka's smallest national park, Lahugala is a great spot for watching Asian elephants in the wild and is just a skip from Arugum Bay.

Maligawila Standing Buddha

Maligawila Standing Buddha

Sri Lanka's largest standing Buddha, hidden within the jungle of the lower hills.

Market, cooking and Galle Fort

Market, cooking and Galle Fort

A morning market visit and cooking class, followed by a guided walk of Galle Fort.

Pidurangula Rock

Pidurangula Rock

Just beside Sigiriya Rock Fortress lies another granite rock jutting out of the surrounding lowland, Pidurangala Rock.

Resvehera Monastery

Resvehera Monastery

Ancient monastic complex hidden away in the heart of elephant country.

Sigiriya and Village Farm experience

Sigiriya and Village Farm experience

Visit local farms and learn firsthand about the life and work of the villagers, enjoy a home-cooked lunch and visit the stunning Sigiriya rock fortress

Tantirimalee Monastery

Tantirimalee Monastery

Stunning scenery, culture and some of the world's oldest rock paintings.

Tea Factory Visit

Tea Factory Visit

See the inner-workings of a tea factory and follow the process from plucking the bud to brewing a cup

The Potter's Wheel

The Potter's Wheel

Discover one of Sri Lanka's longest standing cottage industries and try your hand at pottery making: Sri Lankan style.

Train through the hill country

Train through the hill country

One of Asia's great train journeys, with spectacular views from start to finish.

Whale watching, Mirissa

Whale watching, Mirissa

Spend the morning on the lookout for Moby Dick. Sri Lanka is one of the world's best places for spotting the blue whale.

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      • Bundala National Park
      • Flood Plains National Park
      • Gal Oya National Park
      • Horton Plains National Park
      • Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
      • Kumana National Park (Yala East)
      • Lahugala National Park
      • Lunugamvehera National Park
      • Maduru Oya National Park
      • Minneriya National Park
      • Somawathiya National Park
      • The Knuckles Range
      • The Sinharaja Rainforest
      • Udawalawe National Park
      • Wasgamuwa National Park
      • Wilpattu National Park
      • Yala National Park
    • Getting Around in Sri Lanka
      • Overview
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