• Sigiriya Craft Village - You will be picked up your chauffeur by 06:30 am from your hotel in Negombo and proceed to Sigiriya.\n\nYou 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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nFrom 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 sightings is cormorants and other waterbirds. After you enjoy your time with nature, you will be deposited in a bank adjoining some paddy fields.\n\nThese seasonal paddy cultivations, also called \’Chena\’ cultivations, are dependent on the two major monsoon rain periods that take the place of winter in Sri Lanka. The walk through the fields will allow you to see the paddy cultivation first-hand. This quick tour will last 15 minutes and your guide will update you with more information about the local methods of rice cultivation.\n\nYou will then move back to the village and be introduced to a local, who will give you a half hour cooking demonstration on traditional Sri Lankan cooking. The demonstration will also allow you to make your own attempt at cooking a Sri Lankan dish.\n\nYou will be having lunch right after at 12:15 pm. Lunch will be a buffet of perfectly cooked rice with 6 traditionally cooked Sri Lankan curries and fresh fried fish. You will also have a green salad and crunchy papadum, practically an essential addition for meals in most Sri Lankan and Indian homes. You will be eating on woven trays with clean lotus leaves on top. Your food which will be cooked in the traditional way, in clay pots over wood fires.\n\nAfter the rather relaxing meal, you can spend some time in the village at your ease. Your tour guide will finish off your tour at\n\nOn completion you will return back to your hotel in Negombo.

• Personal water bottle.
• English-speaking chauffeur guide service.
• Air-conditioned vehicle for all transport.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Negombo.

• Expenses of personal nature.
• Entrance tickets to the visiting sites.
• Food and drinks.
• Gratuities (optional).

This exclusive village tour offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic traditions of Sri Lanka. Interact with the locals and participate in various daily village activities, including an ox cart ride, a catamaran trip, and a stroll through the fields. Discover the art of cooking traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Conclude the experience with a delectable buffet lunch, served in the classic Sri Lankan manner. This is the ultimate Sri Lankan holiday adventure.

• 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.