SRI LANKA ACTIVITY GUIDE
Your complete activity guide
From safaris, Ayurveda and whale watching to wedding photography, private tours of Lunuganga and Number 11, astrology and the scenic tea train. This guide brings together experiences to consider for your Sri Lanka holiday, including what LankaMe can arrange and what you can book independently. Guided trekking and hiking tours are also available.
Most popular
Safari jeeps
Relaxation
Ayurveda
Scenic journeys
Tea train
Special occasions
Wedding photography
At a glance: what LankaMe can arrange
LankaMe helps you fit activities into a private car itinerary through local drivers and partner providers. For experiences where we cannot reliably select a specialist school or assure lesson quality, we generally recommend finding a provider locally or through a booking platform.
| Availability | Activity | Key points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available | Safari jeeps | Our most frequently booked experience | Safari guide |
| Available | Tea train | Available with Platinum plans and above. Ask about the approximately three-hour section from Nanu Oya, near Nuwara Eliya, to Demodara, near Ella, for tea-country scenery and the Nine Arch Bridge. | Booking and prices |
| Available | Ayurveda | Drop-in experiences around Sigiriya and the southwest coast | Ayurveda venues |
| Available | Whale watching | Arrangements available with Platinum plans and above | Mirissa guide |
| Available | Wedding photography | Ask about photography in traditional attire or a Western wedding dress | Honeymoon guide |
| Available | Village tours | Village walks, ox-cart rides and catamaran experiences around Sigiriya | Village tour guide |
| Available | Lunuganga private tour | Book in advance for one person or more, with your preferred visiting time | Tour guide |
| Available | Number 11 private tour | Advance arrangements for one person or more at Bawa’s Colombo home | Tour guide |
| Available | Astrology | Your driver can introduce a trusted astrologer | Astrology guide |
| Available | Trekking and guided hiking | Guided tours at Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, the Knuckles Mountain Range and Diyaluma waterfall | Ask when planning your itinerary |
| Not available | Surfing lessons | Local schools are easy to find at southwest coast beach resorts | Surfing guide |
Activities LankaMe can arrange
MOST POPULAR
Safari jeeps: our most popular wildlife experience
A safari brings you close to Sri Lanka’s wildlife, from leopards in Yala National Park to elephants in Minneriya and Kaudulla, as well as birds and crocodiles. Dedicated safari jeeps are required inside the parks. Arranging a jeep alongside your private car itinerary helps the day run smoothly.
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HEALING
Ayurveda: a relaxing stop between sightseeing
Alongside residential retreats, the Sigiriya region and southwest coast have venues where you can enjoy Ayurveda during a shorter visit. An oil treatment or relaxation session between sightseeing stops can be a welcome break on a touring holiday with frequent journeys.
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OCEAN ADVENTURE
Whale watching: an early-morning adventure off Mirissa
The waters off Mirissa are known for whale watching, with the dry season from around November to April generally the best time. Boats leave early and spend approximately three to five hours looking for whales and dolphins. LankaMe can discuss arranging a whale-watching tour for guests on Platinum plans and above.
Explore the Mirissa guide
HONEYMOON
Wedding photography: traditional attire or a wedding dress
Photographs in Sri Lankan traditional attire, including a king’s dress or sari, make a special honeymoon memory. We can also arrange photography in a Western wedding dress. Ask about locations such as Kandalama or Galle to suit your itinerary.
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Village tours
Village tours around Sigiriya offer a glimpse of everyday rural life. Ox-cart rides, catamaran trips and a meal in a local home introduce a side of Sri Lanka beyond the main sightseeing stops.
Read the village tour guide →
BAWA ARCHITECTURE
Lunuganga private tour: flexible visiting times from one guest
Visit architect Geoffrey Bawa’s garden and country house in Bentota. LankaMe can arrange a private tour in advance for one guest or more. We coordinate your preferred time so you can plan your day around a confirmed booking rather than waiting for a scheduled group tour, reducing the risk of arriving to find a tour fully booked.
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BAWA ARCHITECTURE · COLOMBO
Number 11 private tour: visit Bawa’s Colombo home
Explore the Colombo house where architect Geoffrey Bawa lived. LankaMe can arrange a private tour in advance for one guest or more. We coordinate your preferred time with the venue and confirm the booking, helping you avoid a wait for a scheduled group tour or arriving when all places are taken.
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CULTURE
Astrology: a tradition deeply rooted in Sri Lankan culture
Astrology is closely connected with important life events in Sri Lanka. An astrologer uses your date, time and place of birth to prepare a horoscope and interpret topics such as personality, work, marriage and the flow of fortune. LankaMe’s drivers can introduce an astrologer, and language support can be discussed.
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PLATINUM PLAN+
Tea train: ask about the three-hour section on Platinum plans and above
For tea-estate scenery and the Nine Arch Bridge, we particularly recommend the approximately three-hour journey from Nanu Oya, near Nuwara Eliya, to Demodara, near Ella. LankaMe’s booking assistance is limited to Platinum plans and above, and a reservation cannot be guaranteed. Trying an online booking yourself through services such as 12Go.Asia or Bookaway is usually more economical. See the guide for prices and points to check when requesting arrangements through a Platinum plan or above.
Explore tea-train booking and pricesTrekking and guided hiking
LankaMe can arrange guided trekking and hiking tours to Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, the Knuckles Mountain Range and Diyaluma waterfall. Tell us which destination you would like to explore, your travel dates and your preferred walking pace so we can coordinate a hiking guide tour with your itinerary.
- Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)
- Ella Rock
- Knuckles Mountain Range
- Diyaluma waterfall
Activities LankaMe does not arrange
Surfing lessons: find a local school and book independently
LankaMe does not arrange surfing lessons. However, at southwest coast beach resorts such as Weligama, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Mirissa, surf schools are easy to find along the beach and near hotels. Our surfing guide introduces popular areas and schools to help you choose.
Explore surf spots and schoolsMore activity guides to explore
Sri Lanka offers many experiences beyond those introduced here. Consider a scenic air-taxi journey or a closer look at safaris in Yala National Park when choosing activities that fit your route.
A special way to see Sri Lanka from the air while reducing travel time.
Learn more about Yala, famous for its leopards.
Plan activities together with your transport
Sri Lanka’s World Heritage sites, safari parks, tea estates, beaches, Ayurveda venues and cultural experiences are spread across the island. Fitting activities naturally into a private car route can make the whole journey more enjoyable.
Unsure which park to choose for a safari, which tea-train section to ride or how to include Ayurveda between sightseeing stops? Contact LankaMe to discuss your activities together with your itinerary.
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