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If you’re a very active person, you’ll love a trekking tour with one of our hosts! It’s the perfect way to enjoy beautiful nature sights and have lovely conversations with a local guide. There are many places you can explore, like: the Nuckels mountain, the Kandyan Home Gardens or to some beautiful temples (Lankathilaka, Gadaladeniya and Embekke). Make sure you tell your guide what type of experience you’d like and they’ll create a tour according to that.

If you’re even more adventurous, you can also try a hiking experience to the Kabaragala mountain and Sembuwatta lake, where you’ll be delighted by the amazing views!

Your list of things to do in Sri lanka must include a meal with a local family! It’s the absolute best way to get in touch with the local culture, meet wonderful people and have the most delicious experience ever! Sri Lankan cuisine offers lots of options for everyone's taste buds, with yummy dishes for all sort of eaters: meat lovers, vegetarians and spice dare devils!

Some of the meals you’ll enjoy include: Ambultiyal fish, Beans curry, Gotukola, Papadam and some other wonderful varieties. Your host can show you how the foods are cooked and what spices work well together, so you can try your luck at home as well. Other than that, just relax and chat with your new locals friends!

Want to explore the UNESCO sites in a different way? Go there with a local host for a completely personalized experience! They’ll make sure you don’t get lost in the tourist fuss and discover the real beauties of these places.

One of the most popular ones is the Sigiriya ancient rock, known for its colorful frescoes and stunning views. You need to add it to your things to do in Sri Lanka list! Your private guide will share with you the story of King Kasyapa and why she chose this stunning place as his new capital in medieval times. Ask as many questions as you wish and be enchanted by the awesome and elaborate site plan.

The city of Galle is a destination you can’t miss when going to Sri Lanka! It’s filled with stunning art pieces, Dutch-colonial buildings and gorgeous tropical sights. You will definitely fall in love with it! Your host will make sure to bring you to the Galle Fort, the best preserved sea fort in South Asia. The grand buildings bring you back in time and give you a sense of belonging to the place.

You’ll listen to the stories that surround this area and while you’re there, your private guide will show you all the little boutiques, hip cafes and restaurants owned by local artists. Enjoy the views and have tons of fun!

Are you a foodie? Sri Lankan dishes is super delicious! Besides the lovely local meals you can enjoy with our hosts, you can also ask them to create a unique street food tour! You’ll be able to enjoy some curry, fried goodies and string hoppers. Tell your host the level of spiciness you like and they’ll make sure to show you the best option for you. Try out some local fruits as well, they’re super yummy!

If you want to buy other stuff as well, let your host know and he can bring you to souvenir markets and traditional shops. Your choices will be endless. Get into the market atmosphere and discover the local lifestyle with your guide!

There are quite a few charming tea plantations in Sri Lanka, followed by their factories, where all the tea is packed up. Your private guide can give you many choices for such a visit and tell you tons about the industry and the places themselves. It should be a must on your list of things to do in Sri Lanka.

While you’re there, you can chat with some local farmers, with the help of your host. Find out more about their customs, work and daily lifestyle. You’ll also get to see the process of drying the tea plants and bringing them to their final packed version. Have a stop with your guide at a local eating spot and enjoy delightful conversations.

If you’re looking for a very culturally enriching thing to do in Sri Lanka, a temple tour should be your choice! You’ll find many beautiful temples, which you can visit, but make sure you go there with a local host. They’ll share with you all the insights about the place while making sure you get to see more than one single highlight on your way.

Some of the temples you can add on your list are: the Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, the Raswehera Temple, the Tooth Relic Temple and the Dambulla Cave Temples. Your host will help you get a grasp of the many stories that stand behind these spiritual spots. Pick your favorite tour and start your trip!

Are you in a mood for a thrilling experience? The rafting is THE thing to do in Sri Lanka! Your host will bring you to the Kitulgala region, where only the most adventurous tourist get to. It is the only spot for White Water rafting in the country and was once the set of an award winning movie! You’ll hear all the stories about it while you’re there.

Have tons of fun rafting and when you get in the mood for something that’s a bit more relaxing, try the hiking experience in the Kataram Oya canyon. Enjoy your day with your friends and host and create a lifetime memory!

On of the most popular things to do in Sri Lanka is to see the beautiful elephants. You are going to experience this in the most unique way possible! Your host will make sure you go to the best place there (the Pinnawala Safari) and personalize each part of your visit there. You’ll get to see the wonderful creatures and spend time with them while feeding them. Your private guide will share with you some insight about them and how they are cared for by locals.

You’ll also see some of the surroundings where you can be charmed by beautiful views and lots of cultural elements. Have a lovely trip!