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  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights
  • Adventures & Experiences - Classic Cultural Trips with a Twist - Wildlife Encounters with Specialists – Handpicked, small , unique accommodations - Meeting real local people – Lessor known highlights

Water Based Activities

Sri Lanka offers ocean based experiences that are unmatched anywhere else in the world. The island is surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and has a collection of coral reefs, a magnificent array of exotic fish, and ancient shipwrecks, all of which beckon the adventurous to take a dive and explore them. The coral reefs along the southern coast and shipwrecks – old and new – in the south and east are among Sri Lanka’s favourite dive sites. The warm nutrient-rich waters also attract whales and dolphins to its waters. Whales and dolphins – marine mammals both, one known for its sheer size and the other for their playfulness and willingness to perform – are at peak populations from December to April in various parts off the Sri Lankan coast.

If you belong to the tribe who is into what’s considered in some parts of the world, “man’s most scared ritual” – fishing – we have two coasts – one in the east and one in the west – ready for you, in two different seasons. Sri Lanka is home to some exceptional inland fishing lakes as well.

With hundreds of rivers and lakes, the island provides great opportunities for canoeing and kayaking expeditions lasting anywhere from just one day to multiple days. Kalpitiya, in the North West is considered one of the world’s best Kitesurfing destinations. On the opposite side of the island, Arugam Bay has made its mark in the world map as one of the top ten surfing destinations in the world. 

Land Based Activities

With an ever-expanding network of roads and highways that wind through quickly varying terrain, from rolling hills to lush evergreen forests, seemingly endless paddy fields, vast national parks, ancient cities, and rural villages, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of opportunities to do land-based activities. A special highlight of the island is the central highlands, which put you in the midst of mountainous terrain, virgin rainforests filled with a cornucopia of rare birds and insects, misty emerald-green tea estates, and an eclectic range of towns and villages, each with its own character and history.

The mild temperatures of central Sri Lanka, in contrast to the sunny warmth of the coast have a cooling effect. Friendly villagers with welcoming smiles and scenes right out of a picture book will leave you wanting for more. This area is especially known for its trekking and mountain biking opportunities. With 26.5% of the country classified as protected land – a fact of which we are always proud – we are able to offer exceptional wildlife safari tours, birding trips, rainforest tours, etc. with special consideration towards their sustainability.

Air Based Activities

Perhaps the best way to enjoy Sri Lanka’s beauty is from above, and of the many options available, Hot Air Ballooning takes the number 1 spot for experience. You will be floating in a basket carried by the breeze 500 to 2000 feet in the air. Drift along where the wind takes you, watching the treetops, wildlife, lakes and rivers, remnants of ancient civilisations, local residential areas – urban and rural – and iconic landmarks such as the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

For a more thrilling experience, try powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring. This is a form of ultra-light aviation where the pilot wears a motor on his back – called a paramotor – that provides enough thrust to take you off the ground with the help of an adapted paraglider or paramotor wing.

Scenic flights and helicopter rides can also be arranged, for fun and as a mode of quick transport.

Our Service Values

Exclusive  Experiences
It’s all about what you will be doing. 

We take pride in offering the exclusive and unique experiences going beyond just the tourist highlights. We believe that no two persons on this earth could be the same, so therefore no holiday created should be the same too. With our unparalleled access to all the hidden corners, we don't merely create holidays, we design experiences that money can’t buy.  

Genuine Encounters
It’s all about whom you are meeting.

Our tours are designed to grant you an intimate peak into the country and meeting real local people. With our special relationships cultivated over the years, our tours offer access into villages and homes to provide truly unique perspectives. This is something we are really specialized in. You do things together, share a meal or take part in a religious ritual; you become their guest but not a paid tourist.     

Spaces with Character
It’s about where you are staying. 

Our handpicked accommodations are way different to large chain hotels with conventional star ratings. We offers small properties with quality, character, ambiance and run by passionate people. The range does not limit to “hotels” and goes into Tented Camps, Lodges, Home Stays, Colonial Bungalows, Luxury Boutique Properties as well as Tree Houses that have won multiple awards and plaudits.


Passionate Sustainability
It’s about how we do things. 

We believe that the sustainability and conservation approach in tourism is not merely an option but a way of life. While offering you unique, unconventional experiences and encounters, we strive to stay conscious of the sustainability of our habitat, people and culture. You wouldn’t find the Elephant Orphanage, animal rides or shows, or any other experiences that exploit people or animals in our programmes.

 

Experiences Sri Lanka

Destinations Sri Lanka

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Our Locations

Sri Lanka is an island that promises many types of adventures to suit visitors with various interests, made possible by our diverse local people who act as guides and hosts.

Sri Lanka’s diverse topography and our connectivity with each location, our professionalism and our exceptional attitude towards service make us an outstanding provider of activities and experiences in the region.    

     

One of the many attractions of the country is that you can do many activities in a very short time span, without having to travel long distances from one activity location to another. For example, you could do a rainforest walk in the morning, a whitewater-rafting trip by noon, and do a leisurely stroll on the beach in the evening, all on the same day!

 

 

Our stories in motion 


 

Why we do not promote following attractions

You may find that we have not included certain common tourist attractions that are generally found in other programme designs; namely, the turtle hatcheries on the southern coast, the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, the Habarana elephant rides and the Bullock Cart Trail. These are not included due to conservation and ethical reasons.

 

Turtle Hatcheries

We do not encourage our visitors to patronize the turtle hatcheries as this concept has serious negative aspects in terms of conservation. We encourage visitors to observe turtles in their natural habitats. For further information check the link below. 
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Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

We do not encourage our clients to visit the above either. We do not agree with the concept of how the establishment is run. We are happy to see that even the Born Free Foundation has now taken a similar stand. 

Elephant back rides – Habarana
We have concerns about the way this is being done. However, there may be a few ethical operators but in general, we do not agree with the “working hours”, how they give rest to the animals, trails they use etc.

Traditional village tour with a canoe trip and bullock carts – Habarana
This is an extremely commercialized touristic operation where a lot is “staged”. We encourage the visitors to have less touristic experiences and instead experience the real Sri Lanka.

 

Wildlife Tours Sri Lanka - Fixed Departures & Offers

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Sri Lankan Gateaway Fixed Departure Tour

Cycling Tours Sri Lanka - Fixed Departures & Offers

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