Sigiriya Village Tour

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop off sigiriya
• Bullock cart fee
• Catamaran fee
• Lunch (served from 11 am to 2.30pm)
• Snack at Village house
• Tuk Tuk ride
• Village house activity

Excluded

• Tips for safari driver & park ranger (recommended)
• Food and drinks

Tour Plan

Hotel Pickup by Tuk -tuk / Safari jeep

You will be driven about fifteen minutes to the starting location of the trip after being picked up by a tuk-tuk from your accommodation in Habarana / Dambulla / Sigiriya. You have a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and take pictures of the sights along the way when you take a tuk-tuk transfer.

Bullock cart ride

As part of the village safari experience, the bullock cart ride takes you on a slow and scenic journey through the heart of a traditional Sri Lankan village. Pulled by a pair of gentle bullocks, the cart travels along rustic trails passing lush paddy fields, mud huts, and serene lakes, giving you an authentic taste of rural life. It's a peaceful and eco-friendly way to explore the village landscape, with plenty of opportunities to interact with locals, observe daily farming activities, and soak in the natural beauty. This timeless mode of transport adds charm and cultural depth to your village safari adventure.

Catamaran Boat ride

During the village safari, the catamaran boat ride offers a calm and scenic journey across a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery, lotus flowers, and water birds. Gliding over the water in a traditional wooden catamaran, you’ll enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and panoramic views of the countryside. Local villagers often guide the boat, sharing stories about the land and their way of life. This relaxing ride is not just a mode of transport but a chance to fully immerse yourself in the serene beauty of rural Sri Lanka, making it a memorable highlight of your village experience.

Village activities and cooking demongstration

As part of the village safari, guests can take part in a variety of traditional village activities, offering hands-on experiences that reflect daily rural life in Sri Lanka. You might try your hand at grinding rice using a stone mill, weaving palm leaves, or pounding spices the old-fashioned way. A highlight of the tour is the live cooking demonstration, where local women prepare an authentic Sri Lankan village lunch over a wood-fired clay stove. Guests are invited to observe or assist in making classic dishes like rice, curries, and sambols, using fresh ingredients from the garden. It's a unique cultural experience that combines learning, interaction, and the joy of sharing a freshly cooked meal in a peaceful village setting.

Buffet lunch (11.00 am -2.30Pm)

After lunch there will be small presentation of how to make a roof out of coconut leaves and how to use kulla and mirisgala to separate rice seeds from the husks and straw.

Tuk- tuk ride

At the end of village tour will be taking a tuk -tuk ride few miles back to the main road sigiriya / habarana

Hotel drop-off

Then driver back to your hotel by Tuk- tuk. 1.45 Pm: arrive your Hotel (or you can Join Minneriya/ Kaudulla National park jeep safari tour visit. Price not include, have to book as separate tour)