Yala Village Expedition: Discover Rural Life by Tuk-Tuk from Hambantota Harbor
4.2
5 Ratings
Hambantota
Embark on a tuk-tuk expedition to Yala Village from Hambantota Harbor. Immerse yourself in rural life, witness daily activities, and explore natural sceneries. A remarkable experience in Sri Lanka!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

08:30 am - You will be picked up from the passenger pier at Hambantota harbor by air-conditioned vehicle and then proceed to the starting point of village expedition.

09:45 am - Once arrived to the starting points, you will be welcomed by your tuk-tuk guide whom you will be guided.

Tour begins by exploring the bat nest area and then proceed to see most scenic lakes in the area. You will be able to enjoy a Tuk ride around the lake.

After visiting lakes, you will be moved to see clay pot making house where pots are made by villagers. There you can learn the intricate art of Sri Lankan pottery from expert artisans and make your own clay pot on a traditional wheel, as a special souvenir.

Afterwards, you will be taken to a village house to see the lifestyle of rural villagers. Witness the daily chores of the villagers; rice fields and vegetable gardens during your visit. You will also be able to taste a cup of Ceylon tea made by the village women.

On happy stomachs, you will say goodbye to your new friends in this rural village and head to the tour starting points.

12:00 pm - When finished the village exploration in Yala by tuk-tuk, you will be transferred back to the Hambantota harbor.

13:30 hrs - You will be dropped-off at the passenger pier in Hambantota harbor.

Points of Interest

  • Customs Harbour Hambantota
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Hambantota harbor
  • All Government taxes
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • Cost of the activities and sites visit
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities (recommended)
Additional Information

Venture into the pastoral community of Yala via tuk-tuk and glimpse simple village life. Throughout this journey, observe the everyday routines of the residents, appreciate their ways of living, and the picturesque natural backdrop. Spending time in the Yala village with the Beyond Escapes Team promises to be an unforgettable experience during your stay in Sri Lanka.

  • You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • At least 02 people are required for this activity to take place.
Location
Customs Harbour Hambantota
Unnamed Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.2
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kim_l
Apr 30, 2024
Hambantota Tuk Tuk Cruise Ship Excursion THE BEST!! - Great experience from start to finish! Our cruise ship docked in Hambantota and our tour guide, Manju, was on the pier to pick up our group of 8 ahead of schedule. The tour operator and Manju were prompt with communication, professional and polite. While I know you can't always pick your guide, Manju was amazing. His English is fluent and his knowledge of the area, history and sites made the experience even better. The 40 minute drive (in our private and very clean van) to Tissa was comfortable and easy. Our 4 TukTuk drivers were waiting for us and gave us a relaxing, educational and fun tour around town. We wanted immersive and that is exactly what this tour offers. Overall, GREAT experience! Thank you!!!
Review provided by Viator
John_a
Feb 28, 2024
Very interesting and informative! - We had a delightful Tuk Tuk tour of the very interesting lake and water reservoir! The guide provided detailed English descriptions of the temples and landmarks. His English and driving was excellent! Note that it was a one hour bus ride to the Tuk Tuk in Yala.
Review provided by Viator
John_e
Dec 18, 2023
Tuk tuk from cruise harbor to local village - Our driver (sorry forget his name) was fabulous. We told him we’d already been on a Yala and Udawalwa safari, so he stuck to the local sights, showed us fruit bats hanging in the trees and stopped at roadside stands so we could taste local fare: Roti & Dahl, Ceylon tea, chili cookies, curd from water buffalo milk sweetened with coconut honey (yummm so good) and lastly king coconut juice and the flesh (only grown in Sr Lanka) and corn on the cob. It took 3 transfers from safari jeeps to get to the tuk tuk, but it was so worth the trip. Felt completely safe and catered to, it was so great! Thank you to everyone involved!!
Review provided by Viator
Richardp368
Feb 16, 2024
Rural every day village life tour. - Scenery & villages & local life were amazing & well worth going on this tour. Highly recommended for 4 hour tour. Tuk Tuk component was just great.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lambert_h
Nov 30, 2023
Not good - We were going with 3 tuk tuk 6 (people ) ( that is not privat ) gid in our tuk tuk that wast Nice for the rest we did end feel a village atmosphere at all
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
minimum 2 guests
-
up to 8 guests
2 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today