Activities & experiences
Experience Sri Lanka
Add any of these to a holiday or tailor-made tour. Durations are a general guide; we'll confirm timings with your itinerary.
Yala Safari
Jeep safaris in Sri Lanka's best-known park for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and birdlife.
Yala National Park
Half day / full day
Udawalawe Elephant Safari
Open grasslands where large elephant herds gather around the reservoir.
Udawalawe National Park
Half day / full day
Whale Watching
Seasonal boat trips to look for blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins.
Mirissa / Trincomalee / Kalpitiya
3–5 hours
Surfing
Waves for first-timers and experienced surfers on the south and east coasts.
Arugam Bay / Weligama / Hikkaduwa
2–6 hours
Snorkelling & Diving
Coral reefs, turtles and tropical fish in warm, clear water.
Hikkaduwa / Trincomalee / Pigeon Island
2–5 hours
Scenic Train Journey
The famous hill-country railway through tea estates, tunnels and mountain views.
Kandy – Nanu Oya – Ella
3–7 hours
Ella Hiking
Walks to Little Adam's Peak, Ella Rock and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Ella
3–6 hours
Horton Plains Trek
A high-plateau loop walk to the dramatic drop of World's End.
Horton Plains National Park
4–6 hours
Sigiriya Rock Climb
Climb the ancient rock fortress for frescoes, gardens and sweeping views.
Sigiriya
2–4 hours
Tea Plantation Visit
See how Ceylon tea is picked and processed, then taste it at source.
Nuwara Eliya / Ella / Haputale
2–4 hours
Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Learn to cook rice and curry with spices from the market.
Kandy / Galle / Colombo
2–4 hours
Village Experience
Rural life by bullock cart, canoe and a home-cooked village lunch.
Habarana / Sigiriya
3–5 hours
Ayurvedic Wellness
Traditional Ayurvedic treatments and massage.
Bentota / Beruwala / Kandy
2 hours – full day
Hot Air Ballooning
Seasonal sunrise flights over forests, lakes and the Cultural Triangle.
Sigiriya / Dambulla
3–4 hours
Temple & Cultural Tours
Sacred temples, cave paintings and the ruins of ancient royal capitals.
Kandy / Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla
Half day / full day