Airport > Marawila

Coconut Research Institute Thabbowa Farm - In the evening, visit the Coconut Research Institute in Marawila.

The Coconut Research Institute (CRI) is a national institution established in 1929 as the Coconut Research Scheme under the Coconut Research Ordinance No. 24 of 1928. The scheme initiated its research activities with three Technical Divisions: Genetics, Chemistry, and Soil Chemistry, to provide coconut growers with technical information on coconut cultivation. Following the enactment of the Coconut Research Act No. 37 in 1950, it was renamed the CRI of Ceylon. Since its inception, all scientific research on coconut in Sri Lanka has been centralized here, earning both national and international acclaim for coconut research.

Return to the hotel and unwind.

Marawila > Matale (Jim’s Farm Villa)

Jim’s Farm Villas - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Matale.
Jim’s Farm Villas offer a variety of experiences to introduce you to the incredible diversity of Sri Lanka’s environment. Kevin, the owner of the hotel and farm, dedicated the farm to his father’s memory. Jim was a farmer in Suffolk, England, for many years and inspired Kevin to establish his own sustainable organic farm in Sri Lanka.

Learn more about coconut farming or watch the nuts being harvested (every six weeks) by our skilled pickers. There are over 2,500 coconut palms, 500 banana palms, and several hundred mango and papaya trees, providing delightful shade and stunning views as they stretch towards distant hills. We will explain the organic methods of cultivating coconuts, bananas, and other crops on the farm, including black pepper, mangoes, papaya, cinnamon, coffee, and cocoa. We have free-range chickens and eggs, and our own cows provide milk and organic manure.

Jim’s Farm Villas > Melsiripura Farm > Hingurakgoda Farm Villa

Hingurakgoda > Kandy

Colombo > Airport

Katunayake - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport after enjoying a memorable time on this island.
End of Tour

• Transport in a private vehicle, including fuel, parking, and highway tolls.
• Services of an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
• All prevailing taxes and service charges included (except for credit card charges).

• Hotel Accommodation.
• Entry Visa Fees
• International / Domestic Airfare.
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Entrance fees to the respective sites.

Sri Lanka boasts an economy rooted in agriculture, a tradition that dates back to the era of ancient kings. This tour provides a fascinating look into the country’s agricultural methods, blending both traditional and contemporary practices. Depending on the season of your visit, you may witness paddy fields being cultivated or harvested to the rhythm of traditional harvest songs. Additionally, the tour includes visits to plant and seed nurseries, commercial vegetable farms, orchards, dairies, and tea plantations.

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