• Sigiriya Rock Hide - The Village Tour will commence at 10:30 am. Directions to the village will be provided, where the tour guide will meet participants at the start time. A brief walk around the village will be taken while the guide shares insights about village life.

The first activity will begin around 10:45 am. In Sri Lankan villages, the oxen cart is a common mode of transportation. Participants will enjoy a 15-minute oxen cart ride, concluding at the edge of an artificial reservoir.

Following this, a 15-minute traditional catamaran ride will take place. The area is rich with various aquatic and plant life. There may be opportunities to spot crocodiles or water monitors while gliding along. Cormorants and other waterbirds might also be seen. After this nature experience, participants will be dropped off at a bank near some paddy fields.

These seasonal paddy fields, known as ‘Chena’ cultivations, rely on the two main monsoon rain periods that replace winter in Sri Lanka. Walking through the fields offers a firsthand view of paddy cultivation. This brief tour lasts 15 minutes, during which the guide will provide more details about local rice cultivation methods.

Participants will then return to the village to meet a local resident who will conduct a 30-minute cooking demonstration on traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. This demonstration will also offer the chance to try cooking a Sri Lankan dish.

Lunch will be served at 12:15 pm, featuring a buffet of perfectly cooked rice with six traditional Sri Lankan curries and freshly fried fish. A green salad and crispy papadum, a staple in many Sri Lankan and Indian meals, will also be included. Meals will be served on woven trays lined with clean lotus leaves, and the food will be traditionally prepared in clay pots over wood fires.

After a relaxing meal, participants can enjoy some leisure time in the village. The tour guide will conclude the tour at 1:30 pm.

• Traditional catamaran safari
• Oxen cart ride
• Local guide
• Authentic Sri Lankan village lunch
• Complimentary hotel pick-up/drop-off by Tuk Tuk from/to Sigiriya.

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

This 3-hour private village tour offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic traditions of Sri Lanka. Interact with the villagers and participate in various daily activities, including an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a stroll through the fields. Discover the art of cooking traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Conclude the experience with a delightful buffet lunch, served in the classic Sri Lankan style. This is a genuinely Sri Lankan holiday experience.

• Minimum age is 10 years
• Comfortable Walking shoes & hats Recommended
• A maximum of 8 people per booking

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