Negombo is the lesser visited or the short visited city of the discerning traveler. It would generally be the starting point or the farewell stop of your tour in Sri Lanka. Yet, this cycling venture could well increase the fascination that one may have for Negombo. It is aimed at exploring the local culture of […]
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Trek to Heeloya Village – Knuckles range
A remote agricultural village Heeloya is located in the heart of the Knuckles mountain range. The main livelihood of the village community is paddy cultivation, home gardening, livestock and spices. Villagers engage in toddy tapping, handicrafts, bee-keeping, traditional dances etc., as supplementary income sources. As a traditional village, it still practices some of the unique […]
Bougainvillea Retreat
The Tuscan style villa was originally a private home. With a Mediterranean touch, it comprises a large sitting room and a dining area. Located right next to the Victoria lake, the sunrise over the Knuckles mountain range would be an every-day sight for guests. Tucked away from the house is the Garden spa that offers […]
Aarunya Nature Resort
Overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Knuckles Mountain Range, surrounded by tea and spice gardens rests this luxury, private resort that consists of 9 modern private villas. Containing an outdoor infinity swimming pool, which provides breathtaking views of the vast flora of the Knuckles mountain range, Aarunya remains to be a truly unique property. […]
Cycling in Hantana
This is a 3 – 4-hour adventure cycle tour which is carried out in a leisurely manner. The guests will be picked up from their hotel in Kandy and will soon be transferred to the starting point which is the Ceylon Tea Museum. Then begins the ride that is known as the Popular Hantana climb. […]
Flameback Eco Lodge
Unravel your senses to the spectacular eco lodges embossed in a lush eco garden in Weerawila. Nestled amidst the gleeful chirps of endemic bird species and the immaculate waters of the bordering lake, the luxury Eco Lodges will miraculously freshen your spirits and offer a legacy of rejuvenation. Enjoy the delectable organic cuisine sourced from […]
Stafford Bungalow
Stafford Bungalow is a 130-year-old refurbished planter’s bungalow located amidst a working tea estate in the village of Ragala in the Sri Lankan hill country. Built in 1884 (upgraded in 2013) by a Scottish plantation manager, this four-bedroom Nuwara Eliya bungalow has an old-world charm and is designed with wooden floors, fire places and gabled […]
Night Cycle Tour of Colombo
This is an adventurous excursion in which you discover the commercial capital in a very animated fashion. Cycling through the buzzling, traffic filled city could be a challenge, but it would help the traveller to familiarize himself with the blend of culture and the daily routine of the residents of Colombo. Peddle through the streets […]
Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa is the 13th century capital of the Sri Lanka & it housed the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha for 11 Years. On top of the rock the remains of a stupa, a Bodhi tree and a rock shelter/cave used by Buddhist monks is visible. A couple of caves are seen at the base […]
Kalu Diya Pokuna (Black Water Pool)
Located around 13km east of Anuradhapura, this is a part of the visit of the Mihintale rock. Following the King’s conversion to Buddhism, it is believed he built this natural water pool for the consumption of the Buddhist monks. The name ‘Black Water’ was given to it due to the complexion of the water that […]