Sigiriya Village Tour: Experience Traditional Sri Lanka with Authentic Cuisine
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Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Sri Lanka with this 3-hour village tour. Enjoy activities like oxen cart rides and catamaran rides, learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food, and indulge in a delicious buffet lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
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Highlights
  • Sigiriya Craft Village - You will be starting your Village Tour at 10:30 am. You will be provided with directions to the village, where you will be met by your tour guide at the time of starting. You will have a quick walk around the village while your guide tells you more about village life.

You will begin the first of your activities at approximately 10:45 am. The oxen cart is commonly used as the primary mode of transport in Sri Lankan villages. You will have a 15-minute oxen cart ride, ending at the banks of an artificial reservoir.

From this point, you will continue on to a 15-minute traditional catamaran ride. The area has many types of aquatic and plant life. You may be able to catch sight of an occasional crocodile or water monitor as you glide along. Another possible sighting are cormorants and other waterbirds. After you enjoy your time with nature, you will be deposited on a bank adjoining some paddy fields.

What's Included
  • Oxen cart ride.
  • Traditional catamaran safari.
  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off by Tuk Tuk from a hotel in Dambulla or Sigiriya.
  • Authentic Sri Lankan village lunch.
  • Local guide.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
Additional Information

This personalized 3-hour village excursion offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle. Interact with the local inhabitants and participate in routine village activities like a ride on an oxen cart, travelling by catamaran, and walking through green pastures. Master the art of cooking traditional Sri Lankan cuisines. Cap off your experience with a delightful buffet lunch, presented in the distinctive Sri Lankan manner. Enjoy your undeniably Sri Lankan holiday experience.

Location
Sigiriya
Your Hotel in Sigiriya
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dasunpathmakumara
Dec 7, 2023
Sigiriya Village Tour - Hiriwadunna Lake is a scenic reservoir surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors often enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the lake. The boat ride provides a serene and close-to-nature experience,
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