Sri Lanka Colombo and Coast

Discover Colombo on foot with a guided walking tour that takes you through the historic Fort district and the bustling Pettah market, offering a close-up look at colonial architecture, hidden lanes and vibrant street life. Backed by continuous research, the walk provides both engaging stories and deeper insights into the city’s history and character - an experience that cannot be matched from a vehicle.

Join a guided culinary journey through Colombo’s lively streets, where you’ll explore local markets and traditional eateries. Sample authentic street food while learning about the ingredients, cooking methods and cultural influences that have shaped Sri Lanka’s rich food heritage. Blending flavours with history, this walk offers a unique way to experience the city’s sights, sounds and tastes all at once.

Visit a villa in Ahangama to explore the world of cinnamon, one of Sri Lanka’s most prized spices. Walk through a plantation to see how it is cultivated and harvested, before learning how the bark is carefully processed. With guidance from knowledgeable staff, discover cinnamon’s health benefits and diverse uses worldwide. This immersive experience takes you from plantation to plate in a truly fragrant journey.

Join a renowned Ambalangoda artist at his gallery in Galle Fort to learn the art of traditional Sri Lankan mask-making. Discover the cultural significance of these masks and try your hand at the painting techniques passed down through generations. Guests may choose to carve or paint a mask (advance notice required). Carving is more involved, as the mask must cure overnight before painting, while painting alone is recommended for children.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort on this walking tour. Blending colonial architecture with local culture, Galle Fort is home to diverse communities and rich traditions. This interactive tour focuses on stories rather than dates, revealing hidden corners and everyday life within the walls. Engaging and personal, it offers a deeper connection to the fort as a living, breathing home rather than simply a monument.

If you have an odd number of people in your booking party, or you are wanting the privacy of your own room on tour, then this add-on guarantees you a single occupancy room to yourself. Please note that triple rooms are not available on this tour so you must pay the single supplement at least once if you have an odd number of travellers in your booking party.

Set off from Mirissa on Sri Lanka’s south coast for an early morning whale watching trip, with boats departing around 06:00. Running from November to April, the season offers some of the world’s best chances to spot blue whales, along with other marine life. The calm morning seas and expert local crews make this one of the island’s top wildlife experiences.