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Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Spiced up tales in conversations over cups of tea, Sri Lanka reveal an alluring insight into its multi-ethnic traditions and customs against a rich backdrop of foreign influences as a trading hub. Trawling through the island's tourist hotspots with a friendly local enriches the astonishing variety of things to do and experience.

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Cooking by Colour

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Roti Dinner

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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A Village Ride

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Village Tours Read More
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Elephant Foundation

Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Colombo after Dark by Bike

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Bike Tours Read More
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Colombo’s Culture

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | History Tours Read More
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Colombo by Tuk Tuk

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Cook the Lankan Way

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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Ceylonese Hosted Dinner

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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Colombo’s Street Food

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Food Tours Read More
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Bawa in Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Art and Architecture Read More
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Hidden History

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | History Tours Read More
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Essence of Tea

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Colombo’s Backstreets

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | History Tours Read More
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Colonial Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | History Tours Read More
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Sensory Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Artist in Residence

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Art and Architecture Read More
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Royal Combo Golf

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Jaffna Dinner in Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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The Three Temple Loop

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Kandy by Tuk Tuk

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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The Buddhist Nuns

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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The Art of Drumming

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Reinvigorating Yoga

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Kandy Food Trail

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Food Tours Read More
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The Sri Lankan Garden

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1 hours | Village Tours Read More
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Royal Botanical Gardens with a Botanist

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | History Tours Read More
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The Secret Garden

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 6 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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History by Photograph

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Photography Tours Read More
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Art and Philosophy

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Art and Architecture Read More
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Trekking in Knuckles

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 8.5 hours | Village Tours Read More
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Kandy City Walk

Kandy, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Walking Tours Read More
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Weligama Surf School

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Aerial Whale Watching

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1 hour | Unique Tours Read More
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Deep Sea Fishing

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 6 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Galle Fort Treasure Hunt

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Galle by Classic Car

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Battles & Bastions

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | History Tours Read More
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Kanneliya Rainforest

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 5 hours | Food Tours Read More
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A Southern Blend

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Food for the Soul

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 5 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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Mask Making

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Craft and Textile Tours Read More
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A Taste of the East

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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Giants of the Ocean

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Paddies & Plantations

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Bike Tours Read More
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Galle Fort with a Local

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Walking Tours Read More
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Creative Kids

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Fort Photography

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Photography Tours Read More
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South Coast Cinnamon

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1 hour | Village Tours Read More
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Culinary immersion: market visit and cooking demonstration walk

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 6 hours | Walking Tours Read More
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Canoe up the Kapu Ela Canal walk

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Village Tours Read More
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Kithul Treacle and Toddy Production in Kanneliya village walk

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 6 hours | Village Tours Read More
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Anuradhapura Cycle through UNESCO with a local Guide

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Bike Tours Read More
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Culture by Balloon

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1 hour | Cultural Tours Read More
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A visit to Ritigala forest monastery with a local guide

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | Walking Tours Read More
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Buddhism’s Birthplace

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 1.5 hours | History Tours Read More
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Polonnaruwa’s Primates

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Cycle to Sigiriya Rock Fortress through rural villages accompanied by a local

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Bike Tours Read More
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Culture trip in an open-top jeep with a villager

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Quintessential Jaffna

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Lesser - Known Jaffna

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Visit Nallur like a Local

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Engage and Empower

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Empower through Education

Tea Country, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2.5 hours | Unique Tours Read More
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Afternoon High – Tea at the stable

Tea Country, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Family Tours Read More
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Estate tour and tea

Tea Country, Sri Lanka

On Request | 2 hours | Cultural Tours Read More
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Tea, Lunch and Waterfalls

Tea Country, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Culinary Tours Read More
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Choose from our exclusive selection of handpicked experiences and fall in love with the city, one story at a time.

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A Table to Farm Culinary Experience

Mharokhet brings an exciting change to the dining experience by taking the table to the farm. This experiential farm, located on the outskirts of Jodhpur, produces over 80 varieties of nutritious crops – a gamut of exotic and native herbs, fruits, vegetables – grown naturally without any chemicals.

Jodhpur, India

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Baithak in the Hills

You will uncover the rich and illuminating story of indigenous traditions of music and its related practices. Join the locals in celebrating the lives and cultures of these beautiful Eastern Himalayan villages from the Darjeeling Hills. The tour takes you away from the well-trodden tourist trails in the Darjeeling hills to relish local culture and music.

Darjeeling, India

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Holi Celebration with a local family

Savour the amazing bonhomie of Delhi’s festival of colours and camaraderie. The festival of Holi is a brilliant way to de-stress and embrace your fellowmen with joy and laughter.

Delhi, India

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Wheelways to the Imperial Cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri

Don’t let your being a traveller in a wheelchair rob you of the most thrilling travel experiences in the historic cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient bastions of the legendary Mughals. The world of travel has changed so much that being disabled is no longer an obstacle for the adventurous travel buff.

Agra, India

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A Block Printing Workshop in Jaipur

Jaipur city is a shopper delight and holding centre stage in its many markets is the tradition of beautiful hand block textiles, a craft that is centuries old, but ever fresh for its appeal.

Jaipur, India

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One Day Craft and Textile Trail in Srinagar

Saffron fields, apple orchards, silk carpets woven around prayers… The images summoned up by one’s imagination of Kashmir are exotic, beautiful, and mind-boggling to say the least. The land is steeped in the history and heritage of its engagements with the ancient Greeks, Mughals, Buddhists, Hindus, and the British. Shaped by these great influences, the Kashmir Valley today is a melting pot of cultures and traditions.

Srinagar, India

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Belur & Halebidu - A Story Set in Stone - Day Tour

The world famous Belur and Halebidu are best known for the temples with highly intricate carvings. The temples have huge courtyards, lovely intricate carvings with many colourful stories that are locally known about the making of these temples.

Bangalore, India

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Living The Good Life: Varanasi (South)

As the world’s oldest inhabited city, Varanasi is an alluring experience for its organic lifestyle, fantastic food, phenomenal learning and knowledge, music and dance traditions, inspirational handicrafts that are a commercial success–and its celebration of life, and even death! Surrender to the moment–from the sublime to the messy–for there too lies its great charm.

Varanasi, India

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A Bengali Meal with a Storyteller

For the last 20 years, this space has been hosting exclusive home dining experiences. What started out as the fun of hosting a few friends of a friend for an authentic Bengali meal, quickly transformed into a memorable bespoke service. The menu at this home essentially captures Kolkata — From the favourite panteras to the vindaloo and the mulligatawny — the spread is delicious, and the ambience nostalgic. Don’t miss the vintage plates and gorgeous cutlery!

Kolkata, India

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A Picnic Basket Lunch in Leh

One of the most thrilling ways to do a deep dive into this stunning landscape of Ladakh is to have picnic in its great outdoors. Tuck into a whole lot of yummy goodies packed into this beautifully curated wicker picnic basket, accompanied by crockery and cutlery.

Leh Ladakh, India

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