Dive into Sri Lanka’s marine farming culture with a hands-on sea cucumber experience in Ariyalai’s coastal waters. Connect with Jaffna’s coastal life.
Dive into Sri Lanka’s marine farming culture with a hands-on sea cucumber experience in Ariyalai’s coastal waters. Connect with Jaffna’s coastal life.
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Ariyalai - • Hotel Pickup – From any hotel in Jaffna city.
• Scenic Boat Ride – A 10–20 minute ride from Poonpookar to our open-sea farm.
• Sea Pen Culture Visit – Walk through our floating sea cucumber pens, located in the middle of the ocean.
• Hands-On Learning – Hold a live sea cucumber, learn about its life cycle, how it’s farmed, and its…
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Ariyalai - • Hotel Pickup – From any hotel in Jaffna city.
• Scenic Boat Ride – A 10–20 minute ride from Poonpookar to our open-sea farm.
• Sea Pen Culture Visit – Walk through our floating sea cucumber pens, located in the middle of the ocean.
• Hands-On Learning – Hold a live sea cucumber, learn about its life cycle, how it’s farmed, and its value in global markets.
• Sea View Hut Stop – Relax in our wooden guest hut built above the sea, surrounded by water and nature.
• Tea & Snacks – Enjoy refreshing Ceylon tea and local snacks in a peaceful ocean setting.
• Drop-off – Return boat ride and drop-off anywhere in Jaffna city.
Languages Available:
English | Sinhala | German | Tamil — Guides available in all four languages.
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Ideal For: Families | Eco-tourists | Students | International Visitors
Location: Ariyalai East, Poonpookar – Jaffna, Sri Lanka

- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Experience Sri Lanka’s unique hands-on sea cucumber farming adventure amidst the stunning coastal waters of Ariyalai. Unlike typical tours, this journey takes participants directly into the sea to explore a genuine aquaculture farm, rather than a museum or demonstration tank. Visitors will have the chance to handle live sea cucumbers, gain insights from…
Experience Sri Lanka’s unique hands-on sea cucumber farming adventure amidst the stunning coastal waters of Ariyalai. Unlike typical tours, this journey takes participants directly into the sea to explore a genuine aquaculture farm, rather than a museum or demonstration tank. Visitors will have the chance to handle live sea cucumbers, gain insights from seasoned farmers, unwind in a wooden hut floating above the ocean, and savor local Ceylon tea while taking in the breathtaking sea views. With guides proficient in English, Tamil, Sinhala, and German, and a warm, genuine local reception, this is a rare chance to engage with Jaffna’s coastal life in a way that most travelers never do.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.